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Total Global Radio continues to dominate with a little under 21.2m listeners, followed by Bauer Radio with 16.5m.

The public review will assess the way the BBC is funded, its current scale, governance and purpose.

The BBC and ITV have beaten Sky to secure a free-to-air rights deal that will see both broadcasters become home to Six Nations Rugby from 2016 to 2021.

Speaking at its inaugural ‘Tuning In’ conference on Wednesday, chief executive Siobhan Kenny said the report outlines a “progressive vision for a thriving and successful commercial radio sector.”

Radiocentre bids farewell to the RAB and RACC brands as it seeks to improve the understanding of the organisation and to better reflect changing realities in the radio industry.

Global has hired Guardian Media Group’s Darren Singer as chief financial officer.

However, the consumption of traditional media – including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and cinema – fell between 2010 and 2014, directly because of competition from the internet.

As Rajar publishes its first quarter results for the radio market, Newsline presents a full round-up for the national stations and networks and the digital and breakfast markets.

The share of all radio listening via a digital platform now stands at 39.6%, up from 36.6% for the corresponding period last year.

Global, Bauer and BBC Radio 2 all record quarterly declines – but still look undeniably strong.