Radiocentre’s annual event was jam-packed with insightful research and exciting guests.

Radiocentre’s High Gain Audio study has demonstrated that audio is one of the most profitable media channels.

Rajar’s Audio Time report found increased popularity of audio and how the medium has integrated into daily habits.

With the new LHF advertising restrictions less than a month away, The Media Leader is exploring how different channels are preparing for the change and how they will be affected. First, the audio sector.

15-24-year-olds are overindexing on decades stations relative to their overall radio listening.

Commercial radio extended its share of total listening to record highs, with Global leading the way. Digital listening continues to drive growth.

Radio Ready includes Bauer, BBC and Global.

Heart Breakfast grew its weekly reach by 3.3% year on year, as host Jamie Theakston returned to the show in mid-January following a leave of absence to receive cancer treatment.

The latest Rajar figures indicated strength in smart speaker listening, growth at Global and an expansion in listening share for commercial radio against the BBC.

In its provisional conclusions, the regulator has given the green light to three new DAB+ stations.