Welcome to the Brief for Wednesday 10 December, The Media Leader’s round-up of media news.
12 Mar 2026 | Ellie Hammonds
Tech firms have been told by the online safety regulator major sites and apps must enforce minimum age rules with highly effective age checks following continued failings of keeping under-13s safe online.
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EssenceMediacom and Tesco take home the double for advertiser of the year and the grand prix award from the Newsworks Awards 2025
Barb’s chief operating officer, Caroline Baxter introduces new the Barb Data Hub and where it fits within the ecosystem.
The brief – The Media Leader’s daily round-up of media news.
Commercial radio extended its share of total listening to record highs, with Global leading the way. Digital listening continues to drive growth.
Global’s Heart Breakfast show saw a marginal 0.2% year on year growth despite a quarter-on quarter decline of 3.1%.
Commercial listening now accounts for 56% of total listening, compared to the BBC’s 41.7%.
Online listening now has a 29.7% share, compared to just 26.2% for AM/FM.
Radiocentre’s annual event was jam-packed with insightful research and exciting guests.