It’s strange now to think there was ever a time when radio was thought to be on its deathbed. In an average week, 89% of the UK population are now tuning in across both BBC and commercial stations, listening to 20.8 hours of live radio each. And according to the latest figures from Rajar covering… Continue reading Commercial radio hits new milestones
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