Radiocentre
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London, UK
The voice of commercial radio
Website: www.radiocentre.org
About Radiocentre
Radiocentre is the industry body for commercial radio in the UK. We work on behalf of more than 50 stakeholders who represent over 90 per cent of commercial radio in terms of listening and revenue. Our remit also encompasses all kinds of broadcaster-owned and operated audio, including podcasts and on-demand streaming services provided by commercial radio. Our mission is to get industry influencers and decision-makers to See Radio Differently.
Latest news
- Aug 6: UK Government urged to drop plans for advertising on BBC podcasts - A letter is to highlight the disproportionate impact this would have on the UK’s growing and dynamic independent audio sector PRESS RELEASE
- Jul 17: The UK government has announced plans to ensure that UK-licenced radio stations must be available on smart speakers operated by Alexa, Google and Siri. A consultation has launched today. It doesn't impact podcasting directly: podcasts are also available through these services. The news has been welcomed by commercial radio trade body Radiocentre.
- Jul 17: Radiocentre welcomes UK government plans to extend support for radio to AI-powered smart speakers - The UK government has agreed that UK radio services should be supported across all the main voice assistants PRESS RELEASE
- Jun 3: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity later this month will feature, among others, three trade organisations for audio - the UK's Radiocentre and Australia's Commercial Radio & Audio have an invite-only session with Professor Mark Ritson, while Sounds Profitable are also hosting a discussion.
- Mar 2: Meanwhile, in the UK, commercial radio trade organisation Radiocentre reported spend on digital ad formats has almost doubled since 2018 to £89.5mn (US $120mn), and that in 2025, UK commercial radio achieved its highest-ever advertising revenue. These revenue figures don’t include the country’s full podcast industry.
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