[cma-l] RadioCentre unimpressed with community radio changes

[Cat Lake]

Just ignore this. It's not like we've gone from no advertising to
unlimited. We've been competing for local advertising for years now. Stupid
people.

Cat
 On Jan 22, 2015 2:52 PM, "Martin Steers" <martin at martinsteers.co.uk> wrote:

> Via Radio Today:
> http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/01/radiocentre-unimpressed-with-community-radio-changes/
>
> RadioCentre, the industry body for commercial radio, says changes to the
> way community radio stations can fund themselves is a concern for
> commercial stations.
>
> The Government today said
> <http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/01/community-radio-order-updated/> the
> not-for-profit stations can now make the majority of its income from
> advertising, rather than the previous 50% rule.
>
> Siobhan Kenny, Chief Executive of RadioCentre said: “This is a
> disappointing outcome and will be a real cause for concern for small
> commercial radio stations where margins are already squeezed.
>
> “The changes proposed by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
> risk blurring the lines between community and commercial stations and puts
> them in direct competition for limited local advertising, alongside local
> press, local television and online.
>
> “Community radio can perform a valuable complementary role to commercial
> radio and the BBC, but it must offer something significantly different to
> the communities it serves. Any changes must be accompanied by a renewed
> emphasis on enforcement and compliance with the key commitments of these
> stations.”
>
> The Government’s announcement follows a consultation carried out by the
> DCMS launched in February 2013.
>
> More details on today’s changes can be found here
> <http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/01/community-radio-order-updated/>.
>
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