1. Foreword
Radio remains extremely popular in the UK, with almost 9 in 10 adults listening to their favourite stations every week. The broad range of world class programme output by UK broadcasters means that radio audiences are able to enjoy a wide choice of genres and can listen to stations through a variety of means. As well as being loved, radio is trusted. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, radio has been a trusted source of news and information for millions of citizens.
Although radio’s popularity with listeners has endured, it is changing. The past decade has seen a significant shift in radio consumption habits with more people choosing to listen to their favourite stations on digital devices. This change in listeners’ behaviour meant that in 2018 digital radio became the default mode of listening when its share exceeded 50%. Digital now accounts for 58.6% of all…
