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BBC's Future Funding: A Critical Crossroads for British Broadcasting The UK government's latest review of BBC funding signals a pivotal moment for public broadcasting. With the TV licence fee set to rise to £174.50 from April 2025, questions emerge about sustainable funding models in our digital age. While the £5 increase aims to maintain BBC's quality programming, viewing habits are rapidly shifting. Younger audiences increasingly favor streaming platforms, challenging the traditional licence fee model. The extra £32.6 million allocated to BBC World Service underscores its vital role in global broadcasting, yet the broader funding structure needs reimagining. The debate extends beyond simple economics - it's about preserving public service values while adapting to modern media consumption. Whether through subscription models or alternative funding mechanisms, the solution must balance accessibility, quality, and financial viability. As 2027's charter renewal approaches, these decisions will shape not just British broadcasting, but potentially influence public media worldwide. Thoughts on the future of public broadcasting? Share your perspective below. #MediaFuture #Broadcasting #PublicService #BBCNews

Gen Z Faces Generational Stereotypes in the Workforce: What’s the Impact? - WOOD News Radio broadcasting in Grand Rapids, MI via FOX News Radio asked Dr. Laura Gabayan to come on the air for a live interview to give her insights on this. 🎙️ Unmute video.

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Local TV NEWS "...The reasons behind this generational divide are multifaceted. Younger audiences tend to prioritize convenience and immediacy, values that align more closely with digital media forms than with traditional linear TV broadcasts. They prefer to consume news on their own schedules, often in bite-sized formats that can be easily accessed on smartphones or tablets. Furthermore, younger viewers are more likely to seek out niche content that aligns more closely with their specific interests, rather than broad, general-interest coverage that traditionally characterizes local TV news programming."

Australia - we need to talk about the future of our screen industry. "... right now the UK industry faces an urgent situation. An estimated 51% of those in drama are out of work. In unscripted 57%, in commercials 53%. ... It remains far from clear how the industry will provide work for all the people who are looking - and for the hundreds of production companies." It is time to re-imagine our future and prepare ourselves for big changes. #ScreenFutures #ExpandingMedia #FutureScreen

Time for a Change? The Relevance of the BBC in Today's World. In a media landscape where streaming and on-demand content reign supreme, it's worth asking if the BBC's model, reliant on the license fee, still holds its ground. Recent critiques highlight its perceived biases, such as the report suggesting the BBC's questionable stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict—a potential deal-breaker for many. The BBC has been a staple of British broadcasting for decades, but has it kept pace with modern media consumption trends? Today’s 18-35-year-olds prefer streaming platforms over traditional TV, making one question the value derived from public funding of linear channels. Programs like Strictly are beloved, but do they justify the continued existence of the license fee? If BBC Worldwide can generate revenue globally, why not use those funds to innovate and compete in today's media landscape? Is it time to rethink the BBC's funding model and approach to content creation? Your thoughts are welcome as we contemplate the future of public broadcasting in the digital age. Why did the BBC apply for a job at Netflix? It wanted to see what it's like to be on-demand! #MediaRevolution #PublicBroadcasting #BBCReform #BBCvsNetflix

🚨 We have today published our seventh annual report on the BBC. The BBC remains the most-used UK media brand across TV, radio and online. And our report finds it is generally delivering well against its remit for viewers and listeners. However, there are still areas for improvement. The BBC is still struggling to reach all audiences – for example, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We want it to be clearer about its overarching plans for increasing levels of satisfaction with the BBC among this group and, more broadly, how it is evaluating initiatives to better reach less satisfied or lighter users such as younger people. Find out more about how the BBC has performed 🔗 https://lnkd.in/espEe_tk

The importance of local television and why you should consider it to promote your business... Local TV News is still the number one source for information.. and the numbers should only increase as we get closer to the election. More details in this article. Have you thought about local TV to expand your branding and reach an even larger audience of customers? If you'd like to know more, reach out and let's talk! https://lnkd.in/gTcVFpZe