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Ofcom to consult on more deregulation

Posted: Fri 22 Jun, 2018 19.35
by thegeek
Less local stuff shared over a wider area seems to be the plan:
https://radiotoday.co.uk/amp/2018/06/ra ... -at-ofcom/

Re: Ofcom to consult on more deregulation

Posted: Fri 22 Jun, 2018 22.12
by Martin Phillp
I would have preferred complete deregulation, but if they allow the stations to provide off-peak 'local' programming over a wider area, such as the West/East Midlands, it's a decent compromise, which would allow them to fully network breakfast and drive instead.

It's a similar thing in France where some of the quasi-national brands such as NRJ and RFM provide a local mid-afternoon show in areas where there are sponsorship and advertising deals which make it viable, while keeping the big shows networked from Paris.