Our objective
Ensure that BBC services stick to their remit, while minimising the negative impact they have on commercial stations.
What we do
RadioCentre plays a major role in managing commercial radio’s relationship with the BBC. In a number of areas we work closely in partnership, bringing significant benefits for both listeners and the whole radio industry. Examples of such co-operation include working together on joint projects, such as Rajar, the audience research body for radio, and RadioPlayer. We also work with the BBC on industry bodies such as the Radio Academy and Digital Radio UK.
At the same time, the BBC represents a very significant, publicly-funded intervention in the radio market. As a result RadioCentre works hard to ensure that the corporation’s radio output is focussed on the delivery of its public purposes, while minimising the extent of its market impact.
Key priorities
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Public purposes
Ensure that BBC radio meets its public purpose remit and minimises its market impact on commercial radio, with particular attention on Radio 1 and 2.
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Cross promotion
Limit the amount of cross promotion between BBC radio stations and TV platforms, to avoid impact on the wider radio market
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Digital
Encourage the BBC to utilise its privileged position and lead the investment and planning of digital radio expansion.
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Partnership
Work in collaboration with the BBC where appropriate, to meet shared goals to foster creativity and growth in UK radio.
