Matt Payton
@matt-payton.bsky.social
CEO at Radiocentre
www.radiocentre.org
www.radiocentre.org
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Ofcom proposes new rules to protect radio access on Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant as smart speaker listening continues to grow
Ofcom sets out initial rules to protect radio on smart speakers
Ofcom proposes new rules to protect radio access on Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant as smart speaker listening continues to grow
radiotoday.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Ofcom proposes new rules to protect radio access on Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant as smart speaker listening continues to grow
Tuning In 2025 proves how audio amplifies advertising radiotoday.co.uk/2025/10/tuni...
Tuning In 2025 proves how audio amplifies advertising
Radiocentre’s Tuning In 2025 conference took place in London’s Kings Place last week under the theme ‘Advertising Amplified’ - watch the videos here
radiotoday.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Tuning In 2025 proves how audio amplifies advertising radiotoday.co.uk/2025/10/tuni...
At @radiocentre.org we're proud to work in an industry that not only provides music and entertainment to millions, but is also a force for good in society www.radiocentre.org/public-value...
Public value impact of commercial radio is stronger than ever - Radiocentre
A new report examining the output and impact of commercial radio across the UK has found its public value role for audiences is greater than it has ever been. With...
www.radiocentre.org
July 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
At @radiocentre.org we're proud to work in an industry that not only provides music and entertainment to millions, but is also a force for good in society www.radiocentre.org/public-value...
Ofcom urged to ensure BBC DAB stations carry news bulletins radiotoday.co.uk/2025/05/ofco...
Ofcom urged to ensure BBC DAB stations carry news bulletins
Radiocentre wants new BBC DAB+ stations to carry regular news bulletins
radiotoday.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ofcom urged to ensure BBC DAB stations carry news bulletins radiotoday.co.uk/2025/05/ofco...
A welcome decision by Ofcom to propose that the BBC's Radio 2 extension and 5LiveSX changes should NOT go ahead
www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...
www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...
www.ofcom.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A welcome decision by Ofcom to propose that the BBC's Radio 2 extension and 5LiveSX changes should NOT go ahead
www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...
www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...
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Radiocentre CEO @matt-payton.bsky.social reflects on 2025, urging a focus on what we can control. For radio, that means building on record audiences, growing revenues, and innovation. Read more: www.radiocentre.org/radio-can-co...
Radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times - Radiocentre
As we begin a new year it’s tempting to look ahead and make predictions about the future. Some of this is sensible planning, scanning the horizon for challenges and opportunities. […]
www.radiocentre.org
January 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Radiocentre CEO @matt-payton.bsky.social reflects on 2025, urging a focus on what we can control. For radio, that means building on record audiences, growing revenues, and innovation. Read more: www.radiocentre.org/radio-can-co...
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I wrote a few words for @radio.today on how radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times. Includes suggestions on how to stop worrying about Trump, Musk and macro trends by focusing on what we can realistically influence and control. Made me feel better anyway! radiotoday.co.uk/2025/01/blog...
Blog: Radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times
Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton has penned his thoughts on radio’s challenges and opportunities in 2025
radiotoday.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I wrote a few words for @radio.today on how radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times. Includes suggestions on how to stop worrying about Trump, Musk and macro trends by focusing on what we can realistically influence and control. Made me feel better anyway! radiotoday.co.uk/2025/01/blog...
I wrote a few words for @radio.today on how radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times. Includes suggestions on how to stop worrying about Trump, Musk and macro trends by focusing on what we can realistically influence and control. Made me feel better anyway! radiotoday.co.uk/2025/01/blog...
Blog: Radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times
Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton has penned his thoughts on radio’s challenges and opportunities in 2025
radiotoday.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I wrote a few words for @radio.today on how radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times. Includes suggestions on how to stop worrying about Trump, Musk and macro trends by focusing on what we can realistically influence and control. Made me feel better anyway! radiotoday.co.uk/2025/01/blog...
Radiocentre welcomes full Ofcom review of proposed BBC radio stations @radiocentre.org www.radiocentre.org/radiocentre-...
Radiocentre welcomes full Ofcom review of proposed BBC radio stations - Radiocentre
The announcement today (19th December) that UK media regulator Ofcom is launching a comprehensive and independent assessment into the BBC’s plans to launch four new music radio stations has been […]
www.radiocentre.org
December 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Radiocentre welcomes full Ofcom review of proposed BBC radio stations @radiocentre.org www.radiocentre.org/radiocentre-...
2024 has been a landmark year for commercial radio and audio - with @radiocentre.org working hard to get industry influencers and decision makers to see radio differently. All summed up in our top line annual review www.radiocentre.org/wp-content/u...
December 19, 2024 at 3:56 PM
2024 has been a landmark year for commercial radio and audio - with @radiocentre.org working hard to get industry influencers and decision makers to see radio differently. All summed up in our top line annual review www.radiocentre.org/wp-content/u...
Even our friends at the BBC agree that these new radio services will have a negative impact on commercial stations. They believe that it's a price worth paying and limited in scale. We don't. Now over to @ofcom.bsky.social to make the final decision. uk.themedialeader.com/commercial-r...
Commercial radio calls on Ofcom to reject BBC spin-off plans - The Media Leader
The BBC concluded its public interest process this week and the media regulator will now begin its own assessment.
uk.themedialeader.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Even our friends at the BBC agree that these new radio services will have a negative impact on commercial stations. They believe that it's a price worth paying and limited in scale. We don't. Now over to @ofcom.bsky.social to make the final decision. uk.themedialeader.com/commercial-r...
BBC’s digital radio spin-offs could cost commercial stations £70m www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
BBC’s digital radio spin-offs could cost commercial stations £70m
Trade body warns of closures and a ‘chilling effect’ on investment in commercial radio if Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3 derivatives go ahead
www.thetimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:39 AM
BBC’s digital radio spin-offs could cost commercial stations £70m www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
Hello 👋 I’m new on here and still working it out, but ultimately it feels like the other place has lost its way and just not that useful any more. I’m not prolific but will post stuff on radio, audio, tech, politics - as well as occasional nonsense on @astonvillaofficial.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Hello 👋 I’m new on here and still working it out, but ultimately it feels like the other place has lost its way and just not that useful any more. I’m not prolific but will post stuff on radio, audio, tech, politics - as well as occasional nonsense on @astonvillaofficial.bsky.social