6.1b To what extent are audiences substituting BBC services with alternative providers, and how does this vary by genre or platform and across demographic groups?

Background

Audience behaviour is evolving as media consumption shifts across platforms, formats, and devices. Examining long-term trends by demographic group helps us to understand how different audiences engage with BBC content, how usage varies by genre and platform, and how patterns of consumption change over time.

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