In what ways might the broadcasting market change in the long-term? What can an analysis of business models and changing viewing habits tell us about the likelihood of market convergence and whether that might be vertical or horizontal integration through the supply chain?
Background
The Media and Creative Industries directorate wants to probe and develop evidence for considering new funding approaches and business models across its sectors which can better ensure growth, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. As new challenges arise, it needs to develop a strong research evidence base to lead on policy and to support these sectors and their wider impacts.In terms of media, MCI needs to consider how best to support television, radio and the press sectors to adapt to the ever-changing media environment while maintaining a media which acts in the public interest and with social and environmental responsibility. The place of regulation and government intervention should be considered within this context. The UK has a reputation for the provision of a dynamic, strong, independent and safe sector where freedoms of speech and expression are supported. There will be a natural focus on the BBC over the coming years as MCI looks at the sustainability of BBC funding and prepares for the start of the next charter period in 2028.
Next steps
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Multiplatforming Public Service Broadcasting: The Specialist Factual Independent Production Ecology in the UK's Digital Television Landscape
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Funded by: AHRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates the changing production ecology of the UK's independent specialist factual production sector in relation to the future of public service broadcasting, which is relevant to the question's focus on changing viewing habits and business models.
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Multi-platform media and the digital challenge: Strategy, Distribution and Policy
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Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the question's focus on the impact of digital convergence and the internet on the media industry, including changes in business models, content diversity, and public policy challenges.
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Television Production in Transition: Independence, Scale and Sustainability
This project is about crucial transformations in the structure of ownership of the UK television production industry characterized by increasing consolidation and the growing controlling presence of non-domestic parent g...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates transformations in the structure of ownership of the UK television production industry, which is relevant to the question's focus on market convergence and integration through the supply chain.