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Ofcom media trends report

Ofcom's annual report on UK media trends was released yesterday, packed with fascinating insights about how we consume audio, video, news and all kinds of on-demand streaming. [94 page pdf] Over a typical month, (85%) than live TV (67%) (68%) than streamed music (62%) (53%) than an ebook (28%) (35%) than read a printed newspaper (25%) Of UK households... As a priority, public service broadcasters should work urgently with YouTube, to ensure that PSM content is prominent and easy to find on the platforms, and on fair commercial terms. This is particularly important for news and children’s content, and we believe there is a strong case for Government to legislate to enable the change. So today I'm making the leap to sharing my posts as video-based content, ensuring that more youthful audiences can discover and embrace my ongoing Public Service Media output. Now you can enjoy this blog on your commute with your pods in, and all without having to read that tiny text on the horrible grey background in a non-mobile friendly template any more. Come back at 8am for the grand launch!

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The Soaring Suffragist: Muriel Matters

That time a flying suffragist tried to drop leaflets on the King.

6 hours ago 2 votes
diamond geezer goes YouTube

I'm pleased to announce that your daily diamond geezer blogpost is now available on YouTube. Here's yesterday's bus route post presented in video format. My thanks to Ryan, the AI voiceover bot, for doing the commentary. And wow, who realised a single 1200-word post could take up seven minutes of your day?

7 hours ago 2 votes
Why You Should Go To... Hastings: Things To Do In The East Sussex Town

According to someone who grew up there.

4 hours ago 2 votes