Ofcom has today published its plan of work for the next year, with details about its strategic priorities and work programme, including support for UK broadcasting, online harms regulation and a focus on connectivity.
Ofcom has today published its plan of work for the next year, with details about its strategic priorities and work programme, including support for UK broadcasting, online harms regulation and a focus on connectivity.
Here, the report states: “The UK broadcasting sector is evolving fast. More capable broadband networks and technological innovation are transforming the way audiences access content. The landscape of content creators, aggregators and platforms has become more complex. Unprecedented choice and greater breadth in professional and user-generated content has brought huge benefits for audiences. But it also means that audiences are becoming increasingly fragmented, presenting challenges for UK broadcasters.”
The full report includes Ofcom’s work programme for the coming 12 months. Read it in full here (‘Supporting and developing UK Broadcasting’ section P17).
The UK’s broadcast and radio sectors are highly valued by viewers and listeners, but need to adapt rapidly to new technologies and changes in viewer behaviour. We will present recommendations to the Government on how to create a strong and competitive environment for public service media in the future. We will also take forward our periodic review of the BBC and start to modernise its operating licence. We will continue to oversee content standards and competition across the industry and hold broadcasters to account for improving diversity both on and off screen.
Melanie Dawes
Chief Executive, Ofcom