BBC reaches record digital audience as podcasts help drive growth
The BBC has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024/25 today, revealing it now reaches 94% of UK adults on average each month across its services.
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BBC decides against running ads in some podcasts in UK
The BBC has decided that it won’t go ahead with plans to place ads in some podcasts in the UK on commercial platforms such as Spotify and Apple.
BBC and AudioUK agree Terms of Trade agreement for audio commissions
The UK audio sector will receive more support from the BBC in a new deal developed with AudioUK.
Government warned ads in BBC podcasts will have negative impact
An open letter has been sent to culture secretary Lucy Frazer by commercial media and content businesses warning of the negative effects if the BBC includes ads in podcasts.
The 20 signatories of broadcasters, audio producers and publishers who joined as a coalition to send the letter, highlighted the disastrous impact of such a change for consumers, licence fee payers and the creative economy.