An essay from RadioExpert director Henry Loeser

The demise of traditional radio and television broadcasting, resulting from the development of new digital technologies, has been forecast for decades now.  However, these legacy broadcasters, including commercial, public service and community radios and televisions, have yet to succumb.

The competition created by digital technology comes in the form of new terrestrial delivery systems and streaming for curated linear content, and also online social media networks.

Community broadcasting appears to be in a somewhat unique position of both strength and weakness in this new media landscape, the dynamics of which are examined in the paper, not only from the point of view of consumers, but also of markets and regulators.