20 media firms, including ITV, Channel 4, Sky, and Guardian Media Group, warn culture secretary Lucy Frazer of their concerns over BBC's plan to run ads on podcasts, fearing a "disastrous"

20 media firms, including ITV, Channel 4, Sky, and Guardian Media Group, have warned culture secretary Lucy Frazer of their deep concerns over the BBC's plan to run ads on its podcasts, fearing a "disastrous" impact on fair competition. BBC is considering monetizing podcasts on third-party platforms like Spotify and Apple by inserting ads. The coalition of companies called on Frazer to review the situation urgently.

May 13, 2024
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