BBC's local online news surge may be harming commercial outlets, Ofcom reports.

UK regulator Ofcom reports that the BBC's shift from local radio to online local news could be hurting commercial news outlets. BBC local news page views surged 40% since March 2023, while commercial views fell 20% over the same period. Ofcom notes that while the BBC's expansion is a factor, other issues like news avoidance and changes in search algorithms also contribute to the decline in commercial local news views.

December 02, 2024
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