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Press Release: UK Radion Industry Development Report

Released: March 2009

After researching the UK radio industry development and taking into account various other factors the following conclusions can be drawn from MBD's report:

Market Review 2004-2008:

Radio industry spend/revenues declined by 1% to £961 million in 2008, partially negating the 3% increase evident in the previous year. Spend/revenues have fluctuated somewhat during the review period, although an overall decline of 3% is evident between 2004 and 2008.

BBC spending (excluding BBC World Services) increased overall between 2004 and 2008, culminating in growth of 11% to £384 million in the latter year. In 2008, BBC radio spending is believed to have accounted for an increased 40% of the total, with Radio 4 representing the largest share at 21% of the total expenditure.

Market Forecast 2009-2013:

The UK radio industry spend/revenues are expected to reach £996 million (at 2008 prices) in 2013, representing an increase of 4% in real terms compared with the latter year of the review period. Commercial radio is projected to continue to account for the largest share of radio industry spend, commanding 64% of the total in 2013.

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