# Website News **URL:** https://forum.bettermedia.uk/c/website-news/5.md [Latest](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the Website News category](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/about-the-website-news-category/13)
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Threads in this category are auto-generated whenever a new blog post is added to our website at https://bettermedia.uk/news/ so that people can discuss them here. --- ## [Why a Sustainable Future for Radio Needs More Voices at the Table](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/why-a-sustainable-future-for-radio-needs-more-voices-at-the-table/566)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2026 19:14 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/why-a-sustainable-future-for-radio-needs-more-voices-at-the-table/566 "2026-09-22T19:14:29Z")
Originally published at: Why a Sustainable Future for Radio Needs More Voices at the Table – Better Media The 2026 Radio Review must look beyond existing institutions if it is to support a diverse, resilient and pub… --- ## [January 2025 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/january-2025-update/505)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 14:41 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/january-2025-update/505 "2025-01-30T14:41:10Z")
In his last monthly update as Campaign Coordinator, Rowan Gavin reflects on some highlights of our work since 2022, looks forward to some current and upcoming events in media, and recommends some ways to keep informed ou… --- ## [October/November 2024 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/october-november-2024-update/492)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2024 16:14 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/october-november-2024-update/492 "2024-11-28T16:14:45Z")
Three ways to take action for a better media, plus some behind-the-scenes news from us, in our Oct & Nov update. --- ## [Better Media September '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-september-24-update/487)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2024 15:30 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-september-24-update/487 "2024-09-26T15:30:02Z")
Newspaper news, conference correspondence and people power - get a look at this month’s interesting developments for UK media in our September update. --- ## [Better Media August '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-august-24-update/486)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2024 15:13 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-august-24-update/486 "2024-08-29T15:13:55Z")
In the wake of this month’s anti-immigrant violence, there’s a lot to take away for media policy - we explore the implications in our August update. --- ## [Better Media July '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-july-24-update/484)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2024 13:27 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-july-24-update/484 "2024-07-31T13:27:06Z")
One month into its time in government, how is Labour positioning itself on media issues? We examine this and bring you a look at our other work from the month in our July update. --- ## [Better Media June '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-june-24-update/481)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2024 12:05 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-june-24-update/481 "2024-07-04T12:05:12Z")
It’s been a heck of a month with all the General Election chaos - we take a look at the takeaways for the media reform movement in our June recap: --- ## [Better Media May '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-may-24-update/480)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2024 14:04 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-may-24-update/480 "2024-06-06T14:04:07Z")
With a general election being dropped on all of us, it’s been a rather busy month! Read our May update for updates on the Media Bill (now Act!), Ofcom’s community radio consultation and #IndieNewsWeek --- ## [Better Media April '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-april-24-update/478)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2024 15:01 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-april-24-update/478 "2024-04-25T15:01:01Z")
Check out our monthly update for April - and consider joining our sessions on Community Radio with Decentred Media on May 2nd and 9th. --- ## [Better Media March '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-march-24-update/476)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2024 12:09 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-march-24-update/476 "2024-03-27T12:09:02Z")
Get the lowdown on our contribution to the Media Democracy Festival, the progress of the Media Bill and an excellent session on funding indie journalism in our March update. --- ## [Better Media Dec '23/Jan '24 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-dec-23-jan-24-update/471)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2024 16:04 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-dec-23-jan-24-update/471 "2024-01-25T16:04:01Z")
What connects an MI5 scandal, a Thatcher govt attempt at censorship, and a single by Leon Rosselson and Billy Bragg? Find the strange tale (plus our usual update on our work) in our Dec/Jan blog --- ## [October/November 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/october-november-2023-update/465)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2023 17:15 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/october-november-2023-update/465 "2023-11-30T17:15:02Z")
Our latest update rolls October and November together, and features a salient dip into the CPBF archive in relation to Palestine, plus updates on our work around the Media Bill and more. --- ## [September 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/september-2023-update/458)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2023 14:52 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/september-2023-update/458 "2023-09-28T14:52:18Z")
Our September update looks at recent developments with the Media Bill, our growing links with trade unions, and some exciting developments in large scale funding for independent journalism. --- ## [August 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/august-2023-update/457)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2023 14:48 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/august-2023-update/457 "2023-08-31T14:48:02Z")
Hello! Summer is drawing to a close, and to mark the occasion I have another Better Media monthly update to relay. --- ## [July 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/july-2023-update/454)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2023 14:42 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/july-2023-update/454 "2023-07-27T14:42:48Z")
Hello there! It’s time for another update on our work here at Better Media, plus some news on the status of our paid worker. --- ## [June 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/june-2023-update/452)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2023 15:20 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/june-2023-update/452 "2023-06-29T15:20:02Z")
More Ofcom submissions, the Covid-19 inquiry, conversations about innovation in media funding and more - check out our June update! --- ## [May 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/may-2023-update/448)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2023 09:08 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/may-2023-update/448 "2023-06-01T09:08:00Z")
It’s been an exciting month for us at Better Media - check out our May update for our responses to Media Bill & Ofcom consultations, and a bold new trade union collaboration! --- ## [April 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/april-2023-update/445)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2023 14:57 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/april-2023-update/445 "2023-04-27T14:57:17Z")
Time for this month’s update on all things Better Media! I was away at the start of the month, so this will be a slightly shorter update than usual, but a few of the things I discussed last month have continued to develo… --- ## [March 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/march-2023-update/443)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2023 13:37 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/march-2023-update/443 "2023-03-30T13:37:03Z")
As another month comes to an end, we have another update on our recent work. Including: planning meetings with trade unions, reflections on the Media Democracy Festival and the Media Bill, and more! --- ## [February 2023 Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/february-2023-update/438)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2023 16:12 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/february-2023-update/438 "2023-02-23T16:12:12Z")
A live event, a programme from the archives and progress in our Local Community Media Co-ops Guide project - it’s been an eventful month. Check out our February update! --- ## [Why Their News Is Bad News - CPBF Programme from 1983](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/why-their-news-is-bad-news-cpbf-programme-from-1983/436)
**Author:** [@RG94](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RG94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2023 16:11 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/why-their-news-is-bad-news-cpbf-programme-from-1983/436 "2023-02-02T16:11:05Z")
Last week, Better Media was given access to a copy of a TV programme made by the Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom, our predecessor organisation. Titled ‘Why Their News Is Bad News’, the programme was made for … --- ## [Introducing Our New Campaign Coordinator](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/introducing-our-new-campaign-coordinator/420)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2022 16:49 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/introducing-our-new-campaign-coordinator/420 "2022-08-18T16:49:05Z")
Originally published at: Introducing Our New Campaign Coordinator – Better Media Hello! My name is Rowan Gavin, and I am the new Campaign Coordinator here at Better Media. This post is both an introduction to me, and… --- ## [Election 2019 – Future of the Media – what the parties say](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/election-2019-future-of-the-media-what-the-parties-say/181)
**Author:** [@jdaviescoates](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/jdaviescoates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2019 13:25 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/election-2019-future-of-the-media-what-the-parties-say/181 "2019-11-25T13:25:20Z")
Originally published at: https://bettermedia.uk/2019/11/25/election-2019-future-of-the-media-what-the-parties-say/ CPBF stalwart Barry White has very usefully written up what all the 2019 election manifestos say abou… --- ## [Try the twenty quid test](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/try-the-twenty-quid-test/42)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2018 12:33 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/try-the-twenty-quid-test/42 "2018-09-12T12:33:57Z")
Originally published at: https://bettermedia.uk/2018/09/12/try-the-twenty-quid-test/ THINK BACK: if you were around at the turn of the century, how much do you reckon you were spending on media each week? On a couple… --- ## [How will Better Media work?](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/how-will-better-media-work/39)
**Author:** [@jdaviescoates](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/jdaviescoates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2018 00:48 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/how-will-better-media-work/39 "2018-08-26T00:48:25Z")
Originally published at: https://bettermedia.uk/2018/08/26/how-will-better-media-work/ Better Media is a transparent co-operative endeavour, empowered by collaborative open source tools. We use Open Collective to tra… --- ## [What do we mean by Better Media?](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/what-do-we-mean-by-better-media/38)
**Author:** [@jdaviescoates](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/jdaviescoates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2018 00:47 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/what-do-we-mean-by-better-media/38 "2018-08-26T00:47:40Z")
Originally published at: https://bettermedia.uk/2018/08/26/what-do-we-mean-by-better-media/ Ultimately, what Better Media becomes will depend on what our contributors collaboratively do and decide together. We want a… --- ## [Why do we need Better Media?](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/why-do-we-need-better-media/37)
**Author:** [@jdaviescoates](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/jdaviescoates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2018 00:46 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/why-do-we-need-better-media/37 "2018-08-26T00:46:41Z")
Originally published at: https://bettermedia.uk/2018/08/26/why-do-we-need-better-media/ There is a severe lack of diversity, democracy and accountability in UK media, which is dominated by a handful of corporations. … --- ## [Be the media, know the media, change the media](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/be-the-media-know-the-media-change-the-media/14)
**Author:** [@jdaviescoates](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/jdaviescoates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2018 13:30 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/be-the-media-know-the-media-change-the-media/14 "2018-07-13T13:30:35Z")
Originally published at: https://bettermedia.uk/2018/06/29/be-the-media-know-the-media-change-the-media/ We need to think bigger if we are to achieve the sort of media that the public want and need.