types of radio

bbc radio 2

hallam fm

heart 80s

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all bbc radio stations are run by television licence fees, as none of them carry advertisements

types of radio station

- public

mainly bbc stations. includes local stations like bbc radio sheffield. funded by the licence fee and the government. so cannot promote products. dont offer cash prizes. have some of the highest listener numbers.

- not for profit

developed to not make a profit and keep profits minimal. will rely on volunteers  to make sure it can keep running. mainly found in hospitals or universities. a lot of big dj names will have started this way. tailor their content to their listeners and used to inform and entertain them

- national commercial

contains advertisements and endorsements, major companies like global will own multiple stations aimed at multiple different audiences, includes Captital Kiss Heart LBD TalkSport, stations are run as a method to create profit for the company.

- community

a form for non profit. local people will produce their own programs and participate in operating stations. covers a small geographical area so can cater for whole communities/different areas of interest like age or ethnic groups. diverse mix of cultures and interests

- internet

uses this as a form of distribution rather than radio waves. proper name is webcasting, provided live instead of prerecorded like some podcasts. available on a global scale and anyone with a connected device can access it.

- regional

can be public or commercial, instead of being targeted at an audience its aimed at a particular region like radio sheffield or TX1, by doing this they can tailor news and advertisements to this area.