both of which, those latter two, we launched during the pandemic. and then three stations operating the oxfordshire area. so, jack fm which was the first jack station in the uk, a format which originally started in north america, jack 2 hits and jack 3 & chill. so, those are the six services that we operate. at the beginning of the pandemic and there were only four and now there s six. so you ve done well, you ve and expanded and we ll come to chat with you a bit later on about that. but also joining us today is matt, creative director at folder media. matt, you advise audio companies on their strategy. has this last week been a bit like a level results for you? absolutely. it s always like that when any figures come in. everybody wants tojudge themselves against their peers as well as seeing how they get on. we haven t had any rajar data this is the audience data in the uk for 18 months, because of the way it s collected and the pandemic got in the way of that. so there
now on bbc news, it s time for the media show. hello. there ve been some nervy crossed fingers in the media world. after a long 18 months, we ve finally found out who s listening to what on the radio. so, what did we learn from the first audience data the pandemic began? with many of working from home, have travel time favourites taken a hit? and how has broadcast radio done against the giants of silicon valley with their well funded podcasts? let me introduce you to today s guests. chief content officer atjack media. for audiences that don t know, what is jack media? jack media group is one of the very few remaining completely independent radio groups in the uk. we operate six radio stations. three national radio stations unionjack, unionjack dance and unionjack rock. both of which, those latter two, we opened them during the pandemic. and three stations operating the oxfordshire area. jack fm which is the first jack station in the uk and a format which originally started in
jack media group is one of the very few remaining completely independent radio groups in the uk and we operate six radio stations. three national radio stations unionjack, unionjack dance and unionjack rock. the latter two launched during the pandemic. and three stations operating in the oxfordshire area. jack fm which is the first jack station in the uk and a format which originally started in north america, and jack 2 hits and jack 3 and chill. those are the six services that we operate at the beginning of the pandemic and there were only four and now there s six. you have done well and expanded and we ll come to chat with you a bit later on about that and also joining us today is matt deegan, creative director at folder media. you advise audio companies on strategies. has this last week been a bit like a level results? absolutely. it s always like that when new figures come in. everyone wants tojudge themselves against their peers as well as seeing how they get on. we have
millions have ibs and it s thought many more remain undiagnosed. laura hopes this research can begin to change that. i think a lot of people are really ashamed to speak about it. and it s really difficult for them. it s something that impacts them on a daily basis and quite often for years, and theyjust, they would rather not bring attention to it, i think. the headlines former uk prime minister sirjohn major accuses borisjohnson s government of acting in a shameful manner over the owen paterson row. tens of thousands of people take part in a march through glasgow, demanding new steps to tackle global warming, one of more than 100 climate protests taking place across the uk. at least eight people have died and dozens are hurt after a crowd surge on the opening night of a music festival in houston, texas. now on bbc news, it s time for the media show. hello. there have been some nervy crossed fingers in the media world after a long 18 months, we finally found out who is