Radio industry comprises companies that operate radio stations that broadcast radio services; services such as broadcasting of music, advertisement, public announcements, interactive programs and informative debates. There are mainly two types of radio broadcasters, namely public broadcasters and commercial broadcasters. Public broadcasters are largely funded by the government and are primarily into broadcasting of public announcements and local music programs for more regional awareness, whereas commercial broadcasters are funded by companies that want their products to be advertised in the form of jingles, songs, or announcements. Commercial radio stations generally are run by private organizations with business prospects.

Global radio industry is performing at an excellent pace and growth. The market for radio industry is allowing new competitors to venture into and utilize the opportunities present in the ever changing scenario. 

2 . Current Development in Radio Industry

Radio industry has evolved with changing time, taste and technology. With digital age being one of the main reasons that there has been an enormous amount of variety of content being explored and accepted, there has been an increase in innovation in terms of broadcast, programs, employment and overall business.

Radio stations have evolved from broadcasting traditional content to broadcasting more unique content such as talk shows, games and contests, comedic and interactive programs and many others with the use of radio jockeys, musicians, and creative personnel. The unique content is intended to attract listeners and simultaneously broaden the region’s broadcasting range with the increase in size. Many radio stations set up branches in other demographics to expand the growth of business and have the market of all regions acquired against the competitors. Radio stations main source of revenue is the amount of advertising spots of the companies that they broadcast. The profitability of each company depends upon the size of advertising volume, efficient operations and having an appropriate programming broadcast with the region’s taste is delivered.

Usually large organizations have the advantage over market dominance due to being the old player, broadcasting interesting content and public approval and positive feedback. Small and new players usually compete by broadcasting special programs and effective marketing that penetrates the demographic they intend to particularly.

Radio stations have not had much of revolution in the industry or in the market but the evolution. There are more radio stations now than before and the rate of increase that has increased in the last decade is many folds more than what was two decades ago. The digitization is the biggest contributor to the improved and innovative broadcasting of radio industry. With many unique strategies and campaigns included for increasing the brand value of each radio station, there have been many improvements in the land of technology and the access of radio. Unlike traditional ways when radio access was only with the help of transistors and large antique radio set, now radio can be received with the help of devices that have revolutionized broadcasting capability. From installations in cell phones to vehicle music systems (car music system), radio can be received from various distances and regions. With digitization, radio industries not only use the local broadcasting services, but also delivered the services to the internet, satellite radio and the broadcast of certain radio stations is global with the help of technological advancements.

3 . Major Players In Radio Industry

Major players in radio industry are BBC, CBS, Radio One, Radio City, Classic FM, Magic 105.4, and talkSPORT.