Broadcast (magazine)

Broadcast is a weekly trade magazine published in the United Kingdom, serving the television and radio industries. It provides news, analysis, features, and opinion pieces related to broadcasting, production, commissioning, and related media businesses.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including developments in television programming (drama, comedy, factual, entertainment), radio production, digital media, advertising, regulation, technology, and the business aspects of the broadcast sector. It targets professionals working in television production companies, broadcasters (such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky), radio stations, advertising agencies, media buying agencies, regulatory bodies (like Ofcom), and technology providers.

Broadcast often includes interviews with key industry figures, reports on market trends, previews of upcoming television shows and radio programmes, and analysis of the competitive landscape. It also features job listings and a directory of media-related companies.

The magazine has a digital presence through its website, broadcastnow.co.uk, which offers a daily news service, online features, and access to an archive of articles. Broadcast also organises industry events, such as awards ceremonies and conferences. Its position as a leading trade publication makes it a significant source of information and commentary for those involved in the UK's broadcast industries.