Is streaming killing the radio star?

As more young listeners switch off, broadcasters are having to ring the changes

The music industry has endured its share of crises in the digital era – from the slow death of the CD to the rise of online piracy. Now it is the turn of radio broadcasters, who face a worrying exodus among young listeners because of streaming.

At first glance, radio listening in the UK appears robust, holding steady at around 48 million adults – 88% of Britain’s adult population – listening to just over 1bn hours each week. Those figures, however, belie the fact that radio is facing a crisis over youth audiences.

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