talkRADIO

What talkRADIO does

talkRADIO is a UK-based talk radio and television broadcasting service operated by News UK Broadcasting Limited, a subsidiary of News UK (part of News Corp). The platform delivers news, debate, opinion, and talk content to UK consumers via live streaming and on-demand catchup content across multiple devices, including the talk.tv website, native iOS and Android mobile applications, Amazon Alexa smart speakers, and broadcast television through its companion TalkTV channel.

The business operates two core products: TalkRadio (audio) and TalkTV (video), both managed through talkSPORT Limited (company number 02806093) and News UK Broadcasting Limited (company number 05891478), sharing a registered address at 1 London Bridge Street, London. The technology stack is a conventional digital broadcast streaming platform with multi-device accessibility rather than a proprietary AI-driven offering. The organisation is reported as having 33 employees.

Revenue is generated primarily through advertising, including sponsorship packages on TalkTV and other News UK properties, television airtime sold to agencies and direct advertisers (rated by BARB audience measurement), and a newer 'Pay to Reject Access' subscription tier that allows users to pay a monthly fee to opt out of personalised advertising. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via owned platforms, with no public API or third-party developer offering. The customer base is broadly segmented as UK adult consumers for listenership/viewership, with agencies and direct advertisers as the B2B revenue counterpart.

Name

talkRADIO

Legal name

talkSPORT Limited

Website

https://talkradio.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

talkRADIO is a UK-based talk radio and television service operated by News UK Broadcasting, delivering news, debate, and talk content to UK adult consumers across web, mobile apps, smart speakers, and broadcast television via an advertising-supported model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Talk Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), News OTT & Live News Streaming Channels (MPABAHAK)

Keywords

• Talk radio broadcasting
• Live radio streaming
• Video streaming service
• News and talk programming
• Digital media platform

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship: News UK sells sponsorship packages on TalkTV channel and other News UK Properties. Sponsors receive promotional exposure including brand name, logo, sponsorship credits transmitted at beginning or around centre breaks during programmes. The company maintains editorial independence over all programming.
2. Television Airtime: News UK sells television advertising inventory (Airtime) to agencies and direct advertisers. Pricing based on rates agreed between parties, measured by audience ratings (BARB), with concepts including Cost Per Spot, CPT/Cost Per Thousand, and TVR (television ratings).
3. Pay to Reject Access: Users who do not wish to see personalised advertising can pay a monthly fee to access content without such personalised advertising. This provides an alternative revenue stream to advertising-based model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

talkRADIO operates a UK-based talk radio and television broadcasting service under News UK Broadcasting, delivering live audio and video news, debate, and talk content. Programming is distributed via the talk.tv website, dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps, Amazon Alexa smart speakers, and linear broadcast television, with on-demand catchup functionality and scheduled programming. The service is funded primarily through advertising (sponsorship and airtime sales) and offers a paid opt-out from personalised advertising.

Product overview

talkRADIO operates as a media broadcasting platform under News UK Broadcasting, offering two primary products: TalkRadio (audio) and TalkTV (video). TalkRadio provides live radio streaming, on-demand catchup, and scheduled programming accessible via the talk.tv website, dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android, and smart speakers including Amazon Alexa. TalkTV delivers live television streaming and on-demand video content across multiple platforms and devices. The platform supports multi-device access with watch live, listen live, and schedule/catchup functionality, and integrates with Amazon Alexa for voice-activated listening. Both products share the talk.tv web domain and are operated by talkSPORT Limited, part of the News UK corporate group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TalkRadio Audio talk radio broadcasting service featuring news, debate, and opinion programming. Provides live streaming, on-demand catchup, and scheduled programming accessible to UK listeners via web, mobile app, smart speakers, and broadcast.
• TalkTV
• TalkRadio Mobile App Dedicated mobile application for iOS and Android that allows users to listen to live TalkRadio broadcasts, access on-demand catchup content, view the programme schedule, and link their Alexa account for voice-controlled listening.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amazon AlexacoreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Alexa integration allows TalkRadio users to link their accounts and access content via voice commands. Users can say 'Alexa, ask News Broadcasting to log me in' to receive instructions. Account linking removes personalised advertising for linked users.
• Apple (App Store)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTalkRadio mobile app distributed through Apple App Store, allowing iOS users to download and access live radio streaming and exclusive content.
• Google (Google Play)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTalkRadio mobile app distributed through Google Play Store, allowing Android users to download and access live radio streaming and exclusive content.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Times Radio: UK news and current-affairs radio station launched by News UK, the same parent as TalkRadio. Comparable in news-talk format, digital streaming distribution, and target audience of news-oriented UK listeners.
• LBC: UK national talk and news radio station owned by Global. Directly comparable as a UK-focused news, debate, and current-affairs talk radio brand competing for the same listeners and advertisers as TalkRadio.
• talkSPORT: Sister sports talk radio brand operated by the same parent (News UK Broadcasting / talkSPORT Limited). Closest peer in product format (live UK talk radio, digital streaming, app distribution) and operational infrastructure.

Emerging players

• GB News: UK news, opinion, and debate television and streaming channel. Comparable as a newer UK news-talk brand with both TV and digital streaming distribution, positioning similarly to TalkTV in targeting opinion-led news audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Bauer Media Audio UK: Owner of Absolute Radio, Kiss, Magic, and other UK commercial radio brands. Comparable as a UK commercial radio group operating multiple stations with overlapping news/talk and music audiences.
• Sky News: UK 24-hour news broadcaster with TV channel, app, and streaming distribution. Comparable in targeting UK news and current-affairs audiences with cross-platform (TV + digital) monetisation, overlapping with TalkTV's positioning.
• Global (Global Radio): Major UK commercial radio operator (LBC, Classic FM, Capital, Heart, Smooth, Radio X). Comparable as a UK multi-station commercial radio group competing for the same advertising budgets and audio share-of-ear.
• BBC Radio 5 Live: BBC's news and sports talk station. Comparable as a major UK talk/news broadcaster with live, debate-led programming and digital catchup, competing for shared advertising and audience share.
• BBC Radio 4: UK public-service talk, news, and current-affairs radio incumbent. Comparable as a dominant UK talk/news audio destination competing for the same listener occasions, though operating on a public-service model.

Others

• Spotify (UK News/Talk content): Global audio streaming platform hosting UK talk-radio simulcasts, podcasts, and on-demand talk content. Comparable as an audio distribution and monetisation layer competing for listener time against TalkRadio's digital streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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