09.11.2026
Britons drive sales of radios, cassettes and CDs to cut screen time – report
A report by electronics brands Pure and TEAC said consumers appeared to be shifting towards wanting to enjoy music “without constant notifications and endless scrolling”. Pure chief marketing officer Hubert Eiter said: “Radio has never really left the home, but the reasons people value it are evolving. “For some it’s familiarity, for others it’s calm, design and ease of use. What unites them is that radio still creates an atmosphere without distraction.” The digital (DAB+) radio market in the UK grew by 5.5% last year, according to figures from GfK.
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