Frank argued that public figures in media carry a personal responsibility for what they say and how they influence their audience — a duty that doesn't end when the broadcast stops.
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Frank's analysis of where radio in Malta is heading is both affectionate and unsentimental. He argues that the existential challenge for traditional radio isn't streaming or podcasts per se — it's the failure to build the kind of distinctive, visual, personality-driven content that makes people want to seek you out rather than passively stumble across you. The stations that will survive, he argues, are the ones that understand radio is now a visual medium as much as an audio one: presenters need to be people audiences want to see, not just hear. He also touches on a structural tension in the industry: traditional broadcasters are regulated by the Broadcasting Authority and must operate within strict content guidelines, while online content creators operate in an almost entirely unregulated space. This, he suggests, creates an unlevel playing field that will continue to drive audiences away from traditional media.
Frank explained that traditional radio in Malta is regulated by the Broadcasting Authority, whereas online content like podcasts currently falls outside that regulatory framework.
Being a presenter means being responsible for every word you say — not because of a broadcasting authority, but because of the people listening. Frank argues this responsibility is personal and doesn't disappear when the mic goes off.
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