The French and radio
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For its Assises de la radio 2025, Arcom is studying the place of radio in French people's daily lives.
2025 edition of Assises de la radio
The Arcom study, carried out with the IFOP Institute, explores four dimensions of radio:
- the uses of radio
- the practical, service and societal functions of radio
- proximity and trust in the radio medium
- the role of radio in times of crisis
Key figures
90%
Listen to the radio
90% of French people surveyed say they listen to the radio at least once in a while.
83%
A trusted medium
Radio enjoys a high level of user confidence. A very large majority of listeners (83%) trust the information shown on the station.
70%
Popular roots
70% of lower socio-professional categories listeners believe that radio allows them to express their opinions and be heard.
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Summary of the "The French and Radio" survey
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Complete Arcom study: The French and radio
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