LBC is to devote an entire day of programming and content to online safety next week to focus on the dangers facing children.
LBC’s Online Safety Day will take place on Monday 10th March from 7am to midnight – a week before providers must abide by Ofcom’s new regulations to protect children from harmful content and all users from illegal content.
Exclusive research will reveal how people feel about the risk faced by young people on social media platforms.
In a first for LBC, every programme across the day will feature discussions on online safety, with listeners being invited to share their stories and opinions.
Those in authority will be challenged through phone-ins such as Call the Cabinet with Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. The day will feature 17 hours of live programmes, exclusive reports and interviews by LBC’s team of broadcast journalists across the UK, along with dedicated content on LBC.co.uk.
On-air guests include Ofcom’s Chief Executive Melanie Dawes, Meta whistleblower Frances Haugen and Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell who took her life in 2017 at the age of 14.
The day will be supported by Global’s Newsroom and LBC News, with news bulletins broadcast across its radio brands, and a special edition of The News Agents podcast with Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall.
In a media first, Global will be using its outdoor estate across the whole day to raise awareness of Online Safety Day, championed by LBC.
Tom Cheal, Senior Managing Editor of LBC, said: “Our listeners tell us that online safety for children is a massive issue and concern for them.
“It’s an issue which impacts not only our generation, but if not properly managed, monitored and controlled, will affect generations to come for the worse.
“LBC has a long history of tackling the issues that matter to our audience, which is why, in a first for LBC, we are devoting a whole day to the topic.
“In what promises to be a powerful day of programming, our listeners will be in the driving seat, sharing their personal stories and experiences, and directly challenging those in power.”
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