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Paul Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School under the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Media. His research focuses on media policy and regulation, with specific emphasis on public service broadcasting, digital television implementation, and television sports rights.
- Education: PhD from London Metropolitan University, M.Sc. from London School of Economics, BA in Politics and History from Queen Mary's College.
His work spans media ownership, political communication, and the intersection of culture and commerce in broadcasting. Key publications include analyses of Ofcom's creation, BBC charter renewal challenges, and digital television policy frameworks.
Paul has served as an expert reader for academic publishers like Palgrave Macmillan and Sage, and he is affiliated with the Cinema and Television History Centre (CATH) and Media Discourse Group (MDG).





