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The article offers information on radio broadcasting ownership in Scandinavia. It states that in some countries radio stations took form of private media though it was clear that it would not survive without government support. It mentions that both Denmark and Norway experimented giving funds to small stations and at times government agencies made direct contribution. It highlights that with coming of advertisements, radio stations were able to make profit.

The article offers information on the local radio policy in Europe and Scandinavia. It states that the European media policy research has particularly conceded itself with the consequences of the deregulation of the media sector. It mentions that though the transnational European media policy primarily has been of an explanatory nature, and has implemented direct media policy initiatives or decisions, an increasing tendency can be traced in the national political forces.