The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Is the world’s oldest newspaper about to be bought by the UK’s youngest news brand? Media news and analysis, with presenter Matt Deegan and guests Charlotte Tobitt, UK editor at Press Gazette, Faraz Osman, owner of TV indie Gold Wala and Leanne Alie from Unlocked Podcasts.

Plus: could you benefit from a new podcast accelerator programme? Leanne Alie, head of Unlocked Podcasts, tells us more - as well as the gossip from this week’s Radio Festival.

Also on the programme: we run through some of the big telly stories of the week - including a reshuffle at BBC Children's, Rupert Murdoch’s family trials... and why four columnists quit the Jewish Chronicle at the weekend.

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Stories discussed:

Observer could be sold to Tortoise

Four big columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over scandal know who owns the paper? Private Eye's podcast also neatly summarises the story

BBC to axe Children's roles 

Balamory gets a reboot

Murdoch in court in battle for succession 

Four British shows top the Netflix global chart this year - can you name them all?

Have I Got News For You launches on CNN

Steve McQueen interview in Deadline

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GB News owner Sir Paul Marshall bags a prestigious title - but has set his sights on the Telegraph too. Also on the show: the biggest launch of radio stations EVER... and how news consumption has changed forever.

Media news and analysis, with presenter Matt Deegan and guests Jake Kanter (Deadline) and Managing Director of the Radio Academy, Aradhna Tayal Leach.

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Stories discussed:

• Unlocked Podcasts Amplify scheme
• Paul Marshall buys The Spectator - and loses Andrew Neil as Chair
• Ofcom says more consumers get news online than tv for first time
• Global launches TWELVE new radio stations
• PACT reveals revenue lost last year by commissioning slowdown
• All3Media expansion to the US
• Aradhna talks Radio Festival

(00:00) Welcome!

(01:13) Leanne Allie

(02:10) Simon Albury

(03:48) Joseph Cox

(04:44) The Spectator

(11:19) Global's new stations

(22:50) Overheard

(23:50) Redbird and All 3 Media

(25:50) Radio Festival

(31:25) The Media Quiz 

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It’s a summer of sport... but behind the big numbers for the Euros and predicted for the Olympics... is linear still loved? Media news and analysis with Jane Ostler (Kantar) & media writer Kate Bulkley.

Also on the programme: what’s going on at Strictly, as two dancers face the music... and Kate fills in the details on that Skydance-Paramount deal.

All that plus, do people read beyond the headlines? A recent libel case suggests we should give readers more credit.

And, in the Media Quiz, we look back at a busy week for Lisa Nandy. 

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The Telegraph loses another prospective buyer, as Lord Rothermere pulls the Daily Mail Group out of the auction... One year in, are we any closer to a future for the news group? Media news and analysis, with guests Jim Waterson (the Guardian) and Karin Robinson (Endelman).

Also on the programme: Ofcom strikes back at the BBC over radio expansion plans. Boom Radio’s Phil Riley gives us his reaction.

All that plus, who were the other winners of this year’s election? We discuss BBC vs Channel 4... and boom times in digital news and podcasting.

And, in the Media Quiz, we polish some tv turds. No really.

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Today Matt Deegan is out of our own studio… and into other podcasts as we decamp to the BBC and The Times to see how they covered election night. 

We speak to Newscast’s editor Sam Bonham and presenter Adam Fleming - as well as the corporations’ misinformation correspondent Mariana Spring on what we missed on social media.

Also Matt takes a trip to Times Radio to find out what listeners love about Matt Chorley and natters with Peter Mandelson, Danny Finklestein and Polly Mackenzie.

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We discover why some TV execs are troubled by the rise of copycat formats online. Media news and analysis with entertainment exec Rina Dayalji & Broadcast’s Insights Editor Rebecca Cooney.

Also on the programme: podcast growth continues, but which formats could make it onto TV? And what genres are missing for this growing mainstream audience?

Plus, Robert Winnett returns to the Telegraph, why The Racing Post is angry with Radio 4, and, in the Media Quiz, we play an innovative new format called, “which person is this about?”

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Where are the deepfakes we expected this election? We look at which media platforms are instead shifting the political discourse, against expectations. 

Also on the programme: how to build a million-strong social media brand: the creator of Fesshole, Rob Manuel reveals all.

Plus, there’s a hole in the Telegraph’s finances - we look at why. How can working class people get into TV? And who on our panel had Sky? We also ponder the problem ahead of the Edinburgh TV Festival. 

And, in the Media Quiz, we play Ofcom… or Rom Com. 

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What can we expect for our industry from the next government? We look through the manifestos launched this week, as well as rounding up the best election coverage so far. Media news and analysis, this week with the i paper’s arts and media correspondent Adam Sherwin and Deadline’s investigations editor Jake Kanter.

Also on the programme: Paramount still seeks a suitor, after a deal with Skydance goes south. What next for the owner of Channel 5?

All that plus... we speak with Matt Sayward, co-founder of Platform Media, about their recent acquisition by PodX.

Strictly’s in another controversy, the inside story on the Evening Standard going weekly...

And, in the Media Quiz, we talk... off-the-record.

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Hat Trick Productions closes its comedy entertainment division. What does it mean for the future of TV comedy when one of the biggest British successes has to shutter its operations? Media news and analysis with Press Gazette reporter Charlotte Tobitt and Head Of Podcasts at Carver PR Becca Newson.

Also on the programme: the Washington Post nab another Brit - why is America turning to this country to run its news divisions?

All that plus, we look at ITN’s plans to combat AI deepfakery whilst Andrew Neil gets stuck in on Times Radio.

And, in the Media Quiz, we reheat a few old formats.

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 It’s the election that’s caught the media on the hop - Matt Deegan takes a look at the challenges ahead for broadcasters and publishers with guests TV Critic Rhianna Dhillon and former Director of Programmes for BBC News, now at Coulson Partners, Katy Searle.

Also on the programme: The Evening Standard is to go weekly. Why? And can it follow the Independent back to profitability?

All that plus, the Edinburgh TV Festival starts to take shape - we look at what’s on the agenda. News UK looks to make more dramas out of its IP and, in the Media Quiz, we play with the polls.

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Why is Australian radio so risqué? Matt Deegan welcomes Craig Bruce, who launched Kyle and Jackie O's First Breakfast Show before becoming head of content for SCA and a radio consultant.

We also talk to James Corden's podcast producer, Geoff Jein, who started out at BBC Radio 2 before moving to Perth to work on breakfast radio.

Standby for lessons for broadcasters everywhere from how producers manage big talen, the 10 year deal to lock them in, how Britain's Christian O'Connell wowed Australians and bagged a $5 million a year deal.

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We decamp to Bauer’s shiny new studios in Euston to unpick the latest RAJAR listening figures and glean why commercial radio is on the up. Media news and analysis, with guests radio exec Paul Sylvester (Absolute Radio) and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson.

Also on the programme: publishers take aim at the BBC’s podcast ad plans, why working class creatives aren’t getting the chances they used to...

And, in the Media Quiz, we pit people against places. 

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After a BBC-dominated ARIAs and with the BAFTA TV awards just around the corner, Matt Deegan is joined by host of Countdown to The BAFTAs, Alex Zane and media writer Caroline Frost to take us through it all.

Also on the programme: Sky Sports cross the rubicon and broadcast 3pm matches. Disney+ looks to do fewer things better - so where are they putting all that Marvel money?

All that plus we talk Eurovision controversy, why publishers are not fans of Google right now and, in the Media Quiz, we play... does it float?

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After difficult weeks for the BBC and Global, we look at why looking after your talent may help your reputation. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests media writer Maggie Brown and Deadline’s International Investigations Editor Jake Kanter.

Also on the programme: as US newspapers take OpenAI to court, we look at what the Financial Times is doing differently.

All that plus, we say farewell to The Reader’s Digest, discuss the changes at LBC and, in the Media Quiz, we play our most confusing game ever. Strap in.

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The BAFTA TV Awards are coming... and we thought we'd share this fascinating new podcast from BAFTA that explores the nominees.

It's calles Countdown To The BAFTAs, and it's made by the producers of The Media Podcast (and has a few familar voices in it too).

Alex Zane is your host - in this episode he reveals the documentaries in contention - what does the Spider-Man of Paris have in common with The Enfield Poltergeist? Find out as Alex is joined by TV exec Faraz Osman and foreign affairs journalist, documentary filmmaker and author Ramita Navai to discuss a challenging yet creatively ambitious year for factual production teams.

The nominees discussed:

FACTUAL SERIES

DUBLIN NARCOS Benedict Sanderson, Claire McFall, Sacha Baveystock, Edmund Coulthard, Megan Taylor, Laura Dunne – Blast! Films / Sky Documentaries

EVACUATION Production Team - Wonderhood Studios / Channel 4

LOCKERBIE Nancy Strang, John Dower, Claire McFall, Barnaby Fry, Dejan Cancar, Charlie Hawryliw - Mindhouse Productions / Sky Documentaries

ONCE UPON A TIME IN NORTHERN IRELAND Production Team - KEO Films, Walk On Air Films, The Open University / BBC Two

SINGLE DOCUMENTARY

DAVID HOLMES: THE BOY WHO LIVED Dan Hartley, Kevin Konak, Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Vanessa Davies, Amy Stares - Lightbox, HBO / Sky

Documentaries

ELLIE SIMMONDS: FINDING MY SECRET FAMILY Jasleen Sethi, David Thompson, Colleen Flynn, Kathryn Jein, Nick Underhill - Flicker Productions / ITV1

HATTON Daniel Dewsbury, Paul Yoshida, Sam Bergson, Ian Davies, John McKenna - Noah Media Group / Sky Documentaries

VJERAN TOMIC: THE SPIDER-MAN OF PARIS Jamie Roberts, Dan Reed - Amos Pictures / Netflix

SPECIALIST FACTUAL

CHIMP EMPIRE James Reed, Matt Houghton, Callum Webster, Matt Cole - KEO Films, Underdog Films / Netflix

THE ENFIELD POLTERGEIST Jerry Rothwell , Al Morrow, Stewart le Maréchal, Nicole Stott, Jonathan Silberberg, Davis Guggenheim - MetFilm, Concordia Studio / Apple TV+

FORCED OUT Luke Korzun Martin, Sophie Perrins, Chibuikem Oforka, Josh Green, Tom Pullen, Richard Bond - Dragonfly / Sky Documentaries

WHITE NANNY, BLACK CHILD Andy Mundy-Castle, Natasha Dack Ojumu, Rochelle Newman, Zeb Achonu, Ross Leppard, Rachael McLean-Anderson - Doc Hearts, TigerLily Productions, BFI / Channel 5

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As broadcasters begin to announce their lineups, what will Ofcom do about Nigel Farage? Media news and analysis, this week with media writer and chair of Broadcasting Press Guild Manori Ravindran and The Media Leader’s Ella Sagar.

Also on the programme: we’re in Bristol for the Creative Cities Convention and hear reasons to be cheerful from broadcaster David Olusoga and Screenskill’s Laura Mansfield.

All that plus, changes at Virgin Radio, why Channel 4 is thinking beyond England.... and, in the Media Quiz, it’s American imports and exports.

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The BBC has been criticised this week by MPs for their plans to move production across the UK in a project, the broadcaster calls 'Across the UK'. The corporation are also planning on introducing performance related pay for some of it's top talent. Media news and analysis, with host Matt Deegan, Gold Walla's MD Faraz Osman and Kimberly Godbolt co-founder of Talented People.

Joe Lycett returned to Channel 4 on Friday, launching a new series of his late night show with a publicity stunt involving fake stories in the press. The panel discuss what impact this stunt may of had on the discussion around fake news. All that plus we welcome NPR to the election cycle and, in the Media Quiz, it’s all your favourite media stats of the week.

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Execs from several newsrooms come together to debate how to cover the next general election in this brave new world of AI, deep fakes and partial broadcasting. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan.

We speak to Sam Woodhouse, the BBC’s Election Night Editor about the updates coming to the broadcaster’s coverage - and why some new technologies are hard to adapt to Britain’s electoral system.

Katy Searle ran the BBC’s political coverage for eight years during three elections - and tells Matt why the leaders debate this year will be hotly contested by the new upstarts, GB News and Talk TV.

Also on the programme: writer Alex Huson takes a look at the finances at News UK, and why book optioning is getting expensive for studios. And Professor Rob Ford tells us what the key narratives are likely to be... and when that elusive election may take place.

Special thanks to James Ball and The Media Society for inviting us. Find out about future Media Society events at themediasociety.com

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How does Channel 4 plan to run its own production arm? And how long does the BBC have in its current form? Matt Deegan is joined by Dr Jon Wardle (NFTS) and broadcast consultant Ann Charles to digest the week’s media news.

Also on the programme: when the local radio market fails, can community radio fill the gap? Trevor Dann reports from Whitehall.

All that plus, we look at plans to move MIPTV from Cannes to London, why The Independent had picked up Buzzfeed... and, in the Media Quiz, we ask where all the talent has gone. 

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Matt Deegan is in LA this week for this annual podcast industry event, talking to the great and good of the US podcast scene. Tom Webster discusses the need to persuade media buyers that podcasting is the safest bet in marketing; James Cridland returns for some updates to Spotify... and podcaster Sangeeta Pilai discusses how her focus on US audiences is reaping rewards.

Meanwhile, back in Europe, Paul Robinson speaks to Radio 1 controller Aled Haydn Jones about the past year on the BBC’s youth brand.

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Is the BBC planning to take ads in the UK? We look into a curious story from The Times this week, and its implications for British audio businesses. Independent media news and analysis, with guests Alex Farber (The Times), Faraz Osman (Gold Wala) and James Cridland (Pod News).

Also on the programme… The head of BBC England’s radio stations, Chris Burns, talks to us about the next phase of BBC Local’s new strategy.

All that plus GB News gets rapped by Ofcom,  YMU tools up with new talent... and, in the Media Quiz, we get specific.

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What does this latest photoshop faux pas tell us about media consumers and levels of trust in the media? Matt Deegan is joined by Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) and Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) to discuss the major media news of the week.

Also on the programme: The Telegraph Media Group deal is not yet done, as our Government intends to legislate to keep the titles out of foreign government hands. So is the race back on?

All that plus... we look at how British TV is reacting to AI, why Newsnight could become a podcast and, in the Media Quiz, we choose our pick of the pods.

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As Talk TV moves online and GB News reveals dire finances... we look back at the health of the start-up news channels. Media news and analysis, with Matt Deegan and guests Jake Kanter (Deadline) and Chris Lochery (Popbitch).

Also on the programme… Global looks to STV’s boss to lead the company. What challenges are ahead for the UK’s biggest commercial radio group? 

All that plus, we discuss George Younge’s assertion that journalists may be too narrow-sighted when reporting the news?

And, in the Media Quiz, we play Radio Battleships.

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Should we stop building studios? In the wake of the latest AI developments, that’s what Tyler Perry is doing. But is he right to do so? Media news and analysis with Jane Ostler (Kantar) and Professor Lis Howell (City University).

Also on the programme… New Zealand’s challenger channel dumps news and takes the country back to 1989. And Vice closes its website - can it survive on social media alone?

All that plus there’s changes at Radio 3, why VR may not be the future after all... and, in the Media Quiz, we discover the talent driving change at some established brands. 

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As the Broadcasting Press Guild celebrates 50 years of service, we bring together some board members to discuss the future of the sector. Media news and analysis, with guests Caroline Frost (Radio Times) and media writer Kate Bulkley.

Also on the programme… All3Media finally gets bought. why did Jeff Zucker want to purchase it for his media empire?

All that plus we look at why current affairs magazines are having a blip - and, in the Media Quiz, we manifest the media headlines of the future.

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The Superbowl was big this year. Really big... but not big enough to beat an economic crisis. We look at the issues at Paramount, with broadcast consultant Paul Robinson & media writer Scott Bryan.

Also on the programme: Channel 4 pushes back against Richard Osman’s analysis of the troubled broadcaster. But who’s right? Or more right? Our panel debate.

All that plus we celebrate the life and work of Steve Wright, find out why Piers Morgan is off to YouTube, check over the differing fortunes of rival newspapers... and, in the Media Quiz... we divine what’s really happening behind the scenes.

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This week Matt Deegan is joined by Senior Director of Strategy at Edelman UK, Karin Robinson and head of Radio Techcon Ann Charles. this week the BBC has announced a slate of new stations, UK broadcasters have clubbed together and a new sports offering is set to hit our feeds. The panel discuss all of this and also test their headline knowledge in The Media Quiz.

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There’s history repeating itself at The Telegraph as another government probe is launched, and the minister who commissioned it firing rounds at the BBC. Is the media industry ready for an election year? Media news and analysis with guests media writer Maggie Brown and Hannah Blake (MD, eliza.co.uk)

Also on the programme: Netflix picks up WWE - but can they piledrive their way through the live stream issues? Plus, we’re at the Podcast Advertising Summit to hear the innovations coming to a pair of headphones near you.

Plus in the Media Quiz... we bring truth to some old sayings.

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On the agenda this week: the editor of the Daily Mirror quits, amid swingeing cuts at Reach. Is the paper in serious trouble? Media news and analysis with host Matt Deegan and guests Chris Curtis (editor, Broadcast Magazine), Alex Farber (Media Editor, The Times) and Charlotte Tobitt (Reporter, Press Gazette).

Rob Smyth joins Matt to discuss the surge in local news start-ups, driven in part by new companies like The Lead, and why there’s hope for journalism on Substack.

Also on the programme: the magic of drama - how did it become the cavalry to Mr Bates and wronged subpostmasters everywhere? 

All that, plus in the Media Quiz... we consider the week in news for Ed Balls, Carol Vorderman and John Oliver. 

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In our EIGHTH annual predictions special, Matt Deegan welcomes the UK's finest media commentators to discuss the media trends for this year - and to account for last year.

On the table is the predicted growth of audiobooks, potential job cuts across publishers, the waning popularity of subscriptions, and changes in TV leadership.

Did the consolidation of big streamers come to pass? And how has AI usage increased among publishers? Find out with guests Jake Kanter (Deadline), Ella Sagar (The Media Leader), Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette), Faraz Osman (Gold Wala), Megan Carver (Carver PR), Adam MacQueen (Private Eye), Jamie East (Daily Mail) and media writers Scott Bryan and Tara Conlan. Oh, and producer Steven D Wright is our traditional harbinger of doom.

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What does All3Media have in common with The Daily Telegraph? Both may soon be in the hands of Jeff Zucker in billion dollar buyouts. Meanwhile it feels like Samir Shah is already BBC Chair, as he weighs into the latest Lineker controversy.

Also on the programme: what kind of paywall is Mail Online building? And why is Future Publishing investing in critics and reviews? 

All that, plus in the Media Quiz... we play the only possible game we could with those Netflix stats.

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The BBC have a new chair - and a new licence fee settlement. Media news and analysis with Broadcast writer Rebecca Cooney and Adam Bowie.

Also on the programme: how did they make Planet Earth 3? The creative director of the Beeb’s Natural History Unit, Mike Gunton takes us on a wildlife 101.

All that, plus Spotify makes big cuts, the Premier League bounces back and, in the Media Quiz... we discover who’s been foiled by Fleet Street.

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On the show this week we’re joined by head of commercial marketing at Bauer, George Butler and media writer Tara Conlan to discuss when should governments interfere with the media? Never, according to Jeff Zucker who insists Abu Dhabi will steer clear of editorial as the Telegraph soap opera continues. Hear Tara and George’s take.

Also in the show; Newsnight has had a major trim to secure it’s survival, but for how long? “Squid Game: The Challenge” a hit, and what’s happening at Bauer? We’ve a man on the inside. 

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More from our interview with Marcus Ryder MBE, where the head of the Film & TV Charity discusses the need to move away from the freelancer model, his work for the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, and why its your duty to help crew in need.

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Who’d work in TV? With reports of lowering safety standards and financial hardship are on the rise, Matt Deegan speaks to Marcus Ryder MBE about a new Christmas appeal by the Film and TV Charity. Content warning: mention of suicide.

Also on the programme: Top Gear is being rested by the BBC - but for how long? Writer Scott Bryan and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) consider the protections needed to make the car show viable again.

All that plus we follow the latest twists and turns of the Telegraph sale, TikTok pranks that went too far... and, in The Media Quiz, we guess the biggest winners of the week.

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How dependent is the UK on the streamers and Hollywood? MPs have been hearing the evidence - and so have guests Ella Sagar (The Media Leader) and Jake Kanter (Deadline).

Also on the programme: Channel 4 say they are “picking up the pace” on commissions. But is it enough? 

All that plus Jamie Lang has big podcast ambitions, a rare win for local radio and, in The Media Quiz, we weigh up the good news from the bad. 

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Reach announces layoffs of almost 10% of their staff - but can they cut their way to growth? Media news and analysis, with Megan Carver (Carver PR) and Jamie East (DMGT Media).

Also on the programme: BBC Studios enters the audio market, as does James Corden... and why Carol Vorderman becomes the first casualty of Linekar’s Law.

Plus, in the media quiz, we pit the pundits against each other in our very own Squid Games. 

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Olly Mann (remember him?)'s Modern Mann podcast is out today with the remarkable story of Caz Jayne - who went from Basra to training frontline workers how to deal with trauma. Hear the full story at modernmann.co.uk

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The Media Bill is back - but what’s changed? Matt Deegan is joined by media writer Maggie Brown and Heat Magazine’s Boyd Hilton.

Also on the programme: Boris Johnson heads to GB News; Jess Brammar to the top table at the BBC... and a new radio service appears in Gaza.

All that plus, in the media quiz, we set the record straight.

That’s all coming up - on this edition - of The Media Podcast.

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The auction to buy the Telegraph Media Group is officially on - but will it be derailed before a buyer is found? Media news and analysis, with guests journalist James Ball and Ann Charles (Radio TechCon).

Also on the programme: fifty years old, and commercial radio is in rude health, if the RAJARs are any indication. We unpack the findings. 

Plus, what’s it really like for freelancers in the TV commissioning slowdown? We speak to one director, Anna Collins, frustrated at the way they’ve been treated.

All that plus, in the media quiz, it’s time for the return of... The Elevator Pitch.

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It’s Mipcom Cannes and, no, we’re not live from the beach... but we’ll still run you down all the TV gossip and things you need to know, as Matt Deegan is joined by broadcaster and writer Iain Dale, and Insights Editor at Broadcast Now, Rebecca Cooney.

Also on the programme: misinformation and the rush to publish. How have journalists fared in their reporting of the Middle East crisis?

Plus, the BBC cuts another continuing drama - is there anywhere left for writers to hone their craft? And we discover the big story that everyone is talking about in Australian radio.

All that, plus in the media quiz... we discover the true price of your IP.

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Is the end nigh for Newsnight? Ratings continue to slide, budgets about to be cut, and they’ve just lost their editor. So what's next for the flagship news show? Media news and analysis with Alex Hudson (Newsweek) and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson.

Also on the programme, a new report show's that just three publishers dominate newspapers, but really, does it matter?

And there's big news from big streamers with YouTube announcing new channels and platforms, while Netflix subscriptions have slowed.

All that, plus in the media quiz... we guess the mystery voice (of news).

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Sony Music’s podcast division is actively divesting itself of the majority of its BBC shows. Media news and analysis with host Matt Deegan and guests, Gold Wala founder Faraz Osman, Chloe Straw from trade body Audio UK and City University and Spiritland’s Brett Spencer.

Also on the programme: can publishers block the advance of AI? Our panel discusses how to stop the web crawlers out to grab your IP, and BBC Studios new acquisition of someone who knows about acquisitions.

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Matt Deegan and Ollie Peart are at podcasting's biggest party to chat to the winners of the British Podcast Awards 2023 - including interviews with Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya, The News Agents' Emily Maitliss, Jon Sopel & Lewis Goodall, Podimo's Morten Strunge and The Economist.

Plus, we speak to the creators of Podcast Of The Year, "A Positive Life" from Overcoat Media, who champion the indie podcast companies working outside the big cities.

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Rupert’s gone, and Lachlan wins Succession - Matt Deegan looks back over seven decades of Murdoch Senior’s media empire, with Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) & Chris Lochery (Popbitch).

Plus: the media’s twisted relationship with Russell Brand. From Sachsgate to Dispatches... will broadcasters ever learn lessons?

Also on the programme: the media decamped to Cambridge for the annual RTS get-together. Kate Bulkley tells you all you need to know. And why are local newsrooms striking?

All that, plus in the media quiz... we crunch the numbers.

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Clarkson’s Farm is back - but should it be? Ed Balls and George Osborne team up for their new show - but has the expert podcast bubble burst? Media news and analysis with journalist Adam MacQueen (Private Eye) and media writer Scott Bryan.

Also on the programme: how has the art of PR changed? Matt Deegan sits down with two seasoned pros, Simon Lewis and David Yelland, to discuss how techniques have evolved in recent years. You can hear their new BBC Sounds podcast, When It Hits The Fan

All that, plus in the media quiz... we take a look at the classifieds. That’s all coming up on this edition of The Media Podcast.

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Why do marketers love digital so much, when consumers prefer OOH? Jane Ostler is here to unpack the findings from Kantar's Media Reactions 2023, with host Matt Deegan and Talented People’s Kimberley Godbolt.

Plus: Mark Thompson is taking over at CNN - but after taking on the top job at the BBC and New York Times... is this his toughest challenge yet?

Also on the programme: how some enterprising souls could be using Spotify to launder money and why Facebook’s hitting ‘close tab’ on FaceBook News.

All that, plus in the media quiz... we look at the winners and losers at the National TV Awards.

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Not for the feint-hearted, radio buffs Matt Deegan and Adam Bowie discuss the shift in radio listening following Ken Bruce's move from Radio 2 to Greatest Hits Radio - up almost 2m year on year. Plus, we hear from Gary Stein, group programme director of Hits Radio Network for his reaction to the figures.

Also on the programme, Matt & Adam review how the other networks have fared - including a surprise in BBC Local Radio - and ponder what Times Radio has to do to get another hit of momentum.

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Huw Edwards, the BBC and The Sun... has anyone had a good seven days? Media news and analysis with host Matt Deegan and guests, editor and columnist, Omar Oakes, and The New European’s, Matt Kelly.

Meanwhile, in Ireland - RTÉ faces its own scandal - we discuss the need for transparency in publicly funded broadcasters. 

Also on the programme - Lineker tops the BBC wages list, whilst BBC Studios reaps bumper profits... and Labour gets on the wrong side of the press. 

All that, plus in the media quiz...we’ll play Spin Doctors.

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Meta debuts Twitter-rival Threads, Ofcom investigates right-wing news channels... and IPSO deems Clarkson’s Markle column ‘sexist’. Media news and analysis with host Warren Nettleford and guests, writer Jane Ostler and broadcaster Scott Bryan.

Also on the programme - City AM looks for a buyer, Apple could be forced to pay for news, and Sir John Whittingdale raises concerns over Channel 4.

All that, plus in the media quiz...we’ll learn who’s got a reboot and who’s got the boot.

That’s all to come, in this edition of The Media Podcast. 

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Netflix challenges the draft Media Bill, National Geographic lays off the last of its staff writers, and ITV’s been sniffing around Channel 4’s Gogglebox. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests writer Miranda Sawyer and Endelman’s Karin Robinson.

Also on the show - NUJ membership is down, Closs Stephens wants to rebuild the BBC’s reputation, and Ryan Reynolds takes S4C to the States.

All that, plus in the media quiz...we’ll learn whether companies have faced blood, sweat or tears.

That’s all to come, in this edition of The Media Podcast. 

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ITV looks to swoop in on All3Media, we discuss what this could do for the broadcaster. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests Jake Kanter (Deadline) and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette).

Also on the show - HBO is selling its title to rival Netflix. But why? And what does this mean for streamers?

All that, plus a bit of Boris chat, Channel 4 in the doldrums, the BBC benches female newscasters... and, in the media quiz... we learn who is off… and on.

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With BBC and ITV bosses facing MPs this week and on the ropes, we ask what they can do to regain control of the narrative. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests Prof. Lis Howell & Farah Jassat (Intelligence Squared and new podcast, Vs).

Also on the programme - should politicians present news programmes? As OFCOM starts to ponders the question, we offer an answer or two.

All that, plus... Andrew Tate verses the BBC, and who is the biggest news podcast in the UK? Have a guess. And, in the media quiz... we play Give Us A (News) Clue.

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Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests Faraz Osman (Gold Wala) and media journalist Ellie Kahn.

Hello and welcome to The Media Podcast - I’m Matt Deegan.

On the show today: Chris Licht is out! The CNN boss ends a calamitous month with an embarrassing expose. We discuss what went wrong.

Also on the programme - The Telegraph is up for sale... but why? And who might be in the running to grab it?

All that, plus Spotify announces more staff cuts, the EU tackles AI... and, in the media quiz... we learn who’s going green. 

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Channel 4 execs are in line for a big payout for warding off privitisation - but BECTU is not happy. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests Ann Charles (Radio Techcon) and media writer Maggie Brown.

Also on the programme - GB News sticks the knife into This Morning, there’s another UK podcast company acquisition, and what we can expect from the acting chair of the BBC.

All that, plus in the media quiz... we play a game of Backed, left or Sacked. 

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Phillip Scofield leaves This Morning - what did for him? And how does the show steady the ship?

Recorded this week at The Podcast Show in Islington’s Business Design Centre, Matt Deegan is joined by audio consultant Brett Spencer and Audio UK MD Chloe Straw to review the week’s media news.

Also on the programme: Carole Cadwalladr faces a £1.2m legal bill in her battle with a Brexit funder... should the publishers be stumping up?

All that, plus in the Media Quiz... we get into everything that’s going on outside the conference. 

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The BBC announces a big investment in fact checking. But can BBC Verify stand up to the internet? Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests Adam Bowie (BBC) and Ian Rumsey (ITN Productions).

It’s RAJAR week - and it’s boom time for commercial radio... we disclose whose numbers are up and down at the UK’s biggest networks.

Also on the programme: where did all the unscripted television go? Who lost out at the BAFTAs? And Vice hits rock bottom.

All that, plus a game of radio charades on media quiz. What could go wrong?

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Sony reduces its podcast spend, and ITV revenues are down - but are they the outliers in the advertising downturn? Media news and analysis, from Matt Deegan, Deadline’s Jake Kanter and Endelman’s Karin Robinson.

Also on the programme: It’s Trump vs CNN... again. What lessons did the broadcaster learn from the last election cycle?

Is the BBC handling the Local Radio restructure right? Or is it, as Private Eye reported, ‘a clusterf***?’

Plus, on the deep dive this week we look at the perils of reporting on the Depp trials of the UK and US.

All that, plus a media quiz on the best media quotes of the week.

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The US writer’s strike - what does it mean for the UK industry and its viewers? Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests Jim Waterson (the Guardian) and media writer Scott Bryan.

Vice news is on the brink - has its own predictions for the industry come to pass?

Also on the programme: we take a look at BAFTA members data, the winners of the Radio Academy awards... and squeeze in a farewell to BBC chair Richard Sharp.

All that, plus in the Media Quiz ponders the worst AI executions so far.

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A wave of big names leave US TV - is the MeToo movement finally cutting through in television? Media analysis, this week with Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette), John Elmes (Broadcast) and media writer Kate Bulkey.

Also on the show: all the latest from Cannes as MIPTV draws to a close. 

All that, plus the Media Quiz covers everything else from LadBaby to indie quotas.

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This week coming to you this week from The London Podcast Studios, host Matt is joined by Jane Ostler (VP Global Thought Leadership, Kantar) & Alex Hudson (Exec Editor Newsweek).

Our pundits share their reactions to the Buzzfeed News shut down.

We unpack the Fox & Dominion settlement and why it matters.

Plus, the first quarter numbers are out for UK streaming subscriptions, we take on Netflix’s ‘cancel backlash’ and why live streaming a show isn’t as simple as it sounds.

AND in this week's deep dive, Shalini Govil-Pai (GM & VP of TV, Google) shares her view on the future of streaming and why Google TV's offering a guide to 800 free channels.

And finally, we cover telly news in the media quiz!

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This week coming to you this week from The London Podcast Studios, host Matt is joined by Ann Charles (Radio TechCon) and Faraz Osman (Gold Wala Productions) to tackle the latest industry headlines.

We find out why Global is investing in their Glasgow studios, how the BBC are tackling the coronation across all platforms and why movies are making a comeback - we discuss the new cinema-to-streaming symbiosis.

Also up for discussion, Succession's big episode makes the Daily Mail's front page, Musk's BBC interview & NPR's decision to leave the platform over Twitter's media policies.

AND in this week's deep dive, the Media Bill made simple. Samuel Oustayiannis, Associate at CMS Legal Services, shares his run-down of the 250+ page document and what parts matter most for the industry.

And finally, we cover audio news in the media quiz!

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Host Matt brings you the gossip and backstage chatter LIVE from the 2023 Audio & Radio Industry Awards Nominations!

Fresh from Radio Days Prague, Rebecca Grisedale-Sherry (Freelance Audio and Digital Producer) and Paul Des (Greatest Hits Radio Presenter & Exec Producer Content Works), share their highlights and insights from this year's conference.

Straight from the nomination reveal, the main in charge Sam Bailey (Radio Academy Director) and Liam Fisher (Head of TalkSport) reflect on the nominees and what to expect from the upcoming Awards night.

PLUS: Paul Smith (Media Consultant, previously Head of Editorial Standards BBC Radio) reflects on the newly drafted Media Bill and ponders whether there's untapped opportunity in the future of BBC Local Radio.

And Jon Holmes (The Skewer) and Charlotte Mason (Head of Audio, Insanity Group) are wranglied into joining a podcast-y Media Quiz!

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This week a telly special, coming to you this week from The London Podcast Studios.

TV Critics Scott Bryan (Must Watch Podcast) and Boyd Hilton (Pilot TV Podcast, Heat Mag) unpack the TV BAFTA nominations and assess reports of a streamer slowdown.

Also up for discussion, a new Peaky Blinders movie studio is set to create more than 700 jobs in Birmingham and bring in more than 30 million pounds in revenue.

Plus, AI-Ghostwriting raises questions for the Writer's Guild Association in Hollywood. As writers, Scott and Boyd give their take on how ChatGPT may (or may not) disrupt the media.

Also on the programme: in this week’s deep dive, author and journalist James Ball explains why TikTok anxiety is taking hold in the US and closer to home.

And finally, we cover some new launches in the media quiz!

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In a special episode, we're joined by a panel of independent experts to examine where next for the BBC, as it undertakes another review into impartiality in the wake of Lineker and pressure from the Government.

Dr Graham Majin (Lecturer Bournemouth University, Author Truthophobia) gives us the historical context - Is impartiality dying? Or just evolving?

Roger Bolton (ex-Feedback, host of Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch) explains why leaked Whats App messages showing political pressure on BBC journalists from Downing Street is particularly concerning.

And Faraz Osman (Gold Wala Productions) fires a round of quick-fire impartiality questions, from how to cover Brexit to whether politicians should be allowed to host on TV.

PLUS the BBC faces its biggest strikes in a decade: change might be inevitable, but could it have been handled differently?

Also on the programme: We speak to Freya Parr, writer for BBC Music Magazine, to find out the latest on the BBC Singers, faced with closure in its 99th year. You can hear more from Freya about the contribution of the BBC Singers and controversy around on our Patreon.

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Host Matt Deegan is joined by Karin Robinson (Edelman), Bernard Achampong (Founder We Are Unedited), Pat Younge (Former BBC Chief Creative Officer, Unedited Exec) and Maxine Watson (MD, Black Ruby Pictures, Unedited Creative Exec) to tackle the week's media headlines.

The Lineker-BBC impartiality debate causes a stir, but is it just a storm in a teacup?

International Women's Day produces a new study on gender representation in the media - is a more nuanced wave of media analysis emerging?

Plus, Spotify has a new look! But will the redesign capture our eyes and ears?

Also on the programme: Bernard, Patrick and Maxine take us through Unedited's pilot podcast season launching on Monday March 13th. You can listen to the pilots for free at https://shows.acast.com/unedited-pilot-season-2023.

AND in the Media Quiz, cutting edge shows coming to audiences across tv, radio and podcasts.

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This week we’re at the all-you-can-eat media buffet that is The Future Of Audio Europe.

Matt Deegan is joined by the editor of The Media Leader Omar Oakes, Goodstuff Communications’ Sam Austin and George Butler, head of commercial marketing at radio group Bauer.

Plus, Matt gets his networking mic out and chats with Demi Abiola (Investment Business Director, mSix&Partners), Radio Centre’s CEO Matt Payton and Jason Brownlee, founder of Colourtext.

And, of course, there’s a Media Quiz… in which we welcome the return of Name That Headline.

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Ofcom assesses complaints against the press in the case of Nicola Bulley - Jamie East, creator of The Smart 7 news podcast, unpacks how this story descended into true crime fervour.

Is China’s relationship with Disney warming up? Globe-trotter Paul Robinson (& TV & Radio consultant) brings us the latest schmoozing and gossip from Hollywood.

Also in the programme, Zuck also wants us to buy blue ticks on Facebook and Insta - but what's their real value?

AND our ex-film critic & tv exec battle it out in a tv-deal media quiz!

Plus: A new era of newsroom fashion. Could a relaxed dress-code improve the BBC's new news offering?

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UK Film & TV Giants prepare to fight tax changes - TV producer Steven D Wright explains why it matters and just how critical a tax shake-up could be for the industry.

Pay transparency - embarrassing or an equaliser? Radio Techconn's Ann Charles gives a compelling take on why more media companies should disclose salary ranges.

Also on the programme: CEO of Love Productions Richard McKerrow joins us to discuss his brand new series for Channel 4: The Piano. Plus he shares an update on how the search for Matt Lucas' replacement on Bake Off is going...

AND it's a World Radio Day themed Media Quiz looking at the past, present and future.

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Matt Deegan is joined by Maggie Brown (media commentator & Channel 4 historian) and Alex Farber (Times media correspondent) to examine the latest media shake-ups across the industry.

The UK Culture Ministry goes from DCMS back to CMS, and receives its twelfth Secretary in as many years as Lucy Frazer replaces Michelle Donelan.

Also on the programme: the panel discuss BBC Chair Richard Sharp's select committee grilling - is another role change imminent?

And over the pond, Bob Iger plans to cut 7,000 jobs at Disney and implement a major restructure. Our guests reflect on whether changes are also coming to the UK.

PLUS: Faraz Osman (MD Gold Wala) records live from GrowthLab - the brand new event for growing your indie. Exploring the halls of Canary Wharf, he asks the big brains behind telly what's new and how they're weathering the chilly economic climate. We hear from: Victoria Powell (IndieLab), Sam Barcroft (Creatorville), Jasmine Joseph & Paul Heaney (Bossanova), plus Matt Campion (Spirit Studios).

Find out more about the event: https://weareindielab.co.uk/growthlab

AND it's a telly content-themed Media Quiz looking at the reboots and finales causing a stir.

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Matt Deegan is joined by Scott Bryan (TV Critic, Must Watch) and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) to wade through the latest in media news.

An internal review finds the Beeb’s coverage of financial topics is putting ‘impartiality at risk’. Should the BBC be teaching economics? Is the media just full of Arts students? Where does the buck stop?

Next, Matt asks his guests for their reactions to AI in the Buzzfeed newsroom, and what they make of The News Movement's push to be leaders in the vertical-video news market.

Plus, are subscribers streaming away? Data shows the first annual decline ever as Brits cut back. Charlotte, Matt and Scott share which two subscriptions are their Must-Keeps.

AND it's a radio-themed Media Quiz looking at changes to the airwaves.

Also in the programme: Adam Bowie dissects the latest Radio Joint Audience Research figures (aka RAJARs), including why Boom Radio's booming.

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Matt Deegan records live from Campaign's Advertising Audio and Radio Summit. Joined by Michaela Hallam (Fresh Air Production) and Gideon Spanier (Editor in Chief, Campaign) - we find out why the audio advertising opportunity is bigger than ever.

Our guests help us unpack this week's headlines including Ken Bruce's departure from the BBC, DMG Media's restructure AND they pledge to undertake the first media quiz of 2023.

Plus, James Ball and Franz Wild of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism explain the significance of a new bill tackling ‘Slapps’ in parliament this week. Find TBIJ's full coverage on the story here: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/projects/the-enablers

Also in the programme: Editor of PodPod Adam Shepherd, unpacks the new venture and gives his take on City University's brand new MA in Podcasting.

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And hear more from James Ball and Franz Wild on kleptocracy and high profile cases involving SLAPPs...on our Patreon.

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Will Bezos return to Amazon? Will there be less rooms for mags at WHSmith? And will Channel 4 sell Horseferry Road this year?

Yes, it's our EIGHTH annual predictions special, looking into the media trends of 2023, with:

Faraz Osman, Gold Wala

Tara Conlan, Media journalist

Maggie Brown, Media Writer and Channel 4 historian

Dan Taylor Watt, Digital Product leader, formerly BBC iPlayer/BBC Sounds

Adam Bowie, Radio Development Manager

Jake Kanter, The Times

Charlotte Tobitt, Press Gazette

Ann Charles, Radio TechCon

Get ready to hear about AI journalism, severed-ties, subscription bubble bursts, and much much more.

Plus, is the ‘Channel Four Privatisation finally Dead’? We dissect the end to one of 2022’s biggest stories.

If you'd like to hear our experts held to account for their 2022 Predictions, tune in for even MORE prediction content and support our efforts on our Patreon community: patreon.com/mediapod

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In this week's show, host Faraz Osman is joined by Lord Ed Vaizey (Former Culture Minister), Maggie Brown (Channel 4 Historian) & Jim Waterson (The Guardian).

Bye-bye broadcasting? Lord Vaizey responds to Tim Davie's 'online-only' vision for 'The BBC'.

Plus, our panel take stock of how the big debates of 2022 have landed: Has Channel4 evaded privatisation? Will we see a Media Bill? And what do we make of politicians moving into media?

And in our deep dive, TV Critic Scott Bryan shares his telly recommendations to help you curate your viewing schedules over the holiday break.

Also in the programme: Maggie and Jim reflect on John Ryley's legacy and what's next for Sky News.

NOT ONLY THAT... but in the media quiz we’re playing Who's in the Spotlight?

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In this week's show, host Faraz Osman is joined by Lis Howell (Professor Emerita in Journalism, City University London) and Tara Conlan (Media Journalist) tackle diversity and representation in news and broadcasting.

First up, Tara dishes the gossip from Content London.

Then our panel dives into the diversity debate making headlines this week, with Lis sharing insights from Expert Women project at City University London.

And in our deep dive, researcher Luba Kassova unpacks her findings from The Missing Perspectives of Women in News report.

Also in the programme: Our guests examine Ofcom's Annual BBC report which encourages the broadcaster to connect with people of lower income backgrounds. What do the latest findings mean? Will we see more shows like The Traitor?

NOT ONLY THAT... but in the media quiz we’re playing Media Moves.

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Read the latest report here: https://internews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Outrage-Report-FINAL.pdf

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In this edition of The Media Podcast, host Jake Kanter tackles the latest headlines with a stellar line-up of panellists.

Adam Crafton (The Athletic) joins us from the sweltering heat of Qatar where journalists abound in jumpers, to discuss what the event is revealing about football and politics.

Dan Taylor-Watt (Digital Consultant) takes us through Disney's CEO-switch, including why Bob Iger never really left.

We then dive into a kids-themed segment with Faraz Osman (Chair, BAFTA Children & Young People's Committee) and Tim Hunter (Director Learning, Policy & Membership) taking us through the festivities at this weekend's Children & Young People Awards.

In Part Two: Charlotte Tobbit (Press Gazette) takes us through the consequences of Elon Musk making content users the new content moderation panel.

And in a Court Case themed Media Quiz, James Ball (TBIJ) updates us on the anti-SLAPP legislation bounced back in Parliament this week.

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Has Trump been dumped by Murdoch? In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by Karin Robinson (Edelman) and Alex Hudson (Newsweek) to dissect the US media landscape in the wake of the Midterms.

Also in the programme, we discuss the news that Emma Tucker looks set to swap editing the Sunday Times for the Wall Street Journal - and the BBC preparing to export its brand of impartiality to America. 

Plus we get some special insight on the hot mess that is Twitter with ex-head of PR & Comms, Sam Hodges, sharing his advice for Elon Musk.

And in our deep dive, director and producer Fenton Bailey, shares his take on Reality TV and the gossip from his new book Screen Age.

NOT ONLY THAT... but media quiz we’re playing Social Media Chaos.

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In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by a panel of TV brains to ask: Where next for Channel 4?

‘Age cannot wither her’: Steven D Wright (Producer) discusses staying risky as a middle-aged broadcaster. Tara Conlan (broadcast journalist) explores how to escape the privatisation merry-go-round and Lis Howell (Emerita Professor, London City University) shares her view on Ch4 at its best.

Flicking the channel to ITV, our panel completes a health-check as it releases its latest revenue reports, prepares to launch ITVX and sends Matt Hancock into the jungle. 

Plus with three members of the press being cuffed for covering the climate change protests on the M25, our guests voice their concerns for media freedom in the UK. 

Also in the programme: Gary Lineker and Tony Pastor, co-founders of Goalhanger Films and Podcasts, talk about their top-hitting shows and covering the upcoming Qatar World Cup.

And in the media quiz we’re playing: Who’s Hacked Off? 

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In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by a line-up of radio buffs: Ann Charles (Radio TechCon), Trevor Dann (ex-BBC) and Adam Bowie (BBC World Service).

The trio discuss cuts at the BBC, where local radio feels the pinch of the corporation’s licence fee freeze: is local radio vanishing?

Dan Taylor-Watt (ex-BBC iplayer) joins in part two to digest the latest in tech and streaming news, including his latest Netflix analysis.

Amazon Music amps up its offering from 2 million to 100 million songs...Is Jake convinced to switch from Spotify?

Channel 4 marks its 40th Birthday by changing the name of All4 to… Channel 4. Simple or confusing?

And Elon Musk’s new ideas take flight at Twitter...who will pay for a blue tick?

Also in the programme: Radio TechCon organisers Aradhna Tayal (Clockhouse Media) and Ann Charles reveal the enigmatic world of audio engineering and what you could learn at the 2022 Conference. All are welcome and bursary applications are open until midnight on Sunday, November 6: https://www.radiotechcon.com/2022/tickets/bursaries/

And in the media quiz we’re playing: Making Media History…

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Scott Bryan (TV Critic, co-host of Must Watch Podcast) is joined by James Ball (Global Editor, TBIJ) and Janine Gibson (Editor, Financial Times).

The three self-declared 'heavy tweeters' discuss the ramifications of Musk's Twitter ownership - what will it mean for the future of the platform?

As Rishi Sunak becomes the UK's third Prime Minister in three months, our guests explore the state of political-press relations and what it might mean for media policy.

Plus, what does the Disney+ / BBC rights deal mean for Dr Who?

Also on the programme: Adam Bowie shares his top five takeaways from the latest RAJARs.

And in the media quiz, we're playing a game of TV surprise!

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In the 200th episode of The Media Podcast, host Ann Charles takes us through the latest media news.

Kate Bulkey (Media analyst, Broadcast columnist), freshly returned from Cannes, shares the gossip from the global TV industry conference MIPCOM. Is ITV Studios selling? What are BBC Studio's grand plans? And how is the Metaverse shaping content deals?

After a record loss in April, Netflix has bounced-back with 2.4 million global subscribers - Karin Robinson (Edelman) unpacks Netlix's roller-coaster year.

Also on the programme: Marking the BBC's centenary, our guest's reflect on its legacy and future and Boyd Hilton (Heat Magazine) shares his top six telly shows in the BBC's history.

Plus: After a decade, a Fox and News Corp reunification is on the table - What would the merger mean for the media landscape?

And in the media quiz, we're playing Birthday Trivia.

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Ann Charles is joined by Alex Hudson (Newsweek) and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) to discuss the latest in media news.

The two news editors assess Press Gazette's report over 1000 cuts have been made in newsrooms in 2022 - is it all bad news?

Plus, Alex explains the hullabaloo over Netflix joining Barb, and Charlotte unpacks her report on the Tortoise Media and Sky News deal to adapt investigative journalism for the screen.

Also on the programme: Jess Phillips MP discusses politics and podcasts with Fi Glover and Jane Garvey, a highlight from the Podcast Day 24 Conference.

And in the media quiz, we follow a trail of destruction.

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Jake Kanter is joined by Maggie Brown (Channel 4 Historian) and James Cridland (Podnews Editor) to tackle the media headlines.

Maggie gives her report on Channel 4's future - has the sale gone cold?

Plus, James Cridland unpacks Spotify's situation in light of podcast cuts. Our guests also debate the future of audio drama: Is the BBC scaling back production on the cusp of a golden age of audio fiction podcasts?

Also on the programme: Veteran broadcaster Roger Bolton shares his BBC exit and what to expect from his new podcast, Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch.

Find the new show here: https://shows.acast.com/rogerboltonsbeebwatch/episodes/roger-boltons-beeb-watch

And in the media quiz, we're tackling a wave of media court cases.

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Jake Kanter is joined by Jim Waterson (The Guardian), Janine Gibson (FT) and Steven D Wright (Producer) to examine what the BBC world service cutbacks signify for the institution's global cultural power.

The quartet also discuss the shifting editorial landscape with Tony Gallagher taking the reign at the Times.

Plus, Jim Waterson unpacks his investigations into royal censorship of the Queen's funeral footage - how did UK broadcasters end up in such a tight corner?

Full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/25/uk-broadcasters-battle-monarchy-over-control-of-queens-memorial-footage

Also on the programme: a throwback to this year's Edinburgh TV Festival when Matt Deegan spoke to ITN MD Ian Rumsey about the companies ventures into true crime.

And in the media quiz, we're celebrating International Podcast Day discussing exciting new pods announced just this week.

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Special host Faraz Osman explores the state of journalism in the UK with guests James Ball (The Bureau of Investigative Journalism) AND Warren Nettleford (ITN).

ITN's new CEO Rachel Corp delivered her inaugural speech at Press Gazette's Future of Media Technology Conference. Our guests assess her concerns and hopes for the future of journalism and ponder, where should news innovate next?

Plus, Press Gazette UK Editor Charlotte Tobitt unpacks her top three takeaways from the conference, including some positive news for podcasters.

Also on the programme: Nazarbayev vs. TBIJ + OpenDemocracy. James Ball talks us through what the libel case is all about and why it could tip Government legislation on SLAPPs.

And in the media quiz, we're testing our guest's knowledge of the latest in digital media and tech news.

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Special host Scott Bryan honours the tremendous work of broadcasters covering the Queen's passing with the help of guests, Boyd Hilton (Heat Mag) and Karin Robinson (Edelman).

Across the Atlantic we take a look at The Emmys. Warner Brothers Discovery triumphed, but how will they navigate a tricky adjustment period as they merge HBO Max with Discovery Plus?

Plus, behind the scenes at major UK radio stations - how did radio bosses respond when they heard the Queen is dead? A special from the Radio Academy Podcast featuring Christian Hewgill (RA Pod), Rebecca Frank (KISS FM) and Tim Levell (Times Radio).

Listen to the full episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/8156759-how-radio-covered-the-queen-s-death

Also on the programme: Social media struggles. Our guests discuss the challenges of regulating tech companies as the Midterms approach and closer to home, a looming lawsuit for Google in the UK.

And in the media quiz, we’ll remember Her Royal Majesty's heartwarming and sometimes surprising taste in media.

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Live from the Radio Academy Festival - living legend Trevor Dann is joined by radio gurus Ann Charles, Brett Spencer and Laura Grimshaw to discuss the highlights, takeaways and gossip from the UK radio industry's biggest conference.

Also on the programme: with changes at the top of Government, Michelle Donelan becomes the UK’s new Culture Secretary - but what does that mean for the BBC and Channel 4? The panel take a glimpse at her CV to date for clues.

Plus, Kantar’s EVP for Media Solutions Jane Ostler shares her top tips for media marketing with Matt Deegan - and what advertisers value right now - with a deep dive available at patreon.com/mediapod.

Discover the whole report at kantar.com/mediareactions

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Media news and analysis, with host Matt Deegan and guests this week Charlotte Tobitt (UK Editor, Press Gazette) and James Cridland (Editor, Podnews).

Staff at Reach went on strike on Wednesday, condemning poor pay and high pressure workloads. Meanwhile discontent brews over at Broadcasting House - could BBC journalists be next on the picket lines?

Old and new media alike are feeling the squeeze as Snap scales back - what does a restructure mean for the social media company?

Plus, Dino Sofos and Lewis Goodall share their big plans for The News Agents podcast.

Also on the programme: Justice by podcast? Our guests assess the impact of true crime podcast The Teacher's Pet in the Chris Dawson murder trial.

And in the media quiz, we’ll find out who’s been in under the spotlight for botches and blunders.

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A special edition of The Media Podcast from Edinburgh TV Festival. Matt Deegan is joined by Jake Kanter (Media Correspondent, The Times) and Scott Bryan (TV Critic & co-host, Must Watch Podcast).

Jake and Scott analyse Emily Maitlis' MacTaggart lecture and unpack the challenges on the mind's of TV makers from indies to streamers.

Plus, we hear from industry leaders including Navdip Dhariwal (Former BBC World Correspondent), Kimberly Godbolt (Co-Founder Talented People) and Sam Tatlow (ITV Creative Diversity Partner) about their session highlights.

And in the Media Quiz, we play Guess Who? with new brand new commissions.

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Faraz Osman was backstage at last weekend's British Podcast Awards to find out what makes an award winning podcast in 2022, including insights from creatives and businesses at the top of the audio sector.

We speak to the top brass at indies Mags Creative, Message Heard and Reduced Listening; gossip with Jon Sopel about his forthcoming show with Emily Matliss, discover the moment of the year in podcasting with Leanne Alie (who you'll have heard on our deep dive interview last week) and head to Nairobi for a call with the Podcast Of The Year winner Namulanta Kombo.

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A special LIVE edition recorded from the rooftop of The Broadcaster at the Television Centre. Matt is joined by UK Press Gazette Editor Charlotte Tobitt to explore what Boris Johnson's exit means for the Government's media agenda - has Channel 4 been reprieved?

The BBC sets out plans for a consolidated TV news channel launching in 2023, seventy UK jobs are on the line. Radio expert and technologist Ann Charles is on hand to assess the BBC's new news offering.

Plus, we hear all about the BBC’s Audio Lab creator programme. Commissioning Producer Leanne Alie and Creator Adam Zmith share the exciting new podcasts coming to BBC Sounds this Summer.

And in the Media Quiz, will our grand prize match Gary Lineker’s salary?

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It's a podcast swap this week - in Matt's absence, we're dropping an episode from Campaign magazine's own podcast where they discuss the recent goings on at Cannes, where the world's advertising agencies recently converged to celebrate the best of their industry.

The team also welcome the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) about their new work to prevent suicide.

You can subscribe to Campaign's podcast - and get both our shows as your weekly media fix - at https://podfollow.com/campaign-podcast-1

We'll be back next week - thanks again for supporting the show - you can hear bonus interviews and more at patreon.com/mediapod

Content warning: strong language, references to suicide, depression.

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Britbox announces international expansion. Matt Deegan is joined by media commentator Kate Bulkley to unpack the latest in streamer news, including whether the great disruptor Netflix will survive disruption.

Radiotopia's Julie Shapiro is hired by UK-based audio production company Novel. Podcaster and audio critic Caroline Crampton unpacks what this move signifies for the sector.

Plus, ITV Creative Diversity Partner Sam Tatlow and Channel 4 Inclusion and Diversity Manager Kirsty Walker explain the disability and inclusion passport scheme rolling out across the UK broadcasting industry.

And in the Media Quiz we explore the ambitious deals being struck, from podcasting adaptions to NAPSTER's latest come-back.

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Read about the passports here: https://www.channel4.com/press/news/broadcasters-unite-create-passports-support-inclusion

And if you're interested in creating something similar at your workplace, reach out to Kirsty Walker or Sam Tatlow on LinkedIn.

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Ofcom tells the BBC to fix its complaints process and do more to address impartiality concerns. Matt Deegan is joined by media commentator and Channel 4 historian Maggie Brown to explore whether the BBC really has a bias problem.

Google News marks it's 20th with a fresh platform and Spain re-launch. Fleet Street Fox Susie Boniface reflects on the gordian knot entangling tech giants and journalists.

Plus, KISS FM Content Director, Rebecca Frank, shares the initiatives and innovations keeping listeners loyal - from ad-free subscriptions to a partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.

And in the Media Quiz we explore publications riling up readers this week.

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Marking the Private Eye Paul Foot Awards for investigative journalism, Matt speaks to journalist Nick Wallis who received a special award for work on the Post Office Scandal with Richard Brooks.

Wallis reflects on his decade long journey to raise awareness of the abuse of power by the British Post Office, which wrongfully prosecuted over 700 of its postmasters for thievery and fraud.

Plus he shares how he ended up being crowd-sourced funded to cover the Depp-Heard Trial in the UK and US, and the trials and rewards of being a journalist in the age of social media.

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In a TV special, Matt is joined by Faraz Osman (Gold Wala productions) to review the Edinburgh TV Festival line-up and ponder rumours of a Netflix-Roku deal.

Across the Atlantic as blockbuster Capitol riot hearings kick-off, CNN is pruning polarising programming and 'breaking news' - how is Chris Licht's CNN shaping up? Karin Robinson (Edelman) analyses the changes, plus newsroom moves closer to home at the BBC and Bloomberg.

Also, following Boris Johnson's leadership challenge, our media pundits explore what political instability could mean for the broadcasting policy in the pipeline.

Plus TV-critic Scott Bryan shares his telly recommendations from British broadcasters and global streamers.

And in the Media Quiz we find out who’s been trailblazing in the industry this week.

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In this special episode, Matt is joined by Conservative MP and Former Culture Minister John Whittingdale to discuss the Next Up Broadcasting White Paper and Government's media agenda.

Whittingdale reflects on his 30-year career in Parliament and why the privatisation of Channel 4 is being raised now.

Taking a closer look at the Next Up report, they explore what goes into a White Paper, what's next for the BBC and how radio prominence rules could shift before the Media Bill is passed.

Plus a run-down of the other key media policies in the pipeline, including the Online Safety Bill and Data Reform Bill reviewing GDPR in a post-Brexit Britain.

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The BBC announces further cuts as Director-General Tim Davie faces up to its licence-fee freeze. Matt Deegan is joined by journalist and maker of the Smart 7 news podcast Jamie East to break-down what 'going digital' really means.

The Telegraph hits record digital subscribers - is the future of the press behind a paywall? Press Gazette Editor Charlotte Tobitt is on-hand to take us through the latest press trends and figures.

Plus, disinformation journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh shares the BBC’s latest efforts to combat fake news, including their response to the tragic Texas school shooting.

And in the Media Quiz we find out who’s been making up for media faux pas.

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In this special episode Matt Deegan presents highlights from the annual radio festival in Malmo, chatting to a stellar line-up of audio guests.

Helen Thomas (Director BBC Radio 2) and Stephanie Hirst (Presenter HITS Radio) share their conference takeaways - what secrets go into great radio? And how will the industry compete with TikTok and Youtube when it comes to presenter talent?

Also on the programme: Podcasting veteran Julie Shapiro (VP Editorial PRX & Radiotopia) illuminates the US podcasting network and tells Matt how to write a podcast pitch that catches ears.

PLUS: regulars James Cridland (Editor, podnews) and Paul Robinson (Creative Media Partners) discuss the future of podcasting including whether an SVOD-style streaming war is coming to audio.

And in the Media Quiz, we find out how many words it takes for the media pundits to Name That Story... away from the conference bubble.

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Disney+ has a stellar March Quarter while Netflix announces an ad-tier. Matt Deegan is joined by business journalist and media commentator Kate Bulkley and Heat Magazine Entertainment Director Boyd Hilton to explain where the streaming wars are headed next.

Also on the programme: we hear from audio producer Arlie Adlington about the practical steps charity Multitrack is taking to make the industry more inclusive* - plus tips for aspiring producers on how to apply for their Fellowship. Plus Bloomberg expands into the UK press market and, in the Media Quiz, we discover what announcements are shaking up film and TV this week including the latest from the BAFTAs.

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Channel 4 offers to sell its London HQ and move North in a bid to save itself from privatisation- will an alternative plan win over the government? Media news and analysis, this week with Trevor Dann and Scott Bryan.

Also on the programme: we look through the winners and losers at the ARIAs, the BBC sets out a restructure of the senior commissioning team for BBC Radio & Music, plus reshuffles in the newsroom as Rachel Corp is announced as ITN’s new CEO, freeing Deborah Turness to move to the BBC.

And, in the Media Quiz, we find out who's been taken to task in the media this week.

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The Mail On Sunday doubles down on their Angela Rayner/Basic Instinct story, sparking widespread condemnation. How has this incident gone down in the lobby pool that attends Westminster every week? Former political correspondent Jim Waterson tells us about life as a lobby hack.

A second sexism story has sparked conversations in the industry, as ex-Radio One DJ Tim Westwood is accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women of colour. Lis Howell (of the Expert Women project) discusses the barriers facing women in the sector.

Also on the programme: the BBC launches an experiment to prove its value - will they convince sceptics to pay the licence fee?

And in our deep dive this week, investigative journalist James Ball talks to Matt about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and what it means for the media community and press liberty - hear an extra 20mins over on our Patreon.

Plus, in the Media Quiz, we find out which companies are Making Waves in the audio industry.

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In this special edition,we ask what a privatised Channel 4 could look like forthe independent programme makers that supply it and the viewers that watch it. Is Netflix’s model the right one to emulate? And what could the potential benefits be? Two indie producers - and former C4 commissioners - Faraz Osman and Steven D Wright, weight up the options. Plus media writer Tara Conlan explains the background to this sudden change in fate for the public service broadcaster.

Also on the programme, we speak to Stephen Mai, Founder of woo - the new wellness media brand backed by ITV.

And, in the Media Quiz we unpack the allegations and denials hitting the media industry this week.

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In a busy month for streaming platform news, ex-Director of Product for the BBC iPlayer Dan Taylor-Watt unpacks the latest news with host Matt Deegan. We’ll explore ads on Disney+ and whether Netflix is finally cracking down on password sharing.

Also on the programme, Karin Robinson (Endelman) and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) discuss the other big stories of the week, including Laura Kuenssberg signing off after seven years as BBC Political Editor: Who’s replacing her and where’s she going? An unprecedented coalition of British media organisations including The News Media Association, BBC, Channel 4 and ITN have signed a letter to the PM calling for ‘critical legislation’ against the tech giants to be brought forward - plus, in the Media Quiz, we discover who has made media milestones in the industry this week.

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Former Culture Secretary Baron Vaizey joins Matt Deegan to discuss what’s so enticing about being chair of Ofcom, as we hear that Michael Grade has bagged the top job.

Also on the programme: the BBC in shock funding story as it actually *gains* 4m from the Government, media writer Maggie Brown and audio consultant Ann Charles ask if it's the journalists that could end up saving Auntie?

And, in the Media Quiz, we provide order where there is chaos.

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The latest version of the Online Safety Bill’s been revealed - Matt Chorley (Times Radio) and Prof. Lis Howell (City University) discuss Nadine Dorries’ update and what it means for press freedoms.

Also on the programme, podcast producers Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist) and Rayhan (Brown Girls Do It Too) share their tips for making an award-winning podcast ahead of the British Podcast Awards. Amazon launches live radio app Amp - will they run the airwaves?

And, in the Media Quiz, we find out which media favourites are saying a fond farewell to the airwaves.

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Disney+ is launching an ad-supported tier in the US - What does this mean for the streaming wars? The Times' Jake Kanter and audio & TV critic Scott Bryan join Matt Deegan to discuss the week's media news.

Also on the programme: CNN correspondent Michael Holmes talks to us from Lviv in the Ukraine about the ambush that led to Stuart Ramsay’s Sky News team taking casualties, plus the ‘fake news’ law that has resulted in broadcasters temporarily suspending reporting.

Plus, Piers Morgan is back and uncensored, apparently - we’ll discuss what his new show will bring to audiences across three continents this Spring.

And, in the Media Quiz, we are covering Melodious Milestones in the music industry.

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It's RIP to the ITV Hub - Matt Deegan is joined by James Cridland (Podnews) and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) to discuss what it means for ITV’s streaming strategy and joint venture Britbox.

Also on the programme: The latest data from Ipsos iris has been released profiling UK news providers, we discover who’s leading the pack. The co-founder of award-winning digital news service Need To Know Warren Nettleford tells us about the relaunch and their formula for making engaging news for young people.

And, in the Media Quiz, we discover what properties are being cut and commissioned this week.

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The BBC lets two more leading broadcasters slip away to Global. This time it’s Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel. Why does it keep happening? And what’s the strategy at LBC? Gill Hind (Enders Analysis) & Faraz Osman (Gold Wala) join Matt Deegan to discuss the week's media news.

Also on the programme: how do you explain the invasion of Ukraine to an 8 year old? We spoke to Anna Bassi, Editor in Chief of The Week Junior, to find out how a print magazine for kids is in the top four print publications in the UK.

Plus, we pay tribute to SBTV founder Jamal Edwards who passed away this week, and look at what Linkedin are doing to support podcasts.

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Are the problems at the BBC’s We Are England strand the sign of things to come? The Guardian’s Jim Waterson explains.

As the newsroom startup raises another £10m, the co-founder of Tortoise, James Harding talks to Matt Deegan about slow news, startups and paid memberships.

Elsewhere, Paramount Plus is coming - how does it fit into the streaming wars? TV indie chief Cat Lewis (Nine Lives Media) fills us in.

And, in the Media Quiz... we discover the old dogs learning new tricks. And vice versa.

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Amazon Prime gets a new UK home in a overheated studio marketplace - is the golden age of drama sustainable? Matt Deegan is joined by media commentator Kate Bulkley and Heat Magazine's Boyd Hilton to discuss the week's media news.

Also on the programme: how should programme makers address the climate crisis? The director of sustainable certifiers Albert, Carys Taylor, explains their new mission.

And, in the Media Quiz, we discover who’s holding whom... to ransom.

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Jeff Zucker, one of the most powerful media execs in America, shocks the CNN newsroom. ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore tells us why.

The UK radio industry is still reshaping in the pandemic with big changes at Times Radio and Radio 1. Adam Bowie is on hand to explain.

All that, plus - yes, a little Joe Rogan chat - Scott Bryan explains why Wordle is big business to the New York Times and, in The Media Quiz, we look at the other shows ‘doing a BBC Three.’

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It's our SEVENTH annual special looking into the media trends of 2022, with:

Hannah Russell, Mags Creative

Jim Waterson, the Guardian

Maggie Brown, Media Writer and Channel 4 historian

Dan Taylor Watt, Digital Product leader, formerly BBC iPlayer/BBC Sounds

Jake Kanter, The Times

Faraz Osman, Gold Wala

Ann Charles, Radio TechCon

...find out why our panel think this is the year for aVODs, a worrying time for 5live, the pressure off for Channel 4 and who will replace Andrew Marr.

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Just how much more can the BBC cut from its services? Potentially the same amount again, it transpires, with the schedules set to be packed with repeats as the corporation is forced to make “significant” programming cuts, according to the National Audit Office. Matt Deegan is joined by The Times’ media correspondent Jake Kanter, The Week founder Jon Connell and journalist and comedian Suchandrika Chakribarti to discuss the week’s media news.

Also on the programme: the Guardian hits 1 million paid subscribers, all without a paywall. So what can other publishers learn from this milestone? Plus we look back at the scoops of the year as judged by the British Journalism Awards, ponder Ladbible’s rise and rise - and, in the Media Quiz, we find out who’s to blame in our latest innovative gameshow format... The Blame Thrower.

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It’s all change at The Daily Mail - Grieg is out, Dacre’s back... but is it Mail Online now calling the shots? Host Matt Deegan is joined by Press Gazette’s Charlotte Tobitt and Great Scott Media’s Leon Wilson to review the week’s media news.

Also on the programme: Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries steps into the media spotlight - we try and glean something from that, plus the BBC’s ambitions to turn hit podcasts into talked-about TV, the rise in fortunes at Buzzfeed and the latest rumours surrounding Talk TV.

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Is Paul Dacre *really* going to be running OFCOM? That’s the question the sector is asking this week, after more leaks suggest Government meddling in the interview panel and process. Matt Deegan is joined by Faraz Osman (of TV indie Gold Wala) and Jack Davison (EVP, 3Vision) to discuss this and the rest of the week’s media news.

Also on the programme: ITV bounces back with revenues up on those from 'the beforetimes'; the BBC is under scrutiny as it ends its partnership with Stonewall; and in the Media Quiz... we learn a novel way to get your outstanding invoices paid. 

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Recorded live at the Radio Academy Festival this week, Kerrang! Radio breakfast show presenter Sophie K talks about smashing through barriers and breaking the mould as a female in the male-dominated world of rock radio.

There are catchup tickets still available for this annual audio event, including:

• BBC content chief Charlotte Moore on her plans for audio and a new scheme for indies
• Claudia Winkleman and Clara Amfo in conversation
• And some radio geek called Matt Deegan talking about a youthquake in radio

All the details on how to watch all the sessions are at radioacademy.org/festival

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For those in the radio industry, Wednesday was the biggest day for 18 months, with £500m worth of sales resting on data from the audience research survey (suspended during the pandemic). But elsewhere in the media, this set of listening figures looks set to have an impact on their businesses too.

Matt Deegan welcomes two new stations execs to talk about their first results: Stig Abell (Times Radio) & Phil Riley (Boom Radio) as well as Tech Con's own Ann Charles to discuss the importance of this unique set of figures.

Also in this RAJAR special: how Graham Norton's got on, where are the young people, has Coronavirus been BBC Local Radio’s saviour.... and in The Media Quiz, we play a classic radio game.

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Thirteen months after the search began, BBC Studios finds their new boss is the same as the old one. Why has the appointment taken so long? Matt Deegan is joined by media writer Maggie Brown, Newsweek International editor Alex Hudson and Endelman's Karin Robinson to discuss this and the week's other media news.

Also on the show: over in Europe the radio industry has been getting together for Radio Days Europe, looking at the fortunes of broadcasters during the pandemic - is confidence running low in the audio sector?

All that plus: the rise and rise of substack, has Channel 4 neglected its hard of hearing audiences and, in the Media Quiz, we see who’s dropped onto our casting couch.

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Media news and analysis, with new host Matt Deegan and guests this week consultant Paul Robinson (Creative Media Partners) and Elizabeth Carr-Ellis (Hello Magazine).

Netflix buys up the rights to the Roald Dahl back catalogue. With Amazon, Disney and Apple all spending big this year, how does this deal match up in the streaming wars?

Also on the programme: with Andrew Neil spilling all in the tabloids, what now for GB News - and what  does this mean for the return of News UK’s TV plans?

All this, plus the sonic screwdriver changes hands as Dr Who leaves BBC Studios and... in the media quiz, we’ll find out who’s axed, back or vaxxed.

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“One Voice” is the UK’s biggest conference for voiceovers, and Leah Marks and Nic Redman from the British Podcast Award-nominated Voiceover Social podcast, have put together this collection of the best bits of One Voice 2021 especially for you, Media Podcast listeners.

Featuring top impersonators Rory Bremner and Jess Robinson, as well as the best continuity announcers working in the business today - and one of the best outtakes in the world of voiceover this year (hint: stick around until the end).

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Joining Olly Mann this week are: Deadline’s international editor, Jake Kanter, podcaster and founder of Don’t Skip Media, Christina Moore and the writer, podcaster and audio critic Caroline Crampton.

This week: It’s deja vu all over again, as the government ponders selling Channel 4 – but is the case for a sale stronger now than it was five years ago? 

Plus, Sony Music Entertainment buys radio indie Somethin’ Else. The EU asks if British TV shows should still count as European content. We reflect on the shaky first fortnight of GB News and take out your copybooks as we’re doing the math in the Media Podcast Quiz.

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Today we've handpicked three choice sessions from this year's mammoth international conference on podcasting, Podcast Day 24. Featuring:

• Shima Oliaee on the making of Dolly Parton's America
• former WNYC & BBC exec Tony Phillips on the future of audio
• Richard Palmer from Triton Digital and Jamie Cho from Commercial Radio Australia on how Australia is catching up with the States

Thanks to Podcast Day 24 for sharing these, exclusively with The Media Podcast. To discover all 24 hours of talks and panels, head to podcastday24.com

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Olly Mann is joined by the editor of Newsweek International, Alex Hudson and chief content officer of Somethin’ Else, Steve Ackerman.

This week: Audio awards aplenty at the ARIAs. Discovery merges with WarnerMedia and Amazon buys Bond’s back catalogue – along with the rest of MGM.

BBC Studios struggles to secure a new boss and the fallout continues from Martin Bashir’s Diana Panorama scandal.

Plus: Facebook’s latest news deal and, in the Media Podcast Quiz, Olly channels Linda Bellingham.

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Joining Olly Mann are the CEO of production company Nine Lives Media and exec producer of Songs Of Praise, Cat Lewis, radio presenter and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson and journalist and founder of podcast company Message Heard, Jake Warren. 

This week: Studio audiences are set to return but some shows including Have I Got News For You will also keep their online setups. Why is live laughter important to the production process?

Bauer unveils its subscription package for niche stations. Is this the future for big radio brands?

Plus: Reactions to the Noel Clarke allegations. Is the shine coming off Clubhouse just as it becomes available on Android? What can media companies do to provide safe spaces to work? And do we all deserve Fridays off?\

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Joining Olly Mann this week are the news editor of the Press Gazette, Charlotte Tobitt, radio executive Trevor Dann and digital editor at Immediate Media, Rebecca Messina

This week: As Spotify and Apple launch paid subscriptions for podcasters what will it mean for the way audio makers get paid?

Also: News UK scales back its TV ambitions. Who might be in the running to buy BT Sport? Annie Mac to leave Radio 1.

Plus: The runners and riders in the BAFTA and ARIA awards announced this week and, in the Media Podcast Quiz, we celebrate the return of some familiar formats.

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Olly Mann is joined by the entertainment director of Heat magazine and host of the PilotTV podcast, Boyd Hilton, writer, editor and campaigner currently working at Hello magazine, Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, and broadcast consultant and director of RadioTechCon, Ann Charles.

This week: How might coverage of future high-profile deaths be adjusted in the wake of this week’s 100,000 complaints about the BBC’s handling of Prince Philip’s death? We ask how much is too much and should there be a difference between scheduling on linear and digital channels?

Plus: Is Ed Vaizey set to be the new face of Ofcom? Should the government have vetoed two reappointments to the Channel 4 board? Matt Kelly reveals his plans for the new, New European and what’s next for Buzzfeed UK?

And in the Media Podcast Quiz, step inside the elevator as the panel guess which pitches were successful at this week’s MipTV festival.

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Olly Mann is joined by planning director at Edelman, Karin Robinson, LBC presenter, author and broadcaster Iain Dale and media executive and director of broadcasting at City University London, Professor Lis Howell. 

This week: BBC Four winds down original commissioning so will an archive-only channel be more high-brow or low-brow than BBC Two?

Spotify joins the live audio conversation by buying Locker Room; Kay Burley deletes references to Sky News from her social media – does this foretell a move to GB News?

Plus: news organisations push for public service news channels to be more prominent on streaming platforms; BBC local radio stations gain county cricket commentaries and, as Time Out revenues fall 59% and the Guardian claims furlough cash, which funding models will work for a post-covid print industry?

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Olly Mann is joined by journalist, broadcaster and one half of Fortunately…, Jane Garvey and the managing director of Folder Media and co-founder of the British Podcast Awards, Matt Deegan.

This week: The BBC announces plans to shift programmes and networks around the UK but will audiences see and hear a difference? 

As Facebook ends its feud with the Australian government and news providers, what does it mean for British publications?

Also: Where and when might Piers Morgan appear next, and who should replace him behind Good Morning Britain's newsdesk?

The Society of Editors’ loses its executive director in the aftermath of Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah. And, in the Media Podcast Quiz, we drive through a chicane of news... in celebration of F1’s most famous voice.

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Olly Mann is joined by journalist and Channel 4 historian Maggie Brown and Deadline’s international editor, Jake Kanter to discuss BBC Three’s return to broadcast TV. A former Fleet Street editor reveals he supported the IRA. New Scientist is snapped up by the publisher of the Daily Mail and the budget offers some financial help for freelancers plus Ant Middleton won’t be back on Channel 4, but why?

Links as mentioned in the show:

• The Network Application Form 2021 – The Edinburgh International Television Festival 
• Ones to Watch Application Form 2021 – The Edinburgh International Television Festival 
• The Private Eye Paul Foot Award for Investigative and Campaigning Journalism is now accepting entries

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Olly Mann is joined by the editor of Newsweek International, Alex Hudson and TV development executive Steven Bricknall.

This week: Chattering classes pull up a chair in Clubhouse; Australian Facebook users lose access to news articles in a row with the Australian government; BBC World News TV is pulled in China and World Service radio goes silent in Hong Kong; Meghan Markle wins a long-running privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and there’s more funding for covid-hit community radio stations.

Plus: Is Russel T Davies right to say extinction looms for the Beeb?

And in the Media Podcast Quiz we’re running a gameshow marathon.

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Olly Mann is joined by director of Creative Media Partners, Paul Robinson, founder of production house Gold Wala, Faraz Osman and the creative director of Zinc Media, Emma Hindley.

On today’s show: Allegations of bullying emerge from behind the Gogglebox sofas. Why the advertising standards authority has clipped Ryanair’s wings and former editors of the New York Times and FT club together to buy the New European.

Plus, Simon Mayo switches lanes to drivetime at Greatest Hits Radio. Prince Harry accepts damages from the Mail on Sunday and DJ Tiiny is dropped by Capital Xtra for pay for play.

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It's our fifth annual predictions special! Join Olly Mann as he floats swiftly through the lockdown homes of our media pundits to discover what the year head might have in store for the UK media industry... and listen as they squirm for being unfairly held to account for predictions made in 2020.

Featuring the predictions of Jake Kanter (Deadline), Faraz Osman (Gold Wala), media writer Maggie Brown, Ann Charles (Radio Tech Con), Matt Deegan (Folder Media) and Iain Dale (LBC).

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Olly is joined by Matt Deegan (Folder Media) and Rebecca Messina (Immediate Media) to discuss the media news from the past fortnight. On today’s show: Spotify snaps up Harry and Meghan - we take a look at the former royals’ podcast strategy and another spendy year for the Swedish music giant; we look to the future of broadcasting, as OFCOM announces a new review of the TV landscape.

Also on the programme, the Guardian reports record donations, the BBC invests in the comedy scene and, in the media quiz, we deck the halls with some news in brief.

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Who will launch first? The battle for TV news hots up as Rupert Murdoch’s News UK TV takes on Andrew Neil’s GB News.

Our esteemed media panel this week are producer and director of Wakey! Deborah Coughlin, Hot Pod writer and journalist Caroline Crampton and chief content officer at Somethin’ Else, Steve Ackerman.

They discuss: Facebook announcing a big payday for UK news publishers - but is it too little, too late? Plus, we find out why Prison Radio is the darling of awards worldwide, what needs to be done to tackle disabilty discrimination in our industry... and in the media quiz... you'll find out why Olly is not the most gifted mimic.

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Olly Mann is joined by journalist and Channel 4 historian Maggie Brown, planning director at Edelman and host of Democratically 2020, Karin Robinson and broadcast consultant and director of RadioTechCon, Ann Charles.

This week: Will some long-lost paperwork clear the BBC of claims it coerced Princess Diana into giving that Panorama interview?

Graham Norton jumps along the dial to Virgin Radio as other notable names hang up their headphones at Radio 2.

Spotify’s multi million dollar podcasting splurge continues. And we count the cost of overworked freelancers.

Plus Piers Morgan welcomes back cabinet ministers to Good Morning Britain in his own unique way.

And, in the Media Podcast Quiz, it’s congratulations to the winners at the virtual Edinburgh TV festival Awards.

Nominees for the Press Gazette British Journalism Awards 2020 have been announced. The winners will be revealed at a virtual awards event on the afternoon of 9th December – sign up to attend for free.

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Olly Mann is joined by professor emeritus of journalism at City University, Lis Howell and entertainment director of Heat magazine and host of the PilotTV podcast, Boyd Hilton.

This week: As news channels roll into a third day of USA election coverage, we ask which broadcasters won the hearts and minds of our panelists.

As The Sun successfully defends its Johnny Depp defamation case, what does News Group Newspapers’ victory mean for tabloid journalism?

Plus, the legacy of legendary print journalist Robert Fisk, there’s confusion over the BBC’s new social media guidelines and in the Media Podcast Quiz, Christmas has come early.

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Olly Mann is joined by radio consultant and director of Creative Media Partners Paul Robinson, editor of Newsweek International Alex Hudson and former Press Association, HuffPost UK and ITV News executive and now the founder of Bird Lime Media, Dawn Kelly.

This week: Is the Daily Telegraph correcting a glaring error by bringing its sub-editors back in house?

Jeffrey Katzenberg throws in the towel on Quibi and ITV sets its sights streaming (again).

Plus, as Twitter fans spot some far-right tattoos that programme makers missed, is it the chop for Sky History’s new woodworking format?

And in the Media Podcast Quiz, we pay tribute to the veteran regional news presenters bidding farewell to the BBC.

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Olly Mann is joined by co-host of ‘Fortunately...’ and Woman’s Hour, Jane Garvey, international editor of Deadline, Jake Kanter and print journalist at Hello magazine, Elizabeth Carr-Ellis.

On today’s show: Is the government about to sell off Channel 4? Does the BBC have an Oxbridge problem? And can the lure of Andrew Neil entice viewers to news channel newbie GB News?

Plus, we explore the link between local newspaper circulation and voter turnout. And the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have turned down the chance to play the Media Podcast Quiz, because they’ve signed to Netflix.

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Olly Mann is joined by head of communications at ITN and former editor of Broadcast magazine Lisa Campbell, founder of production house Gold Wala Faraz Osman and Creative Director of Folder Media Matt Deegan.

On today’s show, Ofcom approves Radio 1 Dance to stream on BBC Sounds but commercial rivals are unhappy. Could Apple News’ podcast of print articles help save the world’s biggest newspapers? And in what state is arts and culture journalism as The Guide closes amid losses of £25m at The Guardian.

Plus, the big themes from the virtual Edinburgh International Television Festival 2020.

And in The Media Podcast Quiz we celebrate the winners of the ‘Pand-Emmys’ - the first major industry awards show since the start of the pandemic.

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Olly Mann presents news, analysis and gossip from the creative media industries, with magazine journalist and blogger Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, creative director of Folder Media, Matt Deegan and editor of Newsweek International, Alex Hudson.

This week: Times Radio takes to the air; hundreds of media jobs are lost; millions of dollars are poured into the podcast market; And Facebook is facing a boycott from a third of big brands.

Plus in our final Media Podcast Quiz of the season we celebrate the productions that have been Made In Dagenham.

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Olly Mann is joined by planning director at Edelman and host of Democratically 2020, Karin Robinson; director of Creative Media Partners, Paul Robinson; and senior lecturer in sports journalism at the University of East London, Dekan Apajee.

On today’s show: Who’s splashing £30m to boost diversity but asking staff to volunteer for redundancy? The Daily Mail outshines the Sun as Britain’s biggest selling paper, and is the risk to journalists covering civil unrest on the rise?

Plus, we discover why, if you want to be famous, you probably work in advertising…

And in the media quiz, we’ll be “making our mind up” about a Eurovision collaboration between Magic and Netflix.

The Media Podcast is a PPM Production. Produced by Rebecca Grisedale-Sherry.

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Media industry news and gossip presented by Olly Mann with guests Faraz Osman (managing director of production house Gold Wala), podcaster Christina Moore (Don’t Skip Media) and Rebecca Messina (digital editor at Immediate Media).

This week: Hundreds of audio production companies sign an equality pact to fight racism in the industry; Editors at top US publications quit over the workplace culture; And some of Britain’s favourite comedies are pulled from streaming sites.

Plus, the BBC gets a new director general and MSN discovers the downside of letting artificial intelligence run its newsroom.

And in the Media Podcast Quiz, we Play Your Cards Right.

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Joining Olly Mann is senior broadcast journalist at Radio 1’s Newsbeat, Louise Ridley, chief content officer at Somethin' Else, Steve Ackerman and the editor of Newsweek International, Alex Hudson.

On today’s show: Spotify signs Joe Rogan to boost its podcast offering; BBC freelancers fight for COVID-compensation; Emily Maitlis in the dock for a Newsnight intro and Bauer rebrands 49 local radio stations.

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Joining Olly Mann: Podcaster and deputy editor of Pilot TV, Boyd Hilton, presenter of the BBC’s Woman’s Hour and Fortunately, Jane Garvey and broadcast consultant and director of RadioTechCon, Ann Charles.

This week: Buzzfeed’s London staff go in search of new jobs, TV productions turn their hand to socially-distanced shooting and is BBC Four on the chopping block?

Plus, Helen Thomas takes the reins at Radio 2 and in the Media Podcast Quiz, as Richard and Judy’s Book Club returns to save us from lockdown purgatory we play Beat The Bookshelf.

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Joining Olly Mann in this edition, recorded on Thursday 30th April, are Professor Emeritus of Journalism at City University, Lis Howell, international editor of Deadline, Jake Kanter CNN’s media and entertainment reporter Frank Pallotta.

On today’s show: Harry and Meghan break up with the British tabloids, Disney’s coronavirus response threatens to damage the reputation of The Mouse, and Channel 4 try to woo advertisers with free use of their creative team. And in the Media Quiz, we play “HBO or NO?” with the fresh shows landing on the latest big streaming launch.

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Media industry news and gossip presented by Olly Mann with guests radio and podcast critic for The Observer, Miranda Sawyer, LBC host Iain Dale and senior analyst at Edelman and host of the ‘Primarily: 2020’ podcast, Karin Robinson.

On today’s show: The rise of pandemic podcasting, what we lose if we lose the Jewish Chronicle, why The Telegraph is shunning China’s money and Ofcom’s feathers are ruffled as London Live and ITV air baseless covid-conspiracies.

Plus, the Edinburgh TV festival goes digital and the audio industry offers funding for freelancers hit by the outbreak.

And in The Media Quiz, we wade through the weirdest shows in the Disney+ back catalogue.

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Olly Mann is joined by journalist and Channel 4 historian Maggie Brown and director of Creative Media Partners, Paul Robinson to survey the ever-changing media landscape.

This week: Newspapers fight coronavirus advertising blacklists, there’s a revival for BBC local radio, and could your broadband bill help fund the licence fee?

Plus, how sports media might retool for a world with no fixtures and a real time example of the pitfalls of remote recording.

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Jim Waterson (media editor, the Guardian), Rebecca Messina (digital editor, Immediate Media) and Matt Deegan (creative director, Folder Media) join Olly Mann to reflect on the media’s response to the global Coronavirus pandemic.

Including details of how broadcasters are changing their output to meet new demand; how the government’s relationship with the media has changed since the outbreak; how news of the pandemic reached Germany’s Big Brother house and the precariousness of being a freelancer in uncertain times.

Plus, in the Media Podcast Quiz, top tips for effectively working from home courtesy of the world’s most celebrated writers.

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Faraz Osman (managing director, Gold Wala) and Alex Hudson (deputy editor, Metro.co.uk) join Olly Mann to dissect the fortnight’s media industry news and gossip.

Toby Young puts your money where his mouth is in defence of free speech; Samira Ahmed settles with the BBC and Britain exits the Creative Europe Fund.

Plus reaction to news of the 2020 Radio Academy ARIA award winners; how the coronavirus is affecting planning and production; and the BBC’s hunt for new bosses of its pop networks.

And in the The Media Podcast Quiz, we celebrate the return of satirical puppet show Spitting Image.

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Karin Robinson and Steve Ackerman join Olly Mann for more media news and analysis including the government’s latest salvo against the BBC, Ofcom’s new powers over online harm, and how the death of Caroline Flack has thrown the nature of social media discourse into sharp relief.

Plus, the future of multi-lingual podcasts and the million-pound movie studio coming to *checks notes* Reading.

And, in the Media Podcast Quiz, how many Julians does it take to run a newsroom?

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Media news and analysis, this week with Deadline Hollywood’s International Editor Jake Kanter, media writer Maggie Brown and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson.

It’s all change at the top of The Sun as Victoria Newton becomes editor - with repercussions for the Sun On Sunday and at The Times. 

Also on the programme: Times Radio - that’s happening. Disney Plus reveals impressive numbers - as do the UK's national radio stations as the quarterly RAJARs are announced. 

AND in the media quiz, we discover the trends of yesteryear returning to our screens.

It’s all to come, in today’s Media Podcast.

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