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  • Will Google's AI mode destroy the news media? Has YouTube set its sights on the TV industry? Writer and telly critic Scott Bryan’s here to tell us how parent company Alphabet’s still reshaping the media landscape across the world.


    Also on the programme: the World Service needs Government funding, argue BBC bosses. But can they match the scale of China and Russia’s operations? Faraz Osman, head of indie Gold Wala tells us more.


    All that plus: Channel 5 gets a rebrand - again - and, in the Media Quiz, we’re sprinkling some stardust.


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Will Google's AI Mode Destroy The News Media?

    World Service needs public funding, argue BBC bosses

    Don't Forget YouTube 

    Indie 'Discharged Duty Of Care' to worker, according to inquiry

    Miracle Spring Water lands TV channel Ofcom fine

    More Megan on the way to Netflix

    Anna Foster joins Today lineup


    Chapters:

    Intro (0:00)

    Media Club Inductees (0:43)

    Google's AI Mode (3:07)

    YouTube's Push to the Big Screen (10:29)

    BBC World Service (18:17)

    Media News Round-up (25:53)

    Channel 5's Rebrand (26:26)

    BAFTA TV Memorable Moments Award (28:38)

    TV Working Conditions (31:47)

    Media Quiz (36:44)


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  • Long hours and broken turnarounds... are TV and film crews being squeezed to breaking point? Plus film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon joins us to look at the issue - and how the Oscars’ TV show is still searching for a younger audience.


    Also on the programme: City AM is one of the last freesheets standing. Editor Christian May is here to reveal its staying power.


    All that plus: the BBC gets another grilling from MPs, Channel 4 News gets caught up in the Gaza doc controversy... and, in the Media Quiz, our pundits try to score a perfect ten.


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Tim Davie 'open minded' about streamer levy in MP grilling

    Channel 4 also features Hamas minister's son in Gaza doc 

    BECTU campaigns for more rest breaks

    Paul Marshall Floats Jounalism School to rivals

    Telegraph pays £10/pic for social media pictures

    Scrabble to become a TV Game Show

    Left Bank revenues dive post-Crown


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  • Charlotte Moore resigns from the BBC, kickstarting a flurry of changes at some big indies. Chris Curtis, editor of Broadcast Magazine, takes us through what it all means... and who’s in the running for the BBC’s top creative role.


    Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us more.


    And why do audio paywalls work in Europe... but less so in the UK? We find out from Podimo’s Jake Chudnow.


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Charlotte Moore to leave BBC for Sony

    BBC Report into Westwood

    Tortoise to takeover Observer from Easter Sunday

    5 News editor piece in Press Gazette

    Ben Frow feature in Broadcast

    Washpo Opinion Editor resigns over Bezos decree

    Observer confirms takeover date

    Podimo reaches 1m paying subscribers

    Neighbours Axed (again)

    James Bond Takeover Complete

    Amazon open to scripted co-pros


    CHAPTERS:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:44) Media Club Inductees

    (03:29) Charlotte Moore's BBC Exit

    (10:54) BBC's Tim Westwood Report

    (16:26) Channel 5 News' Resurgence

    (21:58) The Week's Media Headlines

    (23:10) Podimo's 1 Million Subscribers

    (29:28) Warren Nettleford's New Audio Production Company

    (35:13) The Media Quiz


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  • Alex Smith drops in to discuss bringing the final series of Big Boys to Channel 4, and what’s coming next for Rough Cut and the wider TV market as London prepares for its first Mip London.


    Jim Waterson’s also here to celebrate the success of London Centric, his Substack newsroom for local journalism. With thousands paying for access, we’ll ask why wouldn’t journalists turn their back on legacy media?


    Also on the programme: we find out why James Murdoch has been a little indiscreet, preview the first ever MIP London... and, in the Media Quiz, we look at some unbroadcastable media moments.


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Deadline’s MIPcom London preview

    James Murdoch rare interview delivers the goods

    BBC stops music radio streams internationally

    News and current affairs magazine ABCs 2024

    BBC begins £6.8m tender process for BBCS formats

    Series of new Irish digital radio stations with ‘existing & new content offerings’ set to be launched in coming weeks

    BBC asked to remove Gaza documentary over narrator’s father’s ties to Hamas

    Trump jokes cut from BAFTA broadcast

    Guardian signs licensing deal with ChatGPT owner OpenAI

    Bauer Media launches Bridget Jones Radio pop-up station


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  • Channel 4 reveals their new drama slate. Heat magazine’s Boyd Hilton takes us through the ambitious line-up.


    Also on the programme: as Bradford’s year as city of culture continues, Lisa Campbell joins us to talk about the upcoming Creative Cities Convention, where she has just taken over as director.


    All that, plus: why Netflix might be turning to podcasts for growth, the BBC provides evidence that AI can’t summarise news stories... and, in the Media Quiz... we look at the reboots. 


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Get Creative Cities Convention Tickets

    Channel 4's new drama slate

    Chatbots Can't Summarise News Stories, BBC finds

    Netflix Eyeing Up Podcasts

    ‘Big Mood’ Renewed For Season 2 At Channel 4

    BBC Podcast ‘How Do You Cope?’ Switches To Wondery

    BBC Presenter Banned from Hinge For Being Himself


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:42) Media Club Guest Invites: A A Dhand - Harry Virdee

    (04:40) Media Club Guest Invites: Mike White - The White Lotus

    (07:50) Jack Thorne New Show

    (09:10) Channel 4 Announcements

    (11:30) Funding for Drama

    (14:38) Netflix Top 10

    (15:25) AI and the News

    (22:05) Netflix Video Podcasts

    (30:32) Bradford Creative Cities Convention

    (35:52) Pilot TV

    (36:56) Best TV shows to be watching right now

    (40:15) The Media Quiz

    (44:57) Goodbyes


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  • In the club today: it’s RAJARs week - analyst Adam Bowie is here to run the numbers for the radio industry.


    Also on the programme: as the BBC celebrates record viewing figures for The Traitors... what can we expect from the celebrity version? Megan Carver (Carver PR) reveals the runners and riders.


    All that, plus: The Sun’s rebuilding its paywall... and, in The Media Quiz, we say farewell to some big names (for now) including Kay Burley and Richard McKerrow.


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Matt's and Adam's blogs on the RAJARs

    The Sun launches £1.99 paywall

    The Sun’s Celebrity Traitors line-up

    FT policy chief warns MPs watered-down copyright regime for AI is ‘huge mistake’

    ITV and All3Media owner in production merger talks

    Kay Burley announces retirement

    Richard McKerrow exits Love Productions

    Persephonica Nabs BBC Sounds Commissioner


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:37) Media Club Guest Invites: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz & Barunka O'Shaughnessy - Amandaland

    (01:43) Media Club Guest Invite: Naga Munchetty

    (04:19) Radio Listening Figures & New Stations

    (08:09) Speech Stations & Morning Radio

    (10:59) Celebrity Radio Interviews

    (11:54) Radio Efficiency

    (13:12) Global Regional Stations Disappearing

    (18:23) The Bad News from RAJAR

    (22:25) The Sun's Monthly Subscription - Sun Club

    (27:33) The Celebrity Traitors

    (32:20) The Media Quiz

    (37:09) Goodbyes


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  • Just as News UK wraps up its court battles... ITV announces a new drama all about them, starring Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger. Media writer Tara Conlan tells us more.


    Also on the programme: The toxic world of the comedy industry is back in the headlines - writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside joins us on the member’s sofa to discuss the last few years, and her new book, Don’t Make Me Laugh.


    All that, plus: should we follow Europe’s lead and raise a broadcasting levy on streamers? 


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    Further Reading:

    Pre-Order Julia’s BookITV commissions phone hacking drama130 jobs to go at World ServiceShould there be a streamer levy? (a bit like France?)Superbowl AdsTNT Replaces EurosporttalkSPORT Goes FAST

    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Alex Mahon

    (04:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Mrs Justice Dias

    (06:05) New ITV Tony Jones Phone Hacking Drama

    (11:24) BBC World Service to Cut Jobs

    (17:40) Next On Netflix Recap

    (20:15) Budgets and Funding

    (23:52) TV Licence Fee for Netflix

    (27:07) Julia Raeside's New Book

    (29:17) Me Too Movement in Comedy

    (33:10) FFS: Video Podcast Substack

    (35:25) The Media Quiz

    (38:38) Goodbyes


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  • Prince Harry settles with News Group Newspapers. Is that finally the end of the phone hacking saga? And has the press learned its lesson? Will Wood, head of PR firm Multitude Media, reflects on over a decade of trials and inquiries.


    Also on the programme: could Mr Beast buy TikTok? Jake Kanter, Investigations Editor at Deadline, reflects on a week of turmoil at the Chinese social media firm.


    All that, plus: what happens when a TV production loses its star talent during filming? We look at the big trouble in Big Talk’s latest show with Noel Fielding.


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    Prince Harry settles with The Sun

    Mr Beast eyes up TikTok US

    Headache for Big Talk as Noel Fielding Drops Out

    BBC's AI Guidelines are trailed

    Netflix increases prices in North America

    Alamy Bills Journalist For Posting His Own Story


    Chapters

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:39) Guest Media Club Invites

    (05:40) Prince Harry settles phone hacking case

    (09:40) The tension between tabloids and celebrities

    (13:45) Will newspapers change how they report on Prince Harry?

    (18:50) TikTok shutdown and Mr. Beast purchase

    (26:47) Trump going for media

    (30:54) The BBC's policies on AI use

    (35:46 Noel Fielding drops out of Dick Turpin

    (42:19) The Media Quiz

    (46:15) Goodbyes


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  • In the club today - when does Out Of London actually mean... London? Rebecca Cooney, Insight Editor at Broadcast looks at the curious row that’s dominating Scottish TV this week.


    Also on the programme: wildfires across LA cause havoc for Hollywood. Karin Robinson, Senior Director of Strategy at Edelman explaisn the effect it will have on production.


    All that, plus: just when it looked like David Montgomery had left the stage... has he got a new media plaything in London Live? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!


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    What The Media Club has been reading this week:

    When 'Regional' Means 'London' - how The Traitors has stoked a big row over Scotland and the BBC

    LA Fires impact BAFTA, Oscars and wider production

    London Live to close - and is there a return for Montgomery? 

    Timothee Chalamet arrives on red carpet on a Lime bike at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

    The real-life Rivals: inside the TV franchise battles of the 1980s

    Match Of The Day hosts announced

    New Local Paper for London

    Date Set For New Radio 2 Schedule


    Chapters

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:48) Lila Shapiro & Neil Gaiman Allegations

    (03:06) Jane Featherstone on Drama and AI

    (04:17) Traitors Scottish Crew issue

    (09:41) LA Wildfires Effects on Production

    (11:26) Will Trump Support LA & California

    (12:41) Will The Wildfires Effect Award Season

    (14:18) Timothée Chalame Arriving on Lime Bike

    (15:41) Traitors Leicester Square Billboard

    (16:47) London Live Ending & Local TV

    (22:03) TikTok Shutdown in the US

    (24:50) Trump's Inauguration & Tech CEOs

    (26:50) YouTube's Biggest News Brands

    (30:44) The Media Quiz

    (40:22) Goodbyes


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  • Meta removes fact checking from Facebook: Journalist and digital native Alex Hudson looks at what it means for news organisations.


    Also on the programme: Global scraps regional radio and Bauer buys Clear Channel... and why is sport suddenly the streamers’ new focus? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson looks at recent deals by DAZoNe and Disney.


    All that, plus: Hollywood dramas in podcast form - Goldhawk Productions chief John Dryden talks about the explosion in demand for audio fiction.


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    Meta removes fact-checkers

    BBC local radio showed 'systemic failure' on night of disorder

    Global Announces Nations Strategy

    Bauer Buys ClearChannel Europe

    Piers leaves News UK

    Apple News AI Update Goes Wonky

    Beast Games gets half of Squid Games’ Reach

    Eastenders Goes Interactive


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Hello!

    (00:51) Shanaz Gulzar - Creative Director at Bradford 2025

    (01:50) Tony Chambers - President of Disney EMEA

    (03:05) Mark Zuckerberg changes fact-checking to community notes

    (08:59) Bauer buys Clear Channel Outdoor Europe

    (15:08) Global ending local and regional radio

    (18:25) Streaming platforms getting into live sports

    (25:32) BBC projects stuck in soft green light

    (28:58) Passenger List radio drama snippet

    (32:21) Radio drama's journey

    (37:23) Secret Marvel radio drama project

    (40:05) The Media Quiz

    (43:58) Goodbyes


    Spotify


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  • The Observer becomes part of Tortoise. Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette is here to tell us what happens next.


    Also on the programme: BBC Radio faces pushback from Ofcom over its DAB expansion plans, and The Radio Times’ Caroline Frost ponders what we have to look forward to on TV in 2025.


    All that, plus: all the gossip from the British Journalism Awards, the continued de-Wallacing of TV... And, in the Media Quiz, we brush up those CVs.


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    Observer sale confirmed - and new editor too

    BBC’s DAB expansion plans on hold

    Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace 

    British Journalism Awards and Press Gazette introducing a registration wall

    Bluey movie announced

    Gavin & Stacey cast in Radio 2 takeover

    Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:40) Strictly & Amazing Women in Journalism

    (03:40) The Observer & Tortoise

    (07:30) Guardian competition?

    (09:40) Future of Masterchef

    (13:34) BBC pause DAB station roll-out

    (21:30) Media Concierge takeover

    (25:05) Press Gazette's registration wall

    (26:32) Radio Times Podcast

    (27:40) Harlan Coben's Missing You

    (29:06) Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher

    (30:14) Return of Bergerac

    (31:23) Charlotte's rom-com hits

    (32:10) The revival of TV spy action

    (33:02) The Media Quiz

    (38:16) Goodbyes


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  • TV critic Scott Bryan is here to explain the new deal between Sky and HBO, and dips into the Radio Times (old school) to divine what the Christmas schedules tell us about the health of certain broadcasters.


    Also on the programme: a report suggests that GB News broadcasts half of all news stories about Muslims? TV Indie chief Faraz Osman from Goldwala tells us more.


    All that, plus: from Lucy Letby to Vogue Williams, Jamie East reports back on a year of running Daily Mail podcasts.


    And, in the Media Quiz, we’re off headhunting across Disney, News Corp and The Observer.


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    Sky reaches deal with HBO

    GB News broadcasts half of all Muslim news stories

    Murdoch succession drama

    Observer staff 'horror' at sale

    Charlotte Moore reportedly headhunted by Disney


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:45) Ayesha Rafaele & Nisha Parti

    (02:03) TV Zone

    (04:07) Sky & HBO

    (10:25) Muslims and GB News

    (17:35) Xmas TV

    (23:53) Jamie and AI Pods

    (31:42) Daily Mail Pods

    (33:50) Media Quiz

    (42:05) Goodbye


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  • World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey on the future of television - is there room for cable, streamers AND broadcasters? Fenton thinks so.


    Also on the programme: unfinished business at the BBC. With Gregg Wallace causing all sorts of problems, have they got to grips with other thorny talent issues? Roger Bolton of Beebwatch grasps the nettle.


    All that, plus media writer Maggie Brown on the TV indies partnering up in Europe, and in the Media Quiz we cover another turbulent week in newsrooms.


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    Further reading:

    Gregg Wallace scandalIndies striking deals with international counterpartsRoger Bolton’s Beeb Watch podcastObserver journalist assurancesDale Vince, a potential Observer buyer?Dylan Jones steps down from The StandardRu Paul’s Drag ConMaggie’s Channel 4 books

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  • Is the golden age of UK-made TV over? We speak to Steven D Wright about his article in The Times on the matter and whether anything can be done.


    Also, are you feeling festive? The editor of Campaign, Maisie McCabe gives us her view on some of the best Christmas ads out there and producer Rina Dayalji brings us the latest from the front line in factual entertainment. 


    And of course, don’t forget The Media Quiz!

     

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    (00:00) Intro

    (00:50) Richard Brim & Martin Beverley

    (01:22) Simone Pennant MBE & Joe Lycett

    (02:17) Steven D Wright on TV

    (18:05) ITV Sale

    (24:12) Overheard

    (25:08) Xmas Ads

    (34:25) Quiz

    (39:37) Goodbye


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  • As the BBC pushes on with its Radio 2 spinoff - we speak to rival Boom Radio’s Phil Riley about the impact on his business.


    Meanwhile, BBC Studios has a ‘work-for-hire’ dilemma... media commentator Kate Bulkley unpicks a thorny problem for the BBC’s commercial strategy.


    Also on the programme: staff at The Observer and the Guardian vote to strike over the proposed sale of the Sunday paper to Tortoise... but is the deal already done? James Ball, political editor at The New European is here to provide an update.


    All that, plus... could an AI startup save journalism?


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    Guardian & Observer staff to walk out over sale

    Radio 2 announces spinoff - and Phil Riley is not happy about it

    Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2

    Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IP

    Could an AI startup save journalism?

    Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal

    Logan Paul Sends Look-a-Like to BBC Interview

    Goalhanger shuts TV Production House


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:47) Kathleen Kennedy

    (02:15) Adam Bienkov

    (04:07) Observer/Tortoise

    (07:30) NAO/BBC

    (12:35) R2 Breakfast

    (17:14) R2 Extra/Phil Riley

    (24:16) Podcast Discovery

    (24:46) Podshop Online

    (25:51) Everyone's Talking About

    (26:36) Journalism AI

    (30:16) New European

    (37:13) Quiz

    (41:05) Goodbye


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  • Jim Waterson speaks to The Media Club about the launch of his local journalism project, London Centric; and the wider local media revolution.


    Also on the programme: right wing outlet InfoWars is bought by The Onion... What’s that about? And as most streamers embrace ads on their services... what is Amazon doing with FreeVee? Jane Ostler, EVP at research agency Kantar explains.


    All that, plus: Chloe Straw of Audio UK talks about the future of podcasts away from the BBC, we ask who will replace Gary Lineker on Match Of The Day?


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    The Onion buys rightwing conspiracy theory site Infowars

    Who Will Replace The BBC's Biggest Star?

    AVods are up, according to Barb data, just as Amazon Prime closes Freevee

    Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts

    Radio 1 Anthems has launched

    Broadcasters Commit To A Shared Measurement System For Climate Change Content

    Research reveals London indies dominate Scottish commissioning

    BBC making waves in Digbeth

    Check out https://londoncentric.media


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:40) Charlotte Lock

    (01:29) Bluesky Team

    (02:05) Lineker

    (06:30) Infowars

    (08:45) Streaming

    (13:40) X-odus

    (18:14) PodShop

    (19:00) Podcast Discovery

    (19:30) What We've Heard

    (20:20) Radio 1 Anthems

    (22:00) BBC Audio Commissioning

    (28:22) London Centric

    (39:37) Media Quiz


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  • How was the US election night covered in the media, and how will the newsrooms fare under President Trump?... Alex Farber, media correspondent from The Times is here to look at what it means for our industry.


    Also on the programme: Miranda Sawyer has been the audio critic at the Observer throughout the podcast boom... she reveals the latest trends in the industry, and her take on her paper’s future under Tortoise.


    All that, plus: Will Wood, CEO of Multitude Media on being a modern PR powerhouse, why publishers are struggling with Google’s new Ts and Cs... and, in the Media Quiz, we find out who’s sorry not sorry.


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week

    US election night coverage roundup

    New BBC Chair Samir Shah on permanent Royal Charter & misconduct complaints

    Can you opt out of Google's AI crawler? Not according to the FT...

    Miranda Sawyer’s new book - get your copy now...

    Observer/Tortoise update: Guardian CEO says paper is unsustainable

    Will Wood discusses new drama House of Guinness

    Clarkson’s Farm renewed for fifth season

    Baby Cow court case

    New Radio 4 comedy commissions announced


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  • The Washington Post loses subscribers over its position on the US election... media reporter and writer Tara Conlan tells us why this might be good news for the Guardian.


    Podcasting powerhouse Novel's making waves; CEO Craig Strachan's here to chat Kill List, selling your IP to Hollywood and plans for 2025. 


    Also on the programme: are we closer to a World Service funding deal? The dangers of working in TV at the moment... and, in the Media Quiz, we put ourselves out of a job using NotebookLM.


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    A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.


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    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    Ian Katz chat at BPG lunch - a little on The Gathering too

    Wash Po non-endorsement leads to 10% drop in subscriptions - and the Guardian cleans up

    Are we inching closer to a World Service/FO deal?

    Novel’s new show The Bunny Trap - and start the bidding war for the #1 hit Kill List

    Tara’s brilliant Guardian piece on the dangers of being a modern day runner

    ECB Rules Out Free To Air Cricket

    Gok Wan joins Magic Breakfast

    Journalists back strike over Observer

    Michael Parkinson returns in AI form


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Welcome

    (00:46) Amelia Dimoldenberg

    (02:04) Saoirse Ronan

    (04:18) C4's Ian Katz

    (09:45) Washington Post's Subs

    (19:07) Podcast Discovery

    (19:30) PodShop

    (20:55) GB News

    (24:34) Novel

    (30:55) Freelance Exhaustion

    (38:00) Media Quiz

    (47:30) Goodbyes


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  • The latest RAJAR figures are out - and new local radio regulations kick in... so what does it mean for the big commercial players? Media analyst Adam Bowie tells us what’s happening.


    Also on the programme: as TV bigwigs descend on Cannes for Mipcom, why is everyone looking to the past? Deadline’s Jake Kanter puts down his cocktail to tell us more.


    All that, plus: Kimberly Godbolt from search network Talented People takes the temperature of UK TV production. Are we any closer to the end of the commissioning drought?


    That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!


    A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.


    We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk


    The Media Club’s stories of the week:


    Bauer removes last of GHR's local programming

    Matt’s RAJAR blog

    Adam’s rival (and also very good) blog

    Deadline’s Takeaways from MIPCOM 2024

    An evening of British Podcast Awards winners

    ITV using AI to come of with commissioning ideas

    Mel Giedroyc presents game show version of Pictionary

    Channel 4 orders Virgin Island

    There’s going to be a Greek Monk

    Ted Danson's Podcast

    Undercover: Exposing the Far Right


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  • As the broadcaster axes three regular shows amidst more job losses in news... Broadcast editor Chris Curtis fills us in on whether a Labour Government could change the narrative.


    How is Private Eye is adjusting to a new government, and does it perform better under red or blue Prime Ministers? Adam MacQueen of the magazine’s Street of Shame reveals all.


    All that, plus: Channel 4 announces investment more in new skills and beyond London - but will it change the mood music with TV makers? The Guardian’s ethical review service... and why should we stop calling people ‘talent’.


    That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in and sign up for free at https://www.themediaclub.com


    A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.


    We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk


    The Media Club’s stories of the week:

    Adam MacQueen’s new book, Haunted Tales - buy it now

    Click, Hardtalk to go as BBC News rationalises and Radio News reductions

    Channel 4 launches Nations & Regions investment

    Hot off the Recipes app, the Guardian launches The Filter.

    Tim Davy 'bans' the word 'talent'

    New York Sun owner in exclusive talks with Telegraph 

    Bastards, says Newsquest to Google

    Spike Milligan calls Prince Charles ‘a grovelling bastard’


    (0:00) - Intro

    (0:40) - Victoria Newton (Editor, The Sun)

    (3:05) - Jane Austen 

    (4:35) - Pride & Prejudice

    (5:40) - BBC News Job Cuts / Click cancelled

    (8:30) - Will BBC Cuts impact government priorities

    (11:10) - Should the government pay for BBC World services?

    (13:45) - Channel 4 and the indie community

    (15:40) - Does Channel 4 work as a public service broadcaster?

    (19:12) - The Governments focus on Channel 4

    (23:02) - The Guardian's The Filter

    (25:30) - Tortoise and the Observer

    (28:10) - Tortoise refinancing 

    (31:18) - Weekly news round-up

    (31:55) - What other film and tv studio is owned by a local authority?

    (32:43 - What has Chris been reporting on this week?

    (33:30) - Tim Davie on not using the word "talent"

    (36:00) - Private Eye

    (39:00) - Were the Tories actually worse?


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