Should The BBC Pay Trump? (And 101 Other Questions)
It was one scandal too many for Tim Davie - where does his departure leave the BBC at this crucial time? And which talented exec would dare take on the role? Former Chief Creative Officer for BBC TV, Patrick Younge, and The Telegraph’s media editor James Warrington, whose paper broke this DG-slaying story, join us in the studio.Also on the show: ITV is up for sale - well, at least the broadcasting arm is - our panel discuss why Sky is ready to snap it up... Plus, why a dispute between YouTube and Disney is frustrating US football fans... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we consume all the news that’s fit to TikTok.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.comWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studioA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Davie & Turness resign over PanoramaTrump's libel deadlineWider reaction ITV in sales talks with Comcast/SkyCeleb Traitors Is Renewed, obvsIs Your Podcast Netflix-Ready?Disney vs YouTube in carriage warsTikTok Radio Is A Thing Now Daily Mail leans into The Crime Desk brand for podcasts and TikTokITV partners with TikTok for ads on tentpole brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is The BBC Heading For Disaster?
The Sidemen’s manager thinks the Beeb is on the same path as the Titanic; just as others speak up for big changes in the next ten year plan. We ask is it even possible for the corporation to change course? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson weighs the arguments for us.Also on the show: - fool me once... shame on you - The Times reflects on being tricked for the second time in a month... journalist and academic Jane Martinson tells us more.All that plus: Canada leaks the Traitors finale... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we give three more media stories a glow up.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode (as well as, as it happens, Dragons’ Den) and they can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.comWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studioA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Sidemen manager calls out 'Titanic' BBCBritish Broadcasting Challenge reportNetflix in talks to licence iHeart podcastsThe Times' Recent Blunders (and how to stop them)Audible out to reinvent Harry PotterNational Design Competition Launched to Honour Fallen JournalistsBBC Accused of Reediting Trump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Disney’s Doctor Who Era Is Over, Zandland & Sora 2
What does it take to cut through as a documentary maker on YouTube? Filmmaker Ben Zand joins us to talk about his recent launch, Human.Also on the show: Disney Plus cuts ties with Doctor Who as it decides not to renew a deal with the BBC... what next for one of the corporation’s international hits? Broadcast’s Rebecca Cooney explains. All that plus: we look at Sora 2 and AI’s implications for the media, who’s in the running for the BBC’s next mega-format commission... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we Zandland the news.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode (as well as, as it happens, Dragons’ Den) and they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.ukA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Disney+ parts ways with the WhoniverseAI report: 9% of US newspaper articles may be aided by AI.Sora 2's rolloutNine indies shortlisted for BBC and NBCU mega-formatTelegraph links potential owner to China’s PolitburoClaudia Winkleman’s Chat ShowSpotify Video Comes To TV in app rebootCoogan Hacked Off By SettlementLegal Action Begins Against Mindhouse Over DocPodcast loses major sponsor after interview with Bob Vylan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tess & Claudia Wrongfoot The Media and Leave Strictly
Strictly Come Dancing's presenters are both leaving - who’s in the running to replace Tess & Claude at the BBC’s flagship show? And why was their announcement on Instagram so strange? Heather Fallon, senior reporter at Broadcast Magazine explains.Also on the show: how do you make a talent agency fit for purpose in a digital world? InterTalent’s MD, Alex Segal, joins us to discuss the new skills all agencies need to stay competitive. All that plus: a Warner Brothers Discovery sale is looking likely - but who wants it? Why has Ofcom rowed back on changes to the Broadcast Code? And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we pitch some new business ideas.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode (as well as, as it happens, Dragons’ Den) and they can do it for you too at https://www.audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Strictly’s Tess and Claudia Wrongfoot The Media With AnnouncementWarner Bros Discovery sale on the cards Podcasts coming to Netflix... but are they ready for them? And what's behind the platform's poor earnings report? Ofcom keeps politicians as presenters ruleDAZN’s Champion’s League BidGlobal’s Upfronts Reveal More CommissionsChannel 4’s new news podcastsChannel 4's AI Prank100 Choices Coming To The USSTV Radio launches podcast ahead of stationMatt’s Take on the RAJARsAlex’s Substack: Dealmakers: https://intertalent.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s Hot At MIPCOM: Video Games, Anime & Being Friendly
Attention returns to the south of France as the TV industry is joined at their annual international bash by YouTube. Media writer Tara Conlan is not in Cannes, but is on our sofa, and ready to explain.Also on the pod: as Spotify does more deals with streamers - BBC Studios’ Thomas Curry is here to survey the podcast landscape with us. All that plus: the Daily Mail doubles down on TikTok content, Channel 4 grows its platform... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we discover why our sector will never be the same again.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at https://www.audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA 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 MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Sony Sees Video Games and Anime as Key IP BattlegroundsMail is doubling down on social mediaNetflix and Spotify do deal for podcastsChannel 4 and UKTV strike landmark streaming deal John Oliver Slams CBS For Bari Weiss AppointmentMost News Publishers Dropped Down Google This YearMarc Maron ends WTFSNL UK 'should be the endgame'Rebecca Frank To Leave KISS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it.Recent experts have included Broadcast's Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankler's Manori Ravindran, plus writers Tara Conlan, Scott Bryan, Jane Martinson, Jim Waterson and Boyd Hilton. Our industry practitioners have included Expectation's Peter Fincham, Gold Wala's Faraz Osman, Multitude's Will Wood, Nest's Derek Drennan, BBC Radio 3's Sam Jackson, Persephonica's Dino Sofos, City AM's Christian May, ITN's Lisa Campbell and Daily Mail's Jamie East.Find out more at https://www.themediaclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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