New BBC Chief, Cannes Lions and Netflix Goes Linear
Kate Philips is announced as the BBC’s all-powerful creative lead - Faraz Osman, founder of TV indie Gold Wala, takes a look at her in-tray.Also on the show: TV advertising gets the self-service treatment... Rebecca Cooney, insight editor at Broadcast, tells us why broadcasters are targeting small businesses.Plus, speaking of advertising: with the threat of AI ever present, how do creatives rate their chances of survival? Campaign’s UK editor Maisie McCabe is down the line from Cannes.And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we give three more stories a comedy treatment.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Kate Phillips becomes BBC's top content chiefSelf-serve ads coming to TVNetflix goes linear in FranceEdinburgh TV Festival’s Small Indie Bursary - apply now!John McVay steps down Zoe Ball & Jo Whiley podcastJilly Cooper Bemused by Intimacy Coordinator roleNew IT News Site May Be AI Generated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Influencers Stole Broadcasters' Ad Money
How did social media stars, podcasters and YouTubers overtake traditional media in ad revenue? Michael Savage, media editor at the Guardian, shepherds us into the new era.Also on the show: as The Standard announces a new partnership with Message Heard, we chat to the podcast outfit’s Jake Warren about the magic ingredients that turn print into podcast.All that plus: Warner Brothers Discovery give more details of their split, whilst Netflix invests in Spain...And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, Matt becomes Professor Brian Cox. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Influencers overtake traditional media in ad revenueWarner Bros Discovery announce breakup plansNetflix planning $1bn in Spanish programmingGuardian launches new secure messaging serviceDisney nabs ITV’s unscripted chiefBFI claims 130,000 TV & Film scripts trained AIJamie Laing rebrand podcastRadio X creates ‘beer-proof parkas’(00:00) - Hellos(00:53) - Michael Savage's Media Club Invite(02:03) - Jake Warren's Media Club Invite(04:13) - Influencers Earning More than Broadcasters(10:14) - YouTube and Podcasting(11:41) - The Top 5 Companies Providing Ad Revenue(12:55) - Warner Brothers Discovery Splitting Company(18:40) - Netflix Announces $1b funding for Spanish Originals(25:46) - The Guardian's Encrypted App(28:20) - News Platforms and Podcasts(35:52) - Should We Worry About AI?(38:33) - The Audio Network Quiz(45:45) - Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Newsroom Ethics and Tim Davie’s Wish List
Do we need a Hypocratic oath for journalism? Journalist and Author Mic Wright has been into UK newsrooms to deduce whether there's an ethical line beyond, “don’t get sued.” Also on the show: the BBC sets out its stall for charter renewal. PR supremo Will Wood is here to take us through Tim Davey’s wishlist.All that plus: the AI copyright bill suffers another setback, there’s more job cuts at Disney and Business Insider... And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we look at some life hacks... for media hacks. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Mic's book, Breaking: How the Media Works, When it Doesn't and Why it Matters: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Media-Works-Doesnt-Matters/dp/1785121367The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode, they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at 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.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Lords fight back over copyright wavers for AI Tim Davie outlines charter renewal wishlist Job cuts round-up: Disney & Business Insider. Adolescence reaches no.2 in Netflix most watchedThe New European becomes The New WorldWayne Garvie lets ripChannel 4’s NDA problemGerry Adams beats BBC in courtClint Eastwood denies doing interview(00:00) Welcome(00:39) Mic on Ben Lowry(02:17) Will on Rupert Majendie(03:32) Tim Davie - BBC VC(10:10) AI Data Bill(16:34) Business Insider(22:33) Podcast Discovery(23:00) Podshop Studios(23:54) News in brief(24:48) New European(27:10) Mic's Book - Breaking(41:20) Audio Network Media Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Indies: Do Not Fear C4 And The Big Studios
Why indies shouldn’t fear Channel 4’s production arm - Derek Drennan, founder of Nest Productions talks to us about his business, and why IP isn’t the only game in town.Also on the show: as the industry mourns the passing of Alan Yentob, former BBC exec Paul Robinson takes us back to his 90s heyday.All that plus: the Telegraph is sold AGAIN - will that be that? And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz... we channel Jimmy Carr.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Alan Yentob RIP The Telegraph saga is overPaul Robinson is open to offersLineker leaves BBCDoctor Who to be rested?BBC Creative Director latestWill Channel 5 nab darts and snooker rights from ITV?South London Press shuts after 160 yearsNetflix launches original podcast from BBC StudiosDisney+ to stream UEFA Women’s Champions Leaguepodscan_bJzTkN2iL6dVtfsr8XzvqUtWfoZ3YvY4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ITV Cuts Loose: How Daytime Lost Its Lure
Rumours abound after Channel 4 plans to invest in indies as part of its in-house production arm strategy - and that’s just as ITV slashes its budgets for daytime. Broadcast reporter Heather Fallon tells us what it all means.Also on the programme: Gary Lineker is ‘sent off’ the BBC after a controversial social post. Did it all have to end like this? TV critic and media writer Scott Bryan looks at what the corporation could have done differently.And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we play matchmaker.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:What The Media Club has been reading this week:ITV slashes daytime schedule STV plans expansion including a new radio stationBBC Studios restructurePaul Foot winners - congratulations, Josh!Channel 4 plans third party investment ahead of in-house launch - more gossip here - and their annual reportLineker to leave BBC after MOTD this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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