Former BBC1, ITV controller and Expectation chief Peter Fincham joins us to discuss his new podcast, Insiders, on the secrets of the TV industry. We’ll find out what he makes of this week’s headlines.Also on the programme: as President Trump threatens tariffs on high end TV and Film, media writer Tara Conlan assesses the risks for the sector.All that plus: we’re in Bradford for all the takeaways from the Creative Cities Convention.And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we’re heading into the courtroom for the biggest verdicts of the week.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:AI Agatha Christie Trump film / HETV tariff threat already causing shocks -. but are we over some of the worst?Swedish Podcast Conglomerate PodX Acquires Lemonada MediaDisney & Big Talk look to salvage Dick TurpinSteve Wright memorial gathers A-List starsBBC admits lapse in standards around coverage of Prince Harry interviewHow The Assembly found a home on ITVAlex Mahon’s debut novel: ‘The Rich Bitch Club’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Politico: 10 Years In Europe... and a big C4 departure
Politico’s senior executive editor, Kate Day, tells us what’s in store for the original newsletter publisher.Also on the programme: Alex Mahon is set to leave Channel 4. Deadline’s senior investigations reporter Jake Kanter is here to divine what happens next.All that plus: Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd talks to us about just what he sacrificed to get his story out there, as well as more interviews on the winner’s run at BAFTA’s TV Craft Awards featuring Reece Sheersmith and Steve Pemberton (Inside Number 9), Kate Oates and Ben Wadey (Eastenders) and Andy Devonshire (Taskmaster).And, in the Media Quiz, we reveal what you could have won.Become 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:Alex Mahon to leave Channel 4Piers Morgan on YouTube's success Tara Conlan’s Spot The Difference on the BBC's latest workplace reviewJake Kanter’s piece on problematic staff being retainedObserver’s first week of relaunchCNN’s Christiane Amanpour Joins GlobalBanajay eyes up all of ITVMr Bates wins a BAFTA special awardCelebrity Traitors line up revealed(00:00) - Hellos(00:40) - British Political Journalists(02:40) - Katie Rawcliffe(04:15) - Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon Leaving(08:42) - Piers Morgan Cancels Newspapers(09:46) - Is YouTube the future of reporting?(13:39) - Journalist Entrepreneurs(15:23) - BBC Sexual Harassment(20:20) - BAFTA TV Craft Awards(20:35) - Richard Gadd Interview - Baby Reindeer(22:32) - EastEnders Special Award(25:30) - Andy Devonshire - Taskmaster(26:55) - Reece Sheersmith & Steve Pemberton - Inside Number 9(31:55) - Politico Europe 10 Year Anniversary(39:52) - The Media Quiz(44:50) - Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sham Experts, Luxury Podcasts & Radio 2 vs Ofcom
In the club today: the curious case of fictional experts... is AI driving a credibility problem when sourcing talking heads? Media writer Maggie Brown and broadcaster Alex Zane discuss Press Gazette’s excellent scoop... as well the launch of Alex’s new podcast, The Savoy Originals.Also on the programme: Ofcom puts the brakes on Radio 2’s spin-off. Phil Riley from Boom Radio assesses the damage.All that plus: podcast festival Crossed Wires gets a new creative director. Owner Dino Sofos is here to reveal who it is... and, in the quiz, we enter the Frequency Funhouse.Become 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:Press Gazette's expose into fake commentatorsOfcom says no to Radio 2 spin-offBBC advertising for new iPlayer roles...Threads is backLocal Radio podcast launchesAP To Be Allowed Back Into White HouseAvalon take a stake in Adolescence producer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How To Grow And Sell Your Media Business
Is your company investment-ready? Mark Browning CEO of Zinc Media Group tells us what you need to do to get investment in a media business.Also on the programme: as the BBC publishes its annual report, things get spicy as Auntie takes on the streamers... media writer Manori Ravindran picks apart the commentary.All that plus: has Michael Sheen got some explaining to do? One indie thinks so... and, in the Media Quiz, we open up the Media Transfer Window.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Ollie Peart, and 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:BBC fights back in its annual reportDisney identifies 4 audience types in streaming landscapeMichael Sheen and Channel 4 questioned over ‘originality’ of debt documentaryThe Sun stems losses as The Times bags £60m profitRadio 4 saves the 90min audio drama slotBauer completes Clear Channel Europe-North acquisitionDish From Waitrose team launch indieRachel Sylvester named Observer political editorReach CEO Jim Mullen steps down with immediate effect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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45:53
No News Is Good News (For Google)
Google claims its search business would be fine without news sites. But does their research stand up to scrutiny? Media writer Jane Martinson tells us more.Also on the programme: TV indies breathe a sigh of relief as a big market investigation is dropped. But it’s not so good news for broadcasters though; Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) explains.All that plus: there’s a u-turn for BBC Studios, Bauer retreats from Wales... and in The Media Quiz we find out how much money Apple TV is losing.Become 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:Google's Research Under ScrutinyRelief as TV indies CMA probe droppedBBC Studios Drops Podcast Ads Plan In UKBauer closes Breakfast Shows - James Cridland was quite critical about their strategy hereRivals does well at RTS - and BAFTA TV nominations are announcedIndependent launches AI SummaryCapital’s Chris Stark recovering from cancer treatmentAdolescence makes ratings historyPaltrow criticises intimacy coordinatorsApple TV+ losing over $1bn/year, reportsChapters(00:00) Intro(00:40) Media Club Member List Invites(06:00) News Has No Impact on Google's Ad Revenue(10:52) Probe into TV Company Freelancer Fees(16:15 BBC Studios Withdraws Podcast Ad Plans(21:33) Local Radio Programming Changes(26:18) BAFTA Nominations(28:11) RTS Television Journalism Awards & Gaza(30:13) The Media Quiz(36:15) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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