The Media Club with Matt Deegan

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.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukFurther 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Ollie Peart and 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(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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?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.ukThe Media Club’s stories of the week:Guardian & Observer staff to walk out over saleRadio 2 announces spinoff - and Phil Riley is not happy about itZoe Ball leaves Radio 2Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IPCould an AI startup save journalism?Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger dealLogan Paul Sends Look-a-Like to BBC InterviewGoalhanger shuts TV Production HouseChapters:(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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?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.ukThe Media Club’s stories of the week:The Onion buys rightwing conspiracy theory site InfowarsWho Will Replace The BBC's Biggest Star?AVods are up, according to Barb data, just as Amazon Prime closes FreeveeGuardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accountsRadio 1 Anthems has launchedBroadcasters Commit To A Shared Measurement System For Climate Change ContentResearch reveals London indies dominate Scottish commissioningBBC making waves in DigbethCheck 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.