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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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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This Podcast Was Shot In One Take*
As the TV crisis continues, a Murdoch enters the chat. We take a temperature check on the sector with former UKTV commissioner and now boss at indie Square Pears’, Iain Coyle.Also on the programme: we reveal the one-take secrets of Adolescence, as well as the winners of the Broadcast Press Guild awards.All that plus: as Trump plans to close Voice Of America, Kate Bulkley is here to assess its impact on western media more widely, and if the World Service can step up - and, in the Media Quiz, we’re bringing back Jeopardy.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.uk* give or take a dynamic ad break or two. And a live vision mix of course.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Voice Of America axedLiz Murdoch says TV crisis leading to an exodus of production talentConsent Or Pay says the GuardianRTS backtracks on Gaza controversyAdolescence secrets revealedRiver City axedJeopardy Returns5Live Bags F1 Rights Again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Google's AI Mode vs Fleet Street
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.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:Will Google's AI Mode Destroy The News Media?World Service needs public funding, argue BBC bossesDon't Forget YouTube Indie 'Discharged Duty Of Care' to worker, according to inquiryMiracle Spring Water lands TV channel Ofcom fineMore Megan on the way to NetflixAnna Foster joins Today lineupChapters: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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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