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 [https://podfollow.com/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.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] Further reading: * Gregg Wallace scandal [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cxwk2743583t] * Indies striking deals with international counterparts [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/european-commissioners-look-to-uk-for-scripted-partnerships/5199741.article] * Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch podcast [https://podfollow.com/beebwatch/] * Observer journalist assurances [https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/guardian-ceo-offers-new-assurances-to-observer-journalists-ahead-of-strike/] * Dale Vince, a potential Observer buyer? [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/businessman-dale-vince-confirms-interest-in-buying-observer/] * Dylan Jones steps down from The Standard [https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/media-jobs-uk-news/dylan-jones-steps-down-editor-evening-london-standard-weekly/] * Ru Paul’s Drag Con [https://www.rupaulsdragcon.com/] * Maggie’s Channel 4 books [https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Maggie-Brown/author/B0034ONK74?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1733482618&sr=1-4&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://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.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Ollie Peart and Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] (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 [https://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.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] The Media Club’s stories of the week: Guardian & Observer staff to walk out over sale [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/guardian-observer-tortoise-strike-december-2024/] Radio 2 announces spinoff - and Phil Riley is not happy [https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/11/boom-radio-ceo-says-radio-2-extension-report-smacks-of-typical-bbc-arrogance-and-could-be-the-end-of-boom/] about it Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2 [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/nov/19/zoe-ball-to-leave-bbc-radio-2-breakfast-show] Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IP [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc-studios/watchdog-urges-bbcs-to-create-more-ip/5199307.article] Could an AI startup save journalism? [https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/prorata-ai-dmg-media-guardian-sky-news/] Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/international/fulwell73-and-lebron-james-springhill-strike-mega-merger-deal/5199260.article] Logan Paul Sends Look-a-Like to BBC Interview [https://deadline.com/2024/11/logan-paul-trolls-bbc-lookalike-crypto-questions-1236182206/] Goalhanger shuts TV Production House [https://deadline.com/2024/11/gary-lineker-goalhanger-shuts-tv-production-focus-podcasts-1236175328/] Chapters: (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 [https://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.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] The Media Club’s stories of the week: The Onion buys rightwing conspiracy theory site Infowars [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/14/onion-info-wars-alex-jones] Who Will Replace The BBC's Biggest Star? [https://deadline.com/2024/11/gary-lineker-who-will-replace-match-of-the-day-presenter-1236173681/] AVods are up [https://www.barb.co.uk/news/barb-releases-q3-2024-svod-subscriptions-data-from-its-establishment-survey/], according to Barb data, just as Amazon Prime closes Freevee [https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/amazon-freevee-shutting-down-1236208451/] Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts [https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-guardian-departs-toxic-media-platform-twitter-x/] Radio 1 Anthems has launched [about:blank] Broadcasters Commit To A Shared Measurement System For Climate Change Content [https://deadline.com/2024/11/cop29-climate-change-un-uk-broadcaster-measurment-pledge-bbc-itv-channel-4-itv-uktv-1236173667/] Research reveals London indies dominate Scottish commissioning [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/research-reveals-london-indies-dominate-scottish-commissioning/5199111.article] BBC making waves in Digbeth [https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/bbc-investment-in-digbeth-west-midlands-hundreds-of-jobs] Check 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How was the US election night covered in the media, and how will the newsrooms fare under President Trump?... Alex Farber, media correspondent from The Times is here to look at what it means for our industry. Also on the programme: Miranda Sawyer has been the audio critic at the Observer throughout the podcast boom... she reveals the latest trends in the industry, and her take on her paper’s future under Tortoise. All that, plus: Will Wood, CEO of Multitude Media on being a modern PR powerhouse, why publishers are struggling with Google’s new Ts and Cs... and, in the Media Quiz, we find out who’s sorry not sorry. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Sign up for free at https://www.themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] The Media Club’s stories of the week US election night coverage roundup [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/election-night-tv-ratings-fox-news-trump-b2642991.html] New BBC Chair Samir Shah on permanent Royal Charter [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxyvqy0l5ro] & misconduct complaints [https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/there-is-a-sense-the-powerful-get-away-with-it-at-bbc-admits-boss-bvb7bvscs] Can you opt out of Google's AI crawler? Not according to the FT... [https://pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/google-ai-scraping-crawlers-financial-times-news-publishers/] Miranda Sawyer’s new book - get your copy now... [https://www.waterstones.com/book/uncommon-people/miranda-sawyer/9781399816892] Observer/Tortoise update [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/observer-sale-latest/]: Guardian CEO says paper is unsustainable Will Wood discusses new drama House of Guinness [https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/house-of-guinness-netflix-series-full-cast-release-date-what-we-know/] Clarkson’s Farm renewed for fifth season [https://deadline.com/2024/11/clarksons-farm-season-5-renewed-amazon-prime-1236168255/] Baby Cow court case [https://www.thetimes.com/article/9b529323-8894-4ad7-87b2-0ee0666fd8b4?shareToken=d6b9135ccfa98a1e6be5442898bb74f2] New Radio 4 comedy commissions announced [https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/11/more-funny-stuff-going-on-at-bbc-radio-4-including-the-return-of-frank-skinner-on-the-radio/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.