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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.
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A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.
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What The Media Club has been reading this week:
Google's Research Under Scrutiny
Relief as TV indies CMA probe dropped
BBC Studios Drops Podcast Ads Plan In UK
Bauer closes Breakfast Shows - James Cridland was quite critical about their strategy here
Rivals does well at RTS - and BAFTA TV nominations are announced
Independent launches AI Summary
Capital’s Chris Stark recovering from cancer treatment
Adolescence makes ratings history
Paltrow criticises intimacy coordinators
Apple TV+ losing over $1bn/year, reports
Chapters
(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
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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.
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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.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 axed
Liz Murdoch says TV crisis leading to an exodus of production talent
Consent Or Pay says the Guardian
RTS backtracks on Gaza controversy
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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.
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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.uk
What The Media Club has been reading this week:
Will Google's AI Mode Destroy The News Media?
World Service needs public funding, argue BBC bosses
Indie 'Discharged Duty Of Care' to worker, according to inquiry
Miracle Spring Water lands TV channel Ofcom fine
More Megan on the way to Netflix
Anna Foster joins Today lineup
Chapters:
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)
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Long hours and broken turnarounds... are TV and film crews being squeezed to breaking point? Plus film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon joins us to look at the issue - and how the Oscars’ TV show is still searching for a younger audience.
Also on the programme: City AM is one of the last freesheets standing. Editor Christian May is here to reveal its staying power.
All that plus: the BBC gets another grilling from MPs, Channel 4 News gets caught up in the Gaza doc controversy... and, in the Media Quiz, our pundits try to score a perfect ten.
That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!
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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.uk
What The Media Club has been reading this week:
Tim Davie 'open minded' about streamer levy in MP grilling
Channel 4 also features Hamas minister's son in Gaza doc
BECTU campaigns for more rest breaks
Paul Marshall Floats Jounalism School to rivals
Telegraph pays £10/pic for social media pictures
Scrabble to become a TV Game Show
Left Bank revenues dive post-Crown
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Charlotte Moore resigns from the BBC, kickstarting a flurry of changes at some big indies. Chris Curtis, editor of Broadcast Magazine, takes us through what it all means... and who’s in the running for the BBC’s top creative role.
Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us more.
And why do audio paywalls work in Europe... but less so in the UK? We find out from Podimo’s Jake Chudnow.
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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 https://www.podshoponline.co.uk
What The Media Club has been reading this week:
Charlotte Moore to leave BBC for Sony
Tortoise to takeover Observer from Easter Sunday
5 News editor piece in Press Gazette
Washpo Opinion Editor resigns over Bezos decree
Observer confirms takeover date
Podimo reaches 1m paying subscribers
Amazon open to scripted co-pros
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:44) Media Club Inductees
(03:29) Charlotte Moore's BBC Exit
(10:54) BBC's Tim Westwood Report
(16:26) Channel 5 News' Resurgence
(21:58) The Week's Media Headlines
(23:10) Podimo's 1 Million Subscribers
(29:28) Warren Nettleford's New Audio Production Company
(35:13) The Media Quiz
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