<p>Why do YouTubers and podcasters want government recognition? Tim Burrowes of Unmade Media joins us to discuss the perils of securing a mortgage as a digital creator - as well as the latest from MADFest in London.</p><br><p>Also on the show: amid Glasto controversy and Channel 4 picking up a supposedly partial doc on Gaza... does the BBC need to reset its news coverage? Edelman’s Karin Robinson fills us in.</p><br><p>And, in the <em>Audio Network</em> Media Quiz, we try out another shiny floor format destined for primetime. Probably.</p><br><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at <a href="https://www.audionetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audionetwork.com</a></p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</a></p><br><p>A <a href="http://rethinkaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href="http://podcastdiscovery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Discovery</a>.</p><br><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href="https://t.ly/7PD5O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><br><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><br><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/tech/youtube-calls-on-government-to-recognise-creators/5206624.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube calls on government to recognise creators</a></p><p><a href="https://audiouk.org.uk/audiouk-statement-on-the-creative-industries-sector-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio UK calls for recognition as a creative industry</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/03/gaza-doctors-under-attack-review-channel-4-crucial-film-stuff-of-nightmares" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Channel 4 broadcasts BBC’s cancelled Gaza Medics doc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4exrwj8pjo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian journalist wins unfair dismissal case over Gaza post</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/07/trump-paramount-skydance-merger-whats-next-1236448358/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CBS pays $16m to settle with Trump</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/06/paramount-layoffs-hit-uk-mtv-axes-gonzo-fresh-out-1236444201/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paramount Layoffs Hit UK As MTV Axes ‘Gonzo’ &amp; ‘Fresh Out’</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/07/tony-blackburn-slams-ofcom-over-radio-2-spin-off-rejection/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tony Blackburn slams Ofcom’s Radio 2 decision</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/01/squid-game-season-3-netflix-record" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Squid Games breaks more records</a></p><p><a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/current-affairs/bbc-news-us-audiences-charge-newsupdate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC to charge US audiences for news access</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasting/decline-in-pay-tv-to-impact-value-of-uk-sports-rights/5206357.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pay TV decline to hit sports rights holders</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>