<p>Can big tech be tamed? As the competition regulator tries to tweak Google’s algorithm, Mail Online’s SEO chief Carly Steven explains what the impact has been for her outlet.</p><br><p>Also on the show: are vertical dramas the next big thing? Caroline Frost, Radio Times TV Editor and Podcast Host, tells us if they’re a thumbs up... or is that a swipe right?</p><br><p>All that plus: discontent swells at a BBC meeting over Gaza coverage, the Washington Post upgrades the right to reply... and, in the <em>Audio Network</em> Media Quiz, we look at three brands that are breaking records.</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><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/cma-to-force-google-to-work-more-fairly-with-uk-publishers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CMA to force Google's hand</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jun/22/a-new-space-to-play-in-can-vertical-dramas-save-the-uks-tv-sector" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vertical Dramas</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/06/leaked-bbc-messages-staff-revolt-gaza-1236439886/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC staff voice discontent over Gaza coverage</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/paywalls/politics-joe-puts-video-podcast-behind-paywall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Politics Joe place new video series behind paywall</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/maxwelltani/status/1937874420434981298" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington Post launches From The Source</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tvbeurope.com/live-production/itv-daytime-to-move-to-covent-garden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITV Daytime Moves To A Surprising New Location</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jun/25/adults-great-britain-time-mobiles-watching-tv-screen-ipa-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK Adults Spend More Time On Phones Than TV</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/06/podcast-uncovers-new-radio-firsts-in-100th-episode-release/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radio Myths Busted On Indie Podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/sophia-smith-galer-ai-app-social-video-tiktok-instagram/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Journalist Develops TikTok app for reporters</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>
