<p>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.</p><br><p>Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us more.</p><br><p>And why do audio paywalls work in Europe... but less so in the UK? We find out from Podimo’s Jake Chudnow.</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">https://www.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">https://www.podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><br><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/27/bbc-creative-chief-charlotte-moore-to-leave-for-sony-job" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte Moore to leave BBC for Sony</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/02/bbc-releases-3-3m-report-on-tim-westwood-saying-sorry-to-those-affected/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Report into Westwood</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/carole-cadwalladr-dropped-by-tortoise-ahead-of-observer-take-over/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tortoise to takeover Observer from Easter Sunday</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/broadcast/5-news-editor-debbie-ramsay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 News editor piece in Press Gazette</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/magazine/ben-frow-channel-5-content-chief-sizes-up-new-start/5202308.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben Frow feature in Broadcast</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/26/jeff-bezos-washington-post-opinion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washpo Opinion Editor resigns over Bezos decree</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/carole-cadwalladr-dropped-by-tortoise-ahead-of-observer-take-over/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Observer confirms takeover date</a></p><p><a href="https://podimo.com/en/newsroom/podimo-surpasses-1-million-paying-subscribers-in-its-first-five-years" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podimo reaches 1m paying subscribers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/33479098/neighbours-axed-again-amazon-two-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neighbours Axed (again)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/james-bond-amazon-creative-control-newsupdate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Bond Takeover Complete</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/prime-video-eyes-co-exclusivity-deals-in-uk/5202446.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon open to scripted co-pros</a></p><br><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(00:44) Media Club Inductees</p><p>(03:29) Charlotte Moore's BBC Exit</p><p>(10:54) BBC's Tim Westwood Report</p><p>(16:26) Channel 5 News' Resurgence </p><p>(21:58) The Week's Media Headlines</p><p>(23:10) Podimo's 1 Million Subscribers </p><p>(29:28) Warren Nettleford's New Audio Production Company </p><p>(35:13) The Media Quiz </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>

The Media Club with Matt Deegan

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Charlotte Moore resigns - what does it mean for the BBC?

FEB 27, 202540 MIN
The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Charlotte Moore resigns - what does it mean for the BBC?

FEB 27, 202540 MIN

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<p>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.</p><br><p>Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us more.</p><br><p>And why do audio paywalls work in Europe... but less so in the UK? We find out from Podimo’s Jake Chudnow.</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">https://www.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">https://www.podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><br><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/27/bbc-creative-chief-charlotte-moore-to-leave-for-sony-job" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte Moore to leave BBC for Sony</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/02/bbc-releases-3-3m-report-on-tim-westwood-saying-sorry-to-those-affected/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Report into Westwood</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/carole-cadwalladr-dropped-by-tortoise-ahead-of-observer-take-over/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tortoise to takeover Observer from Easter Sunday</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/broadcast/5-news-editor-debbie-ramsay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 News editor piece in Press Gazette</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/magazine/ben-frow-channel-5-content-chief-sizes-up-new-start/5202308.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben Frow feature in Broadcast</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/26/jeff-bezos-washington-post-opinion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washpo Opinion Editor resigns over Bezos decree</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/carole-cadwalladr-dropped-by-tortoise-ahead-of-observer-take-over/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Observer confirms takeover date</a></p><p><a href="https://podimo.com/en/newsroom/podimo-surpasses-1-million-paying-subscribers-in-its-first-five-years" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podimo reaches 1m paying subscribers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/33479098/neighbours-axed-again-amazon-two-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neighbours Axed (again)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/james-bond-amazon-creative-control-newsupdate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Bond Takeover Complete</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/prime-video-eyes-co-exclusivity-deals-in-uk/5202446.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon open to scripted co-pros</a></p><br><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(00:44) Media Club Inductees</p><p>(03:29) Charlotte Moore's BBC Exit</p><p>(10:54) BBC's Tim Westwood Report</p><p>(16:26) Channel 5 News' Resurgence </p><p>(21:58) The Week's Media Headlines</p><p>(23:10) Podimo's 1 Million Subscribers </p><p>(29:28) Warren Nettleford's New Audio Production Company </p><p>(35:13) The Media Quiz </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>