<p>We're joined by two execs that find their sectors converging on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Steve Ackerman speaks to his three decades at Somethin’ Else and then Sony Music Podcasts, whilst ITV Studio’s Martin Trickey tells us about his social agency label, Zoo55.</p><br><p>Also on the show: Can news outlets survive Google’s AI Overview? The UK markets regulator may intervene - but will it be in time?&nbsp;</p><br><p>All that plus: YouTube pulls out of Barb, Substack lands on TV... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, our guests defend themselves in my boardroom.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at <a href="https://audionetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://audionetwork.com</a></p><br><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at <a href="https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</a></p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com</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>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/google-ai-overviews-search-cma-proposals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CMA wants a clear publisher opt out for AI Overviews</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2026/01/23/substack-launches-tv-apps-for-apple-tv-and-google-tv-in-beta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack has launched a TV app</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/9493ee78-e18b-41ae-8719-8d1380e1e63d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Pulls Out Of Barb</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/future-plans-45-editorial-redundancies-at-titles-including-techradar-and-toms-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Future Publishing Axes Consumer Tech Jobs</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/01/bbc-confirms-interim-director-general-rhodri-talfan-davies-tim-davie-1236699827/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Names Davie’s Exit Date and Interim DG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/the-chernin-group-takes-minority-stake-in-goalhanger/5213148.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goalhanger Bags Minority Investor</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/28/match-of-the-day-viewing-figures-success-bbc-new-digital-strategy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MOTD ratings surge with new release strategy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jan/26/nigella-lawson-confirmed-as-new-great-british-bake-off-judge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nigella becomes new Bake Off judge</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/01/the-traitors-play-west-end-theatre-bbc-1236696623/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Traitors - The Play?</a> (and <a href="https://deadline.com/2026/01/the-traitors-season-4-finale-viewing-figures-ratings-1236694650/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ratings</a> news)</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>