<p>Is traditional journalism losing the battle for attention - or are individual journalists actually winning it? Dino Sofos, founder of Persephonica, helped build the shows from BBC’s Newscast to Global’s The News Agents has some thoughts.</p><br><p>Also on the show: ITN CEO Rachel Corp steps down immediately - and her replacement is the man who had just quit to take another job. Broadcast Magazine's Heather Fallon on the shock at the heart of Britain's biggest commercial news operation.</p><br><p>All that plus: the Strictly hosting race produces a bombshell reveal, Tim Burrowes of Mumbrella on the Kyle and Jackie O fallout, Australian media, and what the B2B publishing world is talking about this week.</p><br><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex selects the music to score each episode and she can do it for you too at<a href="https://audionetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 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"> podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</a></p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at<a href="https://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> themediaclub.com</a></p><br><p>A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.</p><br><p><strong>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/12/broadcasters-must-react-threat-creator-journalism-says-ex-head-bbc-news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broadcasters must react to threat from creator journalism - Deborah Turness</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/prolific-finance-journalists-facing-questions-over-identities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prolific finance journalists facing questions over identities</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/itn-ian-rumsey-rachel-corp-ceo-surprise-1236899540/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITN CEO Rachel Corp steps down immediately</a></p><p><a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/zoe-ball-strictly-come-dancing-host-rejection-newsupdate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zoe Ball confirms she won't be hosting Strictly Come Dancing</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/11/ofcom-to-investigate-gb-news-over-second-airing-of-trump-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ofcom to investigate GB News</a></p><p><a href="https://www.itv.com/presscentre/presscentre/media-releases/itv-commissions-golden-elevators-new-high-stakes-quiz-show-studio-lambert-and-talpa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osman takes The Golden Elevators</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/12/snookering-you-again-big-break-to-return-with-stephen-hendry-on-trick-shot-duties" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Break returning to BBC daytime</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/work-warning/news/radio4lw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC confirms Radio 4 Long Wave switch-off date</a></p><p><a href="https://www.televisual.com/news/netflix-reveals-its-135bn-content-spend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Netflix reveals $135bn content spend over past decade</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/12/bbc-staff-fear-meagre-pay-rise-after-bosses-forgo-own-increase" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC staff fear meagre pay rise after bosses forgo own increase</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>