<p>Google claims its search business would be fine without news sites. But does their research stand up to scrutiny? Media writer Jane Martinson tells us more.</p><br><p>Also on the programme: TV indies breathe a sigh of relief as a big market investigation is dropped. But it’s not so good news for broadcasters though; Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) explains.</p><br><p>All that plus: there’s a u-turn for BBC Studios, Bauer retreats from Wales... and in The Media Quiz we find out how much money Apple TV is losing.</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/marketing/google-ad-revenue-research-news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google's Research Under Scrutiny</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/home/cma-drops-scripted-cartel-investigation-but-fines-sports-companies-4m/5203210.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Relief as TV indies CMA probe dropped</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/d1e3da8e-d2b8-45fc-b4e2-b8df43cc9b09" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Studios Drops Podcast Ads Plan In UK</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/full-list-of-bauer-sites-closing-once-breakfast-goes-national-on-hits-radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bauer closes Breakfast Shows</a> - James Cridland <a href="https://james.cridland.net/blog/2025/bauer-local-radio-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">was quite critical about their strategy here</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/disney-rivals-royal-television-society-awards-1236350826/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rivals does well at RTS</a> - and <a href="https://www.bafta.org/awards/television" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BAFTA TV nominations are announced</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/bulletin-the-independent-ai-summaries-time-poor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Independent launches AI Summary</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/34092044/captial-radio-chris-stark-thought-cancer-football-injury/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capital’s Chris Stark recovering from cancer treatment</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/25/netflixs-adolescence-makes-tv-history-in-the-uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adolescence makes ratings history</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/gwyneth-paltrow-intimacy-coordinator-remarks-criticized-1236348621/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paltrow criticises intimacy coordinators</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/apple-tv-reportedly-losing-more-than-1bn-a-year/5203209.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple TV+ losing over $1bn/year, reports</a></p><br><p>Chapters</p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(00:40) Media Club Member List Invites</p><p>(06:00) News Has No Impact on Google's Ad Revenue</p><p>(10:52) Probe into TV Company Freelancer Fees</p><p>(16:15 BBC Studios Withdraws Podcast Ad Plans</p><p>(21:33) Local Radio Programming Changes</p><p>(26:18) BAFTA Nominations</p><p>(28:11) RTS Television Journalism Awards & Gaza</p><p>(30:13) The Media Quiz</p><p>(36:15) Goodbyes</p><br /><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>
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