Politico, Labour's Media Policy, Katie Hopkins, Google
Apr 15, 2015
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John Harris from Politico discusses the launch of a European edition. Katie Hopkins defends her controversial comments. The European Commission files a complaint against Google. Labour's Chris Bryant talks about the party's media policy.
Politico revolutionized political coverage with a specialized focus, leading to editorial and business success in the US.
Google's alleged anti-competitive behavior in favoring its shopping links raises significant concerns about market abuse.
Deep dives
The Success of Politico in Transforming American Political Coverage
Politico, a political website in the US, successfully revolutionized detailed coverage of American politics into a prosperous business model by maintaining a focused editorial mission exclusively on politics and policy making. Contrary to traditional general interest publications, Politico provided in-depth, immediate, and sophisticated insights tailored for a specialized audience, including influential figures such as members of Congress and lobbyists. The editorial success translated into a viable business model through premium quality editorial products, attracting both readers and advertisers, showcasing a replicable model for expansion into Europe.
European Expansion: Politico Seeks Editorial and Business Opportunity
Politico's decision to expand into Europe signifies both a significant editorial opportunity and a promising business prospect. With a compelling story unfolding in Europe that resonates globally, Politico aims to leverage its success in the US by adopting a focused editorial approach to European political coverage. By identifying a niche for detailed political news in Europe and foreseeing audience interest and reader demands, Politico anticipates transferring its successful American model to the European market with the belief that a similar approach will yield positive outcomes.
Challenges and Opportunities in Entering the European Media Market
Despite entering a competitive European media landscape with established players like FT and Times, Politico remains confident in its unique editorial focus centered on intense, insider-driven coverage of politics. By emphasizing differentiation from existing publications and maintaining an unwavering commitment to depth and immediacy in their political reporting, Politico aims to carve a distinctive position for itself in the crowded market. The approach mirrors their successful strategy in the US, where their intense focus set them apart and ultimately drove growth and recognition.
Google and the European Commission's Antitrust Case: The Alleged Market Abuse
The European Commission's antitrust case against Google centers on the accusation of market abuse by the tech giant through preferential treatment of its Google Shopping feature in search results. By prioritizing links to its shopping platform over competitors, Google is allegedly restricting competition and disadvantaging consumers. The potential implications of this case are significant, as historically, companies facing similar EC actions have been required to adjust their behavior, suggesting that Google may need to reconsider its practices to comply with competition regulations.
Politico, the non-partisan, Washington based political news organisation is to launch a European edition next week in print and online. With new headquarters in Brussels, it aims to become the dominant voice on European politics and policy. John Harris, co-founder and editor-in chief of Politico joins Steve to discuss their plans for expansion.
The columnist and former Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins is well known for her outspoken and controversial comments. Dubbed the most hated woman in Britain, she's been accused of making disgraceful and ill-informed remarks on Twitter about everything from obesity to dementia. She tells Steve why being offensive shouldn't be classed as an offence.
The European Commission has filed a complaint against Google over its alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The competition commissioner has stated that the firm's promotion of its own shopping links amounted to an abuse of its dominance in search. Steve speaks to the Guardian's Charles Arthur who has been following this story.
And in the latest of our interviews with political parties in the run up to the general election, we hear from Labour's Chris Bryant about the party's media policy.
Producer: Dianne McGregor.
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