The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Host Matt Deegan is joined by Karin Robinson (Edelman), Bernard Achampong (Founder We Are Unedited), Pat Younge (Former BBC Chief Creative Officer, Unedited Exec) and Maxine Watson (MD, Black Ruby Pictures, Unedited Creative Exec) to tackle the week's media headlines.The Lineker-BBC impartiality debate causes a stir, but is it just a storm in a teacup?International Women's Day produces a new study on gender representation in the media - is a more nuanced wave of media analysis emerging?Plus, Spotify has a new look! But will the redesign capture our eyes and ears?Also on the programme: Bernard, Patrick and Maxine take us through Unedited's pilot podcast season launching on Monday March 13th. You can listen to the pilots for free at https://shows.acast.com/unedited-pilot-season-2023.AND in the Media Quiz, cutting edge shows coming to audiences across tv, radio and podcasts.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan.Hear more of the Unedited team discussing the company reboot and expanding into IP creation on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re at the all-you-can-eat media buffet that is The Future Of Audio Europe.Matt Deegan is joined by the editor of The Media Leader Omar Oakes, Goodstuff Communications’ Sam Austin and George Butler, head of commercial marketing at radio group Bauer.Plus, Matt gets his networking mic out and chats with Demi Abiola (Investment Business Director, mSix&Partners), Radio Centre’s CEO Matt Payton and Jason Brownlee, founder of Colourtext.And, of course, there’s a Media Quiz… in which we welcome the return of Name That Headline.A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill. Get well soon Phoebe!Matt Deegan’s blog is full of audio insight and everyone important reads it. Sign up for weekly posts here.AND support the show and get extended interviews and more bonus treats - patreon.com/mediapodThanks to The Future Of Audio Europe, powered by The Media Leader, for being such gracious hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ofcom assesses complaints against the press in the case of Nicola Bulley - Jamie East, creator of The Smart 7 news podcast, unpacks how this story descended into true crime fervour.Is China’s relationship with Disney warming up? Globe-trotter Paul Robinson (& TV & Radio consultant) brings us the latest schmoozing and gossip from Hollywood.Also in the programme, Zuck also wants us to buy blue ticks on Facebook and Insta - but what's their real value?AND our ex-film critic & tv exec battle it out in a tv-deal media quiz!Plus: A new era of newsroom fashion. Could a relaxed dress-code improve the BBC's new news offering?A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.Looking for even more media news? Check out our archive of interviews including Adam Bowie on RAJARs, Luba Kassova on Missing Perspectives in media and Richard McKerrow with the latest from Love Productions on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Film & TV Giants prepare to fight tax changes - TV producer Steven D Wright explains why it matters and just how critical a tax shake-up could be for the industry.Pay transparency - embarrassing or an equaliser? Radio Techconn's Ann Charles gives a compelling take on why more media companies should disclose salary ranges. Also on the programme: CEO of Love Productions Richard McKerrow joins us to discuss his brand new series for Channel 4: The Piano. Plus he shares an update on how the search for Matt Lucas' replacement on Bake Off is going...AND it's a World Radio Day themed Media Quiz looking at the past, present and future.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.Hear more of Richard McKerrow discussing - including how he first heard Nadine Dorries had made dispariging remarks about Love Productions' Tower Block to the DCMS select committee - on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Deegan is joined by Maggie Brown (media commentator & Channel 4 historian) and Alex Farber (Times media correspondent) to examine the latest media shake-ups across the industry.The UK Culture Ministry goes from DCMS back to CMS, and receives its twelfth Secretary in as many years as Lucy Frazer replaces Michelle Donelan.Also on the programme: the panel discuss BBC Chair Richard Sharp's select committee grilling - is another role change imminent?And over the pond, Bob Iger plans to cut 7,000 jobs at Disney and implement a major restructure. Our guests reflect on whether changes are also coming to the UK.PLUS: Faraz Osman (MD Gold Wala) records live from GrowthLab - the brand new event for growing your indie. Exploring the halls of Canary Wharf, he asks the big brains behind telly what's new and how they're weathering the chilly economic climate. We hear from: Victoria Powell (IndieLab), Sam Barcroft (Creatorville), Jasmine Joseph & Paul Heaney (Bossanova), plus Matt Campion (Spirit Studios).Find out more about the event: https://weareindielab.co.uk/growthlabAND it's a telly content-themed Media Quiz looking at the reboots and finales causing a stir.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.And hear more of Faraz Osman at GrowthLab on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Deegan is joined by Scott Bryan (TV Critic, Must Watch) and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) to wade through the latest in media news.An internal review finds the Beeb’s coverage of financial topics is putting ‘impartiality at risk’. Should the BBC be teaching economics? Is the media just full of Arts students? Where does the buck stop?Next, Matt asks his guests for their reactions to AI in the Buzzfeed newsroom, and what they make of The News Movement's push to be leaders in the vertical-video news market.Plus, are subscribers streaming away? Data shows the first annual decline ever as Brits cut back. Charlotte, Matt and Scott share which two subscriptions are their Must-Keeps.AND it's a radio-themed Media Quiz looking at changes to the airwaves.Also in the programme: Adam Bowie dissects the latest Radio Joint Audience Research figures (aka RAJARs), including why Boom Radio's booming.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.And hear more of Adam and Matt's take on the RAJARs on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Deegan records live from Campaign's Advertising Audio and Radio Summit. Joined by Michaela Hallam (Fresh Air Production) and Gideon Spanier (Editor in Chief, Campaign) - we find out why the audio advertising opportunity is bigger than ever. Our guests help us unpack this week's headlines including Ken Bruce's departure from the BBC, DMG Media's restructure AND they pledge to undertake the first media quiz of 2023.Plus, James Ball and Franz Wild of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism explain the significance of a new bill tackling ‘Slapps’ in parliament this week. Find TBIJ's full coverage on the story here: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/projects/the-enablersAlso in the programme: Editor of PodPod Adam Shepherd, unpacks the new venture and gives his take on City University's brand new MA in Podcasting.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan.And hear more from James Ball and Franz Wild on kleptocracy and high profile cases involving SLAPPs...on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Bezos return to Amazon? Will there be less rooms for mags at WHSmith? And will Channel 4 sell Horseferry Road this year?Yes, it's our EIGHTH annual predictions special, looking into the media trends of 2023, with:Faraz Osman, Gold WalaTara Conlan, Media journalistMaggie Brown, Media Writer and Channel 4 historianDan Taylor Watt, Digital Product leader, formerly BBC iPlayer/BBC SoundsAdam Bowie, Radio Development ManagerJake Kanter, The TimesCharlotte Tobitt, Press GazetteAnn Charles, Radio TechConGet ready to hear about AI journalism, severed-ties, subscription bubble bursts, and much much more.Plus, is the ‘Channel Four Privatisation finally Dead’? We dissect the end to one of 2022’s biggest stories.If you'd like to hear our experts held to account for their 2022 Predictions, tune in for even MORE prediction content and support our efforts on our Patreon community: patreon.com/mediapodPresented by Matt Deegan, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill. This is a Rethink Audio Production.You can read Matt's full blog on his recovery on his excellent blog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show, host Faraz Osman is joined by Lord Ed Vaizey (Former Culture Minister), Maggie Brown (Channel 4 Historian) & Jim Waterson (The Guardian).Bye-bye broadcasting? Lord Vaizey responds to Tim Davie's 'online-only' vision for 'The BBC'.Plus, our panel take stock of how the big debates of 2022 have landed: Has Channel4 evaded privatisation? Will we see a Media Bill? And what do we make of politicians moving into media?And in our deep dive, TV Critic Scott Bryan shares his telly recommendations to help you curate your viewing schedules over the holiday break.Also in the programme: Maggie and Jim reflect on John Ryley's legacy and what's next for Sky News.NOT ONLY THAT... but in the media quiz we’re playing Who's in the Spotlight?A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.And hear more of Scott Bryan, including shows you may not yet know are returning...on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show, host Faraz Osman is joined by Lis Howell (Professor Emerita in Journalism, City University London) and Tara Conlan (Media Journalist) tackle diversity and representation in news and broadcasting.First up, Tara dishes the gossip from Content London.Then our panel dives into the diversity debate making headlines this week, with Lis sharing insights from Expert Women project at City University London.And in our deep dive, researcher Luba Kassova unpacks her findings from The Missing Perspectives of Women in News report.Also in the programme: Our guests examine Ofcom's Annual BBC report which encourages the broadcaster to connect with people of lower income backgrounds. What do the latest findings mean? Will we see more shows like The Traitor?NOT ONLY THAT... but in the media quiz we’re playing Media Moves.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.Hear more from Luba Kassova, including her solutions for the media industry on our Patreon.Read the latest report here: https://internews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Outrage-Report-FINAL.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.