The Media Club with Matt Deegan

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.

In this edition of The Media Podcast, host Jake Kanter tackles the latest headlines with a stellar line-up of panellists.Adam Crafton (The Athletic) joins us from the sweltering heat of Qatar where journalists abound in jumpers, to discuss what the event is revealing about football and politics.Dan Taylor-Watt (Digital Consultant) takes us through Disney's CEO-switch, including why Bob Iger never really left.We then dive into a kids-themed segment with Faraz Osman (Chair, BAFTA Children & Young People's Committee) and Tim Hunter (Director Learning, Policy & Membership) taking us through the festivities at this weekend's Children & Young People Awards.In Part Two: Charlotte Tobbit (Press Gazette) takes us through the consequences of Elon Musk making content users the new content moderation panel.And in a Court Case themed Media Quiz, James Ball (TBIJ) updates us on the anti-SLAPP legislation bounced back in Parliament this week.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.You can hear Faraz and Tim unpack the state of Children's TV funding and BAFTA initiatives for young people on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Trump been dumped by Murdoch? In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by Karin Robinson (Edelman) and Alex Hudson (Newsweek) to dissect the US media landscape in the wake of the Midterms.Also in the programme, we discuss the news that Emma Tucker looks set to swap editing the Sunday Times for the Wall Street Journal - and the BBC preparing to export its brand of impartiality to America. Plus we get some special insight on the hot mess that is Twitter with ex-head of PR & Comms, Sam Hodges, sharing his advice for Elon Musk.And in our deep dive, director and producer Fenton Bailey, shares his take on Reality TV and the gossip from his new book Screen Age.NOT ONLY THAT... but media quiz we’re playing Social Media Chaos.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.Hear more from Fenton Bailey, including his account of discovering Graham Norton, on our Patreon.ScreenAge: How TV Shaped Our Reality, From Tammy Faye to RuPaul’s Drag Race by Fenton Bailey is published by Ebury Press at £20 and is available in all good bookstores now; To order visit https://smarturl.it/ScreenAge. For US listeners, the book will be available stateside in early 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by a panel of TV brains to ask: Where next for Channel 4? ‘Age cannot wither her’: Steven D Wright (Producer) discusses staying risky as a middle-aged broadcaster. Tara Conlan (broadcast journalist) explores how to escape the privatisation merry-go-round and Lis Howell (Emerita Professor, London City University) shares her view on Ch4 at its best. Flicking the channel to ITV, our panel completes a health-check as it releases its latest revenue reports, prepares to launch ITVX and sends Matt Hancock into the jungle.  Plus with three members of the press being cuffed for covering the climate change protests on the M25, our guests voice their concerns for media freedom in the UK.  Also in the programme: Gary Lineker and Tony Pastor, co-founders of Goalhanger Films and Podcasts, talk about their top-hitting shows and covering the upcoming Qatar World Cup. And in the media quiz we’re playing: Who’s Hacked Off? Get a bonus 20mins of extra time with Gary Lineker when you support us on Patreon: patreon.com/mediapod A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by a line-up of radio buffs: Ann Charles (Radio TechCon), Trevor Dann (ex-BBC) and Adam Bowie (BBC World Service).The trio discuss cuts at the BBC, where local radio feels the pinch of the corporation’s licence fee freeze: is local radio vanishing?Dan Taylor-Watt (ex-BBC iplayer) joins in part two to digest the latest in tech and streaming news, including his latest Netflix analysis.Amazon Music amps up its offering from 2 million to 100 million songs...Is Jake convinced to switch from Spotify?Channel 4 marks its 40th Birthday by changing the name of All4 to… Channel 4. Simple or confusing?And Elon Musk’s new ideas take flight at Twitter...who will pay for a blue tick?Also in the programme: Radio TechCon organisers Aradhna Tayal (Clockhouse Media) and Ann Charles reveal the enigmatic world of audio engineering and what you could learn at the 2022 Conference. All are welcome and bursary applications are open until midnight on Sunday, November 6: https://www.radiotechcon.com/2022/tickets/bursaries/And in the media quiz we’re playing: Making Media History…A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.