The Media Club with Matt Deegan
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Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it.Recent experts have included Broadcast's Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankler's Manori Ravindran, plus writers Tara Conlan, Scott Bryan, Jane Martinson, Jim Waterson and Boyd Hilton. Our industry practitioners have included Expectation's Peter Fincham, Gold Wala's Faraz Osman, Multitude's Will Wood, Nest's Derek Drennan, BBC Radio 3's Sam Jackson, Persephonica's Dino Sofos, City AM's Christian May, ITN's Lisa Campbell and Daily Mail's Jamie East.Find out more at https://www.themediaclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 25, 2017 • 55min
#79 - Edinburgh International TV Festival 2017
Rick Edwards presents media industry news and gossip, recorded at the Edinburgh International Television Festival 2017. Jon Snow calls for more social mobility in the media - what can broadcasters and programme makers do to change the faces in television?Joining Rick at the festival is managing director of Euston Films, Kate Harwood, managing director of Lemonade Money, Faraz Osman and entertainment director of Heat Magazine, Boyd Hilton.Plus, top tv makers, including Russell T Davies, share their hot tips from the festival, we discuss why the media are always shocked at what time normal people get home from work, and in the Media Quiz... we play Monkey Tennis.A PPM production, produced by Matt Hill and Peter Price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2017 • 47min
#78 - Facebook Watch, The Week Junior & podcast poaching
Media news and analysis, with broadcaster Olly Mann, Louise Ridley (Buzzfeed) and Matt Deegan (Folder Media).As Facebook launches a new video service, we ask if this heralds the return of *actual sound* to online video production.Felicity Capon, deputy editor of The Week Junior, talks to us about the success of the magazine, two years in - and how to write hard news stories for children and young adults.Also in the programme: The Guardian lose their Football Weekly presenter and producer to a new podcast startup; is this a green shoot of growth for the audio industry? Netflix loses its Disney content - but gains the comic book universe behind Kickass and Kingsman - and in the Media Quiz, we discover the brands getting a TV-makeover.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Support the show by making a donation - your help keeps us on the air - go to themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2017 • 42min
#77 - BBC pay, local press woes & Soundcloud - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Media analysis, this week with consultant Paul Robinson and investigative reporter Maeve McClenaghan.As the nation ponders why Charlie off Casualty is the highest paid actor at the BBC, we discuss the fallout from this great experiment and find out how sensitive all that commercially sensitive information really is.Also on the programme: what’s the future for local journalism? Is it more closures, or robots? Plus: this year’s MacTaggart speaker is announced, why Soundcloud users are right to be worried... and in the Media Quiz, we’re out to libel as many people as possible. Allegedly.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2017 • 44min
#76 - Auntie Plots The Year Ahead - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Media analysis and discussion, with guests Jake Kanter (Business Insider) and Steve Ackerman (Somethin' Else).Olly Mann and the panel discuss all the big announcements to come out of the first annual plan for OFCOM. More money for kids, fact checking, podcasting... What does it all mean? We’ll find out. Plus; is Jon Snow professionally biased? Is the Guardian the REAL purveyor of hate? Has the quiz jumped the shark? If you answered 'yes' to all these questions, it's time to find another podcast.A PPM production , produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2017 • 39min
#75 - Channel 4's hunt for the new Hunt - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
There’s a new chief executive at Channel 4 - media writer Maggie Brown, Faraz Osman (Lemonade Money) and Boyd Hilton (Heat Magazine) discuss the immediate challenges that Alex Mahon faces - not least finding a replacement for Jay Hunt.The panel also review the coverage of another unpredictable election campaign, with an unexpected win for a major broadcaster. Also on the programme, Katie Hopkins leaves LBC, Apple blow the doors off podcasting, the Radio Academy returns with a rebooted awards do AND in the Media Quiz we reveal the wolves in sheep’s clothing.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Keep us on the air by setting up a voluntary subscription: http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate-an-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2017 • 24min
#74 - How To Shoot VR and 360 Video - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Expand your horizons beyond the small screen and enter the world of virtual reality. Tanya Laird (Digital Jam) explains to Olly Mann the differences in shooting for TV and 360 video, why theatre actors are the best for VR and the big creative companies staking their reputations on this fledgling entertainment platform.For those expecting a report from this year's Radio Festival, the event has been postponed due to the Manchester attack. But rest assured we'll be there when it's rescheduled.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Keep us going by setting up a voluntary subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2017 • 41min
#73 - MacKenzie leaves The Sun, Crozier exits ITV - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Election fever! We discuss the press and broadcasters’ plans now this snap election is well under way. Kelvin MacKenzie is finally let go from his job at The Sun - is Murdoch cleaning up the place ahead of OFCOM’s Sky ruling?Plus, Adam Crozier leaves ITV, Popbitch's Kit Lovelace lifts the lid on this weekend’s Eurovision and in the Media Quiz, we pitch the most unusual media stories of the week.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2017 • 25min
#72 - British Podcast Awards 2017 - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Olly Mann presents a special edition of The Media Podcast recorded live at the inaugural British Podcast Awards.We have all the action from the ceremony to celebrate audio excellence which was held at the Platform Theatre in King’s Cross.We hear all about the winning shows – and their producers’ top tips for success – backstage with guest host Rhianna Dhillon.Plus Jason Phipps (The Guardian) and Ruth Fitzsimons (Audioboom) discuss the state of the British podcast industry.From the Media Podcast team, our congratulations to all the winners! You can find a full list here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/winners/A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill & Peter Price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2017 • 32min
#71 - Full Fact on fake news, Simon Pearson on writing obituaries - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
We depart from the usual format this week to bring you two fascinating interviews about the craft of journalism: Mevan Babakar and Phoebe Arnold from Full Fact discuss the art of fact checking and its role in the digital age.Olly also talks to the obituaries editor of the Times, Simon Pearson, on how to write the final word on a person's life. This is interview was first published on Olly's other, other podcast series The Modern Mann - but this has some bonus content especially for Media Podcast listeners. Enjoy! A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Please support the show by leaving us a review on iTunes or, if you want us here week in/out... take out a voluntary subscription at http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate-an-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2017 • 51min
#70 - NARM conference, Bob Shennan on BBC Radio - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Ofcom and the government lay down the new order to the BBC and Channel 4, with new edicts on news, kids and regional production - Steven D Wright (Kerfuffle TV) and Louise Ridley (Buzzfeed) join Olly Mann to discuss the fallout from Salford’s Nations and Regions media conference.Also on the programme: the BBC’s director of radio, Bob Shennon, talks to us about his plans for the networks - and why commercial radio is no longer the enemy. Plus, the nominations are announced for the British Podcast Awards there’s talk of ‘Legsit’, George Osborne and in the Media Quiz, truth is put to the ultimate test (whatever that means). A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
