The Media Club with Matt Deegan
Rethink Audio
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 27, 2016 • 53min
#52 - Rory Reid, LA Screenings, Podcasts on TV - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Olly Mann is joined by Matt Deegan (Creative Director, Folder Media) and Kenton Allen (CEO, Big Talk Productions) to discuss the big media news of the week in the plush confines of the Hospital Club.Top Gear returns this weekend and Olly Mann sits down with presenter Rory Reid to talk about how he’s fit in with the new line up - including the difficulties finding a black stunt driver.Plus, we discuss changes to Terms of Trade for UK indies, follow the trends at the LA Screenings, find out why Chris Moyles’ first batch of audience data isn’t as bad as is being reported, and shake our heads at the state of Fleet St, after the Daily Mail’s parent company issues a profit warning.LISTENERS: support what we do. Support independent podcasting. Take out a voluntary subscription at themediapodcast.com/dedicate and receive an on-air shout-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2016 • 34min
#51 - BBC Charter Renewal, Bauer Buys Beacon, C4 Privatisation
Media industry news and analysis with Jake Kanter, media writer Maggie Brown and the director of the Edinburgh International TV Festival, Lisa Campbell.As John Whittingdale reveals government plans for the BBC’s next eleven years, arguments over independence, regulation and star salaries continue.Plus, The New Day closes, The Independent makes its first profit in a decade and Robert Peston launches his new politics show by admitting to being ‘flipping nervous’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2016 • 40min
#50 - The Great BBC Bake Off Showdown - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Media news and analysis, this week with Heat magazine's Boyd Hilton, VICE UK's Rebecca Nicholson.The makers of the Great British Bake Off could look to other broadcasters if they don't get a larger fee from the beeb - but where else could it work? Things aren’t going to plan at the launch of BBC Studios... this time it's the departure of Mark Freeland. With so many senior execs heading for the lifeboats, can anyone steady the ship?Channel 4’s comms chief Dan Brooke speaks to us about winning over the public in the fight to resist privatisation.Plus, the panel discuss what made The Times leave Hillsborough off the front page for their first edition... and there's pageantry in this week's Media Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2016 • 28min
#49 - Allegations, injunctions and innuendo
Allegations, injunctions and innuendo with Olly Mann and guests. News Editor of Broadcast magazine Jake Kanter and radio presenter (and former tabloid journalist) Tom Latchem discuss the fallout from a week of politicians and celebrities doing their best to stay out of the press. Who knows what on Fleet Street and, for as long as the internet exists, can anything stay secret any more?Plus: the broadcasters plan their Saturday night hits for this Christmas, morale at the BBC hits rock bottom and changes to what counts as ‘local’ at London Live.Also: Stephen Nolan spends 35 minutes trapped in a 5Live studio after his ‘fat back’ wedges a chair against the door… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2016 • 1h 11min
#48 - Ed Talks 2016 - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Tim Lovejoy introduces four speakers from across the creative industries, in this event organised by the Edinburgh International Television Festival.Broadcaster June Sarpong MBE, Karen Blackett OBE (MediaCom), playwright Simon Stephens and Channel 4 exec David Glover all take to the stage to inspire and entertain you. Many thanks to Lisa Campbell and the TV Festival team for sharing this event with us - early bird tickets for this year's festival are now available at thetvfestival.comAlso thanks to Anna Fern, Channels Executive, ITV & Gemma John-Lewis, Assistant Commissioner, Entertainment, ITV for producing the talks.The Media Podcast is a PPM Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2016 • 27min
#47 - Radiodays Europe 2016 - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Olly Mann presents a special edition of The Media Podcast with interviews from Radiodays Europe 2016.At the event in Paris radio consultant Paul Robinson speaks to presenter Jon Holmes – soon to be the new afternoon host of the relaunched Talk Radio – and with LBC’s Nick Ferrari who gives his thoughts on what makes good conversation on the radio.Also on the programme, Sam Bonham meets one of the winners of #NextGen16, Juliette Nicholls (Heart FM), and we hear from the exec behind Syrian station Rozana Radio. Plus, there’s Bauer’s MD Graham Bryce on the plans for Absolute, KISS and Magic.The Media Podcast is a PPM Production. Support its future at themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2016 • 39min
#46 - Channel 4 fights to keep Black Mirror - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
With the show’s producers signed up to Netflix, can Channel 4 keep hold of the first-look rights - and what does it mean for the relationship between broadcasters and indies? Olly Mann is joined by Leon Wilson (MD, Talkback) and Scott Bryan (Buzzfeed) to discuss this and the other top media stories.Also on the programme: as John Whittingdale thinks the BBC’s new board should be appointed by the Government, we find out why a lot of people think that’s a bad idea. Plus - more on the Guardian’s cost cutting woes, Capital Radio goes ad free (sort of) and we think you’ll like this week’s Media Quiz... not a lot, but you’ll like it.The Media Podcast is a PPM Production produced by Matt Hill. Keep the show on the air: themediapodcast.com/donateThanks to Broadcast Magazine for supplying an audio clip from their Indie Summit. Read more at broadcastnow.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2016 • 55min
#45 - a promising dawn for New Day and Radio 2 Country pops up
John Whittingdale takes a break from Brexit to address the issues the matter to the media (and avoid a few others). Olly Mann talks loopholes and Leveson II with Faraz Osman (Managing Director, Lemonade Money) and Alex Hudson (Deputy Editor, metro.co.uk).Also on the programme, as the BBC bring back its pop-up station Radio 2 Country, we head to Maida Vale to discuss how these temporary channels are changing the radio brand.Plus, the New Day is one week old - we take a look at its first five editions... Are there early signs of success for BBC Three’s move online? And the Media Quiz heads to Salford for a spot of natural history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2016 • 39min
#44 - The Death of Linear Everything - The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
There’s uncertainty in traditional media as The Independent closes its print edition at the end of March, the BBC breaks down the barriers between TV, radio and online; Olly Mann is joined by Matt Deegan (Creative Director, Folder Media) and Professor Lis Howell (Director of Broadcasting, City University London) to explain what will happen next.In better news for magazines, Private Eye and the Spectator see growth in circulation and it’s a new day for the Daily Mirror, as it launches a cut price daily. Plus, we discuss health and safety on The Jump, the forthcoming BBC Worldwide showcase, and the Media Quiz reheats some old formats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2016 • 43min
#43 - Moyles' first RAJARs & more Guardian cuts
Paul Robinson sits in for Olly Mann with guests Steve Ackerman (MD, Somethin' Else) and media writer Maggie Brown.BBC Three announces a raft of new shows - but after it disappears off television screens - will younger viewers go online to watch them?The Guardian searches for ways to reduce running costs - could that mean journalists’ jobs on the line?Plus: the winners and losers in the latest radio listening figures. AND, as boardrooms are shuffled, we’re playing musical chairs with broadcasting bigwigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
