The Media Club with Matt Deegan

This time last year, Olly Mann sat down with the great and good of the media industry to find out what they thought would happen in 2015. In this special episode, not only do we hear their predictions for this year, but haul them over the coals for what they got right about the past twelve months.Was Maggie Brown right about Andrew Neil? Did Matt Deegan see the rise of Radio X? Could Faraz Osman correctly guess the perilous state of Saturday night entertainment? ALL WILL BE JUDGED.Plus, we hear from Broadcast’s news editor Jake Kanter on a big year for the BBC and Helen Zaltzman gazes into the podcasting’s crystal ball.This is our last show for a little while, but we’ll be back as soon as finances allow. Please help support the show: themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last show of 2015, Faraz Osman (MD, Lemonade Money) and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson discuss how privatisation might change Channel 4’s public service mission. Lord Grade thinks it will be for the better - and with record breaking tv advertising revenues predicted this year, could he be right?Also on the programme, the panel wave farewell to Alan Yentob, rate ITV chief exec Adam Crozier’s performance in front of MPs and hail the Radio Academy’s new entrants to the Hall of Fame.Plus, in the increasingly tenuous Media Quiz, it’s an APOLOGY SPECIAL. What corrections and clarifications have the UK’s media made this week?The Media Podcast is a PPM Production produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media analysis and wild speculation with Olly Mann and guests, recorded at The Hospital Club. This week, David Schneider and David Levin discuss writing tweets for tv shows such as Have I Got News For You with their agency That Lot. Plus, Broadcast’s news editor Jake Kanter and freelance journalist Tom Latcham discuss the week’s top media stories, including the announcement that BBC Three will go online only from March 2016, The Sun’s contentious Jihadi poll and two more lad’s mags (FHM & Zoo) get the chop.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: help us stay on the air by contributing a small amount on a regular basis using our secure website: themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by Folder Media’s Matt Deegan and metro.co.uk’s deputy editor Alex Hudson to discuss The Voice potential move to ITV and the press campaign for Freedom of Information (you have until the 20th Nov to submit your opinion here: https://consult.justice.gov.uk/foi-commission/call-for-evidence/consultation/intro/view).Also on the programme, the panel review the launch of the BBC Store, the latest circulation figures for the national press are analysed and why UTV’s television sell-off could also lead the way to a buyout of their commercial radio stations.Plus, as the Christmas campaigns get underway, there’s an advertising-themed edition of the Media Quiz.Supporting The Media Podcast couldn’t be easier; just select a level of donation and get an episode of the show dedicated to you, with our eternal gratitude. If you like what we do on the pod, help keep us on the air... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest media news and unmediated opinion, recorded in the fine surroundings of the Hospital Club. This week Olly Mann is joined by journalist Susie Boniface (AKA Fleet St Fox) and Steve Ackerman, MD of content company Somethin’ Else.The Sun has told staff that its online paywall policy will stop completely at the end of November - but with the rise of ad blocking software, what does the paper - and its competitors - need to do to keep making money from advertising? The panel debate the practicalities.Folder Media’s Matt Deegan delves into the latest RAJARs for the radio industry and tells us why it’s been a poor quarter for BBC Radio 1 - and theorises why the last results of XFM were the highest that station ever produced.Plus, there’s more on changes to the Freedom of Information Act, Vice Media announces plans to create a free-to-air channel in the UK and the infamous Media Quiz looks at the vested interests in our media landscape.Thanks to everyone who donated cash since the last episode. If... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by broadcast consultant Paul Robinson and media writer Maggie Brown to discuss the week’s biggest media stories, all within the confines of the Hospital Club in Covent Garden.With Danny Cohen set to leave his role as director of television at the BBC, the panel look back and his career highs and lows with the corporation - and why his successor isn’t likely to come from the ranks directly below.Freedom of Information legislation may be revamped by the Government (you can have your say here: https://consult.justice.gov.uk/foi-commission/call-for-evidence) but with such establishment names on the committee, what chance is there that journalists' rights will be respected?As new BBC drama River launches with a central character displaying mental health issues, The Media Podcast speaks to Alison Kerry, head of media at the charity MIND about portraying conditions from schizophrenia to postnatal depression on screen... and what to do when you discuss a trigger on your late night talk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by independent producer Trevor Dann and LBC’s Morning News presenter Lisa Aziz to discuss the highlights from this year’s Radio Festival.The panel discuss the talking points from the sessions, including Paul Gambaccini’s hellish year with Operation Yewtree, strategy chief James Purnell’s defence of the BBC and Absolute breakfast presenter Christian O’Connell tells us why trolls are people too.Plus, we hear why radio advertising needs to get creative and Radio 4’s Paddy O’Connell advises the next generation on how to get into the industry.If you like what we do, support the show: themediapodcast.com/dedicate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second bonus episode from the Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, How Not To Pitch a Show is a masterclass in the pitfalls of the pitch room.Chaired by Alex Connock, managing director Shine North and featuring Jonathan Stadlen, managing director Knickerbockerglory; Syeda Irtizaali, commissioning editor for entertainment Channel 4; Karen Smith, managing director Tuesday's Child; Mark Linsey, deputy director BBC Television.If you've enjoyed this, why not check out other episodes of the Media Podcast at themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full speech delivered by Armando Iannucci at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival - a rallying call for the BBC not just for those who work in the corporation, but for the entire UK media industry.Thanks to the Guardian Edinburgh International Television festival, who shared this audio with us for you to enjoy.If you're new to the Media Podcast, why not try one of our regular episodes? Find more at themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded at the biggest week in the television industry’s calendar, Olly Mann is joined by Heat magazine’s TV editor Boyd Hilton and TV indie Lemonade Money’s managing director Faraz Osman to discuss the highlights and lowlights of the week.In amongst discussion of Armando Iannucci’s barnstorming MacTaggart Lecture and the latest commissioning announcements by the major broadcasters, the panel discuss the revival of schedule wars between Strictly and X Factor and the future of the BBC News Channel.Plus, The Media Podcast travels to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to meet Ed Sleeman (Commissioning Editor, BBC Entertainment) and ask, how do producers find the next big comedy thing?A MESSAGE FROM PRODUCER MATT: after our summer break, we are back making our regular shows this September. It’s been a year since our Kickstarter made this podcast happen and you can still support the show, (keeping us flowing seamlessly into your inbox) by purchasing a dedication: themediapodcast.com/dedicateThanks for... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.