

60 episodes
by Rethink Audio · English
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.

Big-media and creator-economy tensions: Disney/ABC’s handling of Jimmy Kimmel’s return after controversial jokes; Tylenol’s reputational crisis amid Trump administration claims; UK/US algorithm and…
26 Sep 2025 · 44m · 19 chapters
The Media Club episode covers: the UK LHF “less healthy food” advertising ban coming 1 Oct (TV/on-demand affected, but radio/podcasts largely exempt); Channel 4’s acquisition of majority stake in…
19 Sep 2025 · 42m · 19 chapters
Whether journalists are becoming influencers, plus media industry updates on Murdoch succession, a proposed anti-bullying watchdog, and Observer newsroom changes.
12 Sep 2025 · 49m · 23 chapters
The episode covers three “quiet” M&A/commissioning trends in TV and audio: (1) why major buyers aren’t purchasing studios/production companies, (2) the impact of Wondery layoffs and the debate over…
5 Sep 2025 · 45m · 21 chapters
The Edinburgh International TV Festival’s “bitchiest” atmosphere and industry power shifts, especially streamer vs PSB sniping; plus festival commissioning gossip, YouTube/TikTok strategy, and the…
22 Aug 2025 · 50m · 20 chapters
Ofcom’s five-year review of public service broadcasting and media “prominence,” arguing that public service content (news, current affairs, sports, children’s programs, major drama) should be easier…
21 Jul 2025 · 24m · 12 chapters
Media industry toxicity for freelancers (BBC MasterChef scandal), BBC Studios profits vs BBC licence-fee decline, and how generative AI will change media production/consumption.
18 Jul 2025 · 51m · 27 chapters
The Media Club episode covers how publishers sustain themselves as ad money declines, focusing on three big themes: (1) Gay Times’ shift from brand/advertising dependence to reader-backed funding via…
10 Jul 2025 · 53m · 22 chapters
UK creator/podcaster push for government recognition; BBC editorial controversies over Gaza documentary and a Glastonbury live-stream incident; media industry consolidation and AI-driven disruption…
4 Jul 2025 · 44m · 22 chapters
Media industry discussion on how big tech (especially Google) is reshaping publishing via AI search/AI overviews; the impact on traffic/analytics and publisher control; vertical drama and…
27 Jun 2025 · 44m · 22 chapters
Media industry news and implications: BBC’s new creative/content chief (Kate Phillips), TV advertising moving to self-service for SMEs, Netflix adding linear/live channels via TF1, Cannes Lions’…
20 Jun 2025 · 40m · 14 chapters
How social-media influencers and user-generated content are overtaking traditional broadcasters for ad revenue; plus podcasting’s evolving business model, Warner Bros.
13 Jun 2025 · 47m · 23 chapters