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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Format Fever, Sky's Gamble, and The Creator Economy Grows Up

    200 companies pitched for the BBC and NBC's next global format - and the winner is a partnership between Expectation and Plegazoid. CMG Productions' Claire McArdle, making her debut today, on what it takes to design something that can travel. Also on the show: Sky News is remaking itself as a premium, subscription-first newsroom by 2030. Gold Wala's Faraz Osman on whether that's a strategy or a euphemism. All that plus: The Ankler leaves Substack. Patreon launches Quips. iHeartMedia and SiriusXM in merger talks. And The Audio Network Media Quiz - three stories that all end with something unexpected. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Ben selected the music to score this game and he and the team can do it for you too, at audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Expectation and Plegazoid win BBC-NBCU format tender Sky News unveils premium video-first strategy The Ankler leaves Substack for new platform Patreon launches Quips and discovery network iHeartMedia and SiriusXM in merger talks Barclay Brothers settle with HSBC Sophie Jones named new RTS CEO Marvellous Miniature Workshop renewed for 20 episodes Trump claims BBC used AI in Jan 6 edit Allison Pearson cleared to sue Essex Police Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  2. 24 APR

    YouTube’s Audio Ads, Channel 4's Big Shake-Up

    YouTube is officially an audio platform. Karin Robinson, Senior Director of Strategy at Edelman, on whether we all need to open our eyes. Also on the show: as the Warner Brothers deal is signed off by the shareholders... STV Studios CEO David Mortimer on mergers, acquisitions and more in the TV sector.  All that plus: Channel 4 launches a root-and-branch review... and there’s The Audio Network Media Quiz, where we test our guests’ grasp of the week’s news... by dropping some big names. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Ben selects the music to score each episode and he and the team can do it for you too at audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: YouTube and SiriusXM partner on audio advertising Sounds Profitable Audio Primes 2026 report Channel 4 launches strategic review under Priya Dogra Channel 4: runners and riders to replace Ian Katz Sky News launches paywalled content Standard website now run by Independent Onion to lease Infowars BBC Buys In Traitors India Richard Bacon Interviews More Successful People Journalist On The Hook For £14k After Investigation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  3. 17 APR

    8 Out Of 10, Katz?

    Ian Katz leaves Channel 4, and the BBC has announced up to 2,000 job cuts. Broadcast Magazine's Rebecca Cooney on a big week in TV. Also on the show: it’s a rare podcast to TV journey - except that the podcast was never finished. TV director Simon Draper joins us to talk about his new documentary, and what it says about the jobs crisis still facing the TV industry. All that plus: Gary Neville buys 'those bloody YouTubers'... Trump's libel campaign runs aground... and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we rise above the politics. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex selects the music for us each episode - and this week, her team's music features in Simon's documentary too. Find out more at: audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios. For 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at: podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at: themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Ian Katz leaves Channel 4 After 9 Years BBC announces latest round of cuts  The BBC has launched it's first YouTube docs Gary Neville’s buys 'those bloody YouTubers' Trump’s Libel cases fall apart Telegraph takeover cleared ASA rules on Lidl and Iceland junk food ads SNL UK announces new guest hosts Boris Johnson heading to Ukraine for 5 Scott Mills' replacement to be a wildcard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  4. 27 MAR

    Sky’s £16m SNL Bet

    SNL UK launches on Sky One as news emerges over the cost of production. Can the show defy the early critics? And what is Sky seeking to get from its extended run, beyond a repost from President Trump? Huw Edwards attacks the Channel 5 drama about his downfall - but the show pulls 1.5 million viewers anyway. Alex Hudson joins us to ask whether any sympathy is owed.  Also: Matt Brittin becomes the BBC's 18th Director General - a Google man with no journalism experience. What does that mean for the corporation at the most critical moment in its history? And in Part Two, we sit down with Tom Price, Content Distribution Director at Roku, who's just launched five new ITV Studios FAST channels in the UK - and has thoughts on whether human curation is dead. All that plus: Edinburgh TV Festival picks its shortlist, Global Studios gets a new boss... and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we visit the parallel universe where none of the news happened. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: SNL Budget a rumoured £2m/episode Huw Edwards' attacks Channel 4 drama Donald Trump Reposts SNL UK Cold Open Prince Harry case faces setback Matt Brittin becomes new BBC DG  TV Festival 2027 venue shortlist announced Craig Hunter to head up Global Studios Ghosts Tops Adaptations Hitlist Stephen Colbert to enter the Shires Mr Benn Movie Sora closed by OpenAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. The Brittin's Empire - New DG Set To Be Announced

    20 MAR

    The Brittin's Empire - New DG Set To Be Announced

    Matt Brittin is being lined up to replace Tim Davie at the BBC - but first, a speech, and a Culture Secretary with a parting gift. Media writer Kate Bulkley and Edelman's Karin Robinson decode a week in BBC politics. Also on the show: a new Policing and Media Charter promises journalists they can pick up the phone again - and Reach takes the BBC to task over local news dominance in its charter consultation response. All that plus: the BPG Award winners, the FCC's war on independent news - and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, it is time for the Weekend Update. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Lisa Nandy signals to BBC that permenant charter is within reach DG Davie's Swansong speech Police to have dedicated contact for journalists Reach accuses BBC of damaging local news The FCC and its war against independent news BBC Asks Court To Throw Out Trump Case - as Trump cries AI New Partners Announced for Apple Podcast Video product SNL UK launches this Saturday. Can it make a splash? Sony Exits The Octopod Disney takes a pass on the Buffy reboot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  6. Telegraph Deal Take #4... and are you World Cup Ready?

    13 MAR

    Telegraph Deal Take #4... and are you World Cup Ready?

    The Daily Telegraph has a new, new, new suitor - and it's Axel Springer, who has beaten the Daily Mail with a £575 million bid for Telegraph Media Group. Media historian Maggie Brown on what the new owners inherit. Also on the show: Banijay and All3Media announce an $8 billion mega-merger, creating the world's largest independent TV production group. Juan Delgado, CEO of Footballco, on what consolidation at this scale means for the industry. All that plus: the BBC's podcast deal for indies takes its first steps, FIFA OKs ads in World Cup hydration breaks, and in the Audio Network Media Quiz - Long Lost Revenue. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Axel Springer to acquire Telegraph Media Group for £575m Banijay and All3Media merge in $8bn deal Elis James and John Robins podcast goes commercial under BBC Audio Release Policy FIFA to allow World Cup hydration break ads for broadcasters GB News losses narrow to £22m as revenue jumps 58% Podimo hires ex-Netflix, BBC and Disney execs in video push PodBean switches off dynamic ad insertion in Europe Junk food ad ban criticised as ineffective by health experts Mail on Sunday staff take the stand in Harry case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  7. Ginormo-indies, Netflix Loses WBD, BBC Fights Back

    6 MAR

    Ginormo-indies, Netflix Loses WBD, BBC Fights Back

    All3Media and Banijay have merged to create an eight-billion-dollar independent production giant - and there are whispers that ITV Studios could be next on the menu. Media writer Tara Conlan takes stock. Also: Paramount Skydance beats Netflix in a marathon bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery. It's the biggest media merger in history - and the debt pile to match. Former Media Leader editor and now consultant Omar Oakes crunches the numbers. All that plus: News Corp reveals its two-word AI strategy. The BBC publishes its charter wishlist. And in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we put your bluffing skills to the test. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://www.audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: All3Media and Banijay to merge ITV deal still in contention for Banijay too Paramount beats Netflix for Warner Bros - Newscorp's AI strategy: Woo & Sue BBC’s Charter Renewal Strategy WPP's Advertising Intelligence Framework report Reach Digital Revenue Down Kyle & Jackie O's $100m contract terminated Lovejoy To Get A Reboot Telegraph Censured Over Fictional Family Journalists Replaced By Misleading AI writers Epstein Podcast is made entirely by AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  8. That BAFTA edit, Mip London & AI Updates

    27 FEB

    That BAFTA edit, Mip London & AI Updates

    Just what went wrong on the BBC's BAFTA edit? And how did the afternoon unfold for audience members? Talent agent Alex Segal was in the room when it happened. Also on the show: the government moves to bring Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video under Ofcom regulation for the first time; Goalhanger tells TV commissioners they’ve got young audiences wrong; the Paramount vs Netflix bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery ratchets up; ITV Studios launches Studio 55 at the London Screenings; Peter Wright gives evidence in the Harry phone-hacking trial; Clive Dickens reports from the AI front line… and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we play Slate or Fake — London TV Screenings edition. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios — for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: BAFTA's Tourette Incident Derails Awards Celebrations - and Alex's take Streamers to come under Ofcom's jurisdiction  Goalhanger chief says TV commissioners giving up on young audiences BBC Studios eyeing acquisitions,  Acast says it's conscious of ad load Paramount raises WBD bid to $31 a share ITV Studios launches Studio 55 at London Screenings Doctor Foster returns for final series with Suranne Jones Former Mail on Sunday editor gives evidence in Harry phone-hacking trial Variety's Picks Of The Week Police media guidelines updated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
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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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