The Media Club with Matt Deegan

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5 HR. AGO

BBC’s Commercial Impact Under Scrutiny

As the BBC pushes on with its Radio 2 spinoff - we speak to rival Boom Radio’s Phil Riley about the impact on his business. Meanwhile, BBC Studios has a ‘work-for-hire’ dilemma... media commentator Kate Bulkley unpicks a thorny problem for the BBC’s commercial strategy. Also on the programme: staff at The Observer and the Guardian vote to strike over the proposed sale of the Sunday paper to Tortoise... but is the deal already done? James Ball, political editor at The New European is here to provide an update. All that, plus... could an AI startup save journalism? 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. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: Guardian & Observer staff to walk out over sale Radio 2 announces spinoff - and Phil Riley is not happy about it Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2 Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IP Could an AI startup save journalism? Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal Logan Paul Sends Look-a-Like to BBC Interview Goalhanger shuts TV Production House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
NOV 15

Why Has The Onion Bought InfoWars?

Jim Waterson speaks to The Media Club about the launch of his local journalism project, London Centric; and the wider local media revolution. Also on the programme: right wing outlet InfoWars is bought by The Onion... What’s that about? And as most streamers embrace ads on their services... what is Amazon doing with FreeVee? Jane Ostler, EVP at research agency Kantar explains. All that, plus: Chloe Straw of Audio UK talks about the future of podcasts away from the BBC, we ask who will replace Gary Lineker on Match Of The Day? 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. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: The Onion buys rightwing conspiracy theory site Infowars Who Will Replace The BBC's Biggest Star? AVods are up, according to Barb data, just as Amazon Prime closes Freevee Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts Radio 1 Anthems has launched Broadcasters Commit To A Shared Measurement System For Climate Change Content Research reveals London indies dominate Scottish commissioning BBC making waves in Digbeth Check out https://londoncentric.media (00:00) Introduction (00:40) Charlotte Lock (01:29) Bluesky Team (02:05) Lineker (06:30) Infowars (08:45) Streaming (13:40) X-odus (18:14) PodShop (19:00) Podcast Discovery (19:30) What We've Heard (20:20) Radio 1 Anthems (22:00) BBC Audio Commissioning (28:22) London Centric (39:37) Media Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min
NOV 8

Let The Hand Wringing Begin

How was the US election night covered in the media, and how will the newsrooms fare under President Trump?... Alex Farber, media correspondent from The Times is here to look at what it means for our industry. Also on the programme: Miranda Sawyer has been the audio critic at the Observer throughout the podcast boom... she reveals the latest trends in the industry, and her take on her paper’s future under Tortoise. All that, plus: Will Wood, CEO of Multitude Media on being a modern PR powerhouse, why publishers are struggling with Google’s new Ts and Cs... and, in the Media Quiz, we find out who’s sorry not sorry. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Sign up for free at https://www.themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week US election night coverage roundup New BBC Chair Samir Shah on permanent Royal Charter & misconduct complaints Can you opt out of Google's AI crawler? Not according to the FT... Miranda Sawyer’s new book - get your copy now... Observer/Tortoise update: Guardian CEO says paper is unsustainable Will Wood discusses new drama House of Guinness Clarkson’s Farm renewed for fifth season Baby Cow court case New Radio 4 comedy commissions announced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
NOV 1

The $2m Email

The Washington Post loses subscribers over its position on the US election... media reporter and writer Tara Conlan tells us why this might be good news for the Guardian. Podcasting powerhouse Novel's making waves; CEO Craig Strachan's here to chat Kill List, selling your IP to Hollywood and plans for 2025. Also on the programme: are we closer to a World Service funding deal? The dangers of working in TV at the moment... and, in the Media Quiz, we put ourselves out of a job using NotebookLM. Remember to signup at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: Ian Katz chat at BPG lunch - a little on The Gathering too Wash Po non-endorsement leads to 10% drop in subscriptions - and the Guardian cleans up Are we inching closer to a World Service/FO deal? Novel’s new show The Bunny Trap - and start the bidding war for the #1 hit Kill List Tara’s brilliant Guardian piece on the dangers of being a modern day runner ECB Rules Out Free To Air Cricket Gok Wan joins Magic Breakfast Journalists back strike over Observer Michael Parkinson returns in AI form Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:46) Amelia Dimoldenberg (02:04) Saoirse Ronan (04:18) C4's Ian Katz (09:45) Washington Post's Subs (19:07) Podcast Discovery (19:30) PodShop (20:55) GB News (24:34) Novel (30:55) Freelance Exhaustion (38:00) Media Quiz (47:30) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
OCT 25

The Endgame for Local Radio

The latest RAJAR figures are out - and new local radio regulations kick in... so what does it mean for the big commercial players? Media analyst Adam Bowie tells us what’s happening. Also on the programme: as TV bigwigs descend on Cannes for Mipcom, why is everyone looking to the past? Deadline’s Jake Kanter puts down his cocktail to tell us more. All that, plus: Kimberly Godbolt from search network Talented People takes the temperature of UK TV production. Are we any closer to the end of the commissioning drought? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: Bauer removes last of GHR's local programming Matt’s RAJAR blog Adam’s rival (and also very good) blog Deadline’s Takeaways from MIPCOM 2024 An evening of British Podcast Awards winners ITV using AI to come of with commissioning ideas Mel Giedroyc presents game show version of Pictionary Channel 4 orders Virgin Island There’s going to be a Greek Monk Ted Danson's Podcast Undercover: Exposing the Far Right Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
OCT 18

Will Labour save the BBC?

As the broadcaster axes three regular shows amidst more job losses in news... Broadcast editor Chris Curtis fills us in on whether a Labour Government could change the narrative. How is Private Eye is adjusting to a new government, and does it perform better under red or blue Prime Ministers? Adam MacQueen of the magazine’s Street of Shame reveals all. All that, plus: Channel 4 announces investment more in new skills and beyond London - but will it change the mood music with TV makers? The Guardian’s ethical review service... and why should we stop calling people ‘talent’. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in and sign up for free at https://www.themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: Adam MacQueen’s new book, Haunted Tales - buy it now Click, Hardtalk to go as BBC News rationalises and Radio News reductions Channel 4 launches Nations & Regions investment Hot off the Recipes app, the Guardian launches The Filter. Tim Davy 'bans' the word 'talent' New York Sun owner in exclusive talks with Telegraph Bastards, says Newsquest to Google Spike Milligan calls Prince Charles ‘a grovelling bastard’ (0:00) - Intro (0:40) - Victoria Newton (Editor, The Sun) (3:05) - Jane Austen (4:35) - Pride & Prejudice (5:40) - BBC News Job Cuts / Click cancelled (8:30) - Will BBC Cuts impact government priorities (11:10) - Should the government pay for BBC World services? (13:45) - Channel 4 and the indie community (15:40) - Does Channel 4 work as a public service broadcaster? (19:12) - The Governments focus on Channel 4 (23:02) - The Guardian's The Filter (25:30) - Tortoise and the Observer (28:10) - Tortoise refinancing (31:18) - Weekly news round-up (31:55) - What other film and tv studio is owned by a local authority? (32:43 - What has Chris been reporting on this week? (33:30) - Tim Davie on not using the word "talent" (36:00) - Private Eye (39:00) - Were the Tories actually worse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
OCT 11

Why Does Netflix Cancel So Quickly?

As Kaos becomes the latest drama to be axed after one season, TV critic Scott Bryan reveals why streamers kill their commissions so young. Media news and analysis, with host Matt Deegan. Also on the programme: after ten years of scrutiny, the latest Expert Women report reveals the big shows that are letting the side down. Former broadcast exec Professor Lis Howell is here to tell us who’s booking twice as many men than women. All that, plus: there are a raft of new studios under construction in the UK... why do we need more? And rather than no work for freelancers, will it soon be... no freelancers for work? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: Expert Women Project findings Channel 4 losses, bonuses - and US election plans Meanwhile: Netflix profits and cancels Kaos A Studio-Build Update The new Disney+ show based in 80s regional TVland: Rivals Open Letter to Guardian over Observer Sale Innovative 'Freeze' gameshow ports from Japan to Portugal Bullseye is BACK (00:00) Intro (00:50) James Rowe (02:08) Lisa Campbell (02:47) Expert Women (12:05) Channel 4 Loss (18:55) Netflix Cancellations (27:05) Podcast Discovery (27:35) Podshop (28:35) Overheard (29:30) Rivals (35:50) Studios (39:35) Quiz (46:50) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
OCT 4

Harry Potter and the Streaming Wars

Why is Sky taking the owners of HBO and Discovery+ to court? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson is here to unpick the tangled relationship between Sky and a new wave of streamers. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests. Also on the programme: are freelancers across our sector getting the mental health support they need? Manori Ravindran, London Correspondent at The Ankler, explains. All that, plus Matt Deegan takes us through the latest insights on the audio industry, and pits our guests against each other in a game involving the BBC Sound Effects library. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week: Sky vs HBO & Max CNN and Reuters announce paywalls Karl Warner Off to BBCS Jim Waterson’s first London Centric story (and that X post) New MIDAS report Looking Glass survey sounds alarm on worsening mental health Boris Johnson interview cancelled after Laura Kuenssberg gaffe Big Talk Studios planning Cheers UK reboot Phillip Schofield on Cast Away - review (00:00) Intros (00:39) Manisha Ferdinand (02:20) Bill Morrow (03:42) Sky vs WBD (12:20) Paywalls (16:25) Karl Warner (21:50) Overheard (22:54) FAST (25:10) Ad-Funded Programming (27:47) MIDAS Study (31:15) Mental Health (33:40) Media Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matt Deegan invites you into the least exclusive club for the media... join us every week for insight, analysis and gossip with leaders in our sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/06/2023

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06/14/2014

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You removed my 5* review???.... because i mentioned another site to look at for funding? Remember you aren't working for the Guardian anymore, and rely on the goodwill of people to fund ur show.You have lost my money and respect