The Media Podcast With Olly Mann

The BBC lets two more leading broadcasters slip away to Global. This time it’s Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel. Why does it keep happening? And what’s the strategy at LBC? Gill Hind (Enders Analysis) & Faraz Osman (Gold Wala) join Matt Deegan to discuss the week's media news.Also on the programme: how do you explain the invasion of Ukraine to an 8 year old? We spoke to Anna Bassi, Editor in Chief of The Week Junior, to find out how a print magazine for kids is in the top four print publications in the UK.Plus, we pay tribute to SBTV founder Jamal Edwards who passed away this week, and look at what Linkedin are doing to support podcasts.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler Ryan, with editing support by Matt Hill. Support the show and get exclusive extended interviews by becoming a patron: patreon.com/mediapodAnd thanks to our sponsors, Riverside.fm. Start a free trial and, when you love it like we do, get $15 off any package with the code MEDIAPOD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor

Are the problems at the BBC’s We Are England strand the sign of things to come? The Guardian’s Jim Waterson explains.As the newsroom startup raises another £10m, the co-founder of Tortoise, James Harding talks to Matt Deegan about slow news, startups and paid memberships.Elsewhere, Paramount Plus is coming - how does it fit into the streaming wars? TV indie chief Cat Lewis (Nine Lives Media) fills us in.And, in the Media Quiz... we discover the old dogs learning new tricks. And vice versa.A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Phoebe Adler Ryan.SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon.com/mediapodTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Riverside.fm - get $15 off when you use the code MEDIAPOD at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon Prime gets a new UK home in a overheated studio marketplace - is the golden age of drama sustainable? Matt Deegan is joined by media commentator Kate Bulkley and Heat Magazine's Boyd Hilton to discuss the week's media news.Also on the programme: how should programme makers address the climate crisis? The director of sustainable certifiers Albert, Carys Taylor, explains their new mission.And, in the Media Quiz, we discover who’s holding whom... to ransom.A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Phoebe Adler Ryan. Support the show and get an exclusive extended interview with Carys on sustainable filming in Hollywood: patreon.com/mediapod.Thanks to our sponsors Riverside.fm - use the code MEDIAPOD at checkout to get $15 off any plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Zucker, one of the most powerful media execs in America, shocks the CNN newsroom. ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore tells us why.The UK radio industry is still reshaping in the pandemic with big changes at Times Radio and Radio 1. Adam Bowie is on hand to explain.All that, plus - yes, a little Joe Rogan chat - Scott Bryan explains why Wordle is big business to the New York Times and, in The Media Quiz, we look at the other shows ‘doing a BBC Three.’This episode is supported by riverside.fm and, in fact, made with it too. Discover why and get $15 off any subscription when use the code MEDIAPODA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Phobe Adler-Ryan. Support the show and get an extra bonus RAJAR chat this week when you join our Patreon (hit the link below). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our SEVENTH annual special looking into the media trends of 2022, with:Hannah Russell, Mags CreativeJim Waterson, the GuardianMaggie Brown, Media Writer and Channel 4 historianDan Taylor Watt, Digital Product leader, formerly BBC iPlayer/BBC SoundsJake Kanter, The TimesFaraz Osman, Gold WalaAnn Charles, Radio TechCon...find out why our panel think this is the year for aVODs, a worrying time for 5live, the pressure off for Channel 4 and who will replace Andrew Marr.Plus: we're going weekly. Hurrah! Support our efforts by joining our new Patreon community: patreon.com/mediapodPresented by Matt Deegan, produced by Matt Hill at rethinkaudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just how much more can the BBC cut from its services? Potentially the same amount again, it transpires, with the schedules set to be packed with repeats as the corporation is forced to make “significant” programming cuts, according to the National Audit Office. Matt Deegan is joined by The Times’ media correspondent Jake Kanter, The Week founder Jon Connell and journalist and comedian Suchandrika Chakribarti to discuss the week’s media news.Also on the programme: the Guardian hits 1 million paid subscribers, all without a paywall. So what can other publishers learn from this milestone? Plus we look back at the scoops of the year as judged by the British Journalism Awards, ponder Ladbible’s rise and rise - and, in the Media Quiz, we find out who’s to blame in our latest innovative gameshow format... The Blame Thrower.A Rethink Audio and PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Thanks for all your support this year - you can support the show at themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

It’s all change at The Daily Mail - Grieg is out, Dacre’s back... but is it Mail Online now calling the shots? Host Matt Deegan is joined by Press Gazette’s Charlotte Tobitt and Great Scott Media’s Leon Wilson to review the week’s media news.Also on the programme: Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries steps into the media spotlight - we try and glean something from that, plus the BBC’s ambitions to turn hit podcasts into talked-about TV, the rise in fortunes at Buzzfeed and the latest rumours surrounding Talk TV.A Rethink Audio and PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Support the show by taking out a voluntary donation: themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Paul Dacre *really* going to be running OFCOM? That’s the question the sector is asking this week, after more leaks suggest Government meddling in the interview panel and process. Matt Deegan is joined by Faraz Osman (of TV indie Gold Wala) and Jack Davison (EVP, 3Vision) to discuss this and the rest of the week’s media news.Also on the programme: ITV bounces back with revenues up on those from 'the beforetimes'; the BBC is under scrutiny as it ends its partnership with Stonewall; and in the Media Quiz... we learn a novel way to get your outstanding invoices paid. A Rethink Audio & PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Support the show and keep us independent: themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at the Radio Academy Festival this week, Kerrang! Radio breakfast show presenter Sophie K talks about smashing through barriers and breaking the mould as a female in the male-dominated world of rock radio.There are catchup tickets still available for this annual audio event, including:BBC content chief Charlotte Moore on her plans for audio and a new scheme for indiesClaudia Winkleman and Clara Amfo in conversationAnd some radio geek called Matt Deegan talking about a youthquake in radioAll the details on how to watch all the sessions are at radioacademy.org/festivalA Rethink Audio & PPM Production. We'd like thank the Radio Academy for allowing us to share this session with you. Support The Media Podcast by setting up a regular voluntary subscription: themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those in the radio industry, Wednesday was the biggest day for 18 months, with £500m worth of sales resting on data from the audience research survey (suspended during the pandemic). But elsewhere in the media, this set of listening figures looks set to have an impact on their businesses too.Matt Deegan welcomes two new stations execs to talk about their first results: Stig Abell (Times Radio) & Phil Riley (Boom Radio) as well as Tech Con's own Ann Charles to discuss the importance of this unique set of figures.Also in this RAJAR special: how Graham Norton's got on, where are the young people, has Coronavirus been BBC Local Radio’s saviour.... and in The Media Quiz, we play a classic radio game.A Rethink Audio & PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. To support the show for less than a Gin & Tonic at the Groucho, visit themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirteen months after the search began, BBC Studios finds their new boss is the same as the old one. Why has the appointment taken so long? Matt Deegan is joined by media writer Maggie Brown, Newsweek International editor Alex Hudson and Endelman's Karin Robinson to discuss this and the week's other media news.Also on the show: over in Europe the radio industry has been getting together for Radio Days Europe, looking at the fortunes of broadcasters during the pandemic - is confidence running low in the audio sector?All that plus: the rise and rise of substack, has Channel 4 neglected its hard of hearing audiences and, in the Media Quiz, we see who’s dropped onto our casting couch.A PPM & Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill and Peter Price. Support the making of this series at themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media news and analysis, with new host Matt Deegan and guests this week consultant Paul Robinson (Creative Media Partners) and Elizabeth Carr-Ellis (Hello Magazine).Netflix buys up the rights to the Roald Dahl back catalogue. With Amazon, Disney and Apple all spending big this year, how does this deal match up in the streaming wars?Also on the programme: with Andrew Neil spilling all in the tabloids, what now for GB News - and what  does this mean for the return of News UK’s TV plans?All this, plus the sonic screwdriver changes hands as Dr Who leaves BBC Studios and... in the media quiz, we’ll find out who’s axed, back or vaxxed.A Rethink Audio & PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill and Peter Price.Support the Media Podcast as we enter out 16th year on the air: themediapodcast.com/donate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“One Voice” is the UK’s biggest conference for voiceovers, and Leah Marks and Nic Redman from the British Podcast Award-nominated Voiceover Social podcast, have put together this collection of the best bits of One Voice 2021 especially for you, Media Podcast listeners.Featuring top impersonators Rory Bremner and Jess Robinson, as well as the best continuity announcers working in the business today - and one of the best outtakes in the world of voiceover this year (hint: stick around until the end).A PPM/Rethink Audio production, presented by Olly Mann. We'll be back with regular episodes in the autumn - until then, please support the show by heading to themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Olly Mann this week are: Deadline’s international editor, Jake Kanter, podcaster and founder of Don’t Skip Media, Christina Moore and the writer, podcaster and audio critic Caroline Crampton.This week: It’s deja vu all over again, as the government ponders selling Channel 4 – but is the case for a sale stronger now than it was five years ago? Plus, Sony Music Entertainment buys radio indie Somethin’ Else. The EU asks if British TV shows should still count as European content. We reflect on the shaky first fortnight of GB News and take out your copybooks as we’re doing the math in the Media Podcast Quiz.A PPM / Rethink Audio Production, produced by Peter Price and Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we've handpicked three choice sessions from this year's mammoth international conference on podcasting, Podcast Day 24. Featuring:Shima Oliaee on the making of Dolly Parton's Americaformer WNYC & BBC exec Tony Phillips on the future of audioRichard Palmer from Triton Digital and Jamie Cho from Commercial Radio Australia on how Australia is catching up with the StatesThanks to Podcast Day 24 for sharing these, exclusively with The Media Podcast. To discover all 24 hours of talks and panels, head to podcastday24.comA Rethink Audio & PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Help support the show at themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by the editor of Newsweek International, Alex Hudson and chief content officer of Somethin’ Else, Steve Ackerman.This week: Audio awards aplenty at the ARIAs. Discovery merges with WarnerMedia and Amazon buys Bond’s back catalogue – along with the rest of MGM.BBC Studios struggles to secure a new boss and the fallout continues from Martin Bashir’s Diana Panorama scandal.Plus: Facebook’s latest news deal and, in the Media Podcast Quiz, Olly channels Linda Bellingham.A PPM / Rethink Audio Production, produced by Peter Price and Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Olly Mann are the CEO of production company Nine Lives Media and exec producer of Songs Of Praise, Cat Lewis, radio presenter and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson and journalist and founder of podcast company Message Heard, Jake Warren. This week: Studio audiences are set to return but some shows including Have I Got News For You will also keep their online setups. Why is live laughter important to the production process?Bauer unveils its subscription package for niche stations. Is this the future for big radio brands?Plus: Reactions to the Noel Clarke allegations. Is the shine coming off Clubhouse just as it becomes available on Android? What can media companies do to provide safe spaces to work? And do we all deserve Fridays off?\A PPM / Rethink Audio Production, produced by Peter Price and Matt Hill.Support us with a Voluntary SubscriptionPlease help us to maintain The Media Podcast with Olly Mann as the most popular indep

Joining Olly Mann this week are the news editor of the Press Gazette, Charlotte Tobitt, radio executive Trevor Dann and digital editor at Immediate Media, Rebecca MessinaThis week: As Spotify and Apple launch paid subscriptions for podcasters what will it mean for the way audio makers get paid?Also: News UK scales back its TV ambitions. Who might be in the running to buy BT Sport? Annie Mac to leave Radio 1.Plus: The runners and riders in the BAFTA and ARIA awards announced this week and, in the Media Podcast Quiz, we celebrate the return of some familiar formats.A PPM / Rethink Audio Production, produced by Peter Price and Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by the entertainment director of Heat magazine and host of the PilotTV podcast, Boyd Hilton, writer, editor and campaigner currently working at Hello magazine, Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, and broadcast consultant and director of RadioTechCon, Ann Charles.This week: How might coverage of future high-profile deaths be adjusted in the wake of this week’s 100,000 complaints about the BBC’s handling of Prince Philip’s death? We ask how much is too much and should there be a difference between scheduling on linear and digital channels?Plus: Is Ed Vaizey set to be the new face of Ofcom? Should the government have vetoed two reappointments to the Channel 4 board? Matt Kelly reveals his plans for the new, New European and what’s next for Buzzfeed UK?And in the Media Podcast Quiz, step inside the elevator as the panel guess which pitches were successful at this week’s MipTV festival.A PPM / Rethink Audio Production, produced by Sop

Olly Mann is joined by planning director at Edelman, Karin Robinson, LBC presenter, author and broadcaster Iain Dale and media executive and director of broadcasting at City University London, Professor Lis Howell. This week: BBC Four winds down original commissioning so will an archive-only channel be more high-brow or low-brow than BBC Two?Spotify joins the live audio conversation by buying Locker Room; Kay Burley deletes references to Sky News from her social media – does this foretell a move to GB News?Plus: news organisations push for public service news channels to be more prominent on streaming platforms; BBC local radio stations gain county cricket commentaries and, as Time Out revenues fall 59% and the Guardian claims furlough cash, which funding models will work for a post-covid print industry?A PPM / Rethink Audio Production, produced by Peter Price and Matt Hill.Support us with a Voluntary SubscriptionPlease help us to maintain The Media