{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b7af9d6c-cb49-4877-a217-f0e2b87c0b2a/68261ff5e8a66fad6d9cb9c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ARIAS 2025, RAJARs & Radio 3's Renaissance","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1747331014524-bfa34ee6-50d4-4c7e-9286-dd736e88ed71.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We are LIVE at the ARIAS - the Radio Academy’s annual awards for the sector. We’ll be speaking to the big winners about the state of the industry and striving for excellence in a digital world - as well as Radio Academy chief Aradhna Tayal Leach.</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the programme: it’s RAJARs week - yes, the latest radio listening figures are out. Sam Jackson, controller at BBC Radio 3 is here to discuss the numbers, as well as his revolution at the station.</p><p><br></p><p>On the red carpet we speak to Angela Scanlon, Alastair Campbell, team Goalhanger, Jon Holmes, David Olusoga, Ken Bruce and many, many more.</p><p><br></p><p>And, in the <em>Audio Network</em> Media Quiz, we’re celebrating some other big winners of the week.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!</p><p><br></p><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at <a href=\"https://www.audionetwork.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.audionetwork.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href=\"http://themediaclub.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.themediaclub.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>A <a href=\"http://rethinkaudio.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href=\"http://podcastdiscovery.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Discovery</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href=\"https://t.ly/7PD5O\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/05/inside-itv-sale-speculation-redbird-imi-banijay-1236396095/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deadline’s deep dive into the rumoured ITV acquisition</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/may/13/audible-unveils-plans-to-use-ai-voices-to-narrate-audiobooks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Audible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/why-dmg-social-only-eliza-isnt-worried-about-owning-the-audience/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mail’s ‘Eliza’ brand ditches website</a> ahead of <a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/google-ai-overviews-leads-to-dramatic-reduction-in-click-throughs-for-mail-online/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI asteroid&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/director-general-sets-out-vision-for-bbc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC to expand Local Journalism fund and grow content on YouTube &amp; TikTok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.bafta.org/stories/itv-mr-bates-vs-the-post-office-special-award-2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ITV wins a special BAFTA</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/sky/snl-uk-handed-short-run/5204981.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UK SNL handed a short run</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}