{"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/686fc3d3ea74e132fb84e232?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gay Times: Where Readers Become Investors","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1752156836924-ecdc99d2-ef13-4d54-8965-3457ba18c7aa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>**</em><a href=\"https://forms.gle/aaWuXjszNyWZnP1P9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>SURVEY TIME</em></a><em>** We need more info on our listeners and viewers to help improve the show. It takes 2mins and one lucky applicant will win a £50 John Lewis voucher. </em><a href=\"https://forms.gle/aaWuXjszNyWZnP1P9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Take part as you listen...</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>When the ad money leaves, what do you do to keep your publication going? Tag Warner, CEO of the Gay Times, joins us to discuss their adventures in a readership share scheme.</p><p><br></p><p>Partly fuelling that is Google’s AI Overview: Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette takes us through the legal challenge publishers have just launched.</p><p><br></p><p>All that plus: Gregg Wallace isn’t giving up without a fight, are we heading for a world with just two public service broadcasters? And, in the <em>Audio Network</em> Media Quiz, Matt consults the Club’s crystal ball.</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\">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\">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\">podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gaytimes.com/statement/gay-times-leadership-announces-significant-change-to-the-brands-future/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Gay Times’ readers share scheme</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/peter-bazalgette-only-two-psbs-will-exist-in-a-decade/5206809.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peter Bazelgette: only two PSBs will exist in a decade</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/08/gregg-wallace-attacks-bbc-before-publication-of-report-on-masterchef-allegations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greg Wallace preempts BBC report</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/07/bbc-gaza-doctors-under-attack-clause-revealed-channel-4-1236449902/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC Clause in Gaza Doc contract</a></p><p><a href=\"https://s6864436.sendpul.se/sl/MjcwMDk0NjU1OjY4NjQ0MzY=/e1815e5456f975cedd486d40525b9c6416447s1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Audio UK’s petition to DCMS</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/media_metrics/how-google-ai-overviews-is-fuelling-zero-click-searches-for-top-publishers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google AI Overview overview update</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/07/lets-play-ball-developed-initial-zeppotron-last-one-laughing-uk-1236450940/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Giant Ball format in development</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/avalon-reshapes-spitting-image-as-youtube-series/5206734.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Avalon reboot Spitting Image for YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLsdqM3MoXw/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">First AI ad launched on Channel 4</a></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}