{"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/68c3247a24c6e67e68590d25?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are Journalists Now Influencers Too?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1757672815776-d7ede685-d1f1-4545-9095-49d1a5ab1a3b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>An online spat reveals a new truth about modern journalism. Alex Hudson, Editor-in-chief of Everything Popular is Wrong, takes a trip into Substack to investigate.</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the pod: Lachlan Murdoch wins the succession battle. TV critic and media writer Scott Bryan tells us who are the real winners and losers.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>All that plus: why are streamers so reluctant to fund an antibullying body? The Observer staff face up to their new reality... and, in the Media Quiz, our guests take part in a branding exercise.</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 audionetwork.com</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.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/08/rupert-murdoch-lachlan-family-succession-deal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lachlan takes control of News Corp</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/09/lisa-nandy-criticizes-streamers-banijay-ciisa-1236527368/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Culture Secretary Pressing Streamers on CIISA</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/observer-cuts-casual-shifts-amidst-drop-in-pages-for-sunday-title/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Observer cuts pagination and casuals</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/sep/10/gregg-wallace-files-legal-claim-against-bbc-misconduct-dismissal-masterchef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gregg Wallace sues the BBC</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/ao-exec-and-former-travis-perkins-chief-named-c4-chair/5208772.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fridge Magnate Takes Channel 4 Job</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ai-podcast-start-up-plan-shows-1236361367/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI Startup Plans 5000 Podcasts at $1/ep</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.infinitescroll.us/p/on-journalists-as-influencers?publication_id=1543281&amp;post_id=172686396&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=3kjxg&amp;triedRedirect=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Journalists vs Influencers</a></p><p>Oh, the glamour! <a href=\"https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ntas-tv-behind-the-scenes-gary-lineker-095125015.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scott’s NTA behind the scenes article</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-corden-ruth-jones-apple-show-the-choir-plot-details-1236511748/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James Corden &amp; Ruth Jones head to Apple TV</a></p><p><a href=\"https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/stv-reveals-radio-station-name-and-two-new-presenters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">STV announces name of radio station</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/paywalls/new-york-times-family-subscriptions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New York Times adds new subs tier</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}