{"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/68e813bcde9a2a62c45e53f3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fellas Go Global, Guardian Pivots, Paddington Sues","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1760087747002-67c90b76-9db9-449e-b08a-0b7b122bea19.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Global splashes out on buying The Fellas Studios - what can these two very different media brands get from the deal?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the pod: as the Guardian announces a new digital strategy - Jim Waterson of London Centric looks back at what’s changed in the ten years of Kath Viner editorship.</p><p><br></p><p>All that plus: a little bit of Celebrity Traitors and all the latest telly trends with critic Rhianna Dhillon and we find out why Paddington Bear may be going to court.</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=\"http://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 MEDIACLUB 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://pressgazette.co.uk/news-leaders/katharine-viner-guardian-editor-interview-transformation-plan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guardian seeks new strategy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://global.com/global-launches-global-studios-and-acquires-the-fellas-studios/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Global Acquires Fellas Studios, launches Global Studios</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podnews.net/press-release/flightcast-launch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steven Bartlett launches Flightcast</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/google-manchester-visibility-s/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Did Google Favour Global News Brands Over Local?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.radiotechcon.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Radio Techcon open for business</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2025/09/30/why-spotify-ceo-daniel-ek-is-stepping-down-after-nearly-two-decades/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Ek to spend more time with his drones</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/10/sky-matthew-macfadyen-comedy-global-briefs-1236573001/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sky Nabs Macfadden Comedy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/10/paddington-studiocanal-sues-avalon-spitting-image-sketch-1236570929/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paddington Sues 'Paddington'</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production-and-post/ai-generated-presenters-to-host-tv-music-channel-roxi/5209689.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI Presenters to Host Music Channel</a></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}