{"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/6a34701c4a8189f2c37352e7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Enter the Metrics: What Counts As A ‘Play’ These Days?","description":"<p>When is a play, not a play? Or a download not a download? As Spotify updates its analytics, we take a look at how YouTube, Apple and others define what we monetise.</p><p>Elsewhere, the BBC outlines where the axe will fall. Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson, a veteran of both the BBC and this podcast, tells us more.</p><p>Also on the podcast: who’s training the next generation of content makers? Prince Taylor, Executive Producer of Latent Pictures, on whether high-end TV training is actually in good shape.</p><p>All that plus: the Government bans social media for the under-sixteens - is this the moment kids’ platforms have been waiting for? And, in The Audio Network Media Quiz, three more media stories where reality is up for grabs.</p><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Ben selects the music to score each episode and he and the team can do it for you too at audionetwork.com</p><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</p><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com</p><p>A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.</p><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2026/06/bbc-cancel-shows-review-tv-networks-content-cuts-1236958166/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC to cancel shows and review channels as it cuts content spend</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/17/uk-social-media-ban-digital-advertising-snapchat-instagram-youtube\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UK social media ban raises digital advertising questions</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podnews.net/update/spotify-amp-play\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify redefines a ‘play’</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/39397125/bbc-immersive-3d-world-cup-app-fan-experience/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC launches 3D World Cup experience</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/18/bbc-made-second-ashley-cain-tv-series-despite-alleged-misconduct\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC made second Ashley Cain series despite alleged misconduct</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/news-publishing-trends-for-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tech platforms overtake news outlets as global news source</a></p><p><a href=\"https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/06/sara-cox-sets-bbc-radio-2-breakfast-show-date/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sara Cox sets BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show date</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/tv/trailblazing-investigative-reporter-roger-cook-dies/ar-AA25FQUO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Roger Cook, investigative reporter, dies aged 83</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2026/06/rivals-season-3-disney-plus-hulu-david-tennant-danny-dyer-1236957194/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rivals renewed for Season 3</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.radiotimes.com/going-out/the-traitors-stage-show-new-format-newsupdate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Traitors stage show to have 5 different plots</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}