The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Google claims its search business would be fine without news sites. But does their research stand up to scrutiny? Media writer Jane Martinson tells us more.Also on the programme: TV indies breathe a sigh of relief as a big market investigation is dropped. But it’s not so good news for broadcasters though; Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) explains.All that plus: there’s a u-turn for BBC Studios, Bauer retreats from Wales... and in The Media Quiz we find out how much money Apple TV is losing.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Google's Research Under ScrutinyRelief as TV indies CMA probe droppedBBC Studios Drops Podcast Ads Plan In UKBauer closes Breakfast Shows - James Cridland was quite critical about their strategy hereRivals does well at RTS - and BAFTA TV nominations are announcedIndependent launches AI SummaryCapital’s Chris Stark recovering from cancer treatmentAdolescence makes ratings historyPaltrow criticises intimacy coordinatorsApple TV+ losing over $1bn/year, reportsChapters(00:00) Intro(00:40) Media Club Member List Invites(06:00) News Has No Impact on Google's Ad Revenue(10:52) Probe into TV Company Freelancer Fees(16:15 BBC Studios Withdraws Podcast Ad Plans(21:33) Local Radio Programming Changes(26:18) BAFTA Nominations(28:11) RTS Television Journalism Awards & Gaza(30:13) The Media Quiz(36:15) Goodbyes

As the TV crisis continues, a Murdoch enters the chat. We take a temperature check on the sector with former UKTV commissioner and now boss at indie Square Pears’, Iain Coyle.Also on the programme: we reveal the one-take secrets of Adolescence, as well as the winners of the Broadcast Press Guild awards.All that plus: as Trump plans to close Voice Of America, Kate Bulkley is here to assess its impact on western media more widely, and if the World Service can step up - and, in the Media Quiz, we’re bringing back Jeopardy.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk* give or take a dynamic ad break or two. And a live vision mix of course.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Voice Of America axedLiz Murdoch says TV crisis leading to an exodus of production talentConsent Or Pay says the GuardianRTS backtracks on Gaza controversyAdolescence secrets revealedRiver City axedJeopardy Returns5Live Bags F1 Rights Again

Will Google's AI mode destroy the news media? Has YouTube set its sights on the TV industry? Writer and telly critic Scott Bryan’s here to tell us how parent company Alphabet’s still reshaping the media landscape across the world.Also on the programme: the World Service needs Government funding, argue BBC bosses. But can they match the scale of China and Russia’s operations? Faraz Osman, head of indie Gold Wala tells us more.All that plus: Channel 5 gets a rebrand - again - and, in the Media Quiz, we’re sprinkling some stardust.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Will Google's AI Mode Destroy The News Media?World Service needs public funding, argue BBC bossesDon't Forget YouTube Indie 'Discharged Duty Of Care' to worker, according to inquiryMiracle Spring Water lands TV channel Ofcom fineMore Megan on the way to NetflixAnna Foster joins Today lineupChapters:Intro (0:00)Media Club Inductees (0:43)Google's AI Mode (3:07)YouTube's Push to the Big Screen (10:29)BBC World Service (18:17)Media News Round-up (25:53)Channel 5's Rebrand (26:26)BAFTA TV Memorable Moments Award (28:38)TV Working Conditions (31:47)Media Quiz (36:44)

Long hours and broken turnarounds... are TV and film crews being squeezed to breaking point? Plus film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon joins us to look at the issue - and how the Oscars’ TV show is still searching for a younger audience.Also on the programme: City AM is one of the last freesheets standing. Editor Christian May is here to reveal its staying power.All that plus: the BBC gets another grilling from MPs, Channel 4 News gets caught up in the Gaza doc controversy... and, in the Media Quiz, our pundits try to score a perfect ten.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Tim Davie 'open minded' about streamer levy in MP grillingChannel 4 also features Hamas minister's son in Gaza doc BECTU campaigns for more rest breaksPaul Marshall Floats Jounalism School to rivalsTelegraph pays £10/pic for social media picturesScrabble to become a TV Game ShowLeft Bank revenues dive post-Crown

Charlotte Moore resigns from the BBC, kickstarting a flurry of changes at some big indies. Chris Curtis, editor of Broadcast Magazine, takes us through what it all means... and who’s in the running for the BBC’s top creative role.Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us more.And why do audio paywalls work in Europe... but less so in the UK? We find out from Podimo’s Jake Chudnow.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Charlotte Moore to leave BBC for SonyBBC Report into WestwoodTortoise to takeover Observer from Easter Sunday5 News editor piece in Press GazetteBen Frow feature in BroadcastWashpo Opinion Editor resigns over Bezos decreeObserver confirms takeover datePodimo reaches 1m paying subscribersNeighbours Axed (again)James Bond Takeover CompleteAmazon open to scripted co-prosCHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Media Club Inductees(03:29) Charlotte Moore's BBC Exit(10:54) BBC's Tim Westwood Report(16:26) Channel 5 News' Resurgence (21:58) The Week's Media Headlines(23:10) Podimo's 1 Million Subscribers (29:28) Warren Nettleford's New Audio Production Company (35:13) The Media Quiz

Alex Smith drops in to discuss bringing the final series of Big Boys to Channel 4, and what’s coming next for Rough Cut and the wider TV market as London prepares for its first Mip London.Jim Waterson’s also here to celebrate the success of London Centric, his Substack newsroom for local journalism. With thousands paying for access, we’ll ask why wouldn’t journalists turn their back on legacy media?Also on the programme: we find out why James Murdoch has been a little indiscreet, preview the first ever MIP London... and, in the Media Quiz, we look at some unbroadcastable media moments.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Deadline’s MIPcom London previewJames Murdoch rare interview delivers the goodsBBC stops music radio streams internationallyNews and current affairs magazine ABCs 2024BBC begins £6.8m tender process for BBCS formatsSeries of new Irish digital radio stations with ‘existing & new content offerings’ set to be launched in coming weeksBBC asked to remove Gaza documentary over narrator’s father’s ties to HamasTrump jokes cut from BAFTA broadcastGuardian signs licensing deal with ChatGPT owner OpenAIBauer Media launches Bridget Jones Radio pop-up station

Channel 4 reveals their new drama slate. Heat magazine’s Boyd Hilton takes us through the ambitious line-up.Also on the programme: as Bradford’s year as city of culture continues, Lisa Campbell joins us to talk about the upcoming Creative Cities Convention, where she has just taken over as director.All that, plus: why Netflix might be turning to podcasts for growth, the BBC provides evidence that AI can’t summarise news stories... and, in the Media Quiz... we look at the reboots. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Get Creative Cities Convention TicketsChannel 4's new drama slateChatbots Can't Summarise News Stories, BBC findsNetflix Eyeing Up Podcasts‘Big Mood’ Renewed For Season 2 At Channel 4BBC Podcast ‘How Do You Cope?’ Switches To WonderyBBC Presenter Banned from Hinge For Being HimselfChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:42) Media Club Guest Invites: A A Dhand - Harry Virdee(04:40) Media Club Guest Invites: Mike White - The White Lotus(07:50) Jack Thorne New Show(09:10) Channel 4 Announcements(11:30) Funding for Drama(14:38) Netflix Top 10(15:25) AI and the News(22:05) Netflix Video Podcasts(30:32) Bradford Creative Cities Convention(35:52) Pilot TV(36:56) Best TV shows to be watching right now(40:15) The Media Quiz(44:57) Goodbyes

In the club today: it’s RAJARs week - analyst Adam Bowie is here to run the numbers for the radio industry.Also on the programme: as the BBC celebrates record viewing figures for The Traitors... what can we expect from the celebrity version? Megan Carver (Carver PR) reveals the runners and riders.All that, plus: The Sun’s rebuilding its paywall... and, in The Media Quiz, we say farewell to some big names (for now) including Kay Burley and Richard McKerrow.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Matt's and Adam's blogs on the RAJARsThe Sun launches £1.99 paywallThe Sun’s Celebrity Traitors line-upFT policy chief warns MPs watered-down copyright regime for AI is ‘huge mistake’ITV and All3Media owner in production merger talksKay Burley announces retirementRichard McKerrow exits Love ProductionsPersephonica Nabs BBC Sounds CommissionerChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:37) Media Club Guest Invites: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz & Barunka O'Shaughnessy - Amandaland(01:43) Media Club Guest Invite: Naga Munchetty(04:19) Radio Listening Figures & New Stations(08:09) Speech Stations & Morning Radio(10:59) Celebrity Radio Interviews(11:54) Radio Efficiency(13:12) Global Regional Stations Disappearing(18:23) The Bad News from RAJAR (22:25) The Sun's Monthly Subscription - Sun Club(27:33) The Celebrity Traitors(32:20) The Media Quiz(37:09) Goodbyes

Just as News UK wraps up its court battles... ITV announces a new drama all about them, starring Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger. Media writer Tara Conlan tells us more.Also on the programme: The toxic world of the comedy industry is back in the headlines - writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside joins us on the member’s sofa to discuss the last few years, and her new book, Don’t Make Me Laugh.All that, plus: should we follow Europe’s lead and raise a broadcasting levy on streamers? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.Further Reading:Pre-Order Julia’s BookITV commissions phone hacking drama130 jobs to go at World ServiceShould there be a streamer levy? (a bit like France?)Superbowl AdsTNT Replaces EurosporttalkSPORT Goes FASTChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Alex Mahon(04:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Mrs Justice Dias(06:05) New ITV Tony Jones Phone Hacking Drama(11:24) BBC World Service to Cut Jobs(17:40) Next On Netflix Recap(20:15) Budgets and Funding(23:52) TV Licence Fee for Netflix(27:07) Julia Raeside's New Book(29:17) Me Too Movement in Comedy(33:10) FFS: Video Podcast Substack(35:25) The Media Quiz(38:38) GoodbyesWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk