The Media Podcast With Olly Mann

Election fever! We discuss the press and broadcasters’ plans now this snap election is well under way. Kelvin MacKenzie is finally let go from his job at The Sun - is Murdoch cleaning up the place ahead of OFCOM’s Sky ruling?Plus, Adam Crozier leaves ITV, Popbitch's Kit Lovelace lifts the lid on this weekend’s Eurovision and in the Media Quiz, we pitch the most unusual media stories of the week.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann presents a special edition of The Media Podcast recorded live at the inaugural British Podcast Awards.We have all the action from the ceremony to celebrate audio excellence which was held at the Platform Theatre in King’s Cross.We hear all about the winning shows – and their producers’ top tips for success – backstage with guest host Rhianna Dhillon.Plus Jason Phipps (The Guardian) and Ruth Fitzsimons (Audioboom) discuss the state of the British podcast industry.From the Media Podcast team, our congratulations to all the winners! You can find a full list here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/winners/A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill & Peter Price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We depart from the usual format this week to bring you two fascinating interviews about the craft of journalism: Mevan Babakar and Phoebe Arnold from Full Fact discuss the art of fact checking and its role in the digital age.Olly also talks to the obituaries editor of the Times, Simon Pearson, on how to write the final word on a person's life. This is interview was first published on Olly's other, other podcast series The Modern Mann - but this has some bonus content especially for Media Podcast listeners. Enjoy! A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Please support the show by leaving us a review on iTunes or, if you want us here week in/out... take out a voluntary subscription at http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate-an-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ofcom and the government lay down the new order to the BBC and Channel 4, with new edicts on news, kids and regional production - Steven D Wright (Kerfuffle TV) and Louise Ridley (Buzzfeed) join Olly Mann to discuss the fallout from Salford’s Nations and Regions media conference.Also on the programme: the BBC’s director of radio, Bob Shennon, talks to us about his plans for the networks - and why commercial radio is no longer the enemy. Plus, the nominations are announced for the British Podcast Awards there’s talk of ‘Legsit’, George Osborne and in the Media Quiz, truth is put to the ultimate test (whatever that means). A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News, analysis and gossip from the media industries with Olly Mann and guests Lisa Campbell (Director, Edinburgh International TV Festival) and Peter White (News Editor, Broadcast Magazine).This week, a look at the independent production companies bidding to produce long-running BBC programmes including as Songs Of Praise and Holby City.Plus, Rupert Murdoch’s latest bid to control Sky, the Daily Mail is crowned newspaper of the year and the Guardian’s attempts to prop up falling ad revenues.And if that’s not enough, the drinks are on Olly in this week’s Media Podcast Quiz.A PPM Production. Produced by Matt Hill and Peter Price. Please help to keep us on the air by visiting http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ITV called it the biggest shake-up to their schedule since the nineties - but with the Nightly Show halving its audience and News At Ten dropping under a million viewers, how long can they take such an expensive risk? Olly Mann is joined by Steve Ackerman (Somethin Else) and Holden Frith (theweek.co.uk) to discuss the top media stories of the week.Elsewhere on the programme, we discuss the BBC’s new linear service BBC Scotland, Netflix new UK co-productions, why YouTube is launching a live TV service, and we find out how to save cash as a freelance celebrity... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of the podcast, brought to you with Social Circle, we discuss the best ways to enhance your brand through association with celebs, youtube stars and more.With a top-notch panel of execs and talent, Olivia Allan chairs this conversation on how to take advantage of the rise of the YouTube star. The panel includes:James Erskine, Director, Social CircleChris Croissant, Social Content Account Director, Chorus, MaxusConnie Glynn, aka Noodlerella, Social InfluencerChris Jackson, Social Lead, Super Group (SuperDry)Mark Walker, Director, Freefocus (Talent Management)Thanks to Social Circle for supporting The Media Podcast and sharing this content with us. We'll be back with our usual show next week...A PPM Production. Producer Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by media writer Maggie Brown and Folder Media’s Matt Deegan to discuss the latest media news. Facebook and YouTube consider the problems of identifying satire on their platforms, whilst Private Eye gets its best circulation figures EVER. Plus the panel reveal the latest radio winners and losers, changes at Channel 4 comedy, bans for both the Daily Mail and The Sun and there’s a European flavour to this week’s Media Quiz.FURTHER READING: To take part in the Law Commission’s consultation on the Espionage Act and what it means for journalists and the media, email them at pod@lawcommission.gsi.gov.uk.And if you’re producing a podcast series in Great Britain, you may be eligible for Matt Deegan and producer Matt Hill’s new venture, The British Podcast Awards. Deadline for entires is 6th March - full details at britishpodcastawards.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we present a recent debate hosted by the Edinburgh International Television Festival in partnership with ITN.Jon Snow (Channel 4 News) welcomes a panel of experts to discuss the most pressing issue of our time: fake news. Brian Stelter, host of CNN’s Reliable Sources and their Senior Media Correspondent. Jim Waterson, political editor, BuzzFeed UK, Ayesha Hazarika, former adviser to Ed Miliband, Carole Cadwalladr, journalist, The Guardian and The Observer and Patrick Walker, director of media partnerships, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Facebook discuss what can be done.A PPM Production produced by Matt Hill. Thanks to the Edinburgh Television Festival for donating this footage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann invades the offices of many of the media's finest to discover what they believe will happen in the year ahead. Staff from Buzzfeed, The Week and more tell us what we should expect. Plus, hear Jake Kanter, Matt Deegan and Faraz Osman account for their predictions for 2016.A PPM Production. If you love this show, consider making a contribution to its running costs and get a dedication in return: themediapodcast.com/dedicate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite large audiences of young people for Planet Earth II, the BBC has an increasing problem bringing millennials to its TV and Radio offerings. Olly Mann is joined by Jake Kanter (Business Insider), Suzie Marsh (Princess Productions) and Matt Deegan (Folder Media) to work out what’s happened - and whether the next generation will want the BBC as much as we do now.Also on the programme: the Government blocks the only BAME candidate proposed for the Channel 4 Board, Buzzfeed’s CEO faces down staff in London over plans to unionise and we explore the latest technology available to makers of radio.A PPM production (even the Media Quiz bit) produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Facebook begins to comprehend the scale of the problem, who should take responsibility? And how do we improve media literacy? Olly Mann is joined by Louise Ridley (Buzzfeed), media writer Maggie Brown and Faraz Osman (Lemonade Money) to discuss this and the week’s other media news.Elsewhere on the pod, the panel discuss the announcement that David Walliams will be the launch host of ITV’s new late night talk show - at the expense of News At Ten. Must we again call Tom Bradby’s programme News at When?Plus we round-up another busy week at the BBC, with the proposed launch of ‘the Netflix of radio’, more changes in commissioning and what Saturday night TV will be like without the National Lottery results.Oh, and a quiz. Of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann and guests discuss the one thing we do know after both the US election and Brexit: that we won’t know much for a long time. So how do we plan ahead with all this uncertainty? Paul Robinson (Creative Media Partners), Maria Williams (Loftus Media) and Leon Wilson (MD, Talkback) discuss the options.Also on the programme: as it’s announced that Sound Women is to close at the end of the year, founder Maria Williams talks to us about its legacy and what still needs to change in the radio industry.Plus: the BBC stars that are up in arms at the rise of the independents, Channel 5 records its best ever year-on-year profits and the Media Quiz puts us all through our paces.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Thanks also to our sponsors Media Masters and our wonderful voluntary subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government-sponsored panel, set up after the Leveson inquiry, have chosen IMPRESS as the official press watchdog. Media writer Kate Bulkley and broadcaster Doton Adebayo join Olly Mann to discuss the impact of the decision.The panel also discuss culture secretary Karen Bradley’s new plan for Channel 4, the proposed buyout of Time Warner by AT&T and Matt Deegan takes us through the latest RAJAR results for national radio stations. Who bucked the trend and did well over the summer?Plus: we discuss all the gossip from this year’s Mipcom and the Radio Academy’s new awards, the ARIAs.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Thanks also to our sponsors Media Masters and our wonderful voluntary subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by Matt Kelly (The New European) and Professor Lis Howell (City University London) to discuss the week’s top stories.BBC Studios have announced 15% cuts to its workforce ahead of entering the commercial sector next year - will the move lead to further demoralisation, or a creative revival?The panel also get to grips with the new Radio Academy awards, Jon Holmes’ noisy departure from the Now Show and wave farewell to the ‘Fake Sheikh’. Plus, there’s a media quiz. Of course.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Thanks also to our sponsors Media Masters and our wonderful voluntary subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a few weeks of mostly telly talk, here's a special edition on the oldest broadcast medium: radio. Where are the current trends in radio and online audio leading? Where will radio be, and what might it sound (and look) like on its 2022 centenary and beyond?Some leading figures of UK radio broadcasting today, with very different perspectives, come together for a discussion on the Future of Radio.Podcaster and broadcaster Ruth Barnes chairs a panel featuring Matt Deegan (Creative Director of Folder Media and co-founder of the Next Radio conference), Helen Boaden (Director of BBC Radio), Femi Adeyemi (Founder of internet radio station NTS) and journalist and broadcaster Miranda Sawyer.Produced by Rosina Sound for the British Library - thanks to them for sharing this content with the Media Podcast. Our regular programme returns in two weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the key talent divided and the audience in shock we ask... has anyone come out of the Bake Off fiasco well - apart from the freshly-moneyed Love Productions?Jake Kanter (Business Insider) sits in for Olly with guests Ash Atalla (Roughcut TV) and Tara Conlan (The Guardian) to discuss the week's top media stories.Plus... we suffer from deja vu as BBC Charter Renewal is back on the new Government’s agenda - and Channel 4 may still yet move to Birmingham... and of course there's the infamous media quiz to befuddle our contributors.A PPM Production, produced by Peter Price and Matt Hill. Thanks also to our sponsors Media Masters and our wonderful voluntary subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann introduces one of The Media Podcast's favourite sessions from this year's Edinburgh International Television Festival: Sally Wainwright, writer (and often director) of Happy Valley, is quizzed by friend and fellow writer Russell T. Davies (Queer As Folk, Doctor Who) on her career. From working on Coronation Street to creating At Home With The Braithwaites, to recent successes Last Tango In Halifax and Happy Valley, Sally discusses her craft, making the leap from writing to directing and shares the best advice she's ever been given.A PPM production. Shared with the kind permission of the Edinburgh International Television Festival. Thanks to our sponsors, Media Masters (mediamasters.fm) and to all our voluntary subscribers.Artwork (c) Greg Macvean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann presents media industry news and gossip recorded at the Edinburgh International Television Festival 2016.This year's keynote MacTaggart Lecture was provided by Vice co-founder Shane Smith who challenged his audience of UK broadcasters to use television to satisfy the needs of Gen Y.Olly consults journalist Maggie Brown and Business Insider's Jake Kanter to find out how Smith's message was received.Joining Olly at the festival is journalist and TalkSPORT broadcaster Tom Latchem and entertainment director of Heat Magazine, Boyd Hilton.We'll have more from the Edinburgh International Television Festival in the coming weeks - you can subscribe to the podcast for free and have future episodes downloaded automatically to you phone.A PPM production, produced by Matt Hill and Peter Price. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Media Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media analysis, with Olly Mann and guests. This week, Alex Hudson (metro.co.uk) and Lisa Campbell (Edinburgh International TV Festival) discuss Lad Bible’s popularity with men on social media. Plus, a preview of all the best sessions from next week’s TV industry love-in in Scotland.Elsewhere on the programme: as Emma Swaine exits the BBC after 20 years our panel assess her legacy at BBC Factual, pass judgement on Univision’s acquisition of troubled Gawker Media... and in the media quiz, we rescue three stories from linear armageddon.If you want to attend the free screenings in Edinburgh of Red Dwarf, Poldark, The Fall and more, book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/FilmhouseEITFA PPM production, produced by Matt Hill. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Media Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.