The Media Podcast With Olly Mann

Olly Mann is joined by Jake Kanter (media editor, Business Insider) and radio exec Trevor Dann to discuss the lack of papers covering Rio 2016, the latest radio ratings and why the French press are refusing to name terrorists.Elsewhere in the podcast, the panel ponder why there’ll be a lull in TV drama next year, the reduction in column inches at mediaguardian - and why two listicles were two too many for a journalist at the Croydon Advertiser.Plus, in the Media Quiz, there’s a concerted effort to write a game around three stories about paywalls - and you won’t believe what happened next...A PPM Production. Thanks to our new sponsors, Media Masters, and to all our donors who keep us on the air. You can join their ranks and receive an on-air dedication here: themediapodcast.com/dedicate-an-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June’s circulation figures indicate good times for national newspapers and their online editions following the EU referendum - but with Enders Analysis predicting a huge drop in ad spending, will the boom be short lived?Olly Mann is joined by journalist James Ball (Buzzfeed) and TV producer Faraz Osman (Lemonade Money) to discuss this and the rest of the week’s media news.Elsewhere on the podcast our pundits discuss the treatment of Channel 4 News reporter Fatima Manji, what little we know about the new Culture Secretary and the latest attempt to bring US satire to Britain.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Please help support the podcast by taking out a voluntary subscription at our website: themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Media Podcast, recorded on day of the UK’s historic decision to leave the European Union, Olly Mann welcomes a panel of experts from across the media industries to discuss how the campaign was covered on TV, radio, in print and online. Olly is joined at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden by Boyd Hilton (Entertainment director, Heat Magazine), Mira Bar-Hillel (Evening Standard) and Louise Ridley, (Assistant news editor, The Huffington Post UK). Join the conversation @themediapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media news and analysis, recorded in the confines of The Hospital Club in London. Olly Mann is joined by Leon Wilson (MD, Talkback) and journalist Susie Boniface to discuss the fallout from this week’s Media Summit: as James Parnell outlines his strategy for securing a good deal for the BBC, and Channel 4 rule out a move away from the capital, we consider how many of Culture Secretary John Whittingdale’s ideas will actually happen.Plus, there’s talk on the ‘Snoopers’ Charter’ and what it means for journalists, the scope for 360° video using tv formats and a new paper for the north of England called ‘24’.Produced by Matt Hill for PPM Productions. Please keep us on the air by taking out a voluntary subscription: head to themediapodcast.com for all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by Matt Deegan (Creative Director, Folder Media) and Kenton Allen (CEO, Big Talk Productions) to discuss the big media news of the week in the plush confines of the Hospital Club.Top Gear returns this weekend and Olly Mann sits down with presenter Rory Reid to talk about how he’s fit in with the new line up - including the difficulties finding a black stunt driver.Plus, we discuss changes to Terms of Trade for UK indies, follow the trends at the LA Screenings, find out why Chris Moyles’ first batch of audience data isn’t as bad as is being reported, and shake our heads at the state of Fleet St, after the Daily Mail’s parent company issues a profit warning.LISTENERS: support what we do. Support independent podcasting. Take out a voluntary subscription at themediapodcast.com/dedicate and receive an on-air shout-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media industry news and analysis with Jake Kanter, media writer Maggie Brown and the director of the Edinburgh International TV Festival, Lisa Campbell.As John Whittingdale reveals government plans for the BBC’s next eleven years, arguments over independence, regulation and star salaries continue.Plus, The New Day closes, The Independent makes its first profit in a decade and Robert Peston launches his new politics show by admitting to being ‘flipping nervous’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media news and analysis, this week with Heat magazine's Boyd Hilton, VICE UK's Rebecca Nicholson.The makers of the Great British Bake Off could look to other broadcasters if they don't get a larger fee from the beeb - but where else could it work? Things aren’t going to plan at the launch of BBC Studios... this time it's the departure of Mark Freeland. With so many senior execs heading for the lifeboats, can anyone steady the ship?Channel 4’s comms chief Dan Brooke speaks to us about winning over the public in the fight to resist privatisation.Plus, the panel discuss what made The Times leave Hillsborough off the front page for their first edition... and there's pageantry in this week's Media Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allegations, injunctions and innuendo with Olly Mann and guests. News Editor of Broadcast magazine Jake Kanter and radio presenter (and former tabloid journalist) Tom Latchem discuss the fallout from a week of politicians and celebrities doing their best to stay out of the press. Who knows what on Fleet Street and, for as long as the internet exists, can anything stay secret any more?Plus: the broadcasters plan their Saturday night hits for this Christmas, morale at the BBC hits rock bottom and changes to what counts as ‘local’ at London Live.Also: Stephen Nolan spends 35 minutes trapped in a 5Live studio after his ‘fat back’ wedges a chair against the door… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Lovejoy introduces four speakers from across the creative industries, in this event organised by the Edinburgh International Television Festival.Broadcaster June Sarpong MBE, Karen Blackett OBE (MediaCom), playwright Simon Stephens and Channel 4 exec David Glover all take to the stage to inspire and entertain you. Many thanks to Lisa Campbell and the TV Festival team for sharing this event with us - early bird tickets for this year's festival are now available at thetvfestival.comAlso thanks to Anna Fern, Channels Executive, ITV & Gemma John-Lewis, Assistant Commissioner, Entertainment, ITV for producing the talks.The Media Podcast is a PPM Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann presents a special edition of The Media Podcast with interviews from Radiodays Europe 2016.At the event in Paris radio consultant Paul Robinson speaks to presenter Jon Holmes – soon to be the new afternoon host of the relaunched Talk Radio – and with LBC’s Nick Ferrari who gives his thoughts on what makes good conversation on the radio.Also on the programme, Sam Bonham meets one of the winners of #NextGen16, Juliette Nicholls (Heart FM), and we hear from the exec behind Syrian station Rozana Radio. Plus, there’s Bauer’s MD Graham Bryce on the plans for Absolute, KISS and Magic.The Media Podcast is a PPM Production. Support its future at themediapodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the show’s producers signed up to Netflix, can Channel 4 keep hold of the first-look rights - and what does it mean for the relationship between broadcasters and indies? Olly Mann is joined by Leon Wilson (MD, Talkback) and Scott Bryan (Buzzfeed) to discuss this and the other top media stories.Also on the programme: as John Whittingdale thinks the BBC’s new board should be appointed by the Government, we find out why a lot of people think that’s a bad idea. Plus - more on the Guardian’s cost cutting woes, Capital Radio goes ad free (sort of) and we think you’ll like this week’s Media Quiz... not a lot, but you’ll like it.The Media Podcast is a PPM Production produced by Matt Hill. Keep the show on the air: themediapodcast.com/donateThanks to Broadcast Magazine for supplying an audio clip from their Indie Summit. Read more at broadcastnow.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Whittingdale takes a break from Brexit to address the issues the matter to the media (and avoid a few others). Olly Mann talks loopholes and Leveson II with Faraz Osman (Managing Director, Lemonade Money) and Alex Hudson (Deputy Editor, metro.co.uk).Also on the programme, as the BBC bring back its pop-up station Radio 2 Country, we head to Maida Vale to discuss how these temporary channels are changing the radio brand.Plus, the New Day is one week old - we take a look at its first five editions... Are there early signs of success for BBC Three’s move online? And the Media Quiz heads to Salford for a spot of natural history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s uncertainty in traditional media as The Independent closes its print edition at the end of March, the BBC breaks down the barriers between TV, radio and online; Olly Mann is joined by Matt Deegan (Creative Director, Folder Media) and Professor Lis Howell (Director of Broadcasting, City University London) to explain what will happen next.In better news for magazines, Private Eye and the Spectator see growth in circulation and it’s a new day for the Daily Mirror, as it launches a cut price daily. Plus, we discuss health and safety on The Jump, the forthcoming BBC Worldwide showcase, and the Media Quiz reheats some old formats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Robinson sits in for Olly Mann with guests Steve Ackerman (MD, Somethin' Else) and media writer Maggie Brown.BBC Three announces a raft of new shows - but after it disappears off television screens - will younger viewers go online to watch them?The Guardian searches for ways to reduce running costs - could that mean journalists’ jobs on the line?Plus: the winners and losers in the latest radio listening figures. AND, as boardrooms are shuffled, we’re playing musical chairs with broadcasting bigwigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time last year, Olly Mann sat down with the great and good of the media industry to find out what they thought would happen in 2015. In this special episode, not only do we hear their predictions for this year, but haul them over the coals for what they got right about the past twelve months.Was Maggie Brown right about Andrew Neil? Did Matt Deegan see the rise of Radio X? Could Faraz Osman correctly guess the perilous state of Saturday night entertainment? ALL WILL BE JUDGED.Plus, we hear from Broadcast’s news editor Jake Kanter on a big year for the BBC and Helen Zaltzman gazes into the podcasting’s crystal ball.This is our last show for a little while, but we’ll be back as soon as finances allow. Please help support the show: themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last show of 2015, Faraz Osman (MD, Lemonade Money) and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson discuss how privatisation might change Channel 4’s public service mission. Lord Grade thinks it will be for the better - and with record breaking tv advertising revenues predicted this year, could he be right?Also on the programme, the panel wave farewell to Alan Yentob, rate ITV chief exec Adam Crozier’s performance in front of MPs and hail the Radio Academy’s new entrants to the Hall of Fame.Plus, in the increasingly tenuous Media Quiz, it’s an APOLOGY SPECIAL. What corrections and clarifications have the UK’s media made this week?The Media Podcast is a PPM Production produced by Matt Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media analysis and wild speculation with Olly Mann and guests, recorded at The Hospital Club. This week, David Schneider and David Levin discuss writing tweets for tv shows such as Have I Got News For You with their agency That Lot. Plus, Broadcast’s news editor Jake Kanter and freelance journalist Tom Latcham discuss the week’s top media stories, including the announcement that BBC Three will go online only from March 2016, The Sun’s contentious Jihadi poll and two more lad’s mags (FHM & Zoo) get the chop.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: help us stay on the air by contributing a small amount on a regular basis using our secure website: themediapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly Mann is joined by Folder Media’s Matt Deegan and metro.co.uk’s deputy editor Alex Hudson to discuss The Voice potential move to ITV and the press campaign for Freedom of Information (you have until the 20th Nov to submit your opinion here: https://consult.justice.gov.uk/foi-commission/call-for-evidence/consultation/intro/view).Also on the programme, the panel review the launch of the BBC Store, the latest circulation figures for the national press are analysed and why UTV’s television sell-off could also lead the way to a buyout of their commercial radio stations.Plus, as the Christmas campaigns get underway, there’s an advertising-themed edition of the Media Quiz.Supporting The Media Podcast couldn’t be easier; just select a level of donation and get an episode of the show dedicated to you, with our eternal gratitude. If you like what we do on the pod, help keep us on the air... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest media news and unmediated opinion, recorded in the fine surroundings of the Hospital Club. This week Olly Mann is joined by journalist Susie Boniface (AKA Fleet St Fox) and Steve Ackerman, MD of content company Somethin’ Else.The Sun has told staff that its online paywall policy will stop completely at the end of November - but with the rise of ad blocking software, what does the paper - and its competitors - need to do to keep making money from advertising? The panel debate the practicalities.Folder Media’s Matt Deegan delves into the latest RAJARs for the radio industry and tells us why it’s been a poor quarter for BBC Radio 1 - and theorises why the last results of XFM were the highest that station ever produced.Plus, there’s more on changes to the Freedom of Information Act, Vice Media announces plans to create a free-to-air channel in the UK and the infamous Media Quiz looks at the vested interests in our media landscape.Thanks to everyone who donated cash since the last episode. If... Hosted

Olly Mann is joined by broadcast consultant Paul Robinson and media writer Maggie Brown to discuss the week’s biggest media stories, all within the confines of the Hospital Club in Covent Garden.With Danny Cohen set to leave his role as director of television at the BBC, the panel look back and his career highs and lows with the corporation - and why his successor isn’t likely to come from the ranks directly below.Freedom of Information legislation may be revamped by the Government (you can have your say here: https://consult.justice.gov.uk/foi-commission/call-for-evidence) but with such establishment names on the committee, what chance is there that journalists' rights will be respected?As new BBC drama River launches with a central character displaying mental health issues, The Media Podcast speaks to Alison Kerry, head of media at the charity MIND about portraying conditions from schizophrenia to postnatal depression on screen... and what to do when you discuss a trigger on your late night talk... Hosted o