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The Addition

Charlotte Henry

Charlotte Henry adds together media, tech, politics and culture with the help of some fantastic guests.

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29:47

Lauren Ingram on What is Really Happening in Web3

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2023/05/31

It’s been a somewhat tumultuous time in the world of Web3 recently (isn’t it always?). Lauren Ingram, the founder of Women of Web3, joins the show to explain what is really going on and how things can get better and more inclusive. The Women of Web 3 podcast is set to return with its second season in the coming days. AI might be grabbing all the attention recently, but it is really important to have a jargon-busting conversation about Web3 too. Is there any hope for the technology that so many got

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33:56

TV+ Talk - "Killers of the Flower Moon" is (Almost) Here

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2023/05/26

It’s that time of the month - Chuck Joiner and I reconvene to discuss Apple TV+. On this episode of “TV+ Talk” we finish off our chat about “Shrinking” before analysing the recently released “Silo.” We finish off by looking at the… mixed… reactions to “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which has finally premiered at Cannes. However, most of us are going to have to wait a little bit longer to see it.* “Shrinking”* “Silo”* The ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Trailer is Finally Here - The Addition* The

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29:36

Madeleine White of The Audiencers on How to Build a...

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2023/05/24

B2b publishing is a big, but all too often overlooked, segment of the media. It might not be as sexy as the big-name, consumer-facing brands, but it really matters. The Audiencers is a new b2b publication aimed at those within the media industry that run all manner of publications. It is run by Poool, the membership and subscription technology suite. On this week’s show, Editor-in-Chief Madeleine White joined to discuss the still-new website.As well as outlining what The Audiencers does, the

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34:53

Rob Burley on BBC Failures and the Power of Political...

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2023/05/17

We want transparency and honesty from our politicians. We want our media to hold the powerful to account. One of the best ways to do the latter is via long-form interviews. This week’s guest, Rob Burley, has been involved in producing many of them over the last 30 years but is worried that too many broadcasters, particularly the BBC, are abandoning the format. He gives a powerful insight into his work and doesn’t pull any punches when discussing his former employer, Piers Morgan and much else.In his

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32:42

Adweek's Mark Stenberg on the Fallout From the...

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2023/05/10

Maybe it was always this way, but things feel particularly chaotic in the media industry right now. From sales to shutdowns to Twitter changes, a lot is in a state of flux. Mark Stenberg from Adweek returns to the show this week to discuss the state of things. Never underestimate the power of niche!In particular, we look into what is going on in terms of M&A. There were a huge number of deals done during the pandemic years. Companies were eager to expand. Now, with money more expensive and customers

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31:01

Ben Smith on Tucker Carlson, the Dossier and the Dress

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2023/05/03

You may have noticed that the media world has undergone some seismic changes over recent years. And Ben Smith has been there for them all - from reporting for New York tabloids to turning Buzzfeed into a major news brand and having a column for the New York Times. He now runs Semafor, a globally focused news publication he founded with ex-Bloomberg News exec Justin Smith. It is a typically ambitious project.Smith also has a book out, “Traffic”, explaining what he has seen and learnt over the course

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32:36

TV+ Talk - "Shrinking", "Tetris" and More

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2023/04/28

Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry are back with the second episode of “TV+ Talk” - the YouTube series and podcast in which, each month, we discuss the key issues around Apple’s streaming service. This time around we looked at the comedy series “Shrinking” and the movie “Tetris”. Chuck had a bit of a surprise for Charlotte too!* “Shrinking”* “Tetris”* The Addition on YouTube* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on TikTok* MacVoices* Chuck Joiner on Twitter* MacVoices on TwitterChuck Joiner on

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34:12

Hollywood Lowdown With Sean McNulty of "The Ankler"

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2023/04/26

Things are never quiet in Hollywood. Luckily, The Ankler exists to explain it all. Founded on the back of Richard Rushfield’s own newsletter, it has grown to become an example of a great Substack business.And there is a lot going on in Tinseltown right now. The drive to get people back into cinemas post-pandemic continues, with more and more “in theatres only” releases happening. There have also been changes on the TV side as streamers try and make sure they are getting as much out of their audience

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37:50

The Best Things to Watch Right Now

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2023/04/19

There is so much content across all the different streaming platforms right now it is almost overwhelming. So The Addition is here to help! Jeff Gamet returns to the podcast to discuss what he is watching now, what I am watching now and what is on our “to watch” lists. There is plenty to recommend for your viewing pleasure, whether serious series, comedy specials, 30-minute sitcoms or movies.HBO/Sky seems to be where the biggest hits are. The quality on Netflix seems to fluctuate. And there is a

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34:43

The Future of Substack

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2023/04/12

This week’s episode is a bit meta. It’s two Substackers discussing Substack! Without a doubt, the platform has had a transformative effect on the media landscape. It has both coaxed major columnists away from their highly-paid gigs and helped mere startups (like this one) get off the ground. Over the last year, the company has consistently been launching new products, but what comes next?Substack recently announced a funding round that allowed writers to buy into the platform they publish on. Doing

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35:15

Former Top BBC Insider Tells (Almost) All

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2023/04/05

The BBC is always under scrutiny, but lately, it is having a particularly tough time. In recent weeks, it has faced difficult questions about its chairman Richard Sharp, transitioned to a combined news channel for both the UK and the rest of the world, and been tangled up in a major impartiality row thanks to Gary Lineker. All the while, significant numbers of layoffs are happening, with years of experience walking out of Broadcasting House.Jamie Angus knows the BBC better than most. He edited two

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33:27

TikTok Might Actually Get Banned

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2023/03/29

It has been a tumultuous time for TikTok. The UK government joined the ranks of those banning the short-form video app on (most) official devices, with the BBC also urging staff to delete it. Then CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared in front of Congress. Wall Street was not that impressed by his performance, but creators were, as he calmly handled increasingly daft questions from US lawmakers. It’s fair to say that creators are starting to get worried about a general ban and are making their voices heard on

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31:48

Introducing TV+ Talk

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2023/03/24

The idea for “TV+ Talk” came about after I joined “MacVoices” to discuss Apple’s streaming service with Chuck Joiner. We had a lot of fun, so we decided to do it more regularly! The aim is to publish an episode about once a month, depending on our schedules. There is a lot happening on Apple TV+ so there should be plenty to talk about. Of course, if there is a show or movie on the service that you either love or hate and you want us to discuss it, make sure you leave a comment in the appropriate

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34:10

Do We Still Believe in "Ted Lasso"?

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2023/03/22

You may just have noticed that a new season of “Ted Lasso” has begun on Apple TV+, but is the series still delivering as it once was? Kelly Guimont joins the podcast to discuss the opening episode and what we might expect to come next. There are spoilers for season three, episode one so watch that and then come back and join us!Given that this is likely to be the last season of “Ted Lasso”, and even though we assume there will be specials and spin-offs, Apple TV+ may also have some issues filling

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31:12

Change, And Continuity, in The Creator Economy

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2023/03/15

Shannon Morse has been making online video for… a long time. Long before we called doing such work being a “creator”, in fact. She joins the show to discuss the current state of the creator economy. How has vertical video changed the game? Can creators actually make money from it? On TikTok in particular, the benefits may go beyond earning some extra income, but it is noticeable that those who started out on that platform seem to be adding longer-form videos and podcasts to their portfolio.The

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33:01

Fifty Years of Cosmo And The Future of Women's Magazines

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2023/03/08

It is International Women’s Day and to mark the occasion Charlotte Tobitt, UK Editor of Press Gazette, joins the show to reflect on five decades of Cosmopolitan and discuss the future of women’s media. We explore whether glossy magazines can survive the challenge posed to them by influencers and creators. Cosmo is certainly doing some very interesting and pioneering digital innovation.Some women’s magazines have had to reduce their print output whilst building their digital offerings. Others have

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33:42

Media Industry Status Update

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2023/03/01

There has been a huge amount of news, both good and bad, coming out of the media industry in recent months. Sometimes it is worth taking a breath and looking at where we currently are. There are not many betters guests I could have to do this than Graham Ruddick. He has covered business and media for a number of major publications such as The Times, Telegraph and Guardian, and now runs the Off to Lunch business newsletter and its sister podcast, “Business Studies”.Indeed, we start the show by

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30:38

Is 6AM City The Future of Local News?

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2023/02/22

Local news is the subject of much agonising within the media industry. This traditional route into journalism, learning the craft at local outlets, is increasingly closed to young hacks on both sides of the Atlantic. Numerous publications are being run down or have closed. Yet they are so important to many communities who want to be informed about what is going on around them.The team at 6AM City seem to have found a model that works. They send out daily, localised emails to 25 different markets at,

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34:03

Streaming Set For Big Shake up

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2023/02/15

If you think this year is going to be big for streaming and the entertainment industry, you ain’t seen nothing yet. That’s the argument put forward by this week’s guest, Tom Merritt. He explains, convincingly, that a variety of deal deadlines mean that some big decisions will have to be made early next year and this could see meaningful change and consolidation in streaming.There’s the question of what Disney is going to with its Hulu stake, what other companies might be interested in Hulu, and

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35:40

The Tech That Helps Blind People Stream The Latest...

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2023/02/08

Many of us take watching the latest hit Netflix series for granted. But how do you enjoy such content if you’re blind? Steven Scott from “Double Tap” joins the show to discuss the various accessibility features that services make available to help with this. He also highlights their varying quality. First, the show goes back to basics. What accessibility features for blind people are already available on our phones and other devices?Sidenote: I appeared on “Double Tap” on Monday discussing the

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