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The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it.Recent experts have included Broadcast"s Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, The Guardian"s Michael Savage, Deadline"s Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette"s Charlotte Tobitt, Ankler"s

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59:55

Gregg Wallace... and matters outstanding

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/12/06

World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey on the future of television - is there room for cable, streamers AND broadcasters? Fenton thinks so.Also on the programme: unfinished business at the BBC. With Gregg Wallace causing all sorts of problems, have they got to grips with other thorny talent issues? Roger Bolton of Beebwatch grasps the nettle.All that, plus media writer Maggie Brown on the TV indies partnering up in Europe, and in the Media Quiz we cover another turbulent week in newsrooms.That’s

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40:17

Is the Golden Age of British TV Over?

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/11/29

Is the golden age of UK-made TV over? We speak to Steven D Wright about his article in The Times on the matter and whether anything can be done.Also, are you feeling festive? The editor of Campaign, Maisie McCabe gives us her view on some of the best Christmas ads out there and producer Rina Dayalji brings us the latest from the front line in factual entertainment.And of course, don’t forget The Media Quiz!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink

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41:41

BBC’s Commercial Impact Under Scrutiny

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/11/22

As the BBC pushes on with its Radio 2 spinoff - we speak to rival Boom Radio’s Phil Riley about the impact on his business.Meanwhile, BBC Studios has a ‘work-for-hire’ dilemma... media commentator Kate Bulkley unpicks a thorny problem for the BBC’s commercial strategy.Also on the programme: staff at The Observer and the Guardian vote to strike over the proposed sale of the Sunday paper to Tortoise... but is the deal already done? James Ball, political editor at The New European is here to provide an

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46:11

Why Has The Onion Bought InfoWars?

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/11/15

Jim Waterson speaks to The Media Club about the launch of his local journalism project, London Centric; and the wider local media revolution.Also on the programme: right wing outlet InfoWars is bought by The Onion... What’s that about? And as most streamers embrace ads on their services... what is Amazon doing with FreeVee? Jane Ostler, EVP at research agency Kantar explains.All that, plus: Chloe Straw of Audio UK talks about the future of podcasts away from the BBC, we ask who will replace Gary

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43:03

Let The Hand Wringing Begin

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/11/08

How was the US election night covered in the media, and how will the newsrooms fare under President Trump?... Alex Farber, media correspondent from The Times is here to look at what it means for our industry.Also on the programme: Miranda Sawyer has been the audio critic at the Observer throughout the podcast boom... she reveals the latest trends in the industry, and her take on her paper’s future under Tortoise.All that, plus: Will Wood, CEO of Multitude Media on being a modern PR powerhouse, why

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48:22

The $2m Email

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/11/01

The Washington Post loses subscribers over its position on the US election... media reporter and writer Tara Conlan tells us why this might be good news for the Guardian.Podcasting powerhouse Novel's making waves; CEO Craig Strachan's here to chat Kill List, selling your IP to Hollywood and plans for 2025.Also on the programme: are we closer to a World Service funding deal? The dangers of working in TV at the moment... and, in the Media Quiz, we put ourselves out of a job using NotebookLM.Remember

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38:59

The Endgame for Local Radio

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/10/25

The latest RAJAR figures are out - and new local radio regulations kick in... so what does it mean for the big commercial players? Media analyst Adam Bowie tells us what’s happening.Also on the programme: as TV bigwigs descend on Cannes for Mipcom, why is everyone looking to the past? Deadline’s Jake Kanter puts down his cocktail to tell us more.All that, plus: Kimberly Godbolt from search network Talented People takes the temperature of UK TV production. Are we any closer to the end of the

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47:41

Will Labour save the BBC?

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/10/18

As the broadcaster axes three regular shows amidst more job losses in news... Broadcast editor Chris Curtis fills us in on whether a Labour Government could change the narrative.How is Private Eye is adjusting to a new government, and does it perform better under red or blue Prime Ministers? Adam MacQueen of the magazine’s Street of Shame reveals all.All that, plus: Channel 4 announces investment more in new skills and beyond London - but will it change the mood music with TV makers? The Guardian’s

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47:34

Why Does Netflix Cancel So Quickly?

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/10/11

As Kaos becomes the latest drama to be axed after one season, TV critic Scott Bryan reveals why streamers kill their commissions so young. Media news and analysis, with host Matt Deegan.Also on the programme: after ten years of scrutiny, the latest Expert Women report reveals the big shows that are letting the side down. Former broadcast exec Professor Lis Howell is here to tell us who’s booking twice as many men than women.All that, plus: there are a raft of new studios under construction in the

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39:38

Harry Potter and the Streaming Wars

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/10/04

Why is Sky taking the owners of HBO and Discovery+ to court? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson is here to unpick the tangled relationship between Sky and a new wave of streamers. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests.Also on the programme: are freelancers across our sector getting the mental health support they need? Manori Ravindran, London Correspondent at The Ankler, explains.All that, plus Matt Deegan takes us through the latest insights on the audio industry, and pits our guests

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30:23

Backstage at the British Podcast Awards

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/09/27

This week Matt Deegan is joined by Ollie Peart backstage at The British Podcast Awards. We hear from friend of the podcast Marianna Spring on what it takes to be a great podcast host, Rob Auton on the challenges of daily podcasts and The News Agents on yet another win and how changes in production team have impacted the podcast.PLUS! We hear from Stuart Last of Audio Always after they secured the Listeners Choice Award for Help I Sexted My Boss. Stuart reflects on what's changed in the last 12 years

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41:10

Why is Tortoise bidding for The Observer?

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/09/20

Is the world’s oldest newspaper about to be bought by the UK’s youngest news brand? Media news and analysis, with presenter Matt Deegan and guests Charlotte Tobitt, UK editor at Press Gazette, Faraz Osman, owner of TV indie Gold Wala and Leanne Alie from Unlocked Podcasts.Plus: could you benefit from a new podcast accelerator programme? Leanne Alie, head of Unlocked Podcasts, tells us more - as well as the gossip from this week’s Radio Festival.Also on the programme: we run through some of the big

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35:48

The Spectator takeover and why it matters

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/09/13

GB News owner Sir Paul Marshall bags a prestigious title - but has set his sights on the Telegraph too. Also on the show: the biggest launch of radio stations EVER... and how news consumption has changed forever.Media news and analysis, with presenter Matt Deegan and guests Jake Kanter (Deadline) and Managing Director of the Radio Academy, Aradhna Tayal Leach.Like our new look? For 25% off your first booking at PodShopOnline.co.uk, use the code MEDIACLUBJoin the Media Club for more insights between

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41:46

Strictly Scandals & Reading Beyond The Headlines

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/07/19

It’s a summer of sport... but behind the big numbers for the Euros and predicted for the Olympics... is linear still loved? Media news and analysis with Jane Ostler (Kantar) & media writer Kate Bulkley.Also on the programme: what’s going on at Strictly, as two dancers face the music... and Kate fills in the details on that Skydance-Paramount deal.All that plus, do people read beyond the headlines? A recent libel case suggests we should give readers more credit.And, in the Media Quiz, we look

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43:27

Telegraph sale saga continues, Ofcom takes on BBC,...

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/07/12

The Telegraph loses another prospective buyer, as Lord Rothermere pulls the Daily Mail Group out of the auction... One year in, are we any closer to a future for the news group? Media news and analysis, with guests Jim Waterson (the Guardian) and Karin Robinson (Endelman).Also on the programme: Ofcom strikes back at the BBC over radio expansion plans. Boom Radio’s Phil Riley gives us his reaction.All that plus, who were the other winners of this year’s election? We discuss BBC vs Channel 4... and

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38:47

Backstage on Election Night

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/07/05

Today Matt Deegan is out of our own studio… and into other podcasts as we decamp to the BBC and The Times to see how they covered election night.We speak to Newscast’s editor Sam Bonham and presenter Adam Fleming - as well as the corporations’ misinformation correspondent Mariana Spring on what we missed on social media.Also Matt takes a trip to Times Radio to find out what listeners love about Matt Chorley and natters with Peter Mandelson, Danny Finklestein and Polly Mackenzie. Hosted on Acast. See

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42:37

Are YouTubers about to steal your supper?

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/06/28

We discover why some TV execs are troubled by the rise of copycat formats online. Media news and analysis with entertainment exec Rina Dayalji & Broadcast’s Insights Editor Rebecca Cooney.Also on the programme: podcast growth continues, but which formats could make it onto TV? And what genres are missing for this growing mainstream audience?Plus, Robert Winnett returns to the Telegraph, why The Racing Post is angry with Radio 4, and, in the Media Quiz, we play an innovative new format called,

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54:08

Deepfakes, Fessholes and The Telegraph's lost millions

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/06/21

Where are the deepfakes we expected this election? We look at which media platforms are instead shifting the political discourse, against expectations.Also on the programme: how to build a million-strong social media brand: the creator of Fesshole, Rob Manuel reveals all.Plus, there’s a hole in the Telegraph’s finances - we look at why. How can working class people get into TV? And who on our panel had Sky? We also ponder the problem ahead of the Edinburgh TV Festival.And, in the Media Quiz, we play

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45:56

Manifestos & The (Lack Of) Vision For UK Media

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/06/14

What can we expect for our industry from the next government? We look through the manifestos launched this week, as well as rounding up the best election coverage so far. Media news and analysis, this week with the i paper’s arts and media correspondent Adam Sherwin and Deadline’s investigations editor Jake Kanter.Also on the programme: Paramount still seeks a suitor, after a deal with Skydance goes south. What next for the owner of Channel 5?All that plus... we speak with Matt Sayward, co-founder

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44:54

Hat Trick Ends Ents, WaPo Hires Another Brit, ITV...

The Media Club with Matt Deegan ·

2024/06/07

Hat Trick Productions closes its comedy entertainment division. What does it mean for the future of TV comedy when one of the biggest British successes has to shutter its operations? Media news and analysis with Press Gazette reporter Charlotte Tobitt and Head Of Podcasts at Carver PR Becca Newson.Also on the programme: the Washington Post nab another Brit - why is America turning to this country to run its news divisions?All that plus, we look at ITN’s plans to combat AI deepfakery whilst Andrew

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