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The Media Beat

Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

Maureen Kerr leads Arthur D Little"s Media practice and Claire Tavernier is a renowned commentator and advisor on all things media. Oliver is none of these.

business news commentary

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49:32

The Media Beat Episode #86

The Media Beat ·

2025/12/19

In our now traditional "what did Maureen and Claire predict for this year?" episode, we go though what our two great prophets said was going to happen in 2025, some 12 months ago. You will be surprised how well they did. Have a listen (or re-listen) to Episode #63 if you want to hear their predictions in full. Then, gather round the wireless in front of the fire and have a listen. We're on in between The King's Speech and something or other from Ant and Dec. Happy Christmas one and all!

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50:09

The Media Beat Episode #85

The Media Beat ·

2025/12/08

A fabulous Deep Dive this time on the "Creative Economy" of which we are, of course, a part! Netflix and WBD goes "beyond juicy" our Spotify Wrapped ages are wildly different and are Vertical Dramas coming of age? Our move into video (about five years after everyone else) is proving very popular for fans of Podmojis for obvious reasons.

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45:48

The Media Beat Episode #84

The Media Beat ·

2025/11/27

Would you believe Spotify is nearly 20 year old? Well, believe it and all the history and strategy Claire and Maureen have to share with us. News covers big deals and big launches and our presenters struggle to gain supremacy in the Podmoji arena with weird socks, the big TikTok Shop and a quiet revolution in Hollywood.

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53:10

The Media Beat Episode #83

The Media Beat ·

2025/10/28

A brilliant deep dive on Netflix this time and the news is all about WBD selling up, the potential of an AI bubble and Disney integrating with Hulu. Despite being half the world away (literally) Claire grabs whatever she can for podmojis to cover AI presenters, Taylor Sheridan and Celebrity Traitors. Will there be an outright winner?

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51:22

The Media Beat Episode #82

The Media Beat ·

2025/10/09

Today is a very special episode in that we welcome a guest: Dr. Alex Connock, producer-turned-academic, now teaching AI and media at both Oxford and Exeter. Alex was actually on The Media Beat two years ago, when we talked about his first book, Media Management and Artificial Intelligence. Since then, both AI and the media industry have moved at extraordinary speed. He’s back with a brand-new book, Entrepreneurship in Media and Entertainment, just out from Routledge - exploring how AI,

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55:07

The Media Beat Episode #81

The Media Beat ·

2025/09/26

Maureen plays an absolute blinder in this episode's Deep Dive where she give a forensic explanation as to the reasons behind why so many media companies are splitting their business up with additional crucial insights from Claire. We talk about the Paramount, Netflix, WBD machinations, new wearables and what goes on YouTube stays on YouTube for ever (featuring Oliver's first ever material contribution which is about as impressive as Ringo's contribution to The White Album). Podmojis are

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50:11

The Media Beat Episode #80

The Media Beat ·

2025/09/11

Ever wondered what a "paperless production" was? Well, wonder no more as Claire takes us through a the silent revolution in film and TV production that happened as we enjoyed our favourite shows. In The News covers content vs creator wars, SVOD trends and the six children and five wives of the world's greatest media mogul. Maureen has a surprise for us all as she casts "Media Beat - The Movie!" in between use of fab props to take us through an advertising own goal, a cool tool and what Anna

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51:45

The Media Beat Episode #79

The Media Beat ·

2025/08/27

Many of us know about the A24 studio and the four quadrants, but Claire takes us deep into its history and strategy topped of with some business brilliance from Maureen. We are one of the few podcasts who reference both T.S. Eliot and Adam Sandler whilst analysing how the predicted AI bust will play out. Threads is on the up, Netflix has gone star staring bonkers and another corporate rebrand goes wonky!

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00:45:25

The Media Beat Episode #76

The Media Beat ·

2025/07/07

Remember life before Sky TV? Well, it did exist and this time, Maureen takes from the humble beginnings in 1990 to the leviathan we see today! Sky pops up in the news as well as a landmark AI court ruling and news of Netflix and Spotify working together. Maureen has picked up fan and Claire has picked up a soldier so it is all going off in Podmojis!

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00:48:03

The Media Beat Episode #75

The Media Beat ·

2025/06/23

Can you believe Jaws is 50! That's our deep dive, or rather our "GET OUT OF THE WATER". Loads of other stuff covered including business breakups (WBD) and comings together (TF1 and Netflix) and Maureen has some new props for podmojis!

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00:47:31

The Media Beat Episode #74

The Media Beat ·

2025/06/09

A Deep Dive for the ages as Maureen reveals four gamechangers in the world of advertising and its use of AI. We talk of dangerous hashtags, new gaming devices and sport on YouTube. We all get grumpy at annoying things but cheer ourselves up when we realised how well the UK is thought of. And Canada!

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00:56:43

The Media Beat Episode #73

The Media Beat ·

2025/05/20

We all love the BBC! But why? Claire explains all as well as admitting the British Strictly is the best! We also look at the new Google production arm, ITV results and Microsoft advertising. Also find out who owns not one, but two penguins and what fell on whom at Cannes this week.

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00:54:36

The Media Beat Episode #72

The Media Beat ·

2025/05/09

We dive deep into the Box Office this time and ask the question "how healthy is it?" as well as look at Disney, Finsyn and Privacy. Some discipline is introduced into Podmojis with a unique card system.

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00:51:00

The Media Beat Episode #71

The Media Beat ·

2025/04/25

Another deep dive on a "family favourite" - this time Maureen takes us down memory lane to tell the story of Netflix and its journey to prominence alongside its erstwhile companion Amazon. The news this time covers predictions, Government vs Big Tech and the deal of the year. Quick-fire podmojis force Claire and Maureen to make good use of unicorns and spectacles!

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01:01:57

The Media Beat Episode #70

The Media Beat ·

2025/04/11

Claire thrills us this week with a deep dive on Wikipedia and uncovers some interesting facts about our erstwhile digital crib sheet and its founder. Add to that we present detailed reports on the ongoing TikTok saga, the release of Nintendo's Switch 2 and speculation over a possible levy on UK streaming. The podmojis this week make use of some old friends re props and facial expressions!

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00:57:50

The Media Beat Episode #69

The Media Beat ·

2025/03/26

In this, our first ever "crossover" episode, Maureen and Claire talk to the wonderful Carlo De Marchis, host of the equally wonderful "Retention Zone" podcast, and jam about the state of the nation re sports rights, bundling, emerging viewing habits and, of course AI. Not only this, but we still have time for some podmoji action based around the Netflix drama everyone is talking about, the Samba Report on streaming live sports and one more which Claire attempts to surprise Maureen with!

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00:51:10

The Media Beat Episode #68

The Media Beat ·

2025/03/17

Do remember when YouTube was all about sharing your holiday videos? We do. But in addition, Claire remembers how it quickly evolved into a genuine disrupter and threat to conventional TV to where it is now. The service with easily the most streamed minutes on Earth. In this deep dive we go back to the beginning and tell the story of the rise of YouTube. We have results and deals in the news and talk about Agentic AI. When Maureen remembers, we also podmojise Jellyfish, Mickey 17 and Sam Altman.

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00:55:54

The Media Beat Episode #67

The Media Beat ·

2025/03/04

With all that is going on in the world of media, we have had to postpone a deep dive until next time to have a bumper "In The News" which covers sports, closures, ends of eras and a focus on UK broadcasters. Podmojis feature NVIDIA and, of course, The Oscars.

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00:53:36

The Media Beat Episode #66

The Media Beat ·

2025/02/14

The Deep Dive this week is a deep as the Mariana Trench as we explore the history and current state of a mysterious business phenomenon known as "Vertical Integration", although we are sure our listeners are savvy enough to know what that means. Add to that business results galore, Spotify turning a profit but The Trade Desk stalling and a fist full of podmojis, then you have classic Media Beat. Enjoy!

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00:52:59

The Media Beat Episode #65

The Media Beat ·

2025/02/03

The Deep Dive jut has to be Deepseek of course and we do not disappoint with a great description of what it is and what it means technically and commercially. Mr Trump is tariffing and Oscar is mulling. Also we have a look at the latest Netflix results, the cost of a Superbowl add and bid a fond farewell to Eurosport.

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