The Media Podcast With Olly Mann

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.

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.