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mbanerjeepalmer+listennotes 's Listen LaterHow the Kyiv Independent built 20,000 paying members in a warzone Podcast: The Future of Media, Explained - from Press Gazette (LS 26 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: How the Kyiv Independent built 20,000 paying members in a warzonePub date: 2025-07-31Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationKyiv Independent launched in November 2021, just three months before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here chief operating officer Zakhar Protsiuk talks to Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford about building a 70-strong team out of nothing, funded mainly by reader revenue, and the ways they have had to constantly reinvent their mod...
2025-08-2340 min
The Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteHow the Kyiv Independent built 20,000 paying members in a warzoneKyiv Independent launched in November 2021, just three months before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here chief operating officer Zakhar Protsiuk talks to Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford about building a 70-strong team out of nothing, funded mainly by reader revenue, and the ways they have had to constantly reinvent their model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-3140 minmbanerjeepalmer+listennotes 's Listen LaterWhat works on Substack, how Youtube became newstube and why Harry took the cash Podcast: The Future of Media, Explained - from Press Gazette (LS 26 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: What works on Substack, how Youtube became newstube and why Harry took the cashPub date: 2025-01-23Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationBron Maher discusses Press Gazette's new ranking of the most lucrative titles on Substack, Charlotte Tobitt explains how and why publishers are currently so fixated on building their followings on Youtube and Dominic Ponsford shares his view on why Prince Harry decided to take News UK's cas...
2025-07-1720 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteDeath of the website, the never-ending pivot to video and why Dom loves Substack'The death of the website' was the name of one panel session at a recent publishing industry conference. Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford and UK editor Charlotte Tobitt discuss the latest challenges posed to publishers by Google changes and the rise of social. They also analyse the latest publisher pivot to video (more a never-ending pirouette) and Dominic explains why he has become an unpaid brand ambassador for Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2227 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteAlison Phillips on crime, tabloids and positive newsFormer Mirror editor Alison Phillips talks to Press Gazette's Dominic Ponsford as she launches a new weekly podcast called Crime Scene with former Metropolitan Police chief Bernard Hogan-Howe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-0726 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteWhy AI could spell doomsday or a big payday for publishers with Matthew Scott GoldsteinPress Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford caught up with New York-based publishing consultant Matthew Scott Goldstein (MSG) to talk about the future of news in the era of AI.How concerned should publishers be about the threat posed to their business models by generative AI?9.9 out of ten said MSG.He explained why generative AI could spell the end of the road for publisher websites, but why it could also lead to a huge payday for the creators of quality content, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2030 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteHow to lose £100m with GB News | Print decline in the USA | Green shoots at ReachPress Gazette's editorial team share their insights into big stories from the world of news. GB News has lost nearly £100m but is growing its non-TV advertising revenue and heading in the right direction. Charlotte Tobitt talks about this and the implications of its big legal victory over Ofcom. Bron Maher shares some highlights from Press Gazette analysis for US newspaper and magazine print circulation figures. There are only a handful of newspapers selling more than 100,000 print copies in the USA (but they can console themselves with the fact they have strong digital subscriber bases). A...
2025-03-0620 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteWhat works on Substack, how Youtube became newstube and why Harry took the cashBron Maher discusses Press Gazette's new ranking of the most lucrative titles on Substack, Charlotte Tobitt explains how and why publishers are currently so fixated on building their followings on Youtube and Dominic Ponsford shares his view on why Prince Harry decided to take News UK's cash rather than have his day in court with The Sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2320 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteHow Bluesky became News-sky, discovering new Google traffic and what Trump 2 means for youPress Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford talks about the benefits of Bluesky for publishers with the zeal of a new convert, reporter Bron Maher explains how publishers are getting new traffic from Google via Discover and Charlotte Tobitt reveals the biggest lessons for the news industry from the US presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-2821 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteElection endorsements, revolting Guardian journalists and regulating AIPress Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford and reporter Bron Maher provide an insider take on three of the hottest issues in news media: how did the Washington Post handle its election endorsement so badly? Why are Guardian and Observer journalists set to go on strike? And what can publishers do about the onslaught of generative AI bots harvesting their content without permission? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-3124 min
Press ClubSusanne Craig and Russ BuettnerMediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner, New York Times reporters and authors of "Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created The Illusion of Success". They discuss their in-depth reporting on Trump's finances, breaking the story of his financial losses and tax evasion methods in 2016, and the former president's attachment to his identity as "self-made". Aidan also speaks with Dominic Ponsford, editor in chief at the Press Gazette, about the scandal plaguing the largest Jewish newspaper in the world. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
2024-09-2150 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteDaily Mail CEO Rich Caccappolo on keeping journalism freeThis episode includes excerpts from an interview between Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford and Rich Caccappolo, CEO of Daily Mail publisher DMG Media. It also features media consultant Matthew Scott Goldstein. They talk about how to save journalism (and democracy) on the open web by adapting to Google's plan to switch off cookies on Chrome.He also provides an update on DMG Media's legal action against the search giant and reveals how his company is growing overall revenue in a tough market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1636 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteADHD, autism and the news business: How different minds can thrive in mediaPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford talks about exclusive new research on the prevalence of neurodiversity in news media. He also speaks to Times Radio journalist Darryl Morris and freelance journalist Lydia Wilkins about the benefits and challenges ADHD and autistic thinkers can bring to jobs in journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1849 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteHow The Economist is attracting younger readers with cut-price daily appPress Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford discusses the latest UK magazine industry circulation figures with reporter Bron Maher.They pick out the winners and losers from the latest crop of results and also hear from Economist executive vice president Nada Arnot about how the title's cut-price daily edition Expresso achieved lift-off in 2023. She also explained why she is bullish about The Economist's headline (print and digital) circulation figures returning to growth in this election year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1323 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteOnline advertising - how publishers can survive a tsunami of changeOnline advertising used to support investigative journalism at digital-native brands such as Buzzfeed News and Vice. In the space of just a few years everything has changed, and thousands of journalists have lost their jobs as a result.Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford talks to former Business Insider editor-in-chief Jim Edwards about what is going on and how publishers should adapt to an online publishing ecosystem which is being rocked by a tsunami of disruptive change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2938 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteBeyond Google? Amazon and Microsoft are future says Ricky SuttonFormer online editor of the News of the World turned tech entrepreneur turned future of news Cassandra Ricky Sutton joins Dominic Ponsford on the podcast sofa.The last year has been bleak for ad-funded news media but Ricky believes he has the solution. He explains why Google's reign as the most important tech partner for news publishers is drawing to a close, but more lucrative partnerships around AI and advertising with Microsoft and Amazon beckon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0847 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazettePolitical reporting in an election year with Christopher Hope and Gloria De PieroIn the latest episode, Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford met GB News presenting duo Gloria De Piero and Christopher Hope at their new Westminster studio.They spoke about their new weekly show, PMQs Live, the future of political reporting in an election year and why they think GB News is striking a chord with viewers by offering them more of what they want.(As part of this podcast was recorded on location, apologies but the quality can get a little patchy) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1126 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteHow to make local news pay with Newsquest CEO Henry Faure WalkerLast year UK regional news giant Newsquest made £40m in pre-tax profits on turnover of £190m.This year it is tracking to have ad revenue broadly flat over two years.CEO Henry Faure Walker spoke to Dominic Ponsford about how the publisher of 200+ titles is bucking the trend on both audience and advertising revenue decline. He also shed light on some fascinating experiments using generative AI in the newsroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1627 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteThe Murdoch FactorRupert Murdoch has announced his plans to step down as executive chairman of News Corp after nearly 70 years in charge in November.Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford discusses The Murdoch Factor with Peter Jukes (author of Fall of the House of Murdoch and co-founder of Byline Times). What is the key quality which has enabled Murdoch's success and what does the future of media look like without him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2837 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteBig news media trends for 2023: This much we knowDominic Ponsford, Charlotte Tobitt and William Turvill from Press Gazette sum up the big news media trends from the first half of 2023.They share what we have learned so far about generative AI, the looming showdown between news publishers and tech giants and a macro-economic climate which is costing thousands of journalists their jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2226 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteGenerative AI and the news business: Don’t get fooled againDominic Ponsford speaks to CEO of Agate Dominic Young about the threat posed to the news business by generative AI and reveals what publishers can do about it.Young was closely involved in licensing and digital development at News International in the early years of online publishing.He feels news publishers and regulators must learn from the mistakes of the past when tech platforms were given the legislative opt-outs which allowed them to build their current huge empires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-0833 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteWhat we learned in 2022 and what’s happening nextSit back and share a glass of sparkling wine with the Press Gazette team as they reflect on a year in media and share some predictions about what will happen next.From news avoidance to the big B2B bounceback, Dominic Ponsford, Charlotte Tobitt, Will Turvill and Bron Maher explained what they learned in 2022 and reveal the biggest challenges for news media in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2223 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteBouncing back: How world's largest in-flight magazine publisher recovered from being groundedAn earlier version of this podcast was missing a section, this has now been corrected.Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford spoke to Ink Publishing chief executive Simon Leslie about how his company bounced back from disaster in 2020.It went from being the biggest in-flight magazine publisher in the world, with turnover of £100m, to zero overnight in March 2020. He talks about how the company recovered and reinvented itself with a little bit of help from 50 of the world's leading motivational speakers including Wim Hoff, Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort and diminutive US...
2022-12-0824 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteBouncing back: How world's largest in-flight magazine publisher recovered from being groundedPress Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford spoke to Ink Publishing chief executive Simon Leslie about how his company bounced back from disaster in 2020.It went from being the biggest in-flight magazine publisher in the world, with turnover of £100m, to zero overnight in March 2020. He talks about how the company recovered and reinvented itself with a little bit of help from 50 of the world's leading motivational speakers including Wim Hoff, Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort and diminutive US mountaineer Alison Levine.Leslie has plenty of upbeat advice for media CEOs who may be w...
2022-12-0821 minThe Future of Media, Explained - from Press GazetteResilience: How Ukraine's media is surviving the warWelcome to The Future of Media, Explained. Actionable insights to help you build and future-proof your media business, featuring interviews with leaders at the cutting edge of media publishing.This week - Dominic Ponsford interviews Andrey Boborykin, chief executive of Urkayinska Pravda - one of the biggest independent news websites in Ukraine.He talks about new research showing how Ukraine's local media is surviving the war. Plus he explains why Meta and Facebook are making it harder for news publishers in Ukraine to survive and what he thinks they should do about it.
2022-05-2629 min
Journalism MattersThe New European editor and Archant chief content officer Matt KellyThe New European editor Matt Kelly, also Archant's chief content officer, talks to Press Gazette's Journalism Matters podcast about Brexit, "BBC bias", Alastair Campbell, Paul Dacre, Piers Morgan, his time on the Daily Mirror and how if TNE ever got "boring" he would close it. Interview by Freddy Mayhew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Journalism MattersHuffpost UK editor-in-chief Polly CurtisHuffpost UK editor-in-chief Polly Curtis talks to Press Gazette on 28 June 2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-2941 min
Journalism MattersInterview with British Journalism Awards 2017 Young Journalist of the Year Gareth BrowneInterview with British Journalism Awards 2017 Young Journalist of the Year Gareth Browne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-0931 min
Journalism MattersFormer Sky News anchor Jeremy Thompson meets Dominic PonsfordFormer Sky News anchor Jeremy Thompson talks to Dominic Ponsford about risking his life as a war reporter, fake news and other threats to journalism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-11-2434 min
Journalism MattersGoogle director of News Partnerships Madhav ChinnappaGoogle director of News Partnerships Madhav Chinnappa talks to Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford.He defends Google against complaints it is sucking advertising revenue out of the UK killing off newspapers and explains why he thinks the US giant is a force for good in the news "ecosystem". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-09-1234 min
Journalism MattersHello! editor Rosie NixonPress Gazette news editor Freddy Mayhew talks to editor of Hello! Rosie Nixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-08-1125 min
The Media ShowMedia titan John Malone, newspapers 'ripping' content, and online moderationJohn Malone has been called the "swamp alligator", the "cable cowboy" and "Darth Vader". He's worth several billion dollars and he's one of the few people to put one over Rupert Murdoch. But you've probably never heard of him. Well, John Malone is buying up more and more of UK television. So it's time we got to know him better. Matthew Garrahan is the global media editor of the Financial Times and has met the media mogul. He tells us what John Malone is up to.National newspaper online sites are being accused of copying and rewriting...
2017-08-0928 min
Journalism MattersStephen GloverDaily Mail columnist and founder of The Indendent Stephen Glover talks to Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford about his first novel: Splash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-06-2931 min
Journalism MattersAlastair Morgan talks to Dominic PonsfordThirty years ago Alastair's brother Daniel was murdered in a pub car park in south London. He talks to Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford about what has become the most investigated, and yet unsolved, murder in British criminal history. And he explains how the case is mired in police and media corruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-1627 min
Journalism MattersZaheena Rasheed - editor of the Maldives IndependentPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford hears about the darker side of holiday paradise The Maldives which has a poor record for press freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-04-2816 minThe Media ShowNicholas Coleridge; BBC Brexit coverage; Osborne, Lebedev and the Evening StandardNicholas Coleridge has been Managing Director of Conde Nast UK and President of Conde Nast International for the last 25 years. They publish well over a hundred titles from Vogue to Vanity Fair, Tatler to Wired. Andrea asks him about his journalism, the resilience of glossy magazines and picking the right editor. More than 70 MPs have written to the BBC with concerns about "pre-referendum pessimism" and an unwillingness to "accept new facts". Tony Hall says that impartiality has always been the cornerstone of BBC News and that "it is more important than ever that the BBCs journalism is...
2017-03-2228 min
Journalism MattersRachel Oldroyd - editor of the Bureau of InvestigationPress Gazette news editor Freddy Mayhew meets Rachel Oldroyd of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-1732 min
Journalism MattersDominic Ponsford meets Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brule (with editor Andrew Tuck)As Monocle celebrates its tenth birthday, editor and founder Tyler Brule speaks to Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford (speaking at the tenth anniversary conference in London). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-0316 minThe Media ShowDavid Beckham and reputation management, Curbing abuse on Twitter, The GuardianWe look at what David Beckham's coverage this week tells us about PR, newspapers and reputation management. Andrea Catherwood speaks to Sara Mansooria, a media barrister at Matrix Chambers and to Denise Palmer Davies, a Director at Borne Media. A year ago the Guardian launched a three year plan to put itself on a firm financial footing - so how's it doing? And in an age of Brexit, May and Trump, how is the liberal title building its brand? We hear from Douglas McCabe, CEO and Director of Publishing and Tech at Enders Analysis and Dominic Ponsford...
2017-02-0828 min
Journalism MattersDoyen of the media writers Roy GreensladeThe Guardian's Roy Greenslade steps down after ten years writing a daily blog about journalism. He lifts the lid on 25 years writing about the media in the national press. Interviewed by Dominic Ponsford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-01-2727 min
Journalism MattersDrew Cullen - editor-in-chief of The RegisterPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford talks to Drew Cullen joint owner and founder of The Register and also editor-in-chief of the irreverent technology news website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-01-1921 min
Journalism MattersDominic Ponsford interviews John McEnteeVeteran Daily Mail diary writer speaks to Press Gazette over a coffee at Derry Street. He admits to: making up a fake contributor in order to defraud The Times, pretending to be disabled to secure a private audience with the Pope and breaking a confidence with the actor Richard Harris in order to reveal to the world that his son had been in rehab. He also may have played an unwitting part in the deaths of the then oldest man in Ireland and the actor Derek Nimmo. And he once gravely offended Sir Trevor McDonald by calling him a “little mo...
2016-12-2137 min
Journalism MattersNew York Times managing editor John KahnThe New York Times journalist talks to Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford about his title's plans to expand into the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-10-2729 min
Journalism MattersComputer Weekly editor Bryan GlickThe Computer Weekly editor talks to Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford about how the title has survived - and thrived - for 50 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-10-0420 min
Journalism MattersLocal press journalist who was bugged, arrested and spied on by police for doing her job - Sally MurrerPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford interviews local press journalist Sally Murrer. In 2007 she was at the centre of a notorious case involving police surveillance. She said she has still not recovered from what Thames Valley Police did to her and explains why it so important British journalists fight to get protection for journalist in the Investigatory Powers Bill currently going through parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-07-2915 min
Journalism MattersWas it the pro-Brexit press 'wot won it'? The Sun's Trevor Kavanagh and Hacked Off's Evan HarrisPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford discusses the extent to which pro-Brexit press coverage influenced the EU referendum result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-07-0816 min
Journalism MattersChairman of the Independent Press Standards Organisation Sir Alan MosesPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford interviews chairman of press regulator the Independent Press Standards Organisation Sir Alan Moses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-06-1727 min
Journalism MattersNews editor of SBTV News and 'millennial' Ash HoughtonAsh Houghton talks to Dominic Ponsford about how he went from leaving school at 15 to work on building sites, to his role as news editor of youth media brand SBTV News. He also offers some insight on how journalists can connect better with 'millenials' such as himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-06-0317 min
Journalism Matters'Dull it isn't' - Duncan Campbell on crime reportingFormer Guardian crime correspondent Duncan Campbell talks about what makes a good crime reporter, who his favourites are and how to deal with death threats (tape them!). He is the author of: 'We'll All Be Murdered in Our Beds! The Shocking History of Crime Reporting' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-05-1621 min
Journalism MattersLondon Evening Standard editor Sarah SandsPress Gazette's John Reynolds interviews the editor of London's free daily newspaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-04-2816 min
Journalism MattersRobert Verkaik - The journalist who met Jihadi JohnPress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford interviews freelance security journalist Robert Verkaik, the only reporter who met Mohammed Emwazi (who would become known as Jiihadi John). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-04-1518 minThe Media ShowBBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead, 'Tips' when interviewing will.i.am, Press freedom v privacySome weeks ago, Sir David Clementi said the current regulatory model of the BBC Trust, was 'flawed and that a unitary board should run the BBC. Since then, John Whittingdale, the culture secretary, has said if board members were appointed by the government, that this would not compromise the independence of the BBC. However, the current chair of the BBC Trust, Rona Fairhead, has concerns. Steve Hewlett talks to her about whether the Clementi model is really the best model, the importance of the BBC retaining its independence, and why she thinks the White Paper on the future of...
2016-04-0628 min
Journalism MattersEpisode 2: Empire editor Terri WhiteEditor of the UK's best-selling film magazine Empire, Terri White, talks journalism, magazines and why seeing a happy reader is better for her than taking a ride on the Millennium Falcon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-04-0116 min
Journalism MattersPress Gazette Journalism Matters Podcast episode onePress Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford discusses the future of the UK Freedom of Information Act with Heather Brooke, Jonathan Isaby and Rob Evans at City University in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-03-2120 min
Share Radio Share PoliticsShare Politics with Fiona Norman, talking to Dominic Ponsford, about the freedom of information act. First Broadcast: 05/03/16Share Politics with Fiona Norman, talking to Dominic Ponsford, editor at Press Gazette, about the freedom of information act and what it means to the public after the news that following a review, no changes will be made to the act. First Broadcast: 05/03/16
2016-03-0512 min
Journalism MattersJournalism Matters - podcast trailerThis is a trailer for the Press Gazette Journalism Matters podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-03-0200 minThe Media ShowChief exec of Trinity Mirror Simon Fox, News UK's David Dinsmore, Heather Brooke on FOITrinity Mirror has taken full control of media network Local World, which has over 100 regional titles across England and Wales. Dubbed a 'good day for local media', by Chief Executive Simon Fox, the £187 million deal will create the UK's largest regional media group. In his first appearance on The Media Show, Steve Hewlett talks to Chief Executive Simon Fox about the purchase, what it means for a challenged local press, and whether it raises any issues around media plurality. Britain's biggest-selling newspaper the Sun is to take down its online paywall, after failing to win enough readers. R...
2015-11-0428 minThe Media ShowTop Gear's future, The Sun's 'Whistleblower Charter', Headline-WritingKim Shillinglaw, Controller of BBC 2 and BBC 4, is the BBC executive tasked with securing the future of Top Gear. In her first interview for The Media Show, Steve Hewlett asks her how she will save the network's 'baby', now that Jeremy Clarkson and executive producer Andy Wilman have left, and whether Hammond and May will be appearing next season. He also asks her about the remit of the channel, and how to capture a younger audience. Under the banner of 'A Whistleblower's Charter,' The Sun has created a safe space online to allow whistleblowers to share...
2015-04-2928 minThe Media ShowProtecting Journalists' Sources, American News Anchors, Football Rights, Sports RadioBrian Williams, the most popular nightly news anchor in the USA, has been suspended for six months without pay by his employer NBC. It follows an admittance that a story he told about coming under fire on a helicopter during the Iraq war was not true. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik talks to Steve Hewlett about the case, and the power and value of the American news anchor to the networks.The Interception of Communications Commissioner has ruled that RIPA (the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act) does not provide adequate safeguards to protect journalistic sources. Sir Anthony...
2015-02-1128 minThe Media ShowBBC on Sir Cliff coverage; Press Gazette joins IPSO; Who is Rona Fairhead?Rona Fairhead, the former FT Group chief executive, has been announced as the Government's preferred choice as BBC Trust chair. Her nomination comes at a challenging time for the BBC, in the run up to Charter renewal and concerns over governance. Steve hears from John Gapper, former colleague, and Associate Editor of the Financial Times, about what she could bring to the role; former Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell MP, who introduced the BBC Trust as a system of governance, and Phil Harding, former BBC news editor and Controller of Editorial Policy, about what her appointment may mean for the...
2014-09-0328 min