Media analysis and discussion, with guests Jake Kanter (Business Insider) and Steve Ackerman (Somethin' Else).Olly Mann and the panel discuss all the big announcements to come out of the first annual plan for OFCOM. More money for kids, fact checking, podcasting... What does it all mean? We’ll find out. Plus; is Jon Snow professionally biased? Is the Guardian the REAL purveyor of hate? Has the quiz jumped the shark? If you answered 'yes' to all these questions, it's time to find another podcast.A PPM production , produced by Matt Hill.

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There’s a new chief executive at Channel 4 - media writer Maggie Brown, Faraz Osman (Lemonade Money) and Boyd Hilton (Heat Magazine) discuss the immediate challenges that Alex Mahon faces - not least finding a replacement for Jay Hunt.The panel also review the coverage of another unpredictable election campaign, with an unexpected win for a major broadcaster. Also on the programme, Katie Hopkins leaves LBC, Apple blow the doors off podcasting, the Radio Academy returns with a rebooted awards do AND in the Media Quiz we reveal the wolves in sheep’s clothing.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Keep us on the air by setting up a voluntary subscription: http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate-an-episode/

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Expand your horizons beyond the small screen and enter the world of virtual reality. Tanya Laird (Digital Jam) explains to Olly Mann the differences in shooting for TV and 360 video, why theatre actors are the best for VR and the big creative companies staking their reputations on this fledgling entertainment platform.For those expecting a report from this year's Radio Festival, the event has been postponed due to the Manchester attack. But rest assured we'll be there when it's rescheduled.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Keep us going by setting up a voluntary subscription.

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Election fever! We discuss the press and broadcasters’ plans now this snap election is well under way. Kelvin MacKenzie is finally let go from his job at The Sun - is Murdoch cleaning up the place ahead of OFCOM’s Sky ruling?Plus, Adam Crozier leaves ITV, Popbitch's Kit Lovelace lifts the lid on this weekend’s Eurovision and in the Media Quiz, we pitch the most unusual media stories of the week.A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill.

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Olly Mann presents a special edition of The Media Podcast recorded live at the inaugural British Podcast Awards.We have all the action from the ceremony to celebrate audio excellence which was held at the Platform Theatre in King’s Cross.We hear all about the winning shows – and their producers’ top tips for success – backstage with guest host Rhianna Dhillon.Plus Jason Phipps (The Guardian) and Ruth Fitzsimons (Audioboom) discuss the state of the British podcast industry.From the Media Podcast team, our congratulations to all the winners! You can find a full list here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/winners/A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill & Peter Price.

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We depart from the usual format this week to bring you two fascinating interviews about the craft of journalism: Mevan Babakar and Phoebe Arnold from Full Fact discuss the art of fact checking and its role in the digital age.Olly also talks to the obituaries editor of the Times, Simon Pearson, on how to write the final word on a person's life. This is interview was first published on Olly's other, other podcast series The Modern Mann - but this has some bonus content especially for Media Podcast listeners. Enjoy! A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. Please support the show by leaving us a review on iTunes or, if you want us here week in/out... take out a voluntary subscription at http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate-an-episode/

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Ofcom and the government lay down the new order to the BBC and Channel 4, with new edicts on news, kids and regional production - Steven D Wright (Kerfuffle TV) and Louise Ridley (Buzzfeed) join Olly Mann to discuss the fallout from Salford’s Nations and Regions media conference.Also on the programme: the BBC’s director of radio, Bob Shennon, talks to us about his plans for the networks - and why commercial radio is no longer the enemy. Plus, the nominations are announced for the British Podcast Awards there’s talk of ‘Legsit’, George Osborne and in the Media Quiz, truth is put to the ultimate test (whatever that means). A PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill.

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News, analysis and gossip from the media industries with Olly Mann and guests Lisa Campbell (Director, Edinburgh International TV Festival) and Peter White (News Editor, Broadcast Magazine).This week, a look at the independent production companies bidding to produce long-running BBC programmes including as Songs Of Praise and Holby City.Plus, Rupert Murdoch’s latest bid to control Sky, the Daily Mail is crowned newspaper of the year and the Guardian’s attempts to prop up falling ad revenues.And if that’s not enough, the drinks are on Olly in this week’s Media Podcast Quiz.A PPM Production. Produced by Matt Hill and Peter Price. Please help to keep us on the air by visiting http://themediapodcast.com/dedicate.

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ITV called it the biggest shake-up to their schedule since the nineties - but with the Nightly Show halving its audience and News At Ten dropping under a million viewers, how long can they take such an expensive risk? Olly Mann is joined by Steve Ackerman (Somethin Else) and Holden Frith (theweek.co.uk) to discuss the top media stories of the week.Elsewhere on the programme, we discuss the BBC’s new linear service BBC Scotland, Netflix new UK co-productions, why YouTube is launching a live TV service, and we find out how to save cash as a freelance celebrity...

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In this special edition of the podcast, brought to you with Social Circle, we discuss the best ways to enhance your brand through association with celebs, youtube stars and more.With a top-notch panel of execs and talent, Olivia Allan chairs this conversation on how to take advantage of the rise of the YouTube star. The panel includes:James Erskine, Director, Social CircleChris Croissant, Social Content Account Director, Chorus, MaxusConnie Glynn, aka Noodlerella, Social InfluencerChris Jackson, Social Lead, Super Group (SuperDry)Mark Walker, Director, Freefocus (Talent Management)Thanks to Social Circle for supporting The Media Podcast and sharing this content with us. We'll be back with our usual show next week...A PPM Production. Producer Matt Hill.

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