On the agenda this week: the editor of the Daily Mirror quits, amid swingeing cuts at Reach. Is the paper in serious trouble? Media news and analysis with host Matt Deegan and guests Chris Curtis (editor, Broadcast Magazine), Alex Farber (Media Editor, The Times) and Charlotte Tobitt (Reporter, Press Gazette).

Rob Smyth joins Matt to discuss the surge in local news start-ups, driven in part by new companies like The Lead, and why there’s hope for journalism on Substack.

Also on the programme: the magic of drama - how did it become the cavalry to Mr Bates and wronged subpostmasters everywhere? 

All that, plus in the Media Quiz... we consider the week in news for Ed Balls, Carol Vorderman and John Oliver. 

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In our EIGHTH annual predictions special, Matt Deegan welcomes the UK's finest media commentators to discuss the media trends for this year - and to account for last year.

On the table is the predicted growth of audiobooks, potential job cuts across publishers, the waning popularity of subscriptions, and changes in TV leadership.

Did the consolidation of big streamers come to pass? And how has AI usage increased among publishers? Find out with guests Jake Kanter (Deadline), Ella Sagar (The Media Leader), Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette), Faraz Osman (Gold Wala), Megan Carver (Carver PR), Adam MacQueen (Private Eye), Jamie East (Daily Mail) and media writers Scott Bryan and Tara Conlan. Oh, and producer Steven D Wright is our traditional harbinger of doom.

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What does All3Media have in common with The Daily Telegraph? Both may soon be in the hands of Jeff Zucker in billion dollar buyouts. Meanwhile it feels like Samir Shah is already BBC Chair, as he weighs into the latest Lineker controversy.

Also on the programme: what kind of paywall is Mail Online building? And why is Future Publishing investing in critics and reviews? 

All that, plus in the Media Quiz... we play the only possible game we could with those Netflix stats.

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The BBC have a new chair - and a new licence fee settlement. Media news and analysis with Broadcast writer Rebecca Cooney and Adam Bowie.

Also on the programme: how did they make Planet Earth 3? The creative director of the Beeb’s Natural History Unit, Mike Gunton takes us on a wildlife 101.

All that, plus Spotify makes big cuts, the Premier League bounces back and, in the Media Quiz... we discover who’s been foiled by Fleet Street.

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On the show this week we’re joined by head of commercial marketing at Bauer, George Butler and media writer Tara Conlan to discuss when should governments interfere with the media? Never, according to Jeff Zucker who insists Abu Dhabi will steer clear of editorial as the Telegraph soap opera continues. Hear Tara and George’s take.

Also in the show; Newsnight has had a major trim to secure it’s survival, but for how long? “Squid Game: The Challenge” a hit, and what’s happening at Bauer? We’ve a man on the inside. 

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More from our interview with Marcus Ryder MBE, where the head of the Film & TV Charity discusses the need to move away from the freelancer model, his work for the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, and why its your duty to help crew in need.

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Who’d work in TV? With reports of lowering safety standards and financial hardship are on the rise, Matt Deegan speaks to Marcus Ryder MBE about a new Christmas appeal by the Film and TV Charity. Content warning: mention of suicide.

Also on the programme: Top Gear is being rested by the BBC - but for how long? Writer Scott Bryan and Charlotte Tobitt (Press Gazette) consider the protections needed to make the car show viable again.

All that plus we follow the latest twists and turns of the Telegraph sale, TikTok pranks that went too far... and, in The Media Quiz, we guess the biggest winners of the week.

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How dependent is the UK on the streamers and Hollywood? MPs have been hearing the evidence - and so have guests Ella Sagar (The Media Leader) and Jake Kanter (Deadline).

Also on the programme: Channel 4 say they are “picking up the pace” on commissions. But is it enough? 

All that plus Jamie Lang has big podcast ambitions, a rare win for local radio and, in The Media Quiz, we weigh up the good news from the bad. 

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Reach announces layoffs of almost 10% of their staff - but can they cut their way to growth? Media news and analysis, with Megan Carver (Carver PR) and Jamie East (DMGT Media).

Also on the programme: BBC Studios enters the audio market, as does James Corden... and why Carol Vorderman becomes the first casualty of Linekar’s Law.

Plus, in the media quiz, we pit the pundits against each other in our very own Squid Games. 

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Olly Mann (remember him?)'s Modern Mann podcast is out today with the remarkable story of Caz Jayne - who went from Basra to training frontline workers how to deal with trauma. Hear the full story at modernmann.co.uk

The Two Matts cover the week's political stories, as only The New European can. Listen now at podfollow.com/2matts

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The Media Bill is back - but what’s changed? Matt Deegan is joined by media writer Maggie Brown and Heat Magazine’s Boyd Hilton.

Also on the programme: Boris Johnson heads to GB News; Jess Brammar to the top table at the BBC... and a new radio service appears in Gaza.

All that plus, in the media quiz, we set the record straight.

That’s all coming up - on this edition - of The Media Podcast.

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