The Media Club · 12 July 2024 · 43 min

Telegraph sale saga continues, Ofcom takes on BBC, election washup

With Jim Waterson, Karin Robinson, Phil Riley

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In this episode of The Media Club, host Matt Deegan is joined by Jim Waterson (The Guardian's media news editor) and Karin Robinson (Edelman's UK senior head of strategy) to discuss the latest media news. Topics include the ongoing Telegraph sale saga, with DMGT pulling out of the auction due to new legislation; the appointment of Lisa Nandy as Culture Secretary; and the election wash-up, covering BBC vs Channel 4 coverage, the rise of news podcasts, and the impact of digital platforms. The show also features an interview with Phil Riley, CEO of Boom Radio, about Ofcom's decision to pause the BBC's Radio 2 spin-off launch, and a media quiz segment.

Key takeaways

DMGT pulled out of the Telegraph auction, citing the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act amendment.
Ofcom paused the BBC's online launch of Radio 2 Extra, requiring a full public interest test.
Lisa Nandy was appointed Culture Secretary, with a focus on media inequality and regional support.
Channel 4's election coverage saw increased viewership and was praised for its entertainment value.
News and politics podcasts saw subscriber growth during the election, but a post-election dip is expected.

In this episode

Intro and News Roundup0:00 · Matt Deegan introduces the show and covers top media news stories.
Election Wash-up Discussion0:00 · Jim Waterson and Karin Robinson discuss the election coverage and its implications.
Telegraph Sale Analysis0:00 · Discussion on DMGT pulling out of the Telegraph auction and the new legislation.
Interview with Phil Riley0:00 · Phil Riley discusses Ofcom's decision on BBC Radio 2 Extra.
Media Quiz: Polish the Turd0:00 · The hosts play a quiz about bad TV commissions.

Notable quotes

“I am the same age as doddery American President Joe Biden. It's time both of us left the building.”
Trevor Kavanagh · 0:00

“We could go out of business. We could go out of business if the BBC launched radio.”
Phil Riley · 0:00

“I'm speaking now as Karen Robinson, private individual and not as a representative of the Democratic Party in any way, shape or form.”
Karin Robinson · 0:00