Convergence Is King

We're joined by two execs that find their sectors converging on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Steve Ackerman speaks to his three decades at Somethin’ Else and then Sony Music Podcasts, whilst ITV Studio’s Martin Trickey tells us about his social agency label, Zoo55.

Also on the show: Can news outlets survive Google’s AI Overview? The UK markets regulator may intervene - but will it be in time?

All that plus: YouTube pulls out of Barb, Substack lands on TV... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, our guests defend themselves in my boardroom.

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A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.

What The Media Club has been reading this week:

CMA wants a clear publisher opt out for AI Overviews

Substack has launched a TV app

YouTube Pulls Out Of Barb

Future Publishing Axes Consumer Tech Jobs

BBC Names Davie’s Exit Date and Interim DG

Goalhanger Bags Minority Investor

MOTD ratings surge with new release strategy

Nigella becomes new Bake Off judge

Traitors - The Play? (and ratings news)

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