The Media Show

Professor Stephen Coleman and Jenni discuss the impact of TV leadership debates on voter behavior, highlighting their importance in engaging viewers. They also delve into the challenges of securing royal interviews and the strict conditions imposed. Additionally, the podcast explores Donald Trump's social media strategy, focusing on his controversial use of Twitter to bypass traditional advertising methods.

Lord David Puttnam discusses his inquiry into public service broadcasting and challenges the BBC's plans with Peter Salmon. The departure of Lady Colin Campbell from I'm a Celebrity is also explored, highlighting the show's compelling TV moments.

Jimmy Maymann, President of AOL Content, discusses the shift in media consumption from 'destination' to 'distributed' media. Lis Howell talks about the underrepresentation of women in news. Virgin Media's CEO, Tom Mockridge, explains their broadband expansion. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by traditional media in the digital age.

Discussion of media coverage of Paris attacks, challenges of verifying information. Conservative MP Jesse Norman's concerns over BBC Studios creation and impact on production sector. Debate on new player in broadcasting world, BBC Studio arrangements and quotas.

Chief exec of Trinity Mirror Simon Fox discusses taking control of Local World, while News UK's David Dinsmore talks about removing the Sun's paywall. Heather Brooke shares insights on the Freedom of Information Act challenges. Topics include media plurality, online subscriptions, and FOI misuse.

Steve Hewlett hosts a discussion on the future of the BBC, covering funding challenges, government relations, role in the media landscape, and potential changes to its funding model. Guests debate governance, accountability, and possible integration of internet services.

Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger discusses media confidence, Leveson laws debated, PinkNews CEO talks LGBT representation, ITV's acquisition of UTV discussed.

Guests Cat Lewis and Debbie Manners discuss BBC Studios restructuring. The rise of ad-blocking and effects on online advertising revenue models. Challenges faced by female tech journalists and their struggle with online abuse and sexism. Discussion on a potential show acquisition impacting the BBC's programming decisions.

Mark Watts, Editor in Chief of Exaro News, discusses the Panorama investigation on VIP Paedophile rings. The podcast also covers Robert Peston's move to ITV, Desmond newspaper price cuts, and Dennis Publishing's launch of Coach magazine targeting men. The episode explores media shake-ups, pay rates, and future BBC debates.

Plans to privatise Channel 4 have been revealed after documents were photographed as they were carried into Downing Street. A sale would raise an estimated £1bn for the Treasury. Steve Hewlett talks to David Elstein, former chief executive of Channel 5, about the potential benefits of having Channel 4 in private hands. Also joining him is historian and journalist Maggie Brown who explains the challenges the broadcaster would face in delivering its public remit, should it be accountable to shareholders, rather than the government.New Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn began his maiden Party Conference speech with jokes aimed at the national press. He went on to talk about media commentators who have 'sneered' at the growth in Labour's popularity, and called for an end to cyberbullying. It's not the first time he's criticised the press - recently describing headlines about himself as 'unpleasant' and 'unfair'. Steve Hewlett talks to Fraser Nelson of The Spectator about the growing hostility between Corbyn and the media.The free to air TV service Freeview is launching Freeview Play this week. It's a new TV catch up service bringing together BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 on demand services. Steve asks Caroline Thomson, Chair of Digital UK, the organisation behind Freeview, why people would buy a box when there are so many packages on offer?Trinity Mirror is in talks to buy the shares of Local World it does not already own. Local World is one of the largest media networks in the UK - with over 100 print titles and 70 websites. The Daily Mail and General Trust currently own just over 38% of the business. So why does it want to sell, and why would Trinity Mirror want to buy? Ian Whittaker, media analyst with Liberum, explains.Producer: Katy Takatsuki.