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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
Media industry

Taskmaster renewed for six more series as show reaches huge global audience

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Media industry

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Scott Mills set to lose honorary doctorate following personal conduct' allegations

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

David Dimbleby laments crazy' BBC events broadcast team decision

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Taskmaster renewed for six more series as show reaches huge global audience

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

George Hamilton on Michael Lyster: 'He was not in any way the kind of pushy media type. He didn't have that. He wasn't born with the ego gene'

George Hamilton's commentary has been a significant part of Irish soccer history, especially during the 1990 World Cup, where his voice became synonymous with the team's journey.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Steve Kroft Spills Dirt On 30-Year CBS Gig: 'I Hated It'

I can remember when I was tapped to go to 60 minutes I thought this was fantastic and I expected a lot of people would just come up and say, that's really great, I'm really happy for you, whatever the thing right is and then you realize after a while that not everybody was happy that I got this job. There were other people that wanted it. And so then you've all of a sudden made a bunch of enemies. And that's, it's just, you know, it's a snake pit.
Media industry
#social-media
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

Television
fromAol
2 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
#bbc
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

BBC accused of making propaganda' films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

The BBC faces criticism for producing content funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising concerns about its reputation and integrity.
Media industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

BBC accused of making propaganda' films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

The BBC faces criticism for producing content funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising concerns about its reputation and integrity.
Media industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
English Premier League
fromBBC
2 days ago

Football Daily - The Commentators' View: Shabby shoes & Royal Oak FC - BBC Sounds

England's World Cup send-off was disappointing, while the FA Cup quarter-finals feature exciting matchups and commentary.
Podcast
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

RTE shakeup see Tracy Clifford's show pulled after 10 years as Doireann Garrihy returns to airwaves

2FM is introducing a new schedule with fresh hosts to better connect with younger audiences based on listener research.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Sky should drop 'greedy' legal action against dodgy box users, TD Paul Murphy says

Sky intends to use the information obtained from a court case to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users, marking the first time end users could face legal action.
EU data protection
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase

The phrase 'not fit for purpose' originated from a 2006 memo by Sir David Normington regarding the Home Office's inefficiencies.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

TV's Failing Cure For Middle-Aged Malaise

Imperfect Women exemplifies the decline of the 'messy-mom thriller' genre despite initial viewership success.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

Michael Johnson will not appear on BBC athletics coverage in 2026 following the collapse of his Grand Slam Track league, which left athletes and creditors unpaid over $30 million in debts.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

From Bluey To The News: How BBC Studios Is Connecting Brands To Audiences Across Its Portfolio | AdExchanger

BBC Studios develops digital-first ad sales strategy to help marketers connect across its diverse content portfolio of news, sports, and entertainment properties in the North American market.
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fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Has Today had its day? BBC's flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

BBC Radio 4's Today programme faces an existential crisis as it struggles to retain top talent amid the rise of podcasts and changing media opportunities.
#bbc-world-service-funding
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

BBC World Service to get extra 11m a year in deal ending funding uncertainty

The BBC World Service receives an additional £11 million annually for three years to combat global disinformation, though the increase will barely outpace inflation over the settlement period.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service funding freeze risks opening door to hostile states', MPs say

Freezing BBC World Service funding risks allowing hostile state media to gain influence while undermining international trust in British broadcasting during a critical period of global instability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

BBC World Service to get extra 11m a year in deal ending funding uncertainty

The BBC World Service receives an additional £11 million annually for three years to combat global disinformation, though the increase will barely outpace inflation over the settlement period.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service funding freeze risks opening door to hostile states', MPs say

Freezing BBC World Service funding risks allowing hostile state media to gain influence while undermining international trust in British broadcasting during a critical period of global instability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform sack housing spokesman over deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Media industry

Matt Brittin announced as BBC's next director-general to replace Tim Davie

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform sack housing spokesman over deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Matt Brittin announced as BBC's next director-general to replace Tim Davie

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

ABC Wins Big As CBS Continues Struggle in Q1 Ratings

ABC World News Tonight leads nightly news ratings, with CBS Evening News trailing significantly under Tony Dokoupil's leadership.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why is Labour so unpopular? Just look at the dithering over kids' screen time | Zoe Williams

Government's handling of children's screen time and social media is a significant issue affecting political popularity.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

The BBC apologized for failing to censor a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the BAFTA awards broadcast, launching an investigation into the incident.
#bbc-world-service
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
Media industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

BBC digital switch backfires as online audience falls

BBC World Service's digital-first strategy backfired, causing an 11% audience decline to 131 million since 2021 despite closing traditional broadcast services.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Bari Weiss Turns to Ex-CNN Boss Jeff Zucker for Advice Amid CBS News Woes: Report

Bari Weiss seeks advice from Jeff Zucker as she leads CBS News and aims to enhance its news division.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas

The BBC is conducting a fast-track investigation after a racial slur was broadcast during Bafta film awards coverage, remaining on iPlayer for 15 hours before removal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

GB News faces complaints after commentator claims genocide' against white people in UK

GB News commentator Thomas Corbett-Dillon faced backlash and Ofcom complaints for suggesting a genocide against white people in England and warning of potential immigrant violence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: British Pundit Throws Newspapers at the Camera During Heated Rant Causing His Feed to Malfunction

Dolan lamented, 'There's nothing in the studio to throw around,' before grabbing a stack of tabloid newspapers and tossing them at the camera, saying, 'It's the Boris way.'
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
Television
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

BBC close to landmark deal to produce original shows for YouTube

BBC will commission original YouTube-first programmes to reach younger audiences, with potential later migration to BBC platforms and possible international monetisation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Older women disappear' from BBC presenting roles, internal review finds

While women outnumbered men in terms of presenters under 50, men significantly outnumbered women among the over-50s with 237 women to 394 men. It found there are nearly four times as many male presenters over 60 as female in the BBC's content division, which makes programmes. There were nearly twice as many older men than women 31 compared with 16 in BBC News. Within the nations and the English regions division, there were between three and four times as many older men as female presenters.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ofcom under fire after refusing to investigate misleading' GB News Trump interview

Ofcom declined to investigate complaints about a GB News interview where Donald Trump made unchecked false claims, prompting criticism for not enforcing impartiality.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee

The BBC charter renewal consultation closes March 10, and public support is critical to protect the broadcaster from right-wing efforts to undermine or dismantle it during a period of global information warfare.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poisoned chalice? The BBC's struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

The BBC director general role faces significant challenges as talented executives withdraw from consideration following repeated crises, including a recent incident at the Bafta awards involving offensive language.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Do I really need a TV licence?' How to check before the fee rises

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC faces profound jeopardy' without funding overhaul, Tim Davie says

We do want reform, he said. We do want reform of the licence fee. However, we're not just about driving the amount we get from households higher. My biggest fears are that we just roll on and think it's going to be OK. We don't reform enough. At that point, we don't get regulatory reform and more flexibility. That's my biggest worry. And I think, if we don't do that, we're in trouble.
UK politics
Media industry
fromMen's Journal
2 months ago

BBC In Talks For Groundbreaking Deal With YouTube

BBC will premiere bespoke exclusive content on YouTube to attract younger audiences and boost overseas advertising revenue while facing a $10 billion Trump lawsuit.
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

BBC Studios Benchmarks Its Podcasts To See How They Really Stack Up | AdExchanger

In podcasting, knowing how your audience stacks up against the competition has always been a bit of a guessing game. And BBC Studios, the content production arm of the British public broadcasting corporation, was tired of guessing. Around two years ago, BBC Studios started working with digital audio monetization and measurement platform Triton Digital, and benchmarking was at the top of its wish list. Triton made good on that request on Thursday with the addition of benchmarking features to its Podcast Metrics publisher analytics dashboard.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Here's a key task for the new boss at the BBC: solve the mystery of all the disappearing women | Anne McElvoy

BBC requires systemic change beyond appointing a woman DG to stop age- and gender-based exclusion of older female presenters across programming and regions.
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