In today’s newsletter, I looked at the renewed focus on the funding of the BBC. A new expert panel on the issue and changes to the cost of the licence fee have been announced. I contacted the corporation whilst writing the story. However, I had to send it out before they responded. They have though […]
BBC “Continue to Engage” Over Funding Read More »
Channel 4 published a summary of its investigation into what was known about the allegations around Russell Brand on Thursday. It found “no evidence to suggest that there was knowledge within the channel of the allegations contained in the Dispatches programme about Russell Brand’s behaviour while he was a presenter on Big Brother’s Big Mouth
Channel 4 Finds “No Evidence” of Knowledge of Russell Brand Allegations Read More »
Should you start a newsletter? I’ve been running The Addition for over two years and it has got me thinking about why a) I enjoy it and b) emails are such a powerful tool. As with podcasts, not everybody needs one. However, there are very good reasons to begin, whether you are in journalism or
Reasons to Start a Newsletter Read More »
Taylor Swift film “The Eras Tour” has smashed Disney+ records. It is now the most-watched music movie on the platform I don’t know about you, but I’m not at all surprised. I’m no Swiftie, but I think she is a genius for the entertainment juggernaut she has built. Per Variety: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Smashes Disney+ Record. Obviously. Read More »
You may have noticed that The Addition was a bit quiet last week. That’s because some exciting things are happening. Firstly, this newsletter is going (almost entirely) paid only. The full Tuesday and Friday versions, and the archive, will be available only to paid subscribers. These are going to include longer analysis pieces as well
Ofcom put GB News “on notice” on Monday. It announced five breaches of two sections of the Broadcasting Code. They are all related to programmes presented by serving politicians. The regulator said that “any repeated breaches of Rules 5.1 and 5.3 may result in the imposition of a statutory sanction.” The five breaches occurred twice
Ofcom Puts GB News “On Notice” Read More »
Each month, I share some of the shows and movies I watch. It is not always the latest stuff as it’s impossible to keep up, plus I love dipping back into the archives. This month it’s a newcomer to Apple TV+ that has caught my eye. Feel free to share your recommendations in the comments
What I am Watching – March 2024 Read More »
Don Lemon has announced that Elon Musk has cancelled a partnership with his new show on Twitter. The decision apparently came after an interview by the former CNN anchor. Kara Swisher seems to have got the scoop. (She was interviewed by Lemon at a recent book tour event which was later published as a podcast.)
Elon Musk Pulls Deal With Don Lemon After Interview Read More »
It appears the bid for The Spectator and Th Telegraph from UAE-backed consortium Redbird IMI may have been quashed once and for all. At least in its current structure. (Full disclosure: I have contributed to both the publications involved in the bid.) Sky News‘s Mark Kleinman tweeted that changes to the law are afoot that
UAE Telegraph/Spectator Bid Quashed by Legal Changes Read More »
There is a clear moment in tech journalist Kara Swisher’s new memoir, “Burn Book” where she takes the leap into becoming an entrepreneur. “I realized, in short, that I was and would always be a great reporter and a less good employee,” she writes. “Which led me to the obvious conclusion that I wanted to
Media Voices Lessons From The Creator Economy: Owning your work is crucial Read More »
