Netflix has lost subscribers for two quarters in a row. Its Q2 results revealed a loss of one million subscribers (it had expected to lose two million). This has clearly shaken the streaming giant and it is looking to make changes. These include the introduction of a cheaper ad-supported tier – something it has long […]

Rolling Stone is one of the iconic media brands, covering the crossover of music, culture and politics in a unique way. Just over a year ago, it was announced that there was going to be a UK sister to the US-based publication. The small team behind it was, at the time of recording, preparing its

Chuck Joiner of MacVoices and host Charlotte Henry continue to reflect on NAB show, with a particular focus on fan-made content and how production companies are looking to build communities around different shows. This is the second part of a two-part conversation with Chuck. The first part, released last week, is still available. Please do

Like all live events, Covid meant that NAB Show has not been possible in person for a couple of years. However, the annual gathering hosted by US organisation the National Association of Broadcasters was back in Las Vegas in April 2022. Chuck Joiner of MacVoices was there, talking to vendors and other attendees. In this

Talk TV is still there, with expensive sets and well-paid talent. The problem is, nobody is watching. Despite having the vast resources of News UK at its disposal, the channel has not been able to maintain an audience after a decent opening night. A mix of British viewing culture and some practical problems have left

There was an awful lot to unpack from WWDC 2022. One thing missing was any reference to Apple TV+, the TV box and app, or tvOS. We did get some further insight into Apple’s interest in sport, though. (This episode was recorded just before Apple announced its decade-long MLS deal – thanks guys!) Hot off

The team behind the ‘Media Voices’ podcast came up with the idea of The Publisher Podcast Awards to celebrate excellence in the world of podcasting back in 2019. The first ceremony was held on 4th March 2020… Podcasts became a huge part of peoples’ lives during the pandemic and the awards continued (online) in order

Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry to look ahead to WWDC 2022. What will Apple reveal at its developer conference? What will it mean for its role in the digital media ecosystem? * Jeff Gamet on Twitter * Jeff Gamet on YouTube * ‘The Context Machine’ podcast * Charlotte Henry on Twitter This is a

Vogue capitalised on The Met Gala to drive traffic, subscriptions and sign-ups across multiple platforms. Adweek’s Mark Stenberg joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the strategy and how it might play out across Condé Nast. * How Vogue’s Met Gala Coverage Generated 100,000 Newsletter Sign-Ups – Adweek * Medialyte * Mark Stenberg on Twitter *

Shannon Morse, a top YouTube content creator, joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss how she started out and how to stay (somewhat) sane as you build your own brand. Also, how do you actually make money as a content creator? * Shannon Morse on YouTube * Threat Wire from Hak5 * Shannon Morse on Twitter