Enders Analysis, whose work I often read and cite, has a fascinating new report looking at YouTube on TV consumption and the effects thereof. Given the difficulties in extracting real data from the Google-owned service, they focussed on Trending content to try and see what performs well. There are a couple of elements that stood […]
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Ted Lasso is arguably the biggest hit Apple TV+ has had. It was meant to be a three-season arc, but a fourth season could now be on the cards. Co-hosts Chuck Joiner debate whether the comedy should return and discuss other shows they are enjoying on Apple TV+. They also look at some of the
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The death of podcasting has, surprise, surprise, been greatly exaggerated. Don’t believe me, ask Travis and Jason Kelce. The brothers have signed a deal with Wondery reported to be worth around $100 million. Now, Taylor Swift may have played a helping hand in this, but it demonstrates that there is still major money in podcast
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The La Liga 2024/25 season has got underway. After three matches, it is Barcelona who sit top of the table. The cash-strapped Catalans have a 100% record so far. There will be plenty of twists and turns in the weeks and months to come. You can watch La Liga in the UK via Premier Sports.
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It looks like Ted Lasso Season 4 could be on the cards, with AFC Richmond returning to our screen in the not-too-distant future. Some of the key figures involved in the Apple TV+ hit show have done deals, hinting at more episodes to come. According to a report from Deadline, Hannah Waddingham, (who plays Rebecca
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Jermaine Jenas will not be part of the TNT Sports coverage of Brighton vs Man Utd tomorrow (Saturday, August 24). It follows his sacking by the BBC yesterday. However, my understanding is that he was not scheduled to appear for a few weeks anyway. A happy coincidence for TNT Sports and parent company Warner Bros.
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If you’re a sports fan, summer 2024 was a good one. It featured the Euros and Copa América football competitions, the Olympics, two cycling grand tours (the third one is happening now,) and test cricket. There was also the Open golf (although the weather was not very seasonal,) and Wimbledon. The regular summer seasons for
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It’s been a summer packed full of sport and that has taken up much of my viewing time. Now the Premier League, La Liga and Seria A football is back too, with the WSL not far behind! When you need a break from all that action, there are plenty of great shows on the streaming
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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago sees President Biden pass the baton to Kamala Harris to face Donald Trump. Beyond the convention, media circles are focusing on Ezra Klein, who has influenced journalism and politics through his blog and Vox. His podcast and New York Times role underscore his significant impact, especially on Democratic politics.
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I subscribe to a lot of media newsletters. Listen to a lot of media podcasts. Read a lot of media news. And so much of it is just so negative. There are plenty of good reasons for this and if you’re reading this newsletter, I probably don’t need to remind you of them. The question
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