Recently I was asked to be part of the ‘Experiment Week’ that the DTNS crew were running. I enjoyed the conversation I had with Chis Stokel-Walker so much I wanted to bring it to you here at The Addition too. In this special episode of The Addition podcast, originally made for DTNS ‘Experiment Week’ journalist […]

Around the world, people are feeling the financial pinch, and things might be about to get tougher. While much of the discussion is rightly focused on the impact of a recession on personal and household finances, the media industry is also having to work out how to navigate these choppy waters. Again. Brian Morrisey of

Mark Stenberg, senior media reporter at AdWeek, joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss some breaking news – the sale of Axios for $525 million. Founded by some of those behind Politico, the rise of Axios is a modern media success story and, perhaps, a further endorsement of the newsletter-driven publication (woohoo!). Also in this episode,

Facebook is getting out of news. Again. And this time they are not just on a break. The relationship between Facebook and the news has always been a rather fraught one. In this episode of the podcast, long-time journalist, blogger, lecturer and consultant Adam Tinworth discusses with host Charlotte Henry how it took publishers a

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