The Addition

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor at the Irish Independent, joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the issues facing Twitter in Europe and what it could mean for the company as a whole. Is Elon Musk taking this as seriously as he should? Elon Muskdate From Dublin, Spotify's Joe Rogan ExperienceStop Pretending You're Going to Quit Twitter Because Elon Musk is Buying itA Revolut mortgage? CEO reveals...

Zoe Kleinman joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss being the BBC’s first-ever Tech Editor, the changing nature of tech news and what comes next for some of the biggest firms in the sector. She also reveals what she looks for in a story.* Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it? - BBC* The case for replacing Twitter with Substack - Mike Elgan on Substack* Zoe Kleinman on Twitter* Charlotte...

Simon Owens wrote a fascinating Substack newsletter about Twitter's failure in the creator economy and he joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the issues, what changes could be made to improve things for creators on Twitter, and whether Elon Musk’s plans for the company will deal with any of this. [The discussion with Catherine Perloff was about Netflix advertising.]* Twitter has never understood...

Esther Kezia Thorpe of Media Voices joined host Charlotte Henry to discuss the growth of newsletters, what’s next for them as a channel, and whether people are already receiving too many. They also discuss the launch of The Publisher Newsletter Awards and why now is the time to recognise innovation and excellence in the space.* Media Voices adds to its awards lineup with a programme recognising ex...

Catherine Perloff, platforms reporter at AdWeek, joined host Charlotte Henry to discuss how marketers and media buyers are reacting to the ability to the prospect of advertising on Netflix, how the streamer is handling the technology to make it happen, and when we might know if it is actually working for everybody involved.* Netflix Starting From £4.99 a Month -Press Release* Netflix's Ad Tier Is...

I'll be honest - this is not the show I planned to put out this week. But those plans have been rather overtaken by events. No, not the chaos in the British government, but the chaos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). More specifically, the season finale of “She-Hulk -Attorney at Law”, which was something of a mic-drop. WARNING - if you have not watched that show or that episode and don't wan...

Peter Houston is a co-presenter of the Media Voices podcast and involved in the fantastic projects that team works on. He also writes the brilliant The Magazine Diaries Substack - a weekly newsletter full of publishing ideas worth stealing. He joined host Charlotte Henry to discuss some of the exciting things happening in the magazine industry, everywhere from small startups to major publishers.*...

There’s been lots of news about Apple’s media operations in recent weeks. Much of it concerns sports coverage. We’ve had a standoff with the New York Yankees over who would commentate on last Friday’s matchup with the Red Sox at which it was thought/hoped that Aaron Judge would hit his historic 61st and 62nd home runs of the season. YES Network, owned by the Yankees, wanted their commentators to b...

Apple announced a range of devices at its ‘Far Out’ event on 7 September, most notably the iPhone 14 range. Nica Montford of the “SnobOS” podcast emptied her bank balance and got an iPhone 14 Pro, an Apple Watch Series 8 and some new AirPods Pro. She joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss just how good those new cameras are and how these new devices can help content creators of all kinds. (Customer...

Former Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer Bryan Chaffin joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the iPhone 14 event. What does the latest batch of iPhones mean for media creation and consumption? In particular, they discuss how the constant improvements in smartphone cameras means they have almost entirely overtaken entry-level DSLRs. There was certainly a lot packed into Apple’s “Far Out” show. As...

Lauren Ingram, the founder of Women of Web3, discusses all things blockchain, crypto and metaverse with host Charlotte Henry. She explains what on Earth Web3 actually is, why female voices matter as it is developed, and what the impact on the media industry could be. Women of Web3Muse's Will Of The People becomes first UK number one album with NFT technology - Sky NewsThe Power of Podcasts in...

Podcast Movement is a major meeting point for people involved in podcasting, on both the creator and business sides. Dave Hamilton works across all aspects of podcasting and has been a regular attendee at the conference for many years. He speaks to host Charlotte Henry about what it was like to be back altogether at the most recent event and what Podcasting 2.0 is. They also discuss the growth pot...

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 and author Chris Stokel-Walker joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the TikTok and YouT...

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 The Rebooting has seen many downturns and pivots during his journalism career....

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, what does the delay to the end of third-party cookies mean f...

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 while to realise they were the junior partner and how they became too...

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 rejected but is now expected to implement next year. There has been a backlash by...

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 sixth print edition, whilst also producing a regular stream of online stories. One of those in the team...

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 share it with those you think might be interested.* NAB S...

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 discussion with host Charlotte Henry, he details what he saw on the show floor...

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 the station, at least on linear TV, in the doldrums. Is this also part of a wider...

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 plane from California, the Irish Independent’s Tech Editor Adrian Weckler explains what it wa...

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 to celebrate the work publishers were doing. Happily, people could be together agai...

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 public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

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* Charlotte Henry on Twitter This is a public episode. If you...