The Addition

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...

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* Charlotte Henry on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the end of the iPod and to recall their experiences with the iconic device. They also debate Apple’s audio app offering. Does it need a single space for music, podcasts, and audiobooks? * The music lives on - Apple press release* RIP iPod - The Addition* I Want My MCU TV* The Slice * Kelly Guimont on Twitter * Charlotte Henry on Twitter This is a...

The fallout from Elon Musk’s offer to acquire Twitter continues. Adrian Weckler of the Irish Independent tells Charlotte Henry how EU HQ staff are reacting. They also dig into Spotify’s latest set of results. Turns out people didn’t leave because of Joe Rogan.* Elon Musk Gets Twitter* Spotify Technology S.A. Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2022* Stop Pretending You're Going to Quit T...

Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the company’s board, but there are lots of questions about the future of the social media giant that need answering. Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry to try and unpack it all.* Elon Musk to Acquire Twitter* Elon Musk SNL Monologue* Jeff Gamet on Twitter* Jeff Gamet on YouTube* ‘The Context Machine’ podcast* Charlotte Henry on Twitter This...

Tom Merritt joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the current state of the streaming market, as reports indicate that users are giving up on some services. Also, what next for CNN+?* UK Streaming Subscriptions Shrink As Households Look To Cut Costs – Deadline* Scoop: CNN+ looks doomed - Axios* CNN+ Reveals News Streaming Struggles* 'CODA' Earns Apple TV+ Victory at Oscars* Daily Tech News Show* Cordkil...

The New York Times has issued guidance, encouraging its journalists to spend less time on Twitter. Chris Suttcliffe of Media Voices joins Charlotte Henry to discuss how journalists can and should operate across social media.* Media Voices* The New York Times would really like its reporters to stop scrolling and get off Twitter (at least once in a while) - Nieman Lab* When it comes to how journalis...

Legalising sports betting in the US has caused something of a gold rush amongst sports media outlets. Brian Morrisey of The Rebooting joins Charlotte Henry to discuss it all, as well as founding his own media company and his involvement with Puck.* The Rebooting* Puck* Brian Morrisey on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

It rather got overshadowed by…other events, but ‘CODA’ won Best Pictures at the 2022 Oscars. Sigmund Judge joins Charlotte Henry to discuss this groundbreaking moment.* screentimes.net* Sigmund Judge on Twitter* 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, visit theaddition.substack.com

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