Charming the old Gray Lady

from The Media Show Hosted by BBC Radio 4

Under the leadership of Mark Thompson, the fortunes of The New York Times have been transformed. With over 6 million paying subscribers, "the Gray Lady" has become one of the most successful brands in journalism, expanding into podcasts and TV production. In this extended interview as he steps down as CEO, Mark Thompson discusses his strategy for the newspaper, reveals how he dealt with the tech giants, and gives his views on the future of the BBC and Channel 4. Presenter: Amol Rajan Producer: Richard Hooper Studio engineer: Giles Aspen Photo credit: Jake Chessum

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