No News Is Good News (For Google)

Google claims its search business would be fine without news sites. But does their research stand up to scrutiny? Media writer Jane Martinson tells us more.Also on the programme: TV indies breathe a sigh of relief as a big market investigation is dropped. But it’s not so good news for broadcasters though; Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) explains.All that plus: there’s a u-turn for BBC Studios, Bauer retreats from Wales... and in The Media Quiz we find out how much money Apple TV is losing.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Google's Research Under ScrutinyRelief as TV indies CMA probe droppedBBC Studios Drops Podcast Ads Plan In UKBauer closes Breakfast Shows - James Cridland was quite critical about their strategy hereRivals does well at RTS - and BAFTA TV nominations are announcedIndependent launches AI SummaryCapital’s Chris Stark recovering from cancer treatmentAdolescence makes ratings historyPaltrow criticises intimacy coordinatorsApple TV+ losing over $1bn/year, reportsChapters(00:00) Intro(00:40) Media Club Member List Invites(06:00) News Has No Impact on Google's Ad Revenue(10:52) Probe into TV Company Freelancer Fees(16:15 BBC Studios Withdraws Podcast Ad Plans(21:33) Local Radio Programming Changes(26:18) BAFTA Nominations(28:11) RTS Television Journalism Awards & Gaza(30:13) The Media Quiz(36:15) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.