Will Netflix Pivot To Podcasts?

Channel 4 reveals their new drama slate. Heat magazine’s Boyd Hilton takes us through the ambitious line-up.Also on the programme: as Bradford’s year as city of culture continues, Lisa Campbell joins us to talk about the upcoming Creative Cities Convention, where she has just taken over as director.All that, plus: why Netflix might be turning to podcasts for growth, the BBC provides evidence that AI can’t summarise news stories... and, in the Media Quiz... we look at the reboots. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!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:Get Creative Cities Convention TicketsChannel 4's new drama slateChatbots Can't Summarise News Stories, BBC findsNetflix Eyeing Up Podcasts‘Big Mood’ Renewed For Season 2 At Channel 4BBC Podcast ‘How Do You Cope?’ Switches To WonderyBBC Presenter Banned from Hinge For Being HimselfChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:42) Media Club Guest Invites: A A Dhand - Harry Virdee(04:40) Media Club Guest Invites: Mike White - The White Lotus(07:50) Jack Thorne New Show(09:10) Channel 4 Announcements(11:30) Funding for Drama(14:38) Netflix Top 10(15:25) AI and the News(22:05) Netflix Video Podcasts(30:32) Bradford Creative Cities Convention(35:52) Pilot TV(36:56) Best TV shows to be watching right now(40:15) The Media Quiz(44:57) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.