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.com

A 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.uk

What The Media Club has been reading this week:

Google's Research Under Scrutiny

Relief as TV indies CMA probe dropped

BBC Studios Drops Podcast Ads Plan In UK

Bauer closes Breakfast Shows - James Cridland was quite critical about their strategy here

Rivals does well at RTS - and BAFTA TV nominations are announced

Independent launches AI Summary

Capital’s Chris Stark recovering from cancer treatment

Adolescence makes ratings history

Paltrow criticises intimacy coordinators

Apple TV+ losing over $1bn/year, reports

Chapters

(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.