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James Ball, The New European's political editor and a former Guardian staffer, joins the show to discuss the potential sale of the Observer to Tortoise. The deal has caused widespread upset in the Guardian News and Media newsrooms, with staff at both the Guardian and Observer voting to strike and show they have no confidence in owner The Scott Trust. Editor Kath Viner sits on the board of the Scott Trust, meaning her newsroom has now effectively shown it has no confidence in her. It is a messy situation and few are better placed to explain the various nuances than James. Scott Trust says ‘talks continue to progress’ over Observer sale to Tortoise – Press Gazette Guardian and Observer journalists to strike over sale of the Observer – The Guardian James Ball on Twitter James Ball on Bluesky James Ball at The New European Charlotte Henry on Bluesky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

Ben Mullin of The New York Times joins the show once again to discuss coverage of the US presidential election and Donald Trump, and what it means for the media going forward. He feels the media did a good job of holding all the candidates to account. I'm not so sure. We also discuss the growing power of podcasts when people are preparing to go to the polls. Ben Mullin at New York Times Ben Mullin on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube Don't miss out - get the full paid newsletter straight to your inbox twice a week. Just £5 a month or £50 for the year.

This week on the show, I take the rather unexpected approach of encouraging you to listen to another podcast! Journalist and researcher Carl Miller joins to explain his gripping new podcast "Kill List". It is an extraordinary series, that brings together hit men, human relationships and the dark web. We also discuss issues of journalistic ethics and practice, as Carl and his team found themselves in an awful position. "Kill List" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Wondery Carl Miller's website Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

I joined Robb Dunwood and Sarah Lane of Daily Tech News Show for the latest 'Additional Conversations' segment. This time we discussed the rise of free, ad-supported streaming services... and how they kind of look like cable. https://youtu.be/4fB4aJ1cPGQ

US media has been in a state of turmoil, again, after two major newspapers - the Washington Post and LA Times chose not to publish presidential endorsements at the eleventh hour. At the centre of the row are accusations that the powerful owners of these institutions stopped endorsements, fearing a Donald Trump backlash should he become president once again. Media and tech writer Mathew Ingram joined the show to discuss US election coverage, including these controversies. Mathew Ingram on Threads Mathew Ingram on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

Ever wondered where that show you really want to watch has suddenly gone? It is one of the great frustrations of our current media climate. Even worse, some movies and shows don't ever make it to screens in the first place. I still can't watch "Studio 60..." or "Sportsnight", Kelly Guimont joins to discuss the shows that have disappeared off streamers and why it happens. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Defends Axing ‘Batgirl’: ‘We’re Not Going to Put a Movie Out Unless We Believe in It’ – Variety Apple TV+ cancels a show you've probably never heard of – Pocket-Lint Kelly Guimont on Mastodon Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

It's the latest episode of TV+, which is now fortnightly(ish). As always, Chuck Joiner and I discuss the big issues around Apple TV+. This week, we look at Apple TV+ becoming a channel on Amazon's Prime Video platform. I'm pretty amazed this got approved in Cupertino. We also look into the immersive movies designed for the Apple Vision Pro that are being released. The one involving being trapped in a submarine is not for me... https://youtu.be/sHqzVfS9zJg Amazon to Let Prime Members Subscribe to Apple TV+ Via Prime Video - PCMag Apple debuts the first scripted film captured in Apple Immersive Video and reveals new immersive films for Apple Vision Pro The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the big issues around Apple TV+. These include the potential addition of an ad tier and price rises, as well as Apple's moving-making budget and Oprah buying back a documentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrebTYlyr48&feature=youtu.be Ads on Apple TV+: Would Apple pull an Amazon and raise prices? – Techhive Apple TV will make three classic Peanuts specials free to stream – Engadget Oprah Winfrey bought back rights to Apple documentary about her to stop its release - Page Six The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

Charlotte Tobitt, UK Editor at Press Gazette, joins the show to discuss the potential sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media. We also look into the end of the daily Evening Standard print edition. Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media – Sky News Guardian considers sale of Observer to Tortoise after reporting £36.5m deficit for 2023/24 – Press Gazette James Harding says plan to buy Observer is boost to ‘liberal journalism’ – Press Gazette Charlotte Tobitt at Press Gazette Charlotte Tobitt on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

It's been a busy summer in media and two major stories have broken as the season comes to an end. Ben Mullin of The New York Times is back on the show to discuss ​Brian Stelter's unexpected return​ to CNN and the ongoing sale of Paramount. Brian Stelter Returns to CNN as Chief Media Analyst Surprise! Brian Stelter is Back at CNN Who Is Edgar Bronfman Jr., Paramount’s 11th-Hour Suitor? Larry Ellison Will Control Paramount After Merger Ben Mullin at New York Times Ben Mullin on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

In the second part of my conversation with Sarah Lane, we look ahead to the latest iPhone launch, scheduled for September 9. Sarah gives us the lowdown on all the rumours around Apple's latest smartphone. Listen to part one here. Daily Tech News Show Apple Vision Show sarahlane.com Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

Sarah Lane has been something of an inspiration to me since I discovered her on TWIT all those years ago. I am thrilled to have her on the show. In part one of our conversation, we discuss her career in TV, tech podcasts and the creator economy. Daily Tech News Show Apple Vision Show sarahlane.com Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

Ted Lasso is arguably the biggest hit Apple TV+ has had. It was meant to be a three-season arc, but a fourth season could now be on the cards. Co-hosts Chuck Joiner debate whether the comedy should return and discuss other shows they are enjoying on Apple TV+. They also look at some of the shows coming to the platform in the near future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6gGhLR6IpY Ted Lasso Season 4: Apple TV+ Hit Show Looks Set for a Return The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

In the latest episode of TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the prospect of Apple TV+ buying movies to bulk up its catalogue. They also disagree on whether the service should just focus on TV shows and not bother much with films. https://youtu.be/3epKMtmP8qc Apple Is in Talks to License More Films from Hollywood - Bloomberg News The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

A monthly visit to DTNS for 'Additional Conversations'. This time we discuss Olympics coverage and rebundling more broadly. Verizon has announced a Peacock/Netflix deal in time for Paris 2024. https://youtu.be/YzjQIhoMimI Peacock-Netflix Streaming Bundle Launched by Verizon Ahead of Paris Olympics – The Hollywood Reporter Disney’s new streaming plan sounds a lot like regular TV – QZ Streaming’s bundling obsession ignores the real problem with subscription costs – ArsTechnica Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube Full episode.

Ex-BBC newsroom journalist Rob Rea joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Euro 2024 coverage. Who were the winners and losers, and who should never be allowed in a commentary box again? Given Rob's experience, they unpick the BBC's General Election coverage and how it manages so many big events in one year. This includes a look ahead at how the broadcaster will cover the Olympics in Paris in just a few days time. Christina Unkel is Euro 2024’s Breakout Star General Election vs Euro 2024 Rob Rea on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

In the latest episode of TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner take a deep dive into the growing catalogue available on Apple TV+. They also discuss Chuck's upcoming trip to Mackstock, and whether Apple's media offering should feature. https://youtu.be/glOtxTv6i1o The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

Journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the effect, or lack thereof, that TikTok has had during the UK General Election campaign. Interestingly, it is Reform UK leader Nigel Farage who has performed best on the short video app. The other parties have quickly had to build a presence on the platform at short notice. However, it is unlikely to make much of a difference when people go to the ballot box. TikTok launches UK General Election Centre Sophia Smith Galer Tweet Reform to lodge complaint against TikTok after Widdecombe ‘cut off’ – Telegraph BBC News Presenter Apologizes To Nigel Farage On Air For “Inflammatory Language” Accusation – Deadline Political advertising has embraced the memefication of everything, including Love Actually – New Statesman Chris Stokel-Walker on Twitter Christ Stokel -Walker on LindkeIn Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube Chris Stokel-Walker’s Books [Affiliate links – sales may earn commission which helps support The Addition.] YouTubers: How YouTube Shook Up TV and Created A New Generation Of Stars * Amazon * Bookshop.org * Waterstones TikTok Boom: The Inside Story of the World’s Favourite App * Amazon * Bookshop.org * Waterstones

As promised, MORE podcasts from The Addition. Today's episode is the second part of my conversation with Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg. Once again, we discuss the importance of local news and the types of projects trying to rebuild it and tackle news deserts. Towards the end of the episode, we discussed blogging, something Dan has been doing for over 20 years. He is certainly sceptical about whether such sites can still make money. Listen to the first part of the conversation here. Dan Kennedy on Threads Media Nation Blog What Works Website and Podcast Ellen Clegg on Threads Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube What Works in Community News: Media Startups, News Deserts, and the Future of the Fourth Estate Amazon Bookshop.org

Exciting news! There are going to be MORE podcasts from The Addition. I'm going to try and post episodes most days of the week. The Wednesday one will remain a big setpiece interview or conversation, potentially split into two parts if they are longer discussions. There may be more of those in the week too. On other days, it will just be me chatting about a subject for a few minutes. I hope you enjoy them and do leave comments letting me know what you think! Today's show is part one of a conversation with Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg about the importance of local news and the types of projects trying to rebuild it and tackle news deserts. They have vast industry experience and have also written a book on the subject. I am, perhaps unsurprisingly, fascinated by their thoughts on media entrepreneurism. The second part of the conversation is available here. Dan Kennedy on Threads Media Nation Blog What Works Website and Podcast Ellen Clegg on Threads Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube What Works in Community News: Media Startups, News Deserts, and the Future of the Fourth Estate Amazon Bookshop.org

Mathew Ingram, chief digital writer at the Colombia Journalism Review, joins me to discuss the ongoing controversy at the Washington Post. Will Lewis and Rob Winnett are set to take over the top jobs at the storied paper. However, they are being asked questions about their alleged involvement in the phone hacking scandal, including by the reporters they are supposed to be managing. The conversation also covers a broader question - why so many Brits are taking over US media institutions. Incoming Post editor tied to self-described ‘thief’ who claimed role in his reporting – Washington Post Washington Post Publisher and Incoming Editor Are Said to Have Used Stolen Records in Britain – New York Times Mathew Ingram at Colombia Journalism Review Mathew Ingram on Threads Mathew Ingram on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

WWDC week is always a big one on the Apple calendar. It now seems to be a big one for TV+ too. The keynote address started with a sizzle reel showing all that the service has to offer. In the latest episode of TV+ talk, my co-host Chuck Joiner and I discuss how Apple TV+ played such a major role at an event that is still meant to be for developers. We also discuss Loot, and Argylle and add to our 'to watch' lists. https://youtu.be/Vuh9cDExdqw WWDC 2024 keynote The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

This is the latest Additional Conversations segment, originally broadcast on the Daily Tech News Show on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. I joined Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane to discuss Netflix and how streamers are mimicking traditional TV networks. We also discussed how much people actually use AI and sales trends for electric vehicles. Full episode and detailed show notes here. https://youtu.be/de7LJh_ccoU Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

Last week was Upfronts week when advertisers hear the pitches from various media execs. It's a hugely important moment in the media industry calendar and helps give a sense of where things are going. Times are changing though. The tech companies are playing a much bigger role. We saw Google run its Brandcast event once again, with CEO Neal Mohan declaring that creators should be eligible for Emmys. Sports rights are becoming evermore critical too. They are a rare scarce resource in the media landscape. Marc Stenberg from AdWeek joins to discuss it all. Netflix ad-supported tier has 40 million monthly users, nearly double previous count – NBC News YouTube Boss Says Creators Should be Eligible For Emmy Awards Mark Stenberg at Adweek Mark Stenberg on LinkedIn Mark Stenberg on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

We haven't covered AI on the show for a while... so time to return to what has been one of the key topics of 2024! Journalist and author Chris Stokel Walker joins the show to assess where we are with AI. We discuss whether tech firms are delivering what they promised, the interest from regulators and what effect AI will have on journalism (and other industries). Chris Stokel-Walker on Twitter Christ Stokel -Walker on LindkeIn Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube Chris Stokel-Walker’s Books [Affiliate links - sales may earn commission which helps support The Addition.] YouTubers: How YouTube Shook Up TV and Created A New Generation Of Stars * Amazon * Bookshop.org * Waterstones TikTok Boom: The Inside Story of the World's Favourite App * Amazon * Bookshop.org * Waterstones

Co-hosts Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry discuss data that suggest Apple TV+ is not all that popular. Is it contributing to peak streaming? And who is happy to chop and change streaming services each month? https://youtu.be/CLLemYuPsJg Streaming Fatigue: is It the Beginning of the End for on-demand Streaming? – CableTV.com Americans’ New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat. – New York Tmes The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

This week Ben Mullin of the New York Times joins the show to discuss a row engulfing NPR after a long-serving editor hit out at the organisation in an excoriating essay. Uri Berliner had worked at NPR for 25 years. Then he released an essay for The Free Press and went on its podcast, raising a number of concerns about the direction of the organisation he clearly cares for. He expressed fears about a lack of ideological diversity and coverage of some key stories. The fallout was swift and significant and Berliner has since left the organisation. We try to unpack everything that has happened and explain the importance of NPR. I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. Ben Mullin at New York Times Ben Mullin on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

It's the latest episode of TV+ Talk and that means we've been chatting Apple TV+ for a year! This month, my co-host Chuck Joiner and I chat about everything that has happened over that time. Of course, we had to pick out our favourite movies and series from the last year or so. Watch to find out what mine are! We also discuss what we are watching and much more. https://youtu.be/Aprhasunkho

The Addition Podcast is back! This week, guest Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry. They discuss Jon Stewart's revelations about Apple, tech companies becoming media companies, the most streamed shows and more. Jon Stewart claims Apple wouldn't let him interview FTC chair on his podcast – Axios These Are The Most Popular TV Shows of the Streaming Era - Bloomberg The Danger of Tech Firms Becoming Media Companies Kelly Guimont on Mastodon Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

It's a busy TV+ Talk this month as Chuck Joiner and I return to discuss all things Apple TV+. We look at where Apple TV+ sits in the current streaming landscape and discuss Lionel Messi's impact on the service and its sports coverage. Being the time of year it is, we touch on how award season is going for Apple as well.Of course, we couldn’t ignore the Apple Vision Pro. There is a debate about whether we actually want to watch movies with a computer strapped to our faces. For more on that, listen to the episode I did with Jeff Gamet on the topic. Plus, there are a couple of new shows I’m looking forward to.* Apple Vision Pro - Yes or No?* The Addition on YouTube* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blog* MacVoices* Chuck Joiner on Twitter* MacVoices on Twitter* Chuck Joiner on Mastodon 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

The media has had a rocky start to 2024. Very rocky. Amongst other things, there has been a constant stream of redundancy news from some of the biggest legacy players and The Messenger shut down. However, not everything is bad. Not only are there are journalists continuing to do great work, there are huge opportunities for people to create new kinds of media.Claire Atkinson, a contributing editor to The Ankler who writes The Media Mix newsletter and is penning a book on Rupert Murdoch, joins the show to discuss it all. Hopefully, we can at least lift some of the gloom!* L.A. Times to lay off at least 115 people in the newsroom - LA Times* The Messenger Never Stood a Chance* Grammys Bring in 16.9 Million Viewers in 2024, Up 34% From Last Year - Variety* Claire Atkinson’s newsletter* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Instagram* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blogICYMI 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

Every month, I join Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and the DTNS crew to discuss all things tech and media. It is always a great conversation. This month, we chatted about Netflix - its deal with WWE and its apparent move away from “prestige TV”. I thought I’d share the audio in this feed. You can also watch the segment on The Addition YouTube channel.* Full Episode* Daily Tech News Show on Twitter* Daily Tech News Show on Patreon* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Instagram* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blog 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

Apple tried to upstage the goings-on at CES by announcing more details about its AR headset the Apple Vision Pro. The $3499 device will shortly be arriving with customers who pre-ordered it. Apple has largely promoted it as a collaboration and productivity device, as well as highlighting how it might be used for fitness. However, on this show, we’re interested in how it might be used to consume media.Jeff Gamet returns to discuss whether or not someone is ever going to put on a Vision Pro and settle down to a movie. Are we going to end up like the characters in Wall-E? We also decide that AR/VR headsets are not acceptable on aeroplanes. * Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro* The British Tech Network* ‘The Context Machine’ podcast* Jeff Gamet on Mastodon* Jeff Gamet on Instagram* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Instagram* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blog 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

The social web is fracturing and subscription fatigue is real. Could this allow blogging to make its return in 2024? Maybe! Robb Dunewood of DTNS and The Tech Jawn has been making blogs and podcasts for decades. He returns to the show to discuss the potential revival. One thing is for sure, owning your content is importantWhatever kind of content you make, monetising matters too. Affiliate links are a hugely useful, but sometimes disparaged, revenue generator. We discuss their importance and how to be an effective affiliate. * Rubb Dunewood’s website* Robb Dunewood on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blogListen wherever you get your podcasts. 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

AI dominated the discourse for much of 2023 and it looks like it is going to be the same in 2024. I’m wary of making The Addition another AI-dominated publication. However, the story really matters. Furthermore, not all publications are prepared to sit back while the bots scrape their work to train Large Langauge Models (LLMs). For free. Indeed, the New York Times is engaged in a legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft after what it alleges is a mass breach of copyright. There is much that is fascinating about this case. For me, it stood out how vital the New York Times’ work seems to be to ChatGPT. It is also worth noting how keen publishers are to take this on early, instead of being caught short as they have been with other tech developments.Charlotte Tobitt, UK Editor of Press Gazette, has done some great reporting on this ongoing legal battle. She joins the show to discuss it all.* Why New York Times lawsuit seeks destruction of OpenAI and Microsoft LLMs - Press Gazette* OpenAI says ‘high-value partnership’ was on cards with New York Times before lawsuit - Press Gazette* Charlotte Tobitt at Press Gazette* Charlotte Tobitt on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube 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

Few people are in any doubt that 2024 is going to be another tumultuous year for the media industry - for good and bad. There is certainly going to be a lot to discuss on this show! To start the year, ‘The Addition Podcast’ looks ahead with Adweek’s Mark Stenberg, who shares his predictions for the 12 months to come.The way AI develops is going to be fascinating to watch. It is also going to be really interesting to compare how companies look at the start of this year and the end of it. We are likely to see a lot of M&A activity across the industry. To start the show, we also briefly reflect on the departure of Richard Beckman from The Messenger and what it means for that publication going forward. * Richard Beckman note* 2023 Predictions - Another Pivot to Video?* Media Predictions For 2024* Mark Stenberg on Twitter* Mark Stenberg at Adweek* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube 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

Merry Christmas! Things are winding down for the year, and I hope you’ve enjoyed what I’ve been doing at The Addition. I love having you as a listener! But keeping this up is hard work. The only real way this newsletter and podcast can continue in 2024 is if readers take out paid subscriptions. It would mean a lot if you did so. Think of it as a Christmas present for both of us - you get access to all the newsletters and the full archive, I get a new paid sub! Thank you so much for all your support.Well… it has been quite a year in media. We’ve had sackings and hirings, startups and sales. AI has dominated much of the conversation. Oh, and some stuff happened with Twitter. For this final podcast of 2023, I am joined by Peter Houston of Media Voices to analyse it all and look ahead to 2024. We also discuss the consequences of his frankly bizarre decision to start a print publication earlier this year!I think the conclusion we came to in the conversation is that there are undoubtedly real problems and big issues to be tackled in the industry, but the next 12 months will offer some real opportunities too. I look forward to chatting through them all with some great guests from January!* Media Moments 2023* SPECIAL EPISODE: A Crossover With Media Voices* Media Voices* Magazine Diaries* Grub Street Journal* Starting a Print Magazine... in 2023?!* Peter Houston on Twitter* Peter House on LinkedIn* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition blog* The Addition on YouTubeICYMI 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

The BBC is always under huge scrutiny. That will only increase over the next 12 months as it has to navigate coverage of both the UK and US elections. There are also issues surrounding local coverage and flagship shows like “Newsnight”, both of which are being reduced in various ways. Adam Sherwin, who reports on arts and media for the i, joined the show to discuss all the controversies plaguing Aunty. The BBC is in many ways a great institution, but there can be little doubt that it gets itself in a tangle too, often unnecessarily so. We’ve seen that in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, for instance. Its news coverage becomes a lightning rod for so much else and the corporation can spend too much time talking about itself. It is hard to see how we’d be better off with it gone, though. Our conversations tries to unpack all these contradictions.* The British Media Has Disgraced Itself Over Israel* It Doesn't Matter Whether or Not You Watch Newsnight* Huw Edwards set to leave BBC News after internal inquiry, insiders say - i* Adam Sherwin on Twitter* Adam Sherwin at the i* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition blog* The Addition on YouTube 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

It’s a two-podcast week - the final “TV+ Talk+” 2023 is here. It's a special show this month as Chuck Joiner and I assess the year that has been in Apple TV+. This includes a final review of "The Morning Show" (spoiler alert) and discussions about "The Buccaneers" and "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters". “The Morning Show” was quite chaotic, with a lot of storylines going on all at once. They wrapped it up pretty well though (mostly). There were some excellent individual performances in the show too - we didn’t even mention Billy Crudup!My personal favourites on Apple TV+ this year have been “Shrinking” and “Slow Horses”. (“Mythic Quest” might also sneak in, but technically only one episode of the show was released in 2023!)We also have a rundown of what there is to look forward to in the next couple of months. I’m looking forward to thriller “Criminal Record”, starring Peter Capaldi. There is a lot slated already and it looks like 2024 is going to be a big year for Apple TV+.* The Addition on YouTube* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blog* MacVoices* Chuck Joiner on Twitter* MacVoices on Twitter* Chuck Joiner on Mastodon 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

This week’s show is a bit different. I joined Chris Sutcliffe and Esther Thorpe from the Media Voices team for a special crossover episode. We discussed the state of broadcast media - both how things stand as 2023 comes to an end and what might be next. It is all on the back of me having had the pleasure of writing the broadcast chapter of their soon-to-be-released “Media Moments 2023” report.There is, of course, a bit on the BBC. We mostly focus though on changing viewing habits and the importance of broadcasters owning unique, original content. This obviously includes live sport but hit shows really matter as well. We take a look at the state of the ad market too.Register to receive the “Media Moments 2023” report.* Media Voices* Esther Kezia Thorpe on Twitter* Chris Sutcliffe on Twitter* Media Voices on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* The Addition blog 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

The world of tech is rarely quiet, but it has been particularly frantic over the last few weeks. Firstly, we had Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrove resign over comments relating to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The major conference in Lisbon did go ahead successfully, but some of the world’s companies had already pulled out by then. After that, we had the Sam Altman/OpenAI drama, in which the story seemed to change by the hour. Things seem to have stabilised… for now… and Altman is back as CEO. Journalist and author James Ball returns to the show to discuss it all. We also further ponder the consequences of AI for journalism and the wider world.* Web Summit fights back after wave of cancellations, CEO exit - Politico* OpenAI set out to show a different kind of tech giant was possible. It might prove the opposite. - Techtris* James Ball on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTubeBuy “The Other Pandemic” by James Ball[Affiliate links - buying may earn a commission that helps support The Addition]* Amazon* Bookshop.org* Waterstones 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

After all the OpenAI chaos in recent days, it seemed valuable to return to a conversation about AI from earlier this year with Adweek’s senior media reporter Mark Stenberg. Of course, we don’t discuss the Sam Altman brouhaha - because it hadn’t happened! However, much of what we touch on has only become more pertinent.It is clear that AI tools are going to seriously disrupt journalism. We’ve already seen some publications try to get Large Language Models (LLMs) to create content. It did not end well. But we are only at the start. There are also concerns about what the AI revolution will mean for journalism jobs, especially the more junior ones. We also talked about some fairly significant AI-related changes from Google. Publishers are not very happy about them.* How Publishers Are Preparing for Google's AI-Enhanced Search - Adweek* Mark Stenberg on LinkedIn* Mark Stenberg on Twitter* Mark Stenberg at Adweek* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube 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

It has been seven very trying few months in Hollywood, with first the writers, and then the actors, going on strike. Thankfully, unions representing both groups have now struck agreements with the studios and everyone is back at work. Sean McNulty, author of The Wakeup at The Ankler, joins the show to explain how the difficult deals were done and where we go from here.Even though the strikes are over, the ripple effects will continue. There is a cascading effect on release dates and the economy has taken a hit. However, it can only be a good thing for everyone in the industry that these issues are settled. For now.* Sean McNulty on LinkedIn* The Ankler* The Wakeup* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTubeThanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring the show this week. With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit!And they are giving listeners to “The Addition Podcast” FREE breakfast for life! Go to HelloFresh.com/additionfree and use code additionfree and get one breakfast item per box while your subscription is active. 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

Life as a foreign correspondent can seem daring, dangerous and… fun. Often, it is! You get to travel the world and meet fascinating people, but there are also huge risks that come with the job, especially if you are a freelancer reporting on war zones. We are seeing those issues in real-time right now with the imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich and the deaths of journalists covering conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Lynne O'Donnell has reported from places like China and Afghanistan for decades, covering some of the biggest moments in recent history. On this week’s episode, she discusses those experiences and sheds some light on the reality of working in a war zone.* Lynne O’Donnell on Substack* Lynne O’Donnell at Foreign Policy* Lynne O'Donnell on Twitter* Lynne O’Donnell on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* Charlotte Henry on InstagramHave You Read?TikTok is Changing Comedy - Stand-ups are shooting to fame on the short-video app. 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

On his company’s latest earnings call, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said that Threads had almost 100 million monthly users. It’s no mean feat, given that the app has only launched in July. It clearly launched unfinished, but has consistently added new features. However, the app doesn’t totally replicate the good bits of Twitter (hello, tweeting through a football match).Jeff Gamet of “The Context Machine” podcast returns to the show to discuss the current state of the battle between Threads and Twitter. Can the power of Meta help the newcomer get success, or is X Twitter just too established? It is also worth asking - do we even want Threads to look like Twitter, pre or post-Elon Musk? Maybe it’s time we make something new. We also look at how other Twitter rivals, namely BlueSky and Mastodon, are holding up.* Zuckerberg says Threads has almost 100 million monthly users* The British Tech Network* ‘The Context Machine’ podcast* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTube* Charlotte Henry on Instagram 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

This month, Chuck Joiner and I discuss the news that Ridley Scott has decided Apple TV+ viewers need a four-hour director’s cut of his movie “Napoleon”. Are we worthy of such genius? Talking of overly long films, “Killers of the Flower Moon” has made it to cinemas. We look at the numbers. (Spoiler alert: Taylor Swift did better.)Recently, there has been a bust-up between Jon Stewart and Apple TV+, reportedly over topics he was not allowed to cover on his “The Problem” show. So much so, in fact, that the host is leaving the streamer. Does Apple have the right to dictate the journalism that appears on its streaming service? I think, at least to some extent, that it does. However, it is a fine line to tread and a fascinating moment in the development of Apple TV+.Quick note: we recorded this episode before the price rises were announced. We will have thoughts next time.* Ridley Scott has chopped down his Napoleon director’s cut, but it's still over 4 hours - Total Film* APPLE's Magical $200M 'Killers' Math: The Breakdown - The Wakeup* Jon Stewart’s ‘The Problem’ Not Moving Forward at Apple Amid Creative Differences - The Hollywood Reporter* The Addition on YouTube* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry on TikTok* MacVoices* Chuck Joiner on Twitter* MacVoices on Twitter* Chuck Joiner on Mastodon 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

Disney is celebrating its centenary. The company was founded by brothers Roy and Walt on 16 October 1923. Legal wrangling and decades of creativity and innovation followed. The conglomerate we see today is nothing like what the brothers could have envisioned. It consists not just of animated films, but of theme parks, merchandise and the world’s leading sports broadcasting brand too. There is also the small matter of Star Wars and the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. Things are not entirely straightforward though, as eventually the company will have to find someone to properly succeed Bog Iger as CEO. There was also the recent spat with Spectrum.Kelly Guimont returns to the show to discuss it all, including Disney’s links with Apple. Crucially, we reveal our favourite Disney movies of all time. Mine is the only valid answer.* Disney and Spectrum Deal Restores ESPN, ABC for Millions of Viewers* Kelly Guimont on Mastodon* “MacVoices Live”* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTubeListen wherever you get your podcasts.ICYMI: 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

“Community” has become a somewhat overused, and sometimes misused, word in recent times. However, when done right, it can become a really important element in engaging existing readers/listeners with a publication, as well as helping to attract new ones. It is not straightforward though. Picking the right platform really matters and it takes a lot of hard work to make these spaces self-sustaining.Media Voices recently launched its online community - an online message board where listeners and readers can talk about key topics relating to the media. Esther Thorpe from the publication joins the show to explain why and how they did it. She said the team are already starting to see it leading to new newsletter subscribers. There is also a link to the real-life events they do - The Publisher Podcaster Awards (where I was a judge) and The Publisher Newsletter Awards (where I won Best Solo Newsletter!)* Media Voices* Media Voices community* Publisher Podcast Awards* Publisher Podcast Summit* Esther Thorpe on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTubeListen wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring the show this week. With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit!Go to HelloFresh.com/50addition and use code 50addition for 50% off plus free shipping! 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

I love blogging. It is how I got into digital media and journalism. (There’s a reason The Addition has a blog.) Blogging used to be quite a big deal back in the day! There are still people producing what we would recognise as conventional blogs, and platforms like Substack are helping people write in their own voice and connect with an audience via an easy publishing mechanism. Robb Dunewood was a blogger back in the early days and built profitable sites. He is doing more podcasting now but thinks many of the same principles and routes to monetisation apply. Indeed, he thinks it is still possible to build a successful business by publishing written content on the web. He joins the show to discuss his blogging story and what is happening currently with the medium.* It’s back to the future for a diminished digital news business - Semafor* The Tech Jawn* Robb Dunewood on Twitter* Robb Dunewood on Threads* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTubeListen wherever you get your podcasts. 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

The end of September is rapidly approaching, but writers and actors in the US remain on strike. Neither group has managed to come to a new agreement with the studios and streamers… and now it is getting really messy. At the time of recording, there had been no official talks between the various parties for weeks. (The writers and studios are set to meet the day this episode comes out - September 20.) Sean McNulty of The Ankler returns to the show to explain why there has been such an impasse and how it is now starting to impact release schedules, not to mention promo for big-name movies. He also gives a timeline on how and when the strikes might, finally, come to an end.* Sean McNulty on LinkedIn* The Ankler* The Wakeup* Strikegeist* Charlotte Henry on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Threads* Charlotte Henry TikTok* The Addition on YouTubeListen wherever you get your podcasts. 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