Television, radio, streaming and mobile applications. They're all designed to entertain us and make us feel good, but underneath the surface of some of the greatest digital success stories are heated wars for dominance in the always evolving world of information technology. FO1 Media's Media Battles is a scripted podcast that takes an unfiltered and thought-provoking look at some of the most bitter rivalries between broadcasting and media companies that have shaped the world of multimedia as we know it today. This show is no longer active. Follow @FO1Media on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates about our other shows.
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Introducing BEC's Media Battles. Follow this podcast on Twitter at @mediabattles_, subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or on numerous other platforms, and buckle up for some of the most heated rivalries in the world of media.