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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 This show is no longer active.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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    • Jul 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES
    • 4 SEASONS


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    Introducing: Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 1:20


    A preview of FO1 Media's new miniseries Casey: Becoming the Most Hated. Premieres August 7th.

    Introducing: Long Story Short with Andie Seeley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 1:04


    Spotify vs. Apple Music - Joe Rogan's Deal and the Coronavirus | 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 3:31


    Joe Rogan's $100M+ deal with Spotify proves to the market that for them, content is still king. In the meantime, both companies continue to struggle in the midst of an unprecedented time in the world's history.

    Spotify vs. Apple Music - Playing Fair | 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 14:27


    In the final episode of our Spotify vs. Apple Music series, Spotify is preparing to bring Apple's unfair play to light and create new opportunities to distance themselves from their rival.

    Spotify vs. Apple Music - One More Thing | 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 18:36


    In this episode of our Spotify vs. Apple Music series, we'll be taking a look at Apple's response to the fast-paced growth of Spotify. This includes some ingenious moves to lure its loyalists back into their arms. We'll also discover how some of those...

    Spotify vs. Apple Music - Freemium For All | 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 19:50


    In the first episode of our new series, Spotify vs. Apple Music, we'll be diving deep into the creation of Spotify, including the influence and reasoning behind its launch. We'll also be taking a look at its early history and key moves to becoming the...

    Electronic Arts vs. 2K Games - Separate But Equal | 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 16:52


    The rivalry between EA and 2K moves to the hardwood. In the 3rd and final episode, we venture into the race to basketball video game elite status and look at the current state of the relationship between the two companies.Follow @FO1Media on Twitter for...

    Electronic Arts vs. 2K Games - 100 Yards To Glory | 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 18:55


    Visual Concepts is founded and the battle for virtual gridiron dominance reigns supreme. In episode 2, we take a look at the launch of VC and their nasty war with Electronic Arts to be king of the football video game market.Follow @FO1Media on Twitter...

    Electronic Arts vs. 2K Games - It's In The Game | 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 14:08


    Trip Hawkins turns his passion for tabletop board games into a video gaming empire. In episode 1 of our new series, we look at the founding and the launch of Electronic Arts.Follow @FO1Media on Twitter for updates regarding this podcast. Listen and...

    CNN vs. Fox News - Defend What's Yours | 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 16:17


    The competition between CNN and Fox News lives on. In the 4th and final episode of our inaugural series, Fox News is vulnerable after being hit with multiple scandals, but is saved by an unlikely hero when CNN tries to take advantage of the...

    CNN vs. Fox News - It's Not Lonely At The Top | 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 17:32


    The rivalry between CNN and Fox News heats up at the turn of the century. In episode 3 of our inaugural series, the tensions between the networks and their founders rise and come to a head with a presidential election and a nation-altering event.Follow...

    CNN vs. Fox News - New Kid On The Block | 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 12:12


    Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes found and launch Fox News as a counterpart to CNN. In episode 2 of our inaugural series, we look at the story of how two conservative media moguls shake up the cable news landscape.Follow @FO1Media on Twitter for updates...

    CNN vs. Fox News - Until The World Ends | 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 12:35


    Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld found and launch a revolutionary cable news channel that changes the way people receive the news. In episode 1 of our inaugural series, we look at the masterminds that built the Cable News Network, or CNN.Follow @FO1Media...

    This is Media Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 0:53


    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.

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