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After far too long a delay... we're back! This episide, Charlotte and Chuck discuss all the various goings-on around Apple TV+ since they last chatted. This includes Apple TV+ Award nominations, the closing of Severance season 2 and the end of Mythic Quest. There is also chat about the Apple TV+ promotion dilemma (again) and the return of Ted Lasso. https://dai.ly/x9ifsqw Apple TV+ scores 13 BAFTA Television Award nominations for celebrated hit series and specials “Slow Horses,” “Silo,” “Shrinking,” “Bad Sisters,” “Masters of the Air,” “Earthsounds” and “The Velveteen Rabbit” Believe! Apple's Emmy Award-winning global hit “Ted Lasso” renewed for season four with Jason Sudeikis set to return as star and executive producer ‘Mythic Quest' to End After Four Seasons, Apple TV+ to Air Updated Finale Episode With New Ending (EXCLUSIVE) Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok Charlotte Henry on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on Mastodon

TV producer and author Rob Burley's book, a study of political interviews, became the two-part drama "Brian and Maggie", which aired on Channel 4 earlier this year. In the second part of this discussion, he joins host Charlotte Henry to explain why the form he worked on for so long still matters. They also discuss whether YouTube and podcasts can fill the space traditional outlets have seemingly abandoned. "Brian and Maggie" on Channel 4 Why Is This Lying B*****d Lying to Me? on Amazon Why Is This Lying B*****d Lying to Me? on Bookshop.org Rob Burley on BlueSkey Rob Burley on Twitter Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok

Many aspiring authors dream of not just getting their book published but having it picked up to be a TV show or movie. TV producer and author Rob Burley succeeded in doing just that. Part of his study of political interviews became the two-part drama "Brian and Maggie", which aired on Channel 4. In part on of this discussion, he joins Charlotte Henry to explain that process. "Brian and Maggie" on Channel 4 Why Is This Lying B*****d Lying to Me? on Amazon Why Is This Lying B*****d Lying to Me? on Bookshop.org Rob Burley on BlueSkey Rob Burley on Twitter Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok

Signal is, for most of us, a perfectly secure messaging app. It is though not the tool senior government figures should use to plan imminent military action on their mobile phones. And they certainly should not add a journalist to the chat if they do so. Sometimes, the best scoops just pop up in your lap. That's exactly what happened to The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. James Ball, author and political editor of The New European, joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss The Atlantic getting hold of attack plans from the Trump Administration and how Goldberg handled the story. The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans – The Atlantic Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump's Advisers Shared on Signal – The Atlantic Signal and a Lot of Noise – House of Comments 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

We think we have access to everything, but is that true? From movies to games, digital content is being lost from the public record. This includes the winding down of certain hardware formats such as Blu-ray, meaning certain things can no longer be accessed. Chris Sutcliffe of Media Voices returns to the show to discuss digital archives in the era of streaming. Classic ‘Looney Tunes' Completely Removed from Max – Animation Magazine Vinegar Syndrome Sony announces that it will officially end production of recordable Blu-ray discs in February – What Hi-Fi Media Voices Chris Sutcliffe on BlueSky Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok

Sean McNulty from The Ankler discusses the Oscars, the SAG Awards and the future of these kinds of shows. Does anyone actually care?! The viewership for the Academy Awards show stayed stable this year, once all the various streaming options were taken into account. Away from awards, we look at the growth of The Ankler itself which is planning on international expansion and more live events. The Ankler To Launch International Newsletter, Double Down on Events – A Media Operator Oscars Hit 19.7 Million Viewers, Up 1% From Last Year – Variety With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis – LA Times Sean McNulty on LinkedIn The Ankler The Wakeup Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok

There has never been more TV, movies, books, podcasts and newsletters. I love making and consuming all those thigns, but are we becoming overwhelmed by the amount of media out there? Some it feels a bit like homework. Kelly Guimont joins the show to discuss. Before that, we chat out about the surprise return of Digg. Digg Returns, With Social Media in Tumult – New York Times Kelly Guimont on BlueSky Kelly Guimont on Mastodon Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok

Whether it's money or political authoritarianism, journalism is in crisis. We all know that. What's more interesting is find ways to save it. Branko Brkic, founder of The Daily Maverick in South Africa, has some ideas... A call to arms for journalists – British Journalism Review The Daily Maverick Charlotte Henry on Bluesky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok

With the arrival of Deep Seek, journalist and author James Ball returns to the show to look at the reality of the Chinese-made model and discuss how AI can impact journalism. It's clear there are opportunities to use these tools to do better work, but it's unlikely media proprietors will see their development as anything other than a way to cut costs. We also discuss the latest bits of Elon Musk madness and evaluate how the media is covering it. (Spoiler: mostly not very well.) Musk Says DOGE Halting Treasury Payments to US Contractors – Bloomberg News The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover – Wired Was this the week DeepSeek started the slow unwinding of the AI bet? – Guardian DeepSeek gives Europe's tech firms a chance to catch up in global AI race – Reuters 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

Former GQ and Bloomberg News journalist Conrad Quilty-Harper joins the show to discuss his new publication, Dark Luxury. Through original reporting, he and his business partner seek to expose the underbelly of the industry that provides some of the world's most expensive (and desired) goods and services. Before that, we discuss the sudden rise of the DeepSeek AI app and why it's freaking everyone out. DeepSeek: The Chinese AI app that has the world talking – BBC News Dark Luxury Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

I'm back with the first podcast of 2025! This week, I'm discussing Elon Musk's closeness to President-elect Donald Trump with the journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker. We also unpack Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking across Meta's various platforms. More Speech and Fewer Mistakes Chris Stokel-Walker on Twitter Chris 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 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 How AI Ate the World: A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence - And Its Long Future Amazon Bookshop.org Waterstones

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner take part in a year-end round-up of Apple TV+ in TV+ Talk. We discuss their favourite shows from the year and have a look to the future too. 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 https://youtu.be/VjmC9aXLe98

Mark Stenberg of Adweek returns to the show to reflect on the biggest media trends of 2024. It's rather fitting, as he was on the first episode of this year giving his predictions. This time, themes including the downsizing of the industry, the rise of paywalls, the increased importance of sports rights and, of course, AI. See you in 2025! Mergers, Sports Rights, AI and More in 2024 Mark Stenberg on Twitter Mark Stenberg at Adweek Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube Image by Annette Meyer from Pixabay

We all want to work on projects we're passionate about, but sometimes compromises need to be made. This is particularly true in the current media environment. Is there a way to turn that passion into profits and therefore a sustainable media business? Peter Houston from Media Voices and Magazine Diaries/Grub Street Journal comes back on the show to discuss it all. Starting a Print Magazine… in 2023?! Grub Street Journal Magazine Diaries Media Voices Pod in a Pub: Publishing's pivotal moments this year, and predictions for 2025 Peter Houston on Twitter Peter Houston on Bluesky Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry TikTok The Addition on YouTube

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 will drop tomorrow. 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 Get full access to The Addition at theaddition.substack.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to The Addition at theaddition.substack.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to The Addition at theaddition.substack.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to The Addition at theaddition.substack.com/subscribe

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. Get full access to The Addition at newsletter.theaddition.net/subscribe

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 Get full access to The Addition at newsletter.theaddition.net/subscribe

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 Get full access to The Addition at newsletter.theaddition.net/subscribe

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 Get full access to The Addition at newsletter.theaddition.net/subscribe