Convergence Is King

We're joined by two execs that find their sectors converging on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Steve Ackerman speaks to his three decades at Somethin’ Else and then Sony Music Podcasts, whilst ITV Studio’s Martin Trickey tells us about his social agency label, Zoo55. Also on the show: Can news outlets survive Google’s AI Overview? The UK markets regulator may intervene - but will it be in time? All that plus: YouTube pulls out of Barb, Substack lands on TV... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, our guests defend themselves in my boardroom. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery . What The Media Club has been reading this week: CMA wants a clear publisher opt out for AI Overviews Substack has launched a TV app YouTube Pulls Out Of Barb Future Publishing Axes Consumer Tech Jobs BBC Names Davie’s Exit Date and Interim DG Goalhanger Bags Minority Investor MOTD ratings surge with new release strategy Nigella becomes new Bake Off judge Traitors - The Play? (and ratings news) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode is 34:58 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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