Can big tech be tamed? As the competition regulator tries to tweak Google’s algorithm, Mail Online’s SEO chief Carly Steven explains what the impact has been for her outlet.Also on the show: are vertical dramas the next big thing? Caroline Frost, Radio Times TV Editor and Podcast Host, tells us if they’re a thumbs up... or is that a swipe right?All that plus: discontent swells at a BBC meeting over Gaza coverage, the Washington Post upgrades the right to reply... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we look at three brands that are breaking records.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at <a href="https://www.audionetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audionetwork.com</a>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</a>A <a href="http://rethinkaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href="http://podcastdiscovery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Discovery</a>.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href="https://t.ly/7PD5O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podshoponline.co.uk</a>What The Media Club has been reading this week:<a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/cma-to-force-google-to-work-more-fairly-with-uk-publishers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CMA to force Google's hand</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jun/22/a-new-space-to-play-in-can-vertical-dramas-save-the-uks-tv-sector" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vertical Dramas</a><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/06/leaked-bbc-messages-staff-revolt-gaza-1236439886/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC staff voice discontent over Gaza coverage</a><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/paywalls/politics-joe-puts-video-podcast-behind-paywall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Politics Joe place new video series behind paywall</a><a href="https://x.com/maxwelltani/status/1937874420434981298" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington Post launches From The Source</a><a href="https://www.tvbeurope.com/live-production/itv-daytime-to-move-to-covent-garden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITV Daytime Moves To A Surprising New Location</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jun/25/adults-great-britain-time-mobiles-watching-tv-screen-ipa-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK Adults Spend More Time On Phones Than TV</a><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/06/podcast-uncovers-new-radio-firsts-in-100th-episode-release/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radio Myths Busted On Indie Podcast</a><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/sophia-smith-galer-ai-app-social-video-tiktok-instagram/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Journalist Develops TikTok app for reporters</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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