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Host Ella Sagar welcomes editor-in-chief Omar Oakes and reporter Jack Benjamin to discuss Talk TV's decision to exit linear TV, Reach's 'better-than-expected' revenues, Global hires Simon Pitts as next CEO Examine what has been covered in the media over the past week, including appointments. After Stephen Miron.
The trio also discussed Isbah's plans to spin Origin into a separate company, ITV's sale of a 50% stake in Britbox International to BBC Studios, February's box office revenue, and Apple's levy from the European Commission. A fine of 1.8 billion euros will also be discussed.
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0:21: STV's Simon Pitts will become global CEO from Q1 2025
3:02: Will 2024 be a mediapalooza?
7:47: points from media leaderInterview with Sun Dr. Ben Walmsley
10:50: Impact of TalkTV dropping out of linear TV
21:52: Reach's better-than-expected earnings report — is the publisher turning a corner?
29:36: Quick Hit: Isba is a spin-off from Origin. February box office revenue and Dune: Part 2; sale of BritBox by ITV; Apple fined by European Commission
The Media Leaders Podcast is a twice-weekly show where our journalists interview the most influential people in advertising and media, as well as the next generation of future leaders and rising stars. We also review the biggest stories in the media and discuss the latest opinion pieces from our featured columnists.
