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Charlotte Henry is a journalist and broadcaster who creates and runs The Addition newsletter and podcast; an award-winning publication looking at the crossover between media and technology.

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Weekend Round-up: My Predictions for Q4 2025, The Future of Sports Media is FAST and Direct

Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. This is a weekend round-up of the stories I've covered over the last few days. If you have a premium subscription, thank you! If not, please consider upgrading to a premium subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] Summer is a weird time in media. It is...

Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. Thank you for having a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] The BBC has won the rights to show Bundesliga matches. However, they will be sharing those rights with YouTuber Mark Goldbridge, the first time such a deal has been done. It’s a...

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Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. Thank you for having a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] This weekend saw the return of the Premier League and, with it, the return of Match of the Day. This is the first season of the football highlights show for 26 years without Gary...

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Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. I'm on holiday this week, but I thought I'd share a round-up of the stories I've covered throughout 2025 so far—lots more to come as we head into the final quarter of the year. If you have a premium subscription, thank you! If not, please consider upgrading to a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! YOU CAN CURRENTLY GET...

Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. Thank you for having a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] You find me an emotional wreck, as it has been confirmed that Son Heung-min, my favourite Spurs player of all time, is leaving for pastures new after a decade at the club. I’ve written...

Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. This is a weekend round-up of the stories I've covered over the last few days. If you have a Premium Subscription, thank you! If not, please consider taking one out to support the growh of The Addition. I'm currently running a sale - get 50% off a Premium Subscription now. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a...

Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. This is a weekend round-up of the stories I've covered over the last few days. If you have a Premium Subscription, thank you! I'm currently running a sale - get 50% off a Premium Subscription now. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] The Lionesses put us fans through...

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Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. This is a weekend round-up of the stories I've covered over the last few days. If you have a premium subscription, thank you! If not, please consider upgrading to a premium subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] Well, it's been quite the week. I'm still...

Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. This is a weekend round-up of the stories I've covered over the last few days. If you have a premium subscription, thank you! If not, please consider upgrading to a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] July 7 Bombings – How Journalists Responded...

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Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. This is a weekend round-up of the stories I've covered over the last few days. If you have a premium subscription, thank you! If not, please consider upgrading to a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition.] Supported by: Dark Luxury How can Dior...