Media Roundup: BBC's 'pregnant person' farce, Sandilands health update, Singleton's 2GB talks, Fox League shake-up, and Spotify's listening stats

Media

BBC reprimands presenter for saying 'pregnant women'

The BBC has formally pulled up presenter Martine Croxall after she swapped “pregnant people” for “women” during a live bulletin about heatwave health risks.

As The Australian's Lydia Lynch reports, the broadcaster said the correction was unauthorised and inconsistent with its editorial
standards.

Kyle Sandilands brain aneurysm relief

According to The Sydney Morning Herald's Calum Jaspan, the broadcaster has received encouraging news from his latest round of medical scans.

Jaspan writes that sources have told him Sandilands' brain aneurysm hasn’t grown after months of monitoring.

John Singleton fuels talk of 2GB comeback

The radio titan has reignited speculation about a bid for Nine’s radio assets after being spotted on the Central Coast with broadcaster Ray Hadley and his company CEO David Norris.

As The Daily Telegraph's Derrick Krusche writes Nine boss Matt Stanton confirmed in September the company was reviewing its audio division, with reports suggesting the stations could sell for just over $50 million.

Fox League appoints new head of rugby league

The Daily Telegraph's Brent Read and Michael Carayannis report that Fox League is shaking up its NRL ranks, with long-time NRL360 producer Mitch Diffin stepping into the top job as head of rugby league.

After seven years behind the scenes of the network’s flagship show, Diffin officially took over the role on November 1.

AI

AI-tainted Deloitte report riddled with errors

It turns out Deloitte’s AI-assisted government report was even messier than first thought.

According to The Australian Financial Review's Paul Karp officials at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations found 59 potential errors in what they described as a “quick review”.

Streaming

Spotify rolls out weekly listening stats

Digital Music News' Ashley King Spotify is giving listeners a midyear taste of Wrapped with a new feature that tracks and shares weekly listening habits.

The aptly named “Listening Stats” lets users see their top artists and songs each week, along with milestones and fresh discoveries.

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