Main content

The Media Show: MTV’s co‑founder on reshaping pop culture

Ros Atkins talks to Tom Freston, co‑founder of MTV, about building one of the most influential brands in media, the highlights of his career, and the ideas behind his new book.

Ros Atkins sits down with MTV co‑founder Tom Freston to explore how the channel became a global cultural force, the turning points of his career, and the themes of his new book. Freston reflects on MTV’s early days, creative risk‑taking, and what he has learned from decades shaping the media industry.

Presenter Ros Atkins
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

Available now

23 minutes

Last on

Friday00:06GMT

Featured

  • .

Broadcasts

  • Last Thursday10:06GMT
  • Friday00:06GMT

Podcast