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Mumbrellacast
Every week the team at Mumbrella cover the latest news in the Australian media, marketing and advertising industries along with interviews with key people in the industry. Featuring a rotating panel of hosts from the Mumbrella team, this podcast is essential listening for anyone working under Australia's media and marketing umbrella.
Episodes
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Breaking down Sneesby’s Nine investigation; we wrap up the best moments of Mumbrella360
29 May 2024 Channel Nine are under fire following staff allegations and reports of unease with its board and CEO Mike Sneesby. We look at everything that’s…
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On ground at Mumbrella360!
22 May 2024 On this special episode of the Mumbrellacast, hosts Neil Griffiths and Adam Lang take you on ground at Mumbrella360 which kicked off in Sydney this…
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One-on-one: Brent Smart
On this episode of Mumbrella's one-on-one podcast, host Neil Griffiths is joined by the chief marketing officer of Telstra, Brent Smart.
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How the election budget will help marketers; the countdown to Mumbrella360 is on!
15 May 2024 The federal budget has finally been released – here’s what it means for the media and marketing industry. Also on this episode: The “frustrating”…
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One-on-one: Suzanne Stretton-Brown
On this episode of Mumbrella's one-on-one podcast, host Neil Griffiths is joined by Universal Pictures' director of marketing ANZ, Suzanne Stretton-Brown.
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What does Network 10’s axing of major shows say about the state of the industry right now?
8 May 2024 Network 10 axed major shows - The Masked Singer and The Bachelor - for 2024 this week: We look into the cuts and what it says about the state of the…
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One-on-one: SBS' James Taylor and Jane Palfreyman
On this episode of Mumbrella's one-on-one podcast, host Neil Griffiths is joined by SBS managing director, James Taylor, and chief marketing and commercial…
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‘We have the most extreme radio industry in the world’: The radio wars are officially back on
1 May 2024 Kyle & Jackie O’s entrance into the Melbourne market has shaken the Australian industry up. Is radio now bigger then ever? Also on this episode: We…
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Foxtel gives Seven a lesson in making announcements as radio silence continues
24 April 2024 Despite finally announcing Warburton’s immediate departure, Seven are staying quiet. Also on this episode: - Foxtel confirm big move - How should…
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One-on-one: Tim Ross
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by comedian and self described design nerd, Tim Ross.
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Woolies’ Banducci takes another hit after Senate inquiry; Was Mel Hopkins’ LinkedIn post a good move?
The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles fronted a Senate inquiry into price gouging this week. Who came out looking good… or worse? Also on this episode: We talk to…
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One-on-one: Geoff Jones
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by TEG CEO, Geoff Jones.
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Seven, Qantas and Spotify: Brand crises and opportunities
10 April 2023 It’s been a big week for brands like Seven, Spotify and Qantas. Who’s facing a crisis and who has opportunity? Also on this episode: ARIA CEO…
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One-on-one: Annabelle Herd
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by ARIA CEO, Annabelle Herd.
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Facebook News is officially gone – what now?; Another Aussie music festival bites the dust
3 April 2024 As announced last month, Meta’s Facebook news has officially been axed – so what now? Also on this episode: Music industry in crisis as another…
MumbrellacastSpecial edition live from Mumbrella CommsCon
27 March 2024 Join Mumbrella publisher Adam Lang live from CommsCon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. On this episode, Adam is joined by CommsCon speakers…
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One-on-one: Greg Inglis
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Lauren McNamara is joined by rugby league legend and The Goanna Academy founder, Greg Inglis.
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Agencies warned over Shell pitch, but who’s right?; TV network battles begin for 2024
20 March 2024 Agencies pitching for Shell Energy’s creative account have been issued a stark warning. But who’s in the right? Also on this episode: It’s only…
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One-on-one: Evan Jones
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by the CMO of Fender Music, Evan Jones.
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Special edition: Recorded live from Mumbrella’s Retail Marketing Summit!
14 March 2024 Join Mumbrella editor and Mumbrellacast host Neil Griffiths live from the Retail Marketing Summit at the Crown in Sydney! On this episode, Neil…
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One-on-one: Pippa Berlocher/Stevie Douglas-Neal/Aimee Buchanan
On this special edition of the one-on-one series, Mumbrella journalist Lauren McNamara is joined by EssenceMediacom CEO Pippa Berlocher and Sydney MD Stevie…
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Print just took another major hit… but its comeback continues
6 March 2024 In the same week that print newspapers took another big hit, one magazine is committed to its comeback and we speak to its editor. Also on this…
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One-on-one: Mark Coad
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by the CEO of IPG Mediabrands, Mark Coad.
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Gender pay gap data revealed - we dissect the winners and losers; ARN responds to Jackie O’s KIIS FM walkout
28 February 2024 The gender pay gap data has been revealed for the first time ever – we look at the winners and losers within the media and marketing industry…
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One-on-one: Adam Ferrier
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by Thinkerbell co-founder, Adam Ferrier.
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Woolies CEO steps down following disaster TV interview – but was that always the plan after all?
21 February 2024 Brad Banducci announced this week that he is stepping down from the CEO position after a trainwreck TV interview and his replacement has…
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One-on-one: Force of Nature: The Dry 2 cast
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths sits down with Force of Nature: The Dry 2 star, Eric Bana, as well as director Rob Connolly…
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Seven’s had a big week – some good news… and some bad news
14 February 2024 Seven pulled in some massive TV ratings this week with the Super Bowl, but their financials weren’t as stellar. Here’s the good and bad news…
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One-on-one: Greg Hoffman - part 2
Part two: Neil Griffiths is joined by one of the headliner names at the 2024 Mumbrella360 conference and the former Nike CMO, Greg Hoffman.
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Taylor-mania: Marketing genius, overexposure… or both?
7 February 2024 Taylor Swift is set to hit Australia next year and Taylor-mania has well and truly swept the nation… but that all comes after Monday’s Super…
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One-on-one: Greg Hoffman - part 1
On this episode of the one-on-one series, host Neil Griffiths is joined by one of the headliner names at the 2024 Mumbrella360 conference and the former Nike…
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The rebirth and death of two iconic Aussie brands; Another hit for Optus
31 January 2024 The last week has seen the rebirth of one iconic Australian brand and the death of another Also on this episode: Optus dealt another blow as…
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What new chair could mean for ABC; Woolies CEO goes on press tour after Aus Day backlash
24 January 2024 Former News Corp CEO Kim Williams is set to be the next chair of ABC - here's what it could mean for consumers and staff. Also on this episode…
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Mumbrellacast is back: Australia Day retail fallout, Australian Open and what to expect in 2024
17 January 2024 On the first episode of the year, hosts Neil Griffiths and Adam Lang go through some big announcements for Mumbrella and are joined by the…
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The final episode of 2023: The biggest stories of the year and Mumbrella talks to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos
13 December 2023 Netflix is now releasing its viewing data - CEO Ted Sarandos told us all about it Also on this episode: For the final Mumbrellacast of 2023…
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Spotify cuts, pivoting from podcasts and angry artists; Elon Musk – magician or mad?
6 November 2023 Spotify the latest to be hit with staff cuts across its global business as it pivots away from podcasts Also on this episode: Elon Musk tells…
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Private Media redundancies highlight challenging time for Australian media; The proof that the creative industry needs to clean its act up
29 November 2023 Private Media publishing group the latest to get hit with redundancies Also on this episode: Australia’s creative industry wants to clean up…
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ARN boss tells us about landmark Kyle & Jackie O deal; Is SCA doomed?; The fallout from Kelly Bayer Rosmarin’s Optus resignation
22 November 2023 Kyle & Jackie O sign historic ten-year deal; is this the beginning of the end for SCA? Also today: - We talk to ARN CEO Ciaran Davis about the…
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Optus still has a chance to turn this comms crisis around; What Seven West Media’s stake in ARN/SCA wars really means
15 November 2023 Seven West Media enters the ARN/SCA media wars, but what does it all mean? Also on this episode: Optus offer up new explanation for last…
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Optus dealing with crisis comms over outage; is the Melbourne Cup on its last legs?
8 November 2023 Optus slammed after nationwide outrage, as Comms Minister demands answers Also on this episode: Has the Melbourne Cup lost its media value? And…
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The realities of the CHEP redundancies; Inside SCA's AGM
1 November 2023 Telstra’s recent agency roster shake-up results in redundancies at CHEP, as revealed by Mumbrella this week. Also this week: - Mumbrella’s…
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The good and the bad of SXSW; Deep dive into upfronts season; Latest on ARN's SCA takeover bid
25 October 2023 The aftermath of Australia’s inaugural South by Southwest - the good, the bad and its future. Also today: - It’s upfronts season - we dive into…
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ARN's shock bid for rival SCA; Telstra's agency shake-up; Is marketing dead?; Voice advertising fall-out
18 October 2023 ARN makes a shock bid for rival SCA - what will happen, and what does it mean for the broader media landscape? Also today: Marketing is dead…
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Can ads swing Voice votes?; Board shake-up at Qantas; OzTAM's new CEO; What Australia's best journalists have in common
11 October 2023 We're in the final few days of campaigning before the Voice referendum - can last minute advertising really sway votes? Also today: The chair…
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Media CEO pay; Sport still king on free-to-air; 'Yes' campaign gains media momentum; Spotify tackles Audible on audiobooks
4 October 2023 Australia’s highest-paid media boss took home $3.4m last year - we take a look at what CEOs are being paid in the media world Also today: Sport…
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What is going on at Dentsu?; Crown's campaign begins brand rehab; Threads & X fail to engage; Mumbrella's State of the Industry survey
27 September 2023 What is going on at Dentsu? Restructuring, redundancies, and a few big appointments - all signs of the pressures on media businesses right…
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Will we see a $200m radio deal?; YouTube & TikTok take aim at TV; pressure on ad companies over fossil fuel links
20 September 2023 It's the biggest talent deal in Australian media history - can Kyle & Jackie O pull off a $200m contract? And what’s this mean for the…
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Adland salaries & how to get a pay rise; cinema advertising is back; Vegemite's insatiable hunger for collaborations
13 September 2023 Advertising industry salaries have been revealed, showing benchmark wages right across adland. What's this tell us about the industry - and…
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How Qantas can save its brand; why Upfronts are so important; does adland have a feedback problem?
6 September 2023 Qantas has been engulfed by a PR nightmare. We look at what the new CEO has to do to restore public trust in the airline. Also today: It’s…
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Radio ratings raise eyebrows; Voice campaigns to kick off; can TV unite over BVOD?
30 August 2023 The latest radio ratings are in: we look at the big winners, and why some of the results have got broadcasters questioning the numbers. Also…
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Gaffes in advertising; outdoor is on the rise; best work perks in adland; magazines fight back
23 August 2023 Krispy Kreme dumped an offensive commercial this week after being alerted to the gaffe by Mumbrella. But how did it get through in the first…
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Matildas fever could be turning point; podcast, BVOD defy market; what we learnt from Seven's results; adland guru comes home
16 August 2023 Australia's gone wild for the Matildas. Is this the turning point for women's sport in this country? Has it changed the way brands think about…
MumbrellacastIs Australia's ad spend really on the up? The acquisition of Sefiani, and analysing the Women's World Cup audience
Join Sefiani boss Robyn Sefiani and Clarity Global Group's Sami McCabe on a journey of how and why the agency was acquired at the start of the year.
MumbrellacastRIP Twitter's blue bird, here comes X; plus, News Corp's Dan Krigstein and oOh!media's Cathy O'Connor
"What the fresh hell is this?" is a question many Twitter users may have uttered in the last 48 hours as they log into their accounts only to be hit in the…
MumbrellacastHas Vic Gov made the right decision to dump the Comm Games?; all eyes on the Matildas as WWC lobs; Fear & Greed joins the chat
As the first game of FIFA Women's World Cup approaches, drama has emerged elsewhere in the sports world as the 2026 Commonwealth Games is now without a host –…
MumbrellacastDrama over media agency billing rank; Thread's first week; plus a glimpse into Nova's latest ratings and Ogilvy PR's B2B influencer play
As global results of media agency billings were released by insight company COMvergance, serious questions about its Australian figures remain unresolved…
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Will getting Kyle and Jackie O back solve SCA's Sydney problem? Mid-year TV ratings, and Meta's Twitter dupe close to launch
In an extended news chat, the team discusses the recent rumours of Kyle and Jackie O returning to their old network SCA (1:52), before doing a mid-year check…
MumbrellacastThe industry braces for impact as proposed gambling ad ban drops; plus audio campaign review with Tim Collier and Amy Weston
The Australian advertising industry is on the verge of another drastic change, as a parliamentary inquiry into the state of online gambling ads has led to 31…
MumbrellacastPush for junk food ad ban re-emerges; Pat Crowley's new gig at CommBank; FutureBrand Australia's Rich Curtis joins the chat
The team examines a new push for a junk food advertising ban from independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps and the resulting industry response (3:30), before looking at…
MumbrellacastSports codes and betting brands' juicy deals; GroupM's adland forecast; plus The Payback Project's James Greet and Steve Pollack
Following Four Corners' investigation into the commercial deals between sports codes and betting brands, the team dissects the impacts of these arrangements on…