Mumbrellacast

15 November 2023Seven 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 week’s nationwide outage And the ARIA Awards are back, but for how long? Join Neil Griffiths, Adam Lang & Nathan Jolly for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

8 November 2023Optus slammed after nationwide outrage, as Comms Minister demands answersAlso on this episode: Has the Melbourne Cup lost its media value? And the aftermath of the Qantas AGM  Join Neil Griffiths, Adam Lang & Nathan Jolly for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

1 November 2023Telstra’s recent agency roster shake-up results in redundancies at CHEP, as revealed by Mumbrella this week. Also this week: - Mumbrella’s events are back in 2024 with Mumbrella360 and CommsCon - And inside SCA’s annual general meetingJoin Neil Griffiths, Adam Lang & Lauren McNamara for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

25 October 2023The aftermath of Australia’s inaugural South by Southwest - the good, the bad and its future.Also today:- It’s upfronts season - we dive into some of the networks 2024 plans- The latest on ARN’s bid to takeover SCA- And one of Australia’s biggest names in TV says the misinformation cycle in news and social media is beyond repairJoin Neil Griffiths, Adam Lang & Nathan Jolly for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

18 October 2023ARN 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. It sounds provocative, but could adland guru Kevin Roberts be onto something? Telstra announces a major shake-up to its brand and marketing agency roster  And with the Voice referendum now behind us - we look at where it all went wrong for the yes vote, and the role advertising played in the decision Join Neil Griffiths, Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

11 October 2023We're in the final few days of campaigning before the Voice referendum - can last minute advertising really sway votes?Also today: The chair and three directors to go in a major board shakeup at Qantas OzTAM appoints a new CEO And what Nick McKenzie and Joe Aston - two of Australia’s best journalists - have in common Join Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

4 October 2023Australia’s highest-paid media boss took home $3.4m last year - we take a look at what CEOs are being paid in the media worldAlso today: Sport is still king on free-to-air TV The 'Yes' campaign gains media momentum - but will it be enough? And Spotify’s conquered podcasts, now they’re going after Audible with audiobooks Join Michael Thompson & Sean Aylmer for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.Also mentioned in today's episode: here's what marketers are getting paid.

27 September 2023What is going on at Dentsu? Restructuring, redundancies, and a few big appointments - all signs of the pressures on media businesses right now.Also today: Crown Resorts launches a major brand refresh - will it be enough to repair its reputation after two Royal Commissions? Threads and a rebranded Twitter fail to capture Australia’s attention And the launch of Mumbrella’s State of the Industry Survey Join Michael Thompson & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.Also mentioned in today's episode: the best work perks in adland.

20 September 2023It'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 broader industry?Also today: After YouTube's upfront and TikTok's For You Summit, we look at what the video giants are doing in the market right now Advertising businesses who work with fossil fuel companies are being called out, as pressure mounts on businesses and employees to align their client base with their ethics The Australian Women's Weekly is going online. After 90 years, the grand old dame of Aussie publishing is getting a digital presence. Join Michael Thompson & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

13 September 2023Advertising industry salaries have been revealed, showing benchmark wages right across adland. What's this tell us about the industry - and how can you use it to get a pay rise?Also today: The second coming of cinema advertising: surprising new research suggests Australian advertising preferences are experiencing a 90s throwback. And have you ever seen a brand do more collaborations than Vegemite? We look at the marketing value on both sides of the deal. Join Michael Thompson & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.