Media Freak Podcast

In this episode, David Wilding tell us about his best work, we discuss the Guardian Awards, take a good look at brand vs performance advertising, and David shares what he'd do if he was starting out today... Welcome to S3E8 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, and Charlie - and very special guest David Wilding. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from a...

In this episode, Bérengère investigates attention measurement in the media world, we discuss the low-blow Big Tech took from down under, as well as having a wee look at how AI layoffs effect the agency world. Welcome to S3E7 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, and Charlie - and returning special guest Bérengère This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from...

In this episode, we chat to Sally Weavers about the launch of the brilliant Media Planning Group, discuss shifting social habits & the 'dead internet' theory, plus the newest wave of product innovation from big tech - a step in the right direction or a slippery road to a real-life Black Mirror episode? Welcome to S3E6 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Jack, Bukky, and Charlie - and special...

In this episode, we chat to the lovely Greg about OOHTV, pop the hood on OpenAI's foray into the advertising world, and chat HIGH FAT SALT SUGAR!!! Welcome to S3E5 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Jack, Bukky, and Charlie - and special guest Gregg Ball. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from acros...

In this episode, we talk all things AI Audio with serial entrepreneur Charlie Cadbury, we also explore Meta's foray into the living room (lean-back doomscrolling?!?!?), and finally we take a look at the hottest vibe-coded app in town ( 10deepmedia.com/media-lunch ). Welcome to S3E4 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast...

In this episode, we talk 'supercharged planning' with Publicis strategy guru Kate Mitchell-Gears, we scratch the surface of social media addiction & industry ethics, plus take a view on much-beleaguered WPP's newest consolidation. Welcome to S3E3 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky , and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from acros...

In this episode, we go all acronym-y, discussing the BBC and YouTube's curious carriage deal, Sky's attempt to prize away SME cash from the tech bros, and the anonymous industry leaders concerned about the direction of the media world. We're also joined my Michael Smith - Senior Director at Camphouse, who shares some gamechanging info on what they're up to in market.  Welcome to S3E2 of The Media...

In this episode, the gang welcome Mediaplus CEO Celine Saturnino, do some silly impressions, mull over Dentsu's sale (or lack of!), and discuss YouTube's new policy of monetising sensitive topics. We're so back! Welcome to S3E1 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each epi...

In this episode, the gang discuss Mastercard’s new commerce media platform, WPP’s $400m Google bet (plus Mystic Buk’s prediction…), Job cuts in 2026, and brands returning to public ownership. Welcome to S2E7 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and...

In this episode, the gang discuss LG's new partnership, Meta following Netflix et al with a paid ad-free subscription, and the winner of the EVA Rising Star award (and Future 100 Club class of 2025 member) Aaron Thomas takes a dive into being a father & work/life balance in the media world. Welcome to S2E6 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - with special guest Aa...

In this episode, the gang discuss Amazon’s new deal (but are they solving the wrong problems…), Google set for another wrist slap, and a veritable planning masterclass from our guest. Welcome to S2E5 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - with special guest B. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will f...

In this episode, the gang discuss another CTV merger, the curtain is lifted on YouTube... and not in a good way, plus share their thoughts on Pinterest.  Welcome to S2E4 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertisin...

Welcome to S1E17 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum. In this episode, the gang discuss the latest evolutions in the social and search landscape, deep dive into sponsorship pullback within LGBTQ+...

Freak of the week is a series of short punchy episodes that see two MFP hosts go head to head with a campaign that they've seen recently. They'll talk you through it and then fight it out to determine which campaign is best. This week sees a showdown between Charlie and Jack in a battle of lust vs love. Check out the two campaigns for yourself here: Hinge 'No Ordinary Love'  Astronomer 'Crisis Man...

Freak of the week is a series of short punchy episodes that see two MFP hosts go head to head with a campaign that they've seen recently. They'll talk you through it and then fight it out to determine which campaign is best. This week sees a showdown between Harriet and Jack in a battle of the fast food chains. If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy new linkedin page, or...

Welcome to the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Harriet, Jack, and Charlie analyse news and work from across the advertising spectrum, and bring some very mid banter... In this episode the team discuss more Meta lawsuits, Netflix's use of GenAI for video generation, a Disney x Broadcaster love-in, plus Amazon's AI training deals with Conde & Hears...

Freak of the week is a series of short punchy episodes that see two MFP hosts go head to head with a campaign that they've seen recently. They'll talk you through it and then fight it out to determine which campaign is best. This week sees Jack face off with Bukky in a fight for the ages between Jet2 Holidays and Hiscox insurance. If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy ne...

Welcome to the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and (this week, special guest) Dan analyse news and work from across the advertising spectrum, and bring some very mid banter... In this episode the team discuss Zuckerburg's claims that Ai is driving Meta's revenue growth, Youtube's new measures to fight back the tide of Ai generat...

Welcome to S1E14 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum. In this episode, Jack shares his suggestions for Mad//Fest, Charlie plays 'Devils Avocado' to Jack's scathing assessment of Bud's 1-second ad...

Welcome to episode 13 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum. In this episode the team discuss changes to Whatsapp, broadcaster love-ins, Amazons' latest expansion... and of course what's cracking o...

Welcome to S1E12 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum. In this episode the team discuss Apple's (newest) fine, doom and gloom for Meta, MORE HoldCo aquisitions, and mull over industry events... Th...

Welcome to S1E11 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - and we're joined this week by Double Verify's Ashley Bateman. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum. In this episode the team discuss Unilever's stance on influencer marketing, Publicis...

Welcome to S1E10 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum. In this episode the team discuss Quakers new campaign, question if programmatic rot has set in for good, discuss Trump's move on Google, and...

Welcome to S1E9 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business. This episode looks at Evan Shapiro's UK BARB data analysis, ITV's return to profitability, Publicis' acquisition of Lotame and the sponsorship of th...

Welcome to episode 6 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business. This episode looks at Omnicom's rejection of the five day office week, the decline of UK social media consumption, the continued rise of commer...