Media Freak Podcast

Media Freak Podcast

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Media Freak Podcast episodes

  • S2 Ep5: Amazon Expand Again, A Planning Masterclass from our Guest, and - are Dentsu Done For?
    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 feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]
    37 min
  • S2 Ep4: The Disney Death Star, YouTube... more like YouToons, plus Neil from Samsung Ads
    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 advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon 

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]
    32 min
  • S1 Ep17: Pride Cuts & Brand Guts: Navigating LGBTQ+ Pullbacks, the Search/Social Shake-Up & Fixes from Webtopia
    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+ media and events, and  hear from special guest, Daniel at Webtopia, about AI solutions for SMEs. 

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon 

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]

    32 min
  • S2 Ep3: Freak of the Week: Astronomer vs Hinge
    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 Management'  
      If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy new linkedin page, or DM us on our insta @themediafreakpodcast.
      13 min
    • S2 Ep2: Freak of the Week: McDonalds vs Burger King
      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 DM us on our insta @themediafreakpodcast.
      13 min
    • S1 Ep16: Meta in the Mud (again), Disney x Broadcaster Collabs, & More AI - obvs
      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 & Hearst.

      Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon here!

      To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

      For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]
      30 min
    • S2 Ep1: Freak of the Week: Hiscox vs Jet2 Holidays
      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 new linkedin page, or DM us on our insta @themediafreakpodcast.
      12 min
    • S1 Ep15: Total Self-Serve, CCO Clippy, and Youtube Anti-Slop Measures
      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 generated content and what it means for planners, and then discuss marketers attitudes to measurement with Dan Sutton from Beatgrid.

      Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon here!

      To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

      For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]
      32 min
    • S1 Ep14: Jack's Mad//fest suggestions, a Budweiser wrist-slap, and Fantastic F1 marketing
      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 cock-up, we discuss the ongoing shift towards mobile screen-time, plus we actually all agree on something - the F1 marketing was podium-worthy!

      Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon here!

      To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

      For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]
      28 min
    • S1 Ep13: WhatsAppinin', Broadcaster love-ins, and WPP...
      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 over at WPP

      Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon here!

      To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected]

      For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]
      28 min

    About Media Freak Podcast

    From the publisher's feed

    Welcome to the Media Freak podcast. Hosted by Bukky from Koffeecup, Charlie from Silverpush, Harriet from Smartly, and Jack from Craft Media. The team return with the media podcast that is made by…