Mumbrellacast

5 March 2025

This week:

Fresh data on the gender pay gap in Australia—and how adland is contributing to it—is the hot topic in the industry this week.

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency released its annual gender pay gap data on Tuesday, including insights into the media and marketing sector. Why does the gender pay gap still persist in modern-day Australia? And, gender imbalance aside, we break down the best and worst payers in adland.

In other news, presenter and journalist Natarsha Belling has officially left Triple M less than six weeks into her role – we speculate on what prompted her decision to walk away from breakfast radio.

Join Hal Crawford and Tim Burrowes for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

26 February 2025

Half-year results, massive takeover bids, and the ABC's ongoing legal battle with Antoinette Lattouf have given the industry much to talk about in the last seven days.

This week:

The saga between Nine Entertainment Company, Costar and Domain; the financial half-year results from ARN, SCA, Ooh Media and Nine; Warner Bros Discovery's launch of its long-awaited Max streaming service in Australia; and Ita Buttrose's must-read legal letter on alleged misrepresentation by ex-ABC managing director David Anderson.

Join Hal Crawford, Tim Burrowes and Nathan Jolly for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

19 February 2025

Between Unmade's Compass event in Auckland on Tuesday evening and James Murdoch's juicy interview, the media and marketing industry has had much to discuss.

This week:

The former chief executive officer and founder of The Brag Media, Luke Girgis, is taking Vinyl Group to court for unfair dismissal; the Warehouse Group's chief marketing officer, Jo Mitchell, defends NZ Tourism's 'Everyone Must Go' campaign; James Murdoch shares insights into his famous family's highly publicised succession battle; and Ooh Media gets caught in a greenwashing scandal.

Join Hal Crawford, Tim Burrowes and Lauren McNamara for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

12 February 2025

A lot has gone down in the media lately.

This week:

Seven West Media's first half-year financials for FY25; Ita Buttrose taking the stand in the highly publicised ABC vs Antoinette Lattouf court case; American sports broadcaster, ESPN heading to Disney+; and Jackie 'O' Henderson sharing her thoughts on the Kyle & Jackie O Show not making a splash in Melbourne.

Join Hal Crawford, Tim Burrowes and Nathan Jolly for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

5 February 2025

It’s a new year and the Mumbrellacast is back for 2025.

This week:

The controversy surrounding US-based creative agency Wieden+Kennedy’s all-male entrance into the Australian market; why Commercial Radio & Audio this afternoon withdrew its claims about the reach of Australia’s podcasts; and, for one final time, Adam’s Other Business.

Join Abe Udy, Tim Burrowes, Adam Lang, Lauren McNamara and Nathan Jolly for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

On this episode of Mumbrella's one-on-one podcast, host Neil Griffiths is joined by QMS chief strategy officer, Christian Zavecz, and OMD's national head of planning, Thad King.

4 December 2024

On the final episode of the year, we talk all the major movements in the media and marketing industry this week, including more brand crises.

Also on this episode:

• The Age’s David Swan joins to talk Kim Williams and Joe Rogan

How did Australia fare this year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Join Neil Griffiths and Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

On this episode of Mumbrella's one-on-one podcast, host Neil Griffiths is joined by the group managing director of Seven Digital, Gereurd Roberts.

27 November 2024

This month has seen some major movements in both TV and radio as brands get ready for 2025. Have they got it right?

Also on this episode:

• Osher Günsberg talks the state of the Australian TV landscape

Join Neil Griffiths and Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

On this episode of Mumbrella's one-on-one podcast, host Neil Griffiths is joined by renowned Australian media personality, Osher Günsberg.