Here is a taster of Mumbrella's new podcast, The Evening Mumbo. Today, on 9 March, Calum Jaspan and Damian Francis run you through the biggest stories in Australia's media and marketing industries.

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On this week's Mumbrellacast, is Publicis Groupe ushering in a new age of creativity with the appointment of its first ANZ chief creative officer (2:10)? Then, WPP's Wunderman Thompson has welcomed its fourth CEO in as many years, elevating Gavin Bain to the top job as Matt Parry returns to Hong Kong (8:06). Finally, a panel discussion with iPopulate’s Belinda Lodge, Bullfrog’s Matilda Hobba and Target's Nicole Mandile, breaking down the relevance of International Women's Day in the face of enduring gender inequality (16:17).

After much anticipation Clemenger Group has named Lee Leggett as the CEO of CHEP Network (2:04), just as the news drops of yet another of the group's ex-staff members launching a new agency (6:46). Then, the team discusses Foxtel's extended deal with Warner Bros Discovery, which sees it hang onto the prized HBO assets for now (8:31). All that before a chat with EssenceMediacom's APAC CEO, Rupert McPetrie and chief strategy officer, Sophie Price as the newly-merged agency hits the market (15:08).

A look at what is look at what is to come for Paramount and Network Ten as changes to its sales division continue (1:59). The team then discusses the industry's response to Ben Shepherd's call for advertisers to consider their role in funding certain sections of the media (6:22). Next, with the new leadership structure at Havas Group finally shaping up, what will the hold co's local operation under James Wright look like (13:11)? Finally, interviews with HT&E's Ciaran Davis (18:35) and MFA's Sophie Madden (28:17).

Max Baxter is launching IPG's design and innovation agency Huge in Australia, is there room in the market? (1:58) A look at the touted merger between HT&E and Seven West Media, and the the liklihood of it actually happening (10:52), and the chances of Telstra diversifying as it calls in its security services, for its first brand ad under Brent Smart (23:38). All that before M&C Saatchi's Justin Graham chats about his new role, changes to the local operation, and the chances of the group staying independent this year(28:03).

Previous interview with Mat Baxter -->

News involving CEOs at EssenceMediacom (1:08) and Host/Havas (5:53) leads the news this week, though for one agency, its path forward is less clear than for the other. Then, after months of speculation, former Aldi head marketer Mark Richardson has re-emerged at Marley Spoon (10:10). The team chats about what his new role might look like before founder and global CEO of AKQA, Ajaz Ahmed joins the podcast to discuss AI, solving problems for a software giant aged 15, and why he's not hot on the metaverse (14:13).

With Justin Hind's departure from CHEP, the team discuss the challenges that lie ahead for the group (02:06).

Then, onto TV figures as the ratings year kicks off (13:13), before a look at how a CMO merry-go-round could shape the year .

Finally, new AANA CEO, Josh Faulks joins the podcast to chat about his agenda for 2023 and shaking up the industry body (25:08).

What better way to kick off the new year than with Mick Molloy? The returning Triple M breakfast host talks about his love of live broadcasting, why he wants to say 'I had a crack at Sydney', taking lessons from Christian O'Connell, hoping his NRL naivety is 'cute rather than annoying', and why he reckons his show can find a bigger audience.

NITV celebrated 10 years of free-to-air broadcast on Monday with a concert bookmarking a shift into the heart of SBS. There is still plenty of work to be done though, which is brought firmly into focus by the looming Voice to Parliament referendum. Calum Jaspan speaks with senior members in First Nations media to mark the decade of NITV, and the challenges that lie ahead. 

On this week's Mumbrellacast, the whole team gets together to each put forward their case for the biggest story of 2022. (02:02) Then, Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO, Michael Rebelo returns for an end-of-year chat, to talk about the group's report card, why smart clients will prevail in 2023, the inconsistencies in pitching, and why winning awards gives you the edge in the talent market. (14:58)