Mumbrellacast

On this week's Mumbrellacast, the team discuss what the latest SMI figures mean for the Australian market (2:04), before considering the real motivations behind the CEO of Tabcorp's strong statements to the inquiry into online gambling (6:35). The team then touches on the latest update to the Murdoch defamation case, as Private Media asks to update its defence for the fourth time, to the judge's dismay (13:15). Finally, Meta's Carolyn Bollaci and Naomi Shepherd join the podcast to chat what's next for the tech giant now that Metaverse hype has faded (17:12).

In this week's Mumbrellacast, research reveals more than half of Australians would support a ban on wagering ads across all broadcast channels before 10:30pm (2:16), while the team unpacks TV ratings as programming for Q1 comes to a close (11:47). Then, 72andSunny's Andy Flemming and Innocean's Wez Hawes join the podcast for an audio campaign review (17:14). Listen in to hear why the pair think Australian advertising might have its mojo back. 

In this week's Mumbrellacast, former Nine and Fairfax execs Chris Janz and David Eisman are set to launch their own subscription news platform, Scire (4:29), while News Corp spruikes its shopfront capabilities at its annual D_Coded event (10:07) . Then, indie agency Bullfrog nabs senior talent from Saatchi & Saatchi (13:12). All this before the inside scoop on the Adobe Summit happening in Las Vegas, with the podcast joined by Adobe head of product marketing Jeremy Wood, UNSW head of marketing and campaigns, Carmen Michael, and president of digital transformation firm Bounteous, Michael McLaren (20:25)

On this week's Mumbrellacast, Attivo seeks to expand its media capabilities with the appointment of former Dentsu Media boss, Sue Squillace (4:36). Then, Hardhat's Dan Monheit calls into the podcast to give us a taste of all the insights and memories he'll be taking home from this year's SXSW (11:09). All this before a chat with Telstra CMO, Brent Smart, and Accenture Song President and CEO of The Monkeys, Mark Green, who divulge the telecom brand's creativity-led growth strategy and the launch of its second major campaign in as many months (21:38) .

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).