Mumbrellacast

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.

20 November 2024 We discuss some of Australia’s biggest names in radio who have been put under the microscope in the past week. Also on this episode: We chat to ARN chief, Duncan Campbell Major brands come under regulatory scrutiny Join Neil Griffiths, Adam Lang 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 the head of brand for the Gold Coast Suns, Dominique Burgess.

13 November 2024 Seven held its 2025 upfront this week – is the media giant in for a big year? Also on this episode: We talk to Seven TV group MD, Angus Ross, and Gereurd Roberts, Seven Digital’s group managing director Major Aussie airlines and supermarkets fail to own their mistakes and repair brand damage 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 oOh!media's group sales director, Australia, Chris Freel.

6 November 2024 Nine covered its first Melbourne Cup this week in what is a six-year deal - did the network get it right? Also on this episode: ABC grilled over fake shots edit. Kyle & Jackie O slammed by senator. Join Neil Griffiths, Adam Lang 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 the former director of marketing and communications at MONA, Robbie Brammall.

30 October 2024 Industry leader and founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, Cindy Gallop, and Hotwire’s creative director, Jen Dobbie, share their thoughts on the lack of diversity in Australia’s advertising industry. Can things improve? Also on this episode: We prepare for next week’s Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit and Awards. Sustainability becomes a top priority across the board as industry bodies unite for Australian Chapter of Ad Net Zero, AANA launches Environmental Claims Code, and SBS sets a new bar in broadcasting. Join Adam Lang and Lauren McNamara 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 NRMA CMO, Victoria Doidge.

23 October 2024 Nine Entertainment continues to deal with the aftermath of its workplace report - which has included engaging a law firm - all while it gears up for its upfront this week. Where to from here? Also on this episode: Pure Public Relations founder Phoebe Netto talks about the Nine crisis Thinkerbell head Adam Ferrier and Dan Monheit join the show Join Neil Griffiths and Lauren McNamara 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 global CRO of Bloomberg Media, Christine Cook, in an Australian exclusive.

16 October 2024 Announced this week, The Monkeys Matt Michael is set to take on the role of Droga5 Australia and New Zealand CEO from December. He joins the show to talk all about it. Also on this episode: We break down the Four Corners investigation of Live Nation CommsCon is back for 2025! 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 VP of creative at Liquid Death, Andy Pearson.