Mumbrellacast

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-evening-mumbo/id1673880158 And Spotify here --> https://open.spotify.com/show/0qRfYeBVbRjBep0LPKzRd5?si=47da72cc9cc24385

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)

News Corp's Peter Blunden, Guardian Australia's Dan Stinton, and AAP's Lisa Davies join host, Calum Jaspan to wrap the year in news media. The panel discusses topics including media diversity, dealing with global platforms, differing commercial models that have emerged in the age of digital news, balancing political coverage, privacy, and the biggest stories of the year.

With dentsu now seemingly having its executive team in place, Darren Woolley, Damian Francis and host, Calum Jaspan discuss whether a holding group has splashed out on so many senior hires in a single year, and how that will play out moving forward (02:28). Plus, Initiative's chief strategy officer Chris Colter wraps 2022 in TV, who won, what media buyers are looking at, and what's getting ratings next year (27:35). 

With the World Cup underway amidst a cloud of controversy, Damian Francis and Andrew Banks join Calum Jaspan to discuss whether sport has become the problem child of the ad world, before Avish Gordhan and Mandie van der Merwe chat about why Dentsu Creative is 'the lovechild of a traditional agency and a consultancy', and balancing a professional and personal relationship.

A year into one of the biggest roles in the Australian advertising industry, CEO of GroupM Aimee Buchanan and her latest executive hire, Mindshare's CEO Maria Grivas join Calum Jaspan to chat about the future focus of Mindshare, reshaping the group after some big changes, transparency, a cautiously optimistic approach to 2023 and Christmas parties.

In a festive Audio Campaign Review, 72&Sunny's Andy Flemming, CHEP Network's Katie Peacock, and Bear Meets Eagle on Fire's Toby Hussey join host, Calum Jaspan to chat about which Christmas spots hit the mark in what is the toughest brief out, and why brand codes should be thrown down the chimney for what could become Australia's 'Superbowl moment'.

In this week's Mumbrellacast, Kalila Welch and Calum Jaspan look at how Aldi's quirky creativity has helped it triple its market share in the past 13 years, and with Mark Richardson leaving, why Jenny Melhuish might be the right fit to carry on. Plus, Rose Herceg and Anathea Ruys chat about fixing ongoing stereotypes in advertising, and reflections on their own experience.

On the final Mumbrellacast upfronts special, SBS MD James Taylor and director of indigenous content Tanya Denning-Orman chat with host, Calum Jaspan about its bullish approach to 2023 as a 'premium destination', how it plans to cover a looming Voice to Parliament referendum, bringing First Nations stories into cultural consciousness, and why is does not see Nine, Seven, and Ten as its competition.

On this week's Mumbrellacast, the team discusses Visit Victoria's new deal with Netball Australia (02:11), COVID's impact on agencies as VCCP pulls out of the local market (09:15), SBS' Upfront (13:38), and the start of Christmas campaigns (22:27), before M&C Saatchi CEO Justin Graham chats behind the scenes on 'Come and Say G'Day', Woolies and M&C staying independent (24:57).

In the penultimate Mumbrellacast Upfronts special, oOh! Media's CEO Cathy O'Connor joins host Calum Jaspan to chat about last week's Outfront, which unveiled the outdoor company's new retail media outfit, Reooh. O'Connor runs through the playbook, while explaining why fewer words is more in outdoor creative, expanding programmatic, and the growing sports pillar.

On this week's Mumbrellacast: QMS hits pause on its 'communications pylon' City of Sydney rollout after complaints from Sydneysiders (01:38). Plus, some final notes on Seven's Upfront following an in-depth interview with sales bosses yesterday (13:17), before a look at sports sponsorships, in the wake of Netball Australia and Cricket Australia parting ways with fossil fuel partners - albeit for different reasons (23:16).