Episodes

  • 6: Big Buys & Big Bans, plus ‘AdTech Tinder

    6: Big Buys & Big Bans, plus ‘AdTech Tinder
    Jan 20 2025
    Welcome to episode 6 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business.
    In this first new episode of the new year the team are talking about the latest batch of media acquisitions, the news that WPP wants people back in the office, and the TikTok ban in the US!
    Plus, the return of 'Freak of the Week'.
    The Media Freak podcast is hosted by Jack Winter, Harriet Davis, and Charlie Litster.
    On Instagram @jwint92 @davisharriet @crflitster
    Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
    @gimmesugarprods

    Show notes:
    https://www.wpp.com/en/wpp-iq/2024/12/road-to-2025
    https://www.wpp.com/en/wpp-iq/2023/12/trends-for-2024
    https://talonooh.com/en/global-buys-exterion-to-become-biggest-ooh-media-owner/

    Find out more about Alchemy by emailing here: Hello@alchemy-network.co.uk
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    31 mins
  • 5: Christmas ad clashes, creepy cars, and post-millennial marketing!

    5: Christmas ad clashes, creepy cars, and post-millennial marketing!
    Nov 14 2024
    Welcome to episode 5 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business. This week we are at the offices of Craft Media London, the leading communications and media planning agency in the UK, oh and Jack's place of work!
    In this episode the team are talking about the latest batch of Christmas ads popping up, Evan Shapiro's analysis of BARB data, and if marketeers are ready for the post millennial ad age.
    Plus, the return of 'Freak of the Week'.
    The Media Freak podcast is hosted by Jack Winter, Harriet Davis, Bukky Moemeke, and Charlie Litster.
    On Instagram @jwint92 @davisharriet @bmoemeke @crflitster
    Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
    @gimmesugarprods
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    35 mins
  • 4: Time’s up for Rolex, Publicis go to Mars, and - big trouble for Google?

    4: Time’s up for Rolex, Publicis go to Mars, and - big trouble for Google?
    Oct 31 2024
    Welcome to episode 4 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business. This week we are at the incredible studios of Global in Leicester Square, home to such broadcasting titles as Capital, Smooth, LBC and Classic FM.
    In this episode the team are talking about the latest media news including the latest round of agency acquisitions, and the possible break up of Google. Plus, the return of 'Freak of the Week'.
    The Media Freak podcast is hosted by Jack Winter, Harriet Davis, Bukky Moemeke, and Charlie Litster.
    On Instagram @jwint92 @davisharriet @bmoemeke @crflitster
    Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
    @gimmesugarprods


    Show notes:
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    34 mins
  • 3: 'Crap' OOH ads, *another* AI story, and high praise for LadBible.

    3: 'Crap' OOH ads, *another* AI story, and high praise for LadBible.
    Oct 16 2024
    Welcome to episode 3 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business. This week we are back at News UK, recording at the studios of Virgin Radio talking about the latest media news including the latest report from the IPA and an update on a new round of social restrictions from one of the big tech giants. Plus, the return of our new feature 'Freak of the Week'.
    The Media Freak podcast is hosted by Jack Winter, Harriet Davis, Bukky Moemeke, and Charlie Litster.
    On Instagram @jwint92 @davisharriet @bmoemeke @crflitster
    Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
    @gimmesugarprods


    Show notes:
    Latest Report from the IPA as discussed on the pod:
    https://ipa.co.uk/knowledge/publications-reports/making-sense-sixth-edition/
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    37 mins
  • 2: The Nanny State strikes again, cola clashes, and IPAs

    2: The Nanny State strikes again, cola clashes, and IPAs
    Sep 25 2024
    Welcome to episode 2 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business. This week we are at News UK, recording at the studios of Virgin Radio talking about the latest media news including the new junk food ad bans and our new feature 'Freak of the Week'.
    The Media Freak podcast is hosted by Jack Winter, Harriet Davis, Bukky Moemeke, and Charlie Litster.
    On Instagram @jwint92 @davisharriet @bmoemeke @crflitster
    Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
    @gimmesugarprods
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    31 mins
  • 1: Can Ronaldo score in the podcast world, Publicis, Reddit, and our mate Elon!

    1: Can Ronaldo score in the podcast world, Publicis, Reddit, and our mate Elon!
    Sep 11 2024
    Welcome to the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky and Charlie. This is the media podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across the business. This week we are at Bauer Media UK's brand new offices talking about Ronaldo becoming an influencer, the continued growth of Reddit, the antitrust lawsuit from X and some of the latest account moves including Sky.
    The Media Freak podcast is hosted by Jack Winter, Harriet Davis, Bukky Moemeke, and Charlie Litster.
    On Instagram @jwint92 @davisharriet @bmoemeke @crflitster
    Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
    @gimmesugarprods

    Show Notes:
    This is the 'adland is an island' article Jack mentioned: https://www.alexmurrell.co.uk/articles/adland-is-an-island?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
    BBH Labs group cohesion article: https://www.bbh-labs.com/puncturing-the-paradox-group-cohesion-and-the-generational-myth
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    37 mins
  • Media Freak podcast - Coming Soon!

    Media Freak podcast - Coming Soon!
    Sep 5 2024
    Coming soon to all podcast channels it's the Media Freak Podcast!
    The podcast created for media people by media people.
    Join our fortnightly podcast for a round-up of industry news with your hosts- Jack, Harriet, Bukky and Charlie - recorded each week in an exciting location at the very forefront of the industry.
    Hit subscribe now so you don’t miss the episode when it lands!
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    1 min