Épisodes

  • S2 Ep7: Mastercard is selling your data, WPP's Google bet, Job cuts, and pee-ew to PE

    S2 Ep7: Mastercard is selling your data, WPP's Google bet, Job cuts, and pee-ew to PE
    Oct 30 2025
    In this episode, the gang discuss Mastercard’s new commerce media platform, WPP’s $400m Google bet (plus Mystic Buk’s prediction…), Job cuts in 2026, and brands returning to public ownership.

    Welcome to S2E7 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com
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    32 min
  • S2 Ep6: LG's New Partnership, Meta Goes Ad-Free, and... Fatherhood!

    S2 Ep6: LG's New Partnership, Meta Goes Ad-Free, and... Fatherhood!
    Oct 1 2025
    In this episode, the gang discuss LG's new partnership, Meta following Netflix et al with a paid ad-free subscription, and the winner of the EVA Rising Star award (and Future 100 Club class of 2025 member) Aaron Thomas takes a dive into being a father & work/life balance in the media world.

    Welcome to S2E6 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - with special guest Aaron Thomas.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com
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    33 min
  • S2 Ep5: Amazon Expand Again, A Planning Masterclass from our Guest, and - are Dentsu Done For?

    S2 Ep5: Amazon Expand Again, A Planning Masterclass from our Guest, and - are Dentsu Done For?
    Sep 18 2025
    In this episode, the gang discuss Amazon’s new deal (but are they solving the wrong problems…),
    Google set for another wrist slap, and a veritable planning masterclass from our guest.

    Welcome to S2E5 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - with special guest B.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com
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    36 min
  • S2 Ep4: The Disney Death Star, YouTube... more like YouToons, plus Neil from Samsung Ads

    S2 Ep4: The Disney Death Star, YouTube... more like YouToons, plus Neil from Samsung Ads
    Aug 14 2025
    In this episode, the gang discuss another CTV merger, the curtain is lifted on YouTube... and not in a good way, plus share their thoughts on Pinterest.

    Welcome to S2E4 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 work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com
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    31 min
  • S1 Ep17: Pride Cuts & Brand Guts: Navigating LGBTQ+ Pullbacks, the Search/Social Shake-Up & Fixes from Webtopia

    S1 Ep17: Pride Cuts & Brand Guts: Navigating LGBTQ+ Pullbacks, the Search/Social Shake-Up & Fixes from Webtopia
    Aug 6 2025
    Welcome to S1E17 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 work from across the advertising spectrum.

    In this episode, the gang discuss the latest evolutions in the social and search landscape, deep dive into sponsorship pullback within LGBTQ+ media and events, and hear from special guest, Daniel at Webtopia, about AI solutions for SMEs.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com
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    32 min
  • S2 Ep3: Freak of the Week: Astronomer vs Hinge

    S2 Ep3: Freak of the Week: Astronomer vs Hinge
    Jul 31 2025
    Freak of the week is a series of short punchy episodes that see two MFP hosts go head to head with a campaign that they've seen recently. They'll talk you through it and then fight it out to determine which campaign is best.

    This week sees a showdown between Charlie and Jack in a battle of lust vs love.

    Check out the two campaigns for yourself here:
    • Hinge 'No Ordinary Love'
    • Astronomer 'Crisis Management'
    If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy new linkedin page, or DM us on our insta @themediafreakpodcast.
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    13 min
  • S2 Ep2: Freak of the Week: McDonalds vs Burger King

    S2 Ep2: Freak of the Week: McDonalds vs Burger King
    Jul 24 2025
    Freak of the week is a series of short punchy episodes that see two MFP hosts go head to head with a campaign that they've seen recently. They'll talk you through it and then fight it out to determine which campaign is best.

    This week sees a showdown between Harriet and Jack in a battle of the fast food chains.

    If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy new linkedin page, or DM us on our insta @themediafreakpodcast.
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    13 min
  • S1 Ep16: Meta in the Mud (again), Disney x Broadcaster Collabs, & More AI - obvs

    S1 Ep16: Meta in the Mud (again), Disney x Broadcaster Collabs, & More AI - obvs
    Jul 23 2025
    Welcome to the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Harriet, Jack, and Charlie analyse news and work from across the advertising spectrum, and bring some very mid banter...

    In this episode the team discuss more Meta lawsuits, Netflix's use of GenAI for video generation, a Disney x Broadcaster love-in, plus Amazon's AI training deals with Conde & Hearst.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon here!

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com
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    30 min