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The Media Leader Podcast

The Media Leader

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The Media Leader is the leading source of analysis, data, opinion and trends in commercial media and advertising.Hosted by senior reporter Jack Benjamin, we speak to senior industry leaders and rising stars about the key challenges media faces as part of our mission to stand up for courage, inclusion and excellence in media.Find out more at uk.themedialeader.com and subscribe to our daily newsletter.

Episodes (248)

Trump, The Sequel: Has media learned anything since 2016?

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Nov 7, 202432:31pending

How useful are AI performance tools? With Pinterest's Matt Crystal

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Nov 4, 202429:08pending

TV's 'tipping point': In conversation with Sky, C4, Direct Line and Samba TV

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Oct 28, 202428:12pending

Agency bosses talk tough over principal media

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Oct 24, 202445:53pending

The mounting case against blocklists

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Oct 21, 202420:09pending

Future of Media London takeaways: confidence, trust and risk taking

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Oct 17, 202439:20pending

Are AI ads the future of TV? With ITV's Jason Spencer and Alan Hall

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Oct 7, 202429:48pending

Amazon UK upfronts, Pinterest's brand pitch + why women's network Wacl is more '...

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Oct 3, 202442:19pending

Why the future of media is in Manchester

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Sep 30, 202431:39pending

Stories that mattered this week: Origin launches — now what?

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Sep 26, 202443:31pending

Are news outlets too dependent on social media? With NMA CEO Owen Meredith

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Sep 23, 202440:07pending

Stories that mattered this week: Observer sale, Radiocentre's Tuning In, Origin...

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Sep 19, 202437:04pending

Are brands overspending on social? With EssenceMediacom's Richard Kirk and Olga...

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Sep 16, 202438:13pending

Stories that mattered this week: Google's adtech trial, Spectator sale, EssenceM...

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Sep 12, 202427:03pending

How keyword-blocking continues to harm publishers — with Mantis EVP Terry Hornsb...

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Sep 9, 202435:48pending

AMA: Ask media experts anything!

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Aug 15, 202436:52pending

Why I left EssenceMediacom after 34 years: Sue Unerman interview

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Aug 12, 202435:44pending

Stories that mattered this week: Google monopoly, X sues advertisers, Meta earni...

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Aug 8, 202420:53pending

What did Publicis get for $4.4bn? Interview with Epsilon UK MD Elliott Clayton

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Aug 5, 202420:40pending

Stories that mattered this week: YouTube's growing TV influence, Media Nations,...

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Aug 1, 202421:03pending

Independence is vital for trust in media — Dr Grace Kite interview

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Jul 29, 202429:13pending

Stories that mattered this week: Google's cookie reversal, Netflix, potential Te...

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Jul 25, 202421:02pending

'Dramatic' surge in media agency entries — Laurence Green on IPA Effectiveness A...

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Jul 22, 202444:28pending

Stories that mattered this week: Summer of sport, IPA Bellwether, BBC licence fe...

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Jul 18, 202417:35pending

Ageism, mental health and the necessity of art — with Nabs' Kate Harris

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Jul 15, 202435:43pending

Stories that mattered this week: A new culture secretary, Ofcom rulings and stre...

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Jul 11, 202418:45pending

Andrew Cole interview: How telcos will shake up the way TV is traded and measure...

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Jul 8, 202426:35pending

Les Binet interview PLUS media prospects under Labour, Netflix/Amazon commission...

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Jul 4, 202427:38pending

Talent, creativity and other priorities for the industry this year

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Jul 1, 202418:33pending

Stories that mattered this week: The Media Leader Awards, 'TikTok election', App...

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Jun 27, 202419:35pending

How to survive Cannes Lions — interviews with media leaders

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Jun 24, 202449:00pending

Stories (from Cannes Lions) that mattered: 'Meaningful' AI on show, adtech domin...

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Jun 21, 202427:49pending

Cannes' dirty secret + how to bring creative and media together: Heineken, HP, C...

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Jun 17, 202434:28pending

Stories that mattered this week: Adspend upgrades, fossil-fuel ad bans

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Jun 13, 202419:10pending

James Chandler: Digital advertising needs to rediscover joy

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Jun 10, 202425:34pending

Stories that mattered this week: Government adspend, M&A, Evening Standard

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Jun 6, 202418:41pending

Getting media and creative to work better together, with Laura Jordan Bambach &...

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Jun 3, 202419:57pending

Stories that mattered this week: Election reaction, Klarna's AI marketing saving...

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May 29, 202420:05pending

Epic conversation with Nick Manning: Media reselling and the future of media buy...

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May 27, 20241:27:15pending

Stories that mattered this week: Barb joins MRC, GB News in hot water, Netflix m...

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May 23, 202417:56pending

What next for Bauer and radio? interview w/ Simon Myciunka, CEO of Bauer Media A...

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May 20, 202435:07pending

Stories that mattered this week: Principal media, Rajar, streaming bundles and A...

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May 16, 202419:15pending

David Abraham interview: Brands have 'fallen into the trap' of media choices

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May 13, 202443:05pending

Stories that mattered this week: Disney's streaming milestone, Paramount merger...

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May 9, 202418:07pending

Many marketers 'relieved' about cookie deprecation delay

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May 6, 202431:45pending

Stories that mattered this week: Google cookie fallout, TikTok fights back, Spot...

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May 1, 202419:42pending

The Future of Marketing with Bloomberg Media – Ep4: The magic of video

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Apr 29, 202445:12pending

The Future of Audio key interviews: Radiocentre on BBC ads and Acast on podcast...

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Apr 25, 202420:54pending

The Future of Marketing with Bloomberg Media – Ep3: Storytelling and engaging au...

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Apr 22, 202449:20pending

Are agencies fit for purpose when it comes to gaming advertising?

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Apr 18, 202438:25pending