
What's really happening inside Australian media? Hosted by Irene Hulme, Ben Willee and Peter Whitehead - three experienced media operators who see the industry from very different sides. It's a weekly unpack of the people, businesses, money and decisions shaping the industry. The Australian media industry, from inside the bubble.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureBusiness | |||

This week on Media Bubble, we dig into ARN’s new breakfast show for Melbourne, Ash, Izzie & Elliot - we share our first thoughts on whether we think they can make an impact in a crowded market. Seven Media Group hosted their first Up Front last week ... more
Carrie & Tommy's exit from Hit raises questions about the value of radio talent - and what happens when big names move on.
Is Nine making a move on ARN? We unpack the rumours, the numbers and the commercial logic behind a potential deal, including w... more
This week on Media Bubble, Reeney, Willie, & Whitey dig into the new Spotify and Joe Rogan licensing agreement and how Spotify recoups on the deal. From there, the focus shifts to Bathurst, looking at how nine hours of car racing delivers a mastercla... more
This week on Media Bubble, we get into the NRL Grand Final and the media circus around it - from the ratings battle with the AFL and that much-discussed 11-minute pre-game entertainment show, to advertising, sponsorship, gambling and Peter V’landys. more
ARN has finally revealed the new breakfast team for Melbourne - Ash London, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garneau. Is this the more interesting of ARN’s two new breakfast bets?
We get into the AFL Grand Final as a media event, from Kylie Minogue’s pre-game... more
ARN finally pulls the trigger on the new KIIS 106.5 breakfast show - Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles. We tackle the announcement from three different sides of the media business: content, sales and the media buyer’s perspective. What does... more
Upfronts, the NFL in Melbourne and the Sydney Sweeney ad. Three big media stories, one big question: what actually gets our attention now?
We unpack how media events are changing, why sport is becoming an even bigger audience driver, and what adverti... more
Welcome to the first episode of Media Bubble - Irene Hume, Ben Willee and Pete Whitehead unpacking the week in Australian media from three different sides of the industry.
Pete Whitehead spent seven years as ARN's chief commercial officer, responsib... more
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A business-focused discussion about the Australian media landscape, with a strong emphasis on sponsorship strategies, advertising rights, and the economics of radio, TV, and streaming. Episodes frequently dissect branding integration, audience engagement, and the evolving tech and regulatory environment affecting media buyers and broadcasters. Across conversations, listeners gain practical takeaways on pitching brands, navigating agency dynamics, and evaluating opportunities in live events, sponsorships, and ad tech. The show benefits from insider perspectives from sales, production, and on-air roles, plus timely commentary on industry shifts, making it a useful resource for media professionals and brand partners seeking actionable context ... more
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