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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 newsle... more

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Last week, The Media Leader hosted its annual Future of Media conference in London. Across two days, industry leaders discussed the state of all things media: topics included how AI is changing working practice, why advertising effectiveness is down ... more

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Is being underestimated a competitive advantage? A new book for the marketing industry argues that underdog brands and agencies have a lot of tricks up their sleeve – if they know how to use them.

Richard Temple is the CEO of independent media agenc... more

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This month, Stagwell announced it would transform its agency brand Assembly into Stagwell Media, a new global agency that will combine Assembly’s “performance heritage and ecosystem expertise” with an integrated model powered by Stagwell’s agentic op... more

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Arcade, the management firm behind The Sidemen, is repositioning itself as a creator-first entertainment company, with ambitions to turn Europe's biggest online personalities into media brands.

Following a significant rebrand last month, an expanded... more

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Andria Vidler
Advertising Association president and former media owner and client
Advertising Association
Episode: How to build a holdco that's good for media — with Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP
Dan Clays
CEO EMEA at Omnicom Media
Omnicom Media
Episode: How to build a holdco that's good for media — with Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP
Annette Male
CEO Northern Europe at Dentsu
Dentsu
Episode: How to build a holdco that's good for media — with Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP
Michael Karg
CEO EMEA at WPP Media
WPP Media
Episode: How to build a holdco that's good for media — with Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP
Richard Temple
CEO of independent media agency JAA Media
JAA Media
Episode: How challengers can make the most of their underdog advantage - with David Meikle and Richard Temple
David Meikle
Business consultant and author with leadership experience at Grey Advertising and Ogilvy
Episode: How challengers can make the most of their underdog advantage - with David Meikle and Richard Temple
Slavi Samardzija
Global chair of media and commerce at Stagwell and former global CEO of Annalect
Stagwell
Episode: Why Stagwell launched Stagwell Media - with Slavi Samardzija
Matt Elek
Former EMEA CEO of Vice and CEO of Arcade
Arcade
Episode: Are premium creators the ‘new primetime’? With Arcade CEO Matt Elek
Josh Krichefski
PMG EMEA president, former IPA president and WPP Media executive
PMG
Episode: Why one-third of PMG’s employees are engineers – with EMEA CEO Josh Krichefski

Host

Jack Benjamin
Host of The Media Leader Podcast; senior industry commentator and editor with deep ties to UK media and advertising.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Finally, a B2B podcast with some attitude

    Really appreciate the editor has a strong opinion and the interviews are great. A lot interesting people are interviewed that I don’t normally see on LinkedIn. News roundup is quick and to the point, wish more podcasts about work we like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoZee84
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One of my favourite podcasts!

    I find each episode so informative. Particularly enjoy Jack’s interviews and lines of questioning with v interesting guests who I’ve not encountered elsewhere

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NK8989
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • UK Media’s Leading podcast

    A must if you work in Commercial Media or advertising in the UK, USA (or further afield)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drafter 66
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Interviews showcase perspectives from authors, newsroom leaders, and industry veterans not often seen on LinkedIn.
Editors have strong opinions and pull in diverse guests, making episodes feel fresh and insightful.
Valuable for UK commercial media and advertising professionals; high relevance for industry players and brands.

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How to build a holdco that's good for media — with Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP
Q: What's the one thing you think clients should be asking you to prove in order to demonstrate that you are the trusted advisor that can help them with this transformational world that we're all in?
They say agencies should demonstrate business impact and incremental value, including growth and results for clients and their consumers, over both the short and long term.
How to build a holdco that's good for media — with Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP
Q: What does a client hire your organization for today, and how has that changed over the last three years?
The leaders say clients want help making better business decisions, driving growth and transformation, and connecting media with data, technology, content and other capabilities while maintaining operational excellence.
How challengers can make the most of their underdog advantage - with David Meikle and Richard Temple
Q: How do you view the risk assessment of brands more generally, and do underdog brands have to take more risk?
Meikle says the appropriate risk depends on a brand's ambition, resources and obligations. When a business must achieve more with less, marketers may need to accept greater variability and consider innovation instead of relying only on predictable approaches.
How challengers can make the most of their underdog advantage - with David Meikle and Richard Temple
Q: What drove you to write The Underdog Advantage, and why now?
Temple describes how JAA Media's underdog positioning led to a collaboration with Meikle. Meikle says the book became a strategic framework for brands and agencies seeking to achieve more with limited resources.
Why one-third of PMG’s employees are engineers – with EMEA CEO Josh Krichefski
Q: What does a People First agenda look like in 2026 that might be different from a couple of years ago to you?
Krichefski says it remains focused on mental health and well-being through empowering people to build resilience, supporting them through leadership, and preventing toxic workplace cultures. He stresses psychological safety amid job insecurity and rapid change.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Media Leader Podcast

What is The Media Leader Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the business of media, advertising, and digital strategy with a strong emphasis on practical, industry-wide challenges. Recent episodes highlight how UK publishers and brands are navigating digital-first newsrooms, audience-centric planning, AI-enabled optimization, and cross-platform monetization—from SPUR's new economic model for publishers to Universal Ads and creator ecosystems. Notable themes include data-driven storytelling, cross-publisher collaboration, ethical use of AI in advertising, and the evolving role of media research, measurement standards, and premium brand safety in a rapidly changing landscape. The conversations frequently feature senior editors, agency leaders, platform executives, and technology in... more

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1. Andria Vidler
2. Dan Clays
3. Annette Male
4. Michael Karg
5. Richard Temple
6. David Meikle
7. Slavi Samardzija
8. Matt Elek

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