
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This episode was produced in partnership with Channel 4.
For the second year in a row, the UK's commercial TV companies made a splash at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
After unveiling Universal Ads — the broadcasters' marketplace for smal... more
Last week, WPP Media released its mid-year global advertising forecast report. As Kate Scott-Dawkins, WPP Media’s global president of business intelligence and author of the report said, the growth picture for advertising is "quite buoyant", even in ... more
Last week on the show, The Media Leader spoke with Thinkbox’s Elliott Millard about how brands can reconsider their cultural impact, and this week, we wanted to continue that conversation with an agency that bills itself as sitting right at the centr... more
Ask marketers what they hope to accomplish and, as part of the effort to drive sales outcomes, these days, many will say they want their brand to contribute to and sit within culture
But that begs the question: how do you define culture?
There is ... more
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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.
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
A must if you work in Commercial Media or advertising in the UK, USA (or further afield)
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A brisk, business-focused show that centers on how data, technology and AI are reshaping advertising, media strategy and the agency ecosystem. Episodes frequently feature senior leaders from major networks, platforms and holding companies discussing measurement, AI tooling, new distribution models, and the evolving landscape for brands, publishers and agencies. Noteworthy angles include the shift to performance-driven media, the rise of connected TV, high-attention vs. low-attention media, and the tension between boardroom expectations and creative effectiveness. The format combines candid industry critique with practical implications for strategy, budgeting and talent development, making it valuable for executives and practitioners plottin... more
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