Media Freak Podcast
Welcome to the Media Freak podcast. Hosted by Bukky from Koffeecup, Charlie from ShowHeroes, Harriet from Smartly, and Jack from Craft Media. The team return with the media podcast that is made by real life media folk. Each episode comes directly from the studios and offices of some of the biggest media channels. You can also get involved by emailing the show at info.tmfpod@gmail.com
Episodes
October 1, 2025 • 32 mins
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.
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Welcome to S2E6 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - with special guest Aaron Thomas.
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September 18, 2025 • 36 mins
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...
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...
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August 14, 2025 • 31 mins
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.
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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.
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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, an...
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, an...
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July 31, 2025 • 12 mins
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:
This week sees a showdown between Charlie and Jack in a battle of lust vs love.
Check out the two campaigns for yourself here:
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July 24, 2025 • 12 mins
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 ou...
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 ou...
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July 23, 2025 • 29 mins
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 pr...
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 pr...
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July 17, 2025 • 11 mins
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 Jack face off with Bukky in a fight for the ages between Jet2 Holidays and Hiscox insurance.
If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy new linkedin...
This week sees Jack face off with Bukky in a fight for the ages between Jet2 Holidays and Hiscox insurance.
If you've got a contender then drop it in a comment on our fancy new linkedin...
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July 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome to the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and (this week, special guest) Dan analyse news and work from across the advertising spectrum, and bring some very mid banter...
In this episode the team discuss Zuckerburg's claims that Ai is driving Meta's revenue growth, Youtube's new measures to fight back the tide of Ai generated content and what i...
In this episode the team discuss Zuckerburg's claims that Ai is driving Meta's revenue growth, Youtube's new measures to fight back the tide of Ai generated content and what i...
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June 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Welcome to S1E14 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, Jack shares his suggestions for Mad//Fest, Charlie plays 'Devils Avocado' to Jack's scathing assessment of Bud's 1-second ad cock-up, we discuss ...
In this episode, Jack shares his suggestions for Mad//Fest, Charlie plays 'Devils Avocado' to Jack's scathing assessment of Bud's 1-second ad cock-up, we discuss ...
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June 20, 2025 • 27 mins
Welcome to episode 13 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 team discuss changes to Whatsapp, broadcaster love-ins, Amazons' latest expansion... and of course what's cracking over at WPP
G...
In this episode the team discuss changes to Whatsapp, broadcaster love-ins, Amazons' latest expansion... and of course what's cracking over at WPP
G...
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April 17, 2025 • 39 mins
Welcome to S1E12 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 team discuss Apple's (newest) fine, doom and gloom for Meta, MORE HoldCo aquisitions, and mull over industry events...
The MediaLead...
In this episode the team discuss Apple's (newest) fine, doom and gloom for Meta, MORE HoldCo aquisitions, and mull over industry events...
The MediaLead...
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April 7, 2025 • 30 mins
Welcome to S1E11 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie - and we're joined this week by Double Verify's Ashley Bateman.
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 team discuss Unilever's stance on influencer marketing, Publicis plucking Coke from ...
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 team discuss Unilever's stance on influencer marketing, Publicis plucking Coke from ...
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March 18, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome to S1E10 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 team discuss Quakers new campaign, question if programmatic rot has set in for good, discuss Trump's move on Google, and argue about the nature of the ...
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March 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Welcome to S1E9 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 discussion from across our business. This episode looks at Evan Shapiro's UK BARB data analysis, ITV's return to profitability, Publicis' acquisition of Lotame and the sponsorship of the Baller League by O2.
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March 4, 2025 • 30 mins
Welcome to episode 6 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 discussion from across our business. This episode looks at Omnicom's rejection of the five day office week, the decline of UK social media consumption, the continued rise of commercial radio, and some tricky co...
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February 6, 2025 • 30 mins
Welcome to episode 7 of the Media Freak podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, and some special guests this week. This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and discussion from across our business.
In this weeks episode the team are talking about the latest news on the TikTok ban in the US, the forecasted downturn in media spend and the changing lan...
In this weeks episode the team are talking about the latest news on the TikTok ban in the US, the forecasted downturn in media spend and the changing lan...
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January 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome to episode 6 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 discussion from across our business.
In this first new episode of the new year the team are talking about the latest batch of media acquisitions, the news that WPP wants people back in the office, and the ...
In this first new episode of the new year the team are talking about the latest batch of media acquisitions, the news that WPP wants people back in the office, and the ...
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November 13, 2024 • 34 mins
Welcome to episode 5 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 discussion from across our business. This week we are at the offices of Craft Media London, the leading communications and media planning agency in the UK, oh and Jack's place of work!
In this episode the t...
In this episode the t...
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October 30, 2024 • 34 mins
Welcome to episode 4 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 discussion from across our business. This week we are at the incredible studios of Global in Leicester Square, home to such broadcasting titles as Capital, Smooth, LBC and Classic FM.
In this episode the t...
In this episode the t...
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