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Mark Penn: ‘We’re it in terms of a fourth alternative’

Mark Penn: ‘We’re it in terms of a fourth alternative’

30 Sep 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Stagwell CEO Mark Penn discusses why he’s bullish about AI, the ad market, and the challenger holding group’s positioning against the Big Three.

What we learned from ‘the first digital-first’ World Cup – with The Guardian, Mirror, Sun and Daily Mail
What we learned from ‘the first digital-first’ World Cup – with The Guardian, Mirror, Sun and Daily Mail
28 Sep 2026 | Jack Benjamin
The art of timing, turning ‘cultural crescendos’ into measurable impact
The art of timing, turning ‘cultural crescendos’ into measurable impact
24 Sep 2026 | Chester Moore
Your guide to anti-ultra-processed planning – with Craft Media’s Sally Weavers and Jen Jones
Your guide to anti-ultra-processed planning – with Craft Media’s Sally Weavers and Jen Jones
21 Sep 2026 | Jack Benjamin
Inclusive advertising is a ‘commercial superpower’, says new Outvertising CEO
Inclusive advertising is a ‘commercial superpower’, says new Outvertising CEO
16 Sep 2026 | Charli West
Navigating the nascent world of GEO – with Havas’ Amy Banks
Navigating the nascent world of GEO – with Havas’ Amy Banks
14 Sep 2026 | Jack Benjamin

‘We are platform agnostic’: The company betting on creators as media businesses

10 Sep 2026 | Charli West

The founders of creator media company Everywhere argue that audiences are no longer confined to individual platforms, creating an opportunity for more integrated creator campaigns.

How SPUR is building an economic model for publishers – with technical lead Alex Springer

07 Sep 2026 | Jack Benjamin

SPUR’s technical lead discusses how the initiative’s telemetry standard will help publishers create a new marketplace to receive fair value from AI companies.

The future of media research and JICs – with the IPA’s Dan Flynn and Graeme Griffiths

31 Aug 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The IPA’s joint directors of media research and judges of this year’s AMRAs discuss why media research is not always put into practice and how JICs need to evolve to meet advertiser demands.

Beyond the black box: The case for anti-ultra-processed planning

20 Aug 2026 | Charlotte Netherwood

By feeding brands a diet of automated templates and opaque algorithmic media, we are stripping out the vital nutrients of communications strategy. We have entered the era of ultra-processed planning, writes Charlotte Netherwood.

What is the future of freesheets? With Metro’s Deborah Arthurs and Jo Mazenko

17 Aug 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Metro’s editor-in-chief and commercial director discuss how the title has adapted to changing commuting habits and declining referral traffic with new distribution strategies.

‘Scale gets you reach, but relevance gets you impact’: The push beyond podcasting’s biggest shows

14 Aug 2026 | Charli West

SoundBridge Media launched last month to help independent podcast production companies unlock commercial opportunities, but discoverability may not be the only reason mid-size shows are struggling to attract advertisers.

What makes a great audio ad? Authenticity, the 95% rule, and knowing when to leave the AI alone – AudioTrack at 10

09 Aug 2026 | Charli West

To mark the 10th anniversary of AudioTrack, podcast host Charli West sat down with some of the industry’s leading audio practitioners to take a deep dive into the audio creative process.

A day in the life of a media planner: Medialab Group

04 Aug 2026 | The Media Leader Staff

Media planning can feel like an elusive practice to those outside of agencies. In our ongoing series, Medialab Group’s Malachy Brown takes us through his daily routine.

Is broadcasters’ embrace of social video commercially sustainable? With Enders Analysis’ Niamh Burns

03 Aug 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Enders Analysis’ media policy lead discusses the Sky-ITV deal, what a new BBC funding model could look like, and how UK broadcasters are cautiously embracing social media distribution strategies.

How Netflix’s ads business is becoming a meaningful growth driver – with EMEA ads VP Damien Bernet

27 Jul 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Bernet speaks to host Jack Benamin about Netflix’s ad tier expansion in Europe and new innovations aimed at automating programmatic buying.

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