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Media Bubble

Irene Hulme Ben Willee Peter Whitehead 2 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Media Bubble is a weekly podcast about what is really happening inside the Australian media industry. It is hosted by Irene Hulme, Ben Willee and Peter Whitehead, three experienced media operators who bring different perspectives from across the business. Each episode unpacks the people, companies, money and decisions shaping Australian media. The show offers an insider's view from within the industry bubble.

Episodes

Spotify's Non-Exclusive Play & The Bathurst Branding Machine
Spotify's Non-Exclusive Play & The Bathurst Branding Machine Oct 14, 2026 49:04 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 masterclass in audience retention and massive brand integration and why some agencies are already using Al for close to 50% of voiceovers.Production &
The NRL Won. The AFL Won. Who Actually Won?
The NRL Won. The AFL Won. Who Actually Won? Oct 7, 2026 50:06 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.We look at Tesla removing broadcast radio from some of its new models and what that means for the way Australians listen in the car. Plus, Austereo is
Melbourne’s New Radio War, the Grand Final Wars & Who Wants ARN?
Melbourne’s New Radio War, the Grand Final Wars & Who Wants ARN? Oct 1, 2026 50:05 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 performance and its 4.35 million reach to the battle for attention between the AFL and NRL. Can the Knights and Roosters follow it? And what exactly is
From KIIS to Kick Off - Radio Risks and Footy's Billion Dollar Bonanza
From KIIS to Kick Off - Radio Risks and Footy's Billion Dollar Bonanza Sep 23, 2026 44:34 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 the new line-up say about the direction of KIIS, and can this combination create the kind of live radio chemistry that Sydney has been used to?And it
Big Events, Big Ads, Big Attention
Big Events, Big Ads, Big Attention Sep 17, 2026 52:21 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 advertisers can learn from controversy, culture and the power of a good headline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the ARN Bubble: The CCO Who Sold Kyle & Jackie O Breaks His Silence
Inside the ARN Bubble: The CCO Who Sold Kyle & Jackie O Breaks His Silence Sep 9, 2026 41:10 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, responsible for around $250 million in revenue across metro, regional and digital. He left just on twelve months ago and hasn't talked about any of it publicly u
Media Bubble Podcast Trailer
Media Bubble Podcast Trailer Sep 7, 2026 2:21 A brand new podcast about 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.From radio, television and streaming to podcasts, advertising, platforms, talent and the big deals driving the industry, we unpack the week, what happened, why it happened, who benefits, wh

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