Tough T&Cs, dodgy media buying, Swans or ugly ducklings?
Our Executive Director of Media and Data, Ben Willee talks to Abe Udy on the Mumbrellacast about sponsorship implications arising from the Sydney Swans scandal, Agency T&Cs on digital asset ownership and is it a race to the bottom for Media buying. Listen to Ben speak here; Listen to the post cast here: Tough T&Cs, […]
Inside Microsoft’s failed plan to dodge media payment laws
“I would suggest there has been more lobbying than a labrador standing next to a barbecue,” says Ben Willee, executive director of media and data at advertising agency Spinach, of a consultation process that has stretched over years. “Including LinkedIn feels a bit like charging the cafe because people occasionally read the newspaper when they’re […]
The business of Kyle: when do brands start calling?
Kyle Sandilands has launched his subscription platform. The next question is obvious: when do the advertisers arrive? Head of data and media at Spinach Advertising Ben Willee joins us to explore what agencies are really looking for, how valuable paying subscribers are compared to traditional radio audiences, and why first-party customer data has become the new currency […]
Retail’s New Competitive Advantage: Owning More ‘Buying’ Moments
With persistent cost-of-living pressures and a saturated market, many Australian retailers are feeling pressure to deliver immediate results. As such, they’ve stepped up their tactical campaigns, working with smaller, incremental budgets to fund a continuous stream of fast, low-production digital and social content. While this hyper-agile approach may (or may not) help retailers hit immediate […]
Owning the Gaps Between: What Auto Brands can Learn from Consumer Retail Marketing
Long purchase cycles reduce most auto marketing to a series of gentle reminders. They bob up with something mildly entertaining (or not) a few times a year. That might keep them in the picture but not necessarily relevant. Consumer retail brands with their own longer cycles have spent decades addressing this challenge in ways deeper […]
Inside the MFW Playbook: Do Advertisers Really Listen?
Our Executive Director Media and Data Ben Willee talks to Irene Hulme and Craig Bruce (two of Australia’s most experienced radio minds) about key metrics for radio trading, the Mad F’ing Witches, Kyle Sandilands, Karl Stefanovic and much more. Listen to Ben speak here: Check out the podcast here: Game Changers Radio: Inside the MFW Playbook: Do Advertisers […]
What can supermarket aisles tell us about consumer confidence?
For the clearest read on consumer sentiment right now, just walk the aisles of your local supermarket. While official figures show that consumer confidence is down 17.5 points from the 2025 average, grocery is where the country’s mood shows up in real time. It’s where sentiment stops being a number and turns into decisions playing […]
The federal governments proposed gambling advertising bill faces a senate enquiry
Ben Willee, Executive Director – Media and Data at Spinach Advertising, talks to Scott Haywood on Money News about the changes to gambling advertising the government is proposing in their bill. Listen to Ben speak here: Check out the podcast here: Money News with Scott Haywood Thursday 2nd July Or read the transcript here: Scott […]
Have you lost the battle before the click?
For a generation of retail marketers, the playbook for capturing customer intent has been written in a single language: Google SEO and SEM. If a consumer wanted to buy a new skillet or find the best cookware set for an induction cooktop, they opened a browser, typed a few keywords, and clicked a link. But […]
Ooh Media on notice as Brisbane Airport reviews advertising contract
Speaking to Mumbrella, Spinach Media executive director of media and data Ben Willee said airports remain among the most valuable environments in outdoor media. “Airports are premium inventory that, when done well, are the jewel in the crown for outdoor media companies. “You have business people when they’re in business mode, and you have a […]