{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a9e8db40797014d1e8165d7/6aead2159cb48f65ea4661c9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Upfronts: New Talent, New Tricks and a Lot Riding on KIIS","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a9e8db40797014d1e8165d7/1793913932602-a6774b81-9eab-40eb-9bb5-d8f42ff1c011.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Upfront season continues, and the Seven Media Group and Paramount have laid out their plans for 2027, with ARN preparing for one of its most closely watched announcements in years.</p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>Media Bubble</em>, Reenie, Willee and Whitey unpack the big moves. The Seven Media Group is turning successful podcasters into national radio stars, with Lucy &amp; Nikki and Lu &amp; Jarch taking over Hit Network Drive. What&#39;s the commercial advantage of having the same talent across radio, podcasts and social? </p><p><br></p><p>Willee has the inside scoop on why SMG hired Michael Clarke for 2DAY FM Breakfast. </p><p><br></p><p>Paramount is experimenting with shoppable television through its Bunnings partnership. A smart new revenue opportunity or a gimmick viewers don&#39;t need?</p><p>And with ARN&#39;s upfront approaching, all eyes are on KIIS Sydney and the enormous challenge of replacing Kyle and Jackie O.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Google&#39;s AI dilemma, the latest advertising spend figures and why Black Friday is becoming a dangerous game for retailers.</p><p><br></p><p>Sound design and Mixing by<strong> <a href=\"https://www.earsay.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EARSAY</a> - <em>More than an audio production company.</em></strong></p>","author_name":"Irene Hulme Ben Willee Peter Whitehead "}