'Our upfront is the start of a new era': ARN boss Michael Stephenson puts 2026 to bed early
From Mumbrellacast · 41:13
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As ARN's CEO Michael Stephenson says early in the latest Mumbrellacast, "a lot happens in media in 12 months." Stephenson also cops to being "optimistic by design" which is why he is sounding cheerful after a challenging year as the new boss of an evolving media company trying to stay afloat as the industry remains in flux. According to Stephenson, 2027 is looking bright. "The business is alive, there's an excitement in the place, and a belief that everything is possible." Stephenson and host Tim Burrowes unpack ARN's upfront announcements, and look back at a hard 2026, while Stepho denies he ever dubbed the MFWitches the company's "brand safety consultants". Podcast edit by Abe’s Audio.
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