S2 Ep7: Mastercard is selling your data, WPP's Google bet, Job cuts, and pee-ew to PE

In this episode, the gang discuss Mastercard’s new commerce media platform, WPP’s $400m Google bet (plus Mystic Buk’s prediction…), Job cuts in 2026, and brands returning to public ownership.Welcome to S2E7 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Bukky, and Charlie.This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to [email protected] anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: [email protected]