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by Sean Wright, Kelly Sweeney
Media Monitor is a data-led podcast unpacking what’s really happening across advertising, media, and consumer behavior—and what it means next.Hosted by Sean Wright and Kelly Sweeney from Guideline.ai, the show breaks down the signals behind the headlines: ad spend shifts, market trends, economic pressure points, and emerging opportunities shaping the media ecosystem.Each episode translates complex data into clear insight, helping brands, agencies, and decision-makers cut through noise, reduce uncertainty, and make smarter strategic calls.If media is changing faster than ever, Media Monitor helps you understand why, how, and what to watch next.
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- 2 days ago27 min
Ep 20: NFL Advertising Hits Record Highs: What’s Driving Nearly $6 Billion in Revenue?
The NFL continues to dominate live sports advertising. In this episode, Kelly and Sean break down Guideline’s latest NFL Advertising Report, examining the trends, categories, teams, and schedule changes shaping one of the most valuable advertising properties in the world. The NFL generated nearly $6 billion in advertising revenue last season, marking another record year of growth. Kelly and Sean discuss what is fueling that growth, how playoff matchups impact revenue, why certain teams consis...
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Ep 19: Why Publicis Bought LiveRamp — Identity Data, AI & the Future of Advertising
Publicis just made one of the biggest advertising acquisitions in years — purchasing identity platform LiveRamp in a $2.54 billion all-cash deal. But this story is much bigger than a merger announcement. In this episode, Kelly and Sean break down why identity data has become one of the most valuable assets in modern advertising, how the industry evolved after the decline of third-party cookies, and why AI-powered marketing increasingly depends on high-quality consumer data. The conversation...
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Ep 18: Upfronts, Streaming & Why TV Advertising Is Starting to Look Like Cable Again
What are the TV Upfronts, and why do they still matter in the streaming era? In this episode, Kelly and Sean break down how television advertising, streaming platforms, and digital media buying continue to evolve in 2026. From traditional TV Upfronts to modern NewFronts, they explain why streaming services are increasingly adopting strategies that resemble the cable television model many thought had disappeared. The conversation covers the economics behind streaming advertising, why advertise...
- 3 weeks ago21 min
Auto Advertising Slows While Pharma Faces a Major Shift
This week, Kelly and Sean take a category-focused approach, diving into two major sectors shaping the advertising market: automotive and pharmaceutical advertising. The episode begins with a conversation around Sean’s recent car purchase, which quickly opens into a broader discussion about the state of the auto industry. They examine how automotive advertising—historically one of the largest categories in media—is now facing slower growth, changing consumer priorities, rising vehicle costs, ...
- May 6, 202620 min
Media Headlines Breakdown: OpenAI Lawsuit, iHeart & SiriusXM, Social Media Bans, and Amsterdam Ads
In this episode, Kelly and Sean step back from deep dives and return to a broader format—reviewing several major headlines shaping the media and advertising landscape right now. They begin with the ongoing legal dispute involving OpenAI, exploring how the lawsuit connects to broader questions about business strategy, monetization, and rising competition in the AI space. The conversation highlights a shift from early expectations to a more competitive and financially driven environment. From...
- Apr 29, 202621 min
Sports Advertising Trends 2026: Streaming Growth, NFL, NBA, and Olympics Insights
Kelly and Sean break down how advertising is evolving across major sports—from the Olympics to the NFL and NBA—and why streaming continues to reshape how brands reach audiences. In this episode, Kelly and Sean take a closer look at how advertising is shifting across the sports landscape in early 2026, using recent data and real-world examples to unpack what’s changing and why. They begin with a lighter moment on sports viewing habits before moving into a structured b...
- Apr 22, 202619 min
Programmatic Advertising Part 2: SSP Trends, CTV Growth, and What Q1 Data Shows
In part two of their programmatic advertising series, Kelly and Sean shift from the demand side to the supply side, breaking down what SSPs are, how they function, and what the latest Q1 data says about where programmatic is heading. They begin with a practical explanation of the supply-side platform: the technology publishers use to make ad inventory available to buyers in the programmatic marketplace. If DSPs help advertisers buy, SSPs help publishers sell. From there, the conversation move...
- Apr 15, 202621 min
Retail Media Networks Explained: Why Amazon, Walmart & Uber Are Winning Ad Dollars
Retail media networks have quietly become one of the most important forces in advertising. In this episode, Kelly and Sean break down what retail media actually is, why it’s growing, and where it may be heading next. At its core, a retail media network allows retailers to sell advertising using their own customer data—whether that’s on their website, app, or even in-store screens. Companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target are leading the way, using shopper behavior to deliver highly targeted...
About Media Monitor
Media Monitor is a data-led podcast unpacking what’s really happening across advertising, media, and consumer behavior—and what it means next.Hosted by Sean Wright and Kelly Sweeney from Guideline.ai, the show breaks down the signals behind the headlines: ad spend shifts, market trends, economic pressure points, and emerging opportunities shaping the media ecosystem.Each episode translates complex data into clear insight, helping brands, agencies, and decision-makers cut through noise, reduce uncertainty, and make smarter strategic calls.If media is changing faster than ever, Media Monitor helps you understand why, how, and what to watch next.
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