Brands used inflation as a smokescreen to put up prices – are they ready for it to end?; Planets aligning for Seven-ARN merger

Welcome to a midweek update from Unmade. Today: As inflation finally comes under control, are brands ready for the next phase of consumer confidence?

And as Spheria ups its stakes in Seven West Media and ARN Media, is merger talk about to resume?

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