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‘It’s a banger’: Devondale Beverages’ latest Sparkler range is the real deal, via The Faith Agency

Myer takes creative account to pitch after decade with Clemenger BBDO

Intersport Australia signs Blank Theory for paid social media work

‘I will work hard to engage the audience’: ABC’s Sally Sara steps into Radio National Breakfast presenter seat

Triple M reveals big shake up to Drive shows in 2025 1

‘He basically said that he hates marketing’: How Robbie Brammall landed the MONA gig with David Walsh

Carat SA joins the clean energy transition movement with EnergyFlex appointment

MEAA fronts Federal Parliament to stop AI’s ‘devaluing effects on journalism, artistic and creative work’

Getty forced to refund Australian customers for misleading iStock charges

How are the Aussie TV networks covering the presidential election? 1

Black Sheep Advertising rebrands under new ownership

‘It was only fitting’: Merrick Watts ambushes Gladiator premiere with new sports drink

Third Hemisphere expands into Melbourne, makes two new hires

‘Unacceptable and completely out of step with our company values’: Optus CEO responds to ACCC lawsuit

Bohemia CEO steps down

Woolworths chairman ‘disappointed with the ACCC’ for bringing Federal Court action 2

Flip the Focus: Cindy Gallop and Hotwire’s Jen Dobbie on ‘communication through demonstration’ and the future of adtech

‘There’s only one thing holding women back, and it’s insecure men’: Cindy Gallop weighs in on adland’s diversity problem 1

BIG W issues apology and pulls Halloween costume after backlash

‘They did not need, did not want and could not afford’: ACCC takes Optus to court for alleged ‘unconscionable sales’

‘The ABC is, after all, owned by all Australians’: Kim Williams outlines plans for cultural review 1

JCDecaux rolls out measurement via Scope3

‘They want us to lean in and become better’: SBS aims for hearts and wallets at its 2025 Upfront

Sling & Stone doubles down on startups, nabs ICON Agency talent to lead efforts

‘Ready to address any reputation risk’: Clarity Global launches international reputation management and crisis council

New Mumbrellacast: Cindy Gallop weighs in on adland’s diversity issues; Sustainability top of mind at SBS Upfront and for industry bodies 

Universal Pictures partners with huge brands for spellbinding Wicked campaign

ABC announces new projects for Patricia Karvelas and Greg Jennett

The Monkeys Melbourne leadership trio departs

‘We are delighted to have such strong hands in place’: Alt/shift/ unveils two new general managers

‘The best number of brands is one’: SBS folds audio into On Demand and adds FIFA+ channel

Peach PRC takes Google on Aussie bush doof adventure in new content series, via 72andSunny

Snap increases revenue and doubles active advertisers in Q3

Priceline Pharmacy refreshes brand identity 2

Lisa Squillace joins GroupM to lead new offering launching next year

Rest Super supercharges brand platform with new iteration via Reunion

‘We are excited about the future’: Invictus Australia and Optus enter multi-year partnership

Congratulations, there are now over 100 million podcast episodes available 1

Solomon Lew ties together retail brands to build brick-and-mortar empire

Ex-ICON Agency marketing director re-enters the scene with fractional marketing strategy business

‘We’re excited to bring new opportunities for brands’: Man of Many unveils new offerings at 2025 Upfront

The IAA Big Idea 2024 challenge judges announced

Seven news boss declares ‘no d*ckheads’ policy 7

‘AI has the potential to turn this age-old problem into a modern-age monster’: Crikey unveils ‘Bullsh*t’O’Meter’ to highlight issues of AI-generated journalism

Starcom Australia chief executive officer departs 1

Crypto platform revives Bruce Lee for global campaign

‘I want to personally thank the DDB Sydney team’: Westpac head speaks after bank parts ways with agency after 13 years

Cocogun’s Ant Melder co-pens anti-Melbourne Cup song, ‘F*ck The Cup’

Bastion and Highpoint Shopping Centre launch ‘How do you Highpoint?’ campaign

‘These defences are unconvincing and lack commercial logic’: Lawyers slam Coles and Woolies as class action looms 3

‘It lets marketers get the job done’: Aussie consultancy plans to make AI easier

YouTube, TikTok, and Heaps Normal among leading brands signing up for Ausmusic T-Shirt Day

Aussie nerds want you to leave them alone and go to Jaycar Electronics instead, via Special

The Office Australia is an international success 4

Amazon Prime adds anime platform Crunchyroll to its content offering

Netflix makes social media play with new ‘Moments’ feature

ABC’s triple j refreshes brand identity after 15 years, via Howatson+Company 8

‘Sh*t Mo’s Save Lives’: Movember launches new creative ahead of the month’s start

Nobody (yet everybody) cares about AI: Fiverr’s new campaign stresses importance of people, not tech

The Royals launch first campaign for Dairy Farmers since creative account appointment

US men’s hygiene brand taps the Honey Badger for debut Aussie campaign

Jetstar crowns Australia’s best non-surfer, via Thinkerbell

Australian fashion retail giant enters voluntary administration

Box office: Venom 3 pulls big pre-Halloween audiences

AFL poaches Nine executive for GM role

Spotify and Afterpay unveil ‘Gift Generator’ ahead of holiday season

Stan’s chief marketing officer to depart

AAMI, McDonald’s, Uber Eats TVC casting nominated in 2024 Casting Guild of Australia Awards

ARIA Charts: All five One Direction albums back in the charts

‘Bloody well give a helping hand’: Seven news boss calls on Albo to help journalism and end ‘archaic’ $45M broadcast tax 4

Aussie Broadband launches B2B campaign via Two Tractors

‘We want to engage new audiences’: Weber CMO and agency partners on WBBL partnership

‘A lot of sensitivity around adjacency’: Why media is afraid of Trump-Harris fallout

Tug Sydney appointed by women’s fashion retailer for digital marketing services

New Kayo Sports cricket campaign celebrates ‘friendly rivalry’ with India

Atomic 212° announces new chief executive officer

‘There’s always a bit of pressure’: Connecting Plots ‘renovates’ iconic Aussie jingle 1

OA Collective announces new NSW sales appointments

Booktopia stamps comeback with new campaign: ‘We remain dedicated to reviving this iconic Australian brand’ 1

Former TripADeal CMO sets up business consultancy firm

Thredbo Resort wants you to ‘Unleash Your Inner Wild’ in latest campaign

Bankwest appoints Bear Meets Eagle On Fire

‘I feel the ghost of Alan Joyce in the room’: Qantas battling ‘brand damage’ as shareholders rage at AGM 3

SXSW Sydney: Why Paris 2024 had the perfect brand

Pressure mounts as Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Special Australia and more pull the plug on Campaign Brief 5

‘You need to get very clear about the story’: NRMA CMO talks marketing one of Australia’s biggest brands

ABC relaunches audio division with renewed radio focus

‘The focus was simple – don’t over complicate’: Industry reacts to Nine’s Upfront