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Australians taking longer to buy cars as AI becomes major influence
The findings come from Australia’s Car Buyer Report 2026.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

Houston Group delivers inclusive makeover for Plan Partners
The rebrand is designed to move the brand away from a more corporate perception.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

REA Group renews Sydney Swans sponsorship in new three-year deal
The deal keeps the property platform’s branding on the back of the club’s guernsey and LED signage.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

Dentsu promotes Emily Cook to Queensland managing director
Cook takes on the role after serving as General Manager of dentsu Queensland.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

QMS adds 24 digital sites through new AOM outdoor media deal
The agreement takes effect from 1 May and cover major cities.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

Podean acquires Ad Advance in major retail media play
Indie marketplace agency Podean acquires Ad Advance to combat retail media fragmentation and scale globally.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 12, 2026

Auto-blocking in the name of ‘brand safety’ is costing brands
Nine’s Ashleigh Thomas explores how automated brand safety tools are needlessly blocking advertisers from credible news content.
by Ashleigh Thomas – Mar 12, 2026

IMAA invites Mark Byrne to Fast.Future.Present event
Independent Media Agencies Australia is expanding its member event series west, with AI adoption taking centre stage.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 11, 2026

The Media Store creates investment director role for Brady Lyon
He joins from GoTransit Media Group, where he served as agency sales director.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 11, 2026

The Marketing Club’s Marketers Day comes to Sydney and Auckland
The full-day events are scheduled for 21 May in Sydney and 22 May in Auckland.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 11, 2026

WPP tops WARC Creative 100 for fourth straight year
Ogilvy again led network rankings, taking the top global network position for a sixth straight year.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 11, 2026

Analytic Partners adds Andy Ford to newly created senior APAC role
The appointment follows Paul Sinkinson’s recent promotion to lead Australia and Asia operations.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 11, 2026

Town Square formalises purpose credentials with B Corp stamp
The indie joins more than 10,500 certified B Corps operating across 103 countries.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 10, 2026

ABC launches 'most trusted news' campaign via Leo - just don't mention the war
Talk about timing.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 10, 2026

26,000 scam ads slip through Meta, hijacking Aussie CEOs and media identities
The scam operation involved 310 coordinated campaigns and malicious advertisements.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 10, 2026

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