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Australian ad market hits record $9bn, but Television and News Publishing take a major blow in SMI Guideline report
Australia’s media agency market hit a record $9 billion in FY2025, led by digital and outdoor, despite a 7.1% dip in June ad spend, according to Guideline SMI.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025

Marketing perspectives: Media buyers and industry leaders on backing News Australia's All Screens
Mediaweek caught up Sam Buchanan, Lisa Squillace, Daniela Rocchi, Karen Halligan and Peter Wilson at the All Screens roll out.
by Alisha Buaya – Aug 4, 2025

Pureprofile launches AI-Powered message testing platform
Young Ham: 'It’s more than just a faster way to gather insights; it’s a fundamentally new way of making creative and strategic decisions.'
by Alisha Buaya – Aug 1, 2025

Gen Z turns to TikTok for search almost as often as Google
Alexis Wolf: 'By rethinking what search is, we unlock new ways of connecting with consumers - earlier, deeper, and more meaningfully.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 31, 2025

Interest in Indigenous issues falls to five-year low, Ipsos finds
Younger Australians remain engaged, but national interest in Indigenous affairs has dropped to its lowest point since 2020, according to Ipsos' annual study.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 23, 2025

2025 Trends data reveals consumers seek value, trust, and humanity
WARC’s 2025 Consumer Trends report highlights how cost-of-living pressure, creator trust, AI agents and social shifts are changing global buying behaviour.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 23, 2025

Report predicts 'transformational' salary raises for media professionals in FY26
Hays’ FY25/26 Salary Guide shows media professionals are both top of the list for big salary bumps and bottom for satisfaction, highlighting a disconnect employers must address.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 23, 2025

Digital advertising industry tightens hiring, focus turn to AI skills
Gai Le Roy: 'This year’s review highlights not just the pressure points, but the pathways to sustainable workforce growth.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 22, 2025

NSW insures, QLD scores: GumGum reveals what got audiences' attention during the State of Origin
Georgia Falloon: 'When the stakes are high and emotions run deep, audiences become more engaged than ever.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 21, 2025

Gen Z steer clear of credit cards, opt for debit in online shopping
Shannon Ingrey: 'Whether that is through choosing debit over credit, expecting faster delivery, or trusting detailed product reviews, they are shopping with intention.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Australia's banks and super funds lift ad spend to $696m
Rose Lopreiato: Financial brands are also increasingly engaging consumers through digital channels - a trend we expect to continue as they target tech-savvy, digitally connected Australians.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Reddit forecasts $1.8b in ad revenue as brands flock to platform's AI tools and community model
Celeste Huang: 'Reddit’s ad business is currently relatively small, but its impressive ad spend growth, its increasing reach, which now surpasses X, and its investment in AI is catching the attention of a wider pool of advertisers.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Shoppers want discounts for data – but expect transparency in return
Martin Filz: 'Marketers need to stay on top of these audience behaviours and motivations to think more holistically about what value looks like and where their audiences are making those judgments.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 15, 2025

Agencies and brands demand better measurement and transparency in retail media
Lachlan Brahe: 'Moving into its third year, this report demonstrates growth and enthusiasm for retail media whilst reminding us where we, collectively, need to lift our game.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 15, 2025

Data exposes insights on State of Origin media coverage
Meltwater’s social data reveals QLD took the narrative lead in this year’s Origin series, despite NSW edging out in total mentions.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 11, 2025

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