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With 135 FAST Channels and rapid viewer CTV takeup, LG Ads is keen to grow local relationships
Technology

With 135 FAST Channels and rapid viewer CTV takeup, LG Ads is keen to grow local relationships

In his first interview with local media, Alex Blundell Jones tells Mediaweek about the growth of the local sales team as he establishes local relationships in the market.

by Dan BarrettSep 2, 2025

Cloudflare and Microsoft partner to make websites AI-search friendly
Technology

Cloudflare and Microsoft partner to make websites AI-search friendly

Cloudflare and Microsoft have launched a new solution to help publishers and brands make their websites searchable via AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot.

by MediaweekAug 29, 2025

OpenAI confirms Sydney office as local AI adoption accelerates
AI

OpenAI confirms Sydney office as local AI adoption accelerates

The move cements Australia as one of the company’s top 10 markets.

by Natasha LeeAug 28, 2025

eSafety Commissioner issues formal warning over Chatroulette style app
Technology

eSafety Commissioner issues formal warning over Chatroulette style app

The eSafety Commissioner can seek civil penalties of up to $49.5 million. 

by Dan BarrettAug 26, 2025

TEG acquires NZ ticketing platform Eventfinda for regional growth
Technology

TEG acquires NZ ticketing platform Eventfinda for regional growth

Ticketek Entertainment Group has acquired New Zealand’s Eventfinda, expanding into the small-to-mid tier ticketing market.

by MediaweekAug 26, 2025

Adobe: Generative AI shopping traffic up 4,700% year-on-year
AI & Data

Adobe: Generative AI shopping traffic up 4,700% year-on-year

Adobe Digital Insights reveals explosive growth in AI-driven traffic to retail sites, with AI shoppers proving more engaged and increasingly likely to convert.

by MediaweekAug 25, 2025

The highly AI-focused Man of Many joins OpenAI newsroom program
AI

The highly AI-focused Man of Many joins OpenAI newsroom program

Scott Purcell: "The strategy isn't to create content with AI, but to structure our human-created content to be more visible to AI."

by Dan BarrettAug 22, 2025

Still betting on social? Here’s why programmatic Out-of-Home is worth a rethink
Technology

Still betting on social? Here’s why programmatic Out-of-Home is worth a rethink

Ben Baker, Managing Director For APAC, Vistar Media, makes a case for programmatic Digital Out of Home ad buys in the face of uncertainty surrounding social media in the shadow of the under-16 social media ban.

by Ben BakerAug 21, 2025

Man dies live-streaming on Australian platform Kick
Streaming

Man dies live-streaming on Australian platform Kick

Authorities are investigating the death of Jean Pormanove, an online streaming identity regularly seen in videos being beaten and humiliated.

by Dan BarrettAug 21, 2025

ACAM launches AI-Ready program to boost marketing capability
AI

ACAM launches AI-Ready program to boost marketing capability

Just 52% of Australian marketers have moved beyond beginner-level AI adoption, prompting the Australian Centre for AI in Marketing to launch a practical new education program.

by MediaweekAug 21, 2025

It's time for a pivot with YouTube Under-16 ban impact to be felt by media planners
Media

It's time for a pivot with YouTube Under-16 ban impact to be felt by media planners

It's time for a rethink on how to reach younger audiences as the under-16 social media ban comes into effect.

by Dan BarrettAug 21, 2025

iiNet faces a data breach with customer data stolen
News

iiNet faces a data breach with customer data stolen

iiNet has reported a breach of customer data, with a former Prime Minister warning companies not to be complacent about security.

by Dan BarrettAug 19, 2025

Spectrum Films and Bus Stop Films launch inclusive VFX program Lumina
Technology

Spectrum Films and Bus Stop Films launch inclusive VFX program Lumina

The year-long online initiative is Australia’s first neuro-inclusive VFX training program, developed in partnership with Netflix and Dell Technologies.

by MediaweekAug 19, 2025

Most Australian SMEs are adopting AI with no strategy
AI

Most Australian SMEs are adopting AI with no strategy

Decidr’s AI Readiness Index shows 76% of SMEs are using AI without a roadmap, with security and budget concerns holding back strategic adoption.

by MediaweekAug 19, 2025

Google admits to anticompetitive 'understandings' and agrees to pay $55m penalty
Technology

Google admits to anticompetitive 'understandings' and agrees to pay $55m penalty

Google has struck a deal with the ACCC to pay a fine and change business practices with Australian telcos.

by Dan BarrettAug 18, 2025

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