Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week.
Crown Melbourne hires casino expert Carter Bair as CMO
Crown Melbourne has appointed Carter Bair as its new chief marketing officer, tasking the experienced gaming and hospitality executive with shaping the property’s overall marketing strategy and driving commercial growth.
In the new role, Bair will lead brand strategy and positioning, digital and database marketing, loyalty programs, major partnerships, promotions, and Crown Melbourne’s events and entertainment portfolio, with a focus on deepening customer engagement and strengthening performance across the business.
303 Perth MD René Migliore to step down after 14-year tenure
303’s Perth office is preparing for a leadership handover, with Managing Director René Migliore set to step down at the end of March after a stellar 14-year tenure across two stints with the agency.
Migliore, who has led the Perth business since 2019 after being promoted from General Manager in 2017, has been one of the key architects of the office’s evolution – expanding its remit beyond traditional advertising and repositioning the agency around an integrated, entrepreneurial model.
Mastercard nabs Alexandra Sloane as VP of integrated marketing and communications
Mastercard has appointed Alexandra Sloane as vice president, integrated marketing and communications for Australasia.
Based in Sydney, Sloane will guide brand strategy and integrated communications across the region, working closely with business leaders to support Mastercard’s long-term growth agenda.
INVNT bumps Sarah Bailey to APAC executive creative director
Innovation first brand storytelling agency INVNT has promoted Sarah Bailey to executive creative director (ECD) for the Asia-Pacific region.
Based in Singapore, Bailey will lead INVNT’s APAC creative team, overseeing culture-led brand experiences across physical, digital and hybrid platforms.
Adobe appoints Lucius DiPhillips as chief information officer
Adobe has appointed Lucius DiPhillips as its new chief information officer, tasking him with leading the company’s global Technology Services team as it continues to scale AI-driven innovation and digital transformation.
DiPhillips officially joins Adobe today and will oversee the company’s technology foundation, supporting both internal operations and customer-facing experiences as Adobe accelerates its AI ambitions.
Canon-backed trainees to join Nine masthead photo teams
Two trainee visual journalists have been appointed to join the photography teams at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, as part of a traineeship program backed by Canon Australia.
Audrey Richardson will join The Sydney Morning Herald, while Ruby Alexander will head to The Age following a recruitment process led by photographic and senior editors, according to an announcement on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Redundancies hit Network Ten’s Adelaide commercial team
A wave of redundancies has hit Network Ten Adelaide, as Paramount shifts its Adelaide sales operations to Melbourne.
According to an internal email sighted by Mediaweek, the first person to go was Network Ten’s Adelaide sales boss, Cameron Mudge, along with the rest of the local commercial team.
We Interrupt This Broadcast unveils new co-host lineup for 2026
We Interrupt This Broadcast has announced a new chapter for 2026, revealing Loani Arman, Aven Yap and Robbie Miles as new co-hosts, joining continuing host Kirsty Stark.
The announcement follows the departure of founding co-host Julie Eckersley, who played a central role in establishing the podcast and has since taken on a new role at Screen Queensland.
7am strengthens editorial team with Nicole Johnston and Krystal Keller
Independent daily news podcast, 7am, is strengthening its editorial bench, appointing veteran foreign correspondent Nicole Johnston as host and executive producer and welcoming experienced television producer Krystal Keller as commissioning editor and executive producer.
The moves come as 7am looks to extend its reach across audio, video and social platforms, while maintaining its position at the top of Australia’s increasingly competitive daily news podcast market.
100% Digital announces Calvin Pinnegar as equity partner
Independent digital media agency 100% Digital has appointed former Sqreem executive Calvin Pinnegar as an equity partner, marking a new phase of growth and the launch of a Melbourne office.
Pinnegar joins founder and managing director Ben Mulcahy as an equal equity partner, with the appointment effective immediately.