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Fear is a terrible AI deployment strategy
Opinion

Fear is a terrible AI deployment strategy

Nina Christian explores why deploying AI out of fear, rather than a sound strategy, silently destroys brand trust.

by Nina Christian – Apr 24, 2026

AARON Awards crown inaugural winners spotlighting rise of AI-native creative
AI

AARON Awards crown inaugural winners spotlighting rise of AI-native creative

The program highlights the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence as a creative medium.

by Vihan Mathur – Apr 17, 2026

The AI ‘sameness’ crisis has a new challenger: meet Flint
AI

The AI ‘sameness’ crisis has a new challenger: meet Flint

Springboards launches Flint, a divergence AI model built to destroy creative sameness and deliver wild, new ideas.

by Duane Hatherly – Apr 14, 2026

ACAM warns marketers as AI drives surge in zero-click search
Marketing

ACAM warns marketers as AI drives surge in zero-click search

By early 2026, more than 70% of Google searches in Australia resulted in zero clicks through to a landing page.

by Mediaweek – Apr 14, 2026

AI is exposing leaders who just manage busywork
Opinion

AI is exposing leaders who just manage busywork

The rise of artificial intelligence is stripping away the corporate layers where executives used to hide from hard work.

by Steven McConnell – Apr 10, 2026

Anthropic inks AI pact with Albanese government & preps Sydney office
AI

Anthropic inks AI pact with Albanese government & preps Sydney office

The AI giant has signed a new government MOU, backed by a major investment in local research.

by Vihan Mathur – Apr 2, 2026

Backlash against Ben Affleck for sale of his AI company to Netflix
News

Backlash against Ben Affleck for sale of his AI company to Netflix

The news of the deal was a surprise to many as Affleck kept his ownership of the company under the radar, while speaking out against AI.

by Nama Winston – Mar 27, 2026

ChatGPT opens doors to ads in Australia
AI

ChatGPT opens doors to ads in Australia

OpenAI said there will be a clear separation between sponsored content and organic responses.

by Vihan Mathur – Mar 27, 2026

Disney stomps on OpenAI deal after Sora shutdown
AI

Disney stomps on OpenAI deal after Sora shutdown

The agreement potentially opened the door for AI-generated video using more than 200 IP characters.

by Vihan Mathur – Mar 26, 2026

OMA’s OUTperform 2026: decoding AI and the future of OOH
Out-of-Home (OOH)

OMA’s OUTperform 2026: decoding AI and the future of OOH

OMA’s OUTperform event returns to W Sydney in May to tackle outdoor media's future, AI, and regulatory hurdles.

by Duane Hatherly – Mar 24, 2026

Australia puts tech giants on notice with tough new AI rules
AI

Australia puts tech giants on notice with tough new AI rules

The federal government has set out a strict new five-step framework.

by Natasha Lee – Mar 23, 2026

The privacy pub test: Nine, WPP Media & FreeWheel on adTech evolution
AdTech

The privacy pub test: Nine, WPP Media & FreeWheel on adTech evolution

With 65% of the open web untrackable, the media trade must pivot to protect privacy and reclaim our local audience data.

by Duane Hatherly – Mar 23, 2026

'The most human place on the internet': How Reddit's ad machine hit its stride
Features

'The most human place on the internet': How Reddit's ad machine hit its stride

CMO Jim Squires outlines its intent-driven edge and global push for brands and agencies.

by Natasha Lee – Mar 23, 2026

SXSW 2026 wrap: AI takes the stage, humans make the magic
SXSW

SXSW 2026 wrap: AI takes the stage, humans make the magic

AI dominated Austin for SXSW 2026, but the festival proved the magic of marketing relies on genuine human empathy.

by Monique Harris – Mar 19, 2026

Teens take Elon Musk’s 'predatory' AI tool Grok to court
AI

Teens take Elon Musk’s 'predatory' AI tool Grok to court

Two of the plaintiffs are under 18, and all three are withholding their names to protect their privacy.

by Vihan Mathur – Mar 17, 2026

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