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Bunnings gets the green light to use AI facial recognition to combat store crime
AI

Bunnings gets the green light to use AI facial recognition to combat store crime

The new decision overturns a previous ruling by Australia’s privacy watchdog.

by Vihan Mathur – Feb 6, 2026

Disney builds global marketing flywheel under new CMO Asad Ayaz
Companies

Disney builds global marketing flywheel under new CMO Asad Ayaz

Unofficially, this is all about power.

by Natasha Lee – Jan 30, 2026

The agentic AI future: As disruptive as programmatic
AI

The agentic AI future: As disruptive as programmatic

DoubleVerify’s Dan Slivjanovski on why the agentic web breaks the traditional advertising model.

by Duane Hatherly – Jan 28, 2026

Adobe appoints Lucius DiPhillips as chief information officer
Companies

Adobe appoints Lucius DiPhillips as chief information officer

Most recently, he served as CIO at Airbnb.

by Vihan Mathur – Jan 21, 2026

Ads enter the chat as OpenAI squares up Google’s Gemini
AI

Ads enter the chat as OpenAI squares up Google’s Gemini

From now on, every prompt may be used as a commercialised pathway.

by Vihan Mathur – Jan 19, 2026

Meta revamps reviews with bigger bonuses for top staff
Companies

Meta revamps reviews with bigger bonuses for top staff

Meta will introduce a four-tier rating scale and new bonus multipliers from mid-year 2026.

by Mediaweek – Jan 14, 2026

Paramount sues WBD: “Show us the math or see you in court”
Business

Paramount sues WBD: “Show us the math or see you in court”

The suit demands the board prove why the Netflix merger beats a $30-per-share cash payout.

by Duane Hatherly – Jan 13, 2026

Dopamine over hype: How Shai Eisenman is building Bubble to outlast skincare trends
Companies

Dopamine over hype: How Shai Eisenman is building Bubble to outlast skincare trends

Customer-first thinking, in-house formulation and accessibility are shaping the brand’s growth.

by Natasha Lee – Jan 12, 2026

Disney+ pushes more microcontent after successful experiment
Entertainment

Disney+ pushes more microcontent after successful experiment

Disney first experimented with the approach on its new ESPN streaming app called 'verts'.

by Vihan Mathur – Jan 8, 2026

Seven West Media shareholders back $385m Southern Cross merger
Companies

Seven West Media shareholders back $385m Southern Cross merger

Ninety-nine per cent of shares cast voted in favour of the transaction.

by Natasha Lee – Dec 22, 2025

Senior exits confirmed at Sony Music Australia
News

Senior exits confirmed at Sony Music Australia

Several long-standing staff finished up at the label late last week.

by Natasha Lee – Dec 22, 2025

'Once-in-a-career moment': Meliora brings in Jack Lonergan to turn AI strategy into shipped products
Companies

'Once-in-a-career moment': Meliora brings in Jack Lonergan to turn AI strategy into shipped products

His appointment marks a high-profile reunion with Managing Partner Clive Dickens.

by Natasha Lee – Dec 16, 2025

Why design's next flex is being imperfect
Data

Why design's next flex is being imperfect

Canva predicts we're moving away polished perfection, with imperfection being the standout factor.

by Vihan Mathur – Dec 16, 2025

Ollie Wards exits TikTok after five-year run
Companies

Ollie Wards exits TikTok after five-year run

Wards has been a key figure in shaping TikTok’s music strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

by Conor Lochrie – Dec 12, 2025

Kate Bonanno exits Sony Music Australia
Companies

Kate Bonanno exits Sony Music Australia

She will be moving into artist management.

by Natasha Lee – Dec 11, 2025

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