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Australian ad market hits record $9bn, but Television and News Publishing take a major blow in SMI Guideline report
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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 AdminAug 5, 2025

Marketing perspectives: Media buyers and industry leaders on backing News Australia's All Screens
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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 BuayaAug 4, 2025

Pureprofile launches AI-Powered message testing platform
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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 BuayaAug 1, 2025

Gen Z turns to TikTok for search almost as often as Google
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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 BuayaJul 31, 2025

Interest in Indigenous issues falls to five-year low, Ipsos finds
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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 GosbyJul 23, 2025

2025 Trends data reveals consumers seek value, trust, and humanity
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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 GosbyJul 23, 2025

Report predicts 'transformational' salary raises for media professionals in FY26
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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 GosbyJul 23, 2025

Digital advertising industry tightens hiring, focus turn to AI skills
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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 BuayaJul 22, 2025

NSW insures, QLD scores: GumGum reveals what got audiences' attention during the State of Origin
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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 BuayaJul 21, 2025

Gen Z steer clear of credit cards, opt for debit in online shopping
Retail Media

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 BuayaJul 18, 2025

Australia's banks and super funds lift ad spend to $696m
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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 BuayaJul 18, 2025

Reddit forecasts $1.8b in ad revenue as brands flock to platform's AI tools and community model
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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 BuayaJul 18, 2025

Shoppers want discounts for data – but expect transparency in return
Marketing

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 BuayaJul 15, 2025

Agencies and brands demand better measurement and transparency in retail media
Marketing

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 BuayaJul 15, 2025

Data exposes insights on State of Origin media coverage
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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 GosbyJul 11, 2025

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