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Kim Cattrall steps into familiar PR shoes in Meltwater's global brand campaign
Jenny Force: "[Cattrall's] iconic roles taught a generation about reputation and relevance, and with this campaign, she is stepping into the role of executive and driving impact in those areas in the age of AI."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 13, 2026

The battle of the 'just': Powerade and Novig go head to head in Times Square
Powerade's new campaign “never just sports” is a clear swipe at Novig's viral ads that feature a practically nude Sydney Sweeney.
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 13, 2026

AI is the top influence on senior marketing leaders' confidence, research finds
Jess Torstensson: "Confidence isn't about trusting AI more, it’s about knowing when to trust it, when to challenge it, and when to trust yourself."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 11, 2026

Sydney Sweeney and Novig score again in second raunchy ad installment
"There are grown men making spreadsheets to bet on what colour underwear I’m wearing. I mean, I’m flattered."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 11, 2026

Black Friday leads Christmas sales influence among Boomtown shoppers
Francesca Ryan: "Black Friday has firmly cemented its position as the leading sales event influencing Christmas purchases for Boomtown shoppers, as customers continue to seek out value."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 6, 2026
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Podean Marketplace Index: Australian brands lag on Amazon media and AI readiness
Travis Johnson, global CEO of Podean, said: "Brands have no shortage of data, but understanding what strong performance actually looks like is much harder. "
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 6, 2026

LinkedIn: B2B marketers say growth hinges on winning over Gen Z and Millennial decision makers
Andrea Rule: "There is no more valuable currency in the world than trust. The brands that win will show up creatively, through the people and channels their audiences trust most."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 25, 2026

Creators now drive brand discovery for six in ten Australians
IAB Australia finds creator influence rises sharply among under-40s, while Australians remain cautious about AI-led creator discovery.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 16, 2026

MooGoo enters kids' oral care with The Wiggles content play
The year-long branded content platform builds on The Wiggles’ 2020 hit video that generated more than 29 million views.
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026

Bunnings goes to the movies for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Bunnings Minchinbury became a working cinema for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie's opening weekend.
by Staff Writer – Sep 15, 2026

Marketing genius: if you didn't know about HYROX, you do now
Did the brand set this up? No. But has it been ultimately good for the brand? Yes.
by Nama Winston – Sep 14, 2026

The sports fan has changed. News Australia says marketers haven’t
New research reveals the 7.2 million New Wave Fans reshaping how Australians engage with sport, and where brands need to follow.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 8, 2026

The Sydney Royal Easter Show has a 7.5-hour audience. Brands must earn it
The 2027 Show lands in March, giving brands less time to plan for an audience that stays on average for 7.5 hours.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 8, 2026

Australia’s most trusted brand wins for third straight year
Roy Morgan has crowned its 2026 trust leader, while eight brands extended unbeaten category runs dating back to 2019.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 3, 2026

News Australia puts trust at centre of new health push
Better Men, The Happiness Project and Health of the Nation lead News Australia’s expanded health pitch.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 3, 2026

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