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Roundup: Taylor Auerbach hints at book, Labor goes to war with Meta, Eurovision
Bruce Lehrmann, Prominence and anti-siphoning, Australian Financial Review, TV ad business, Free sports on TV, Sportsbet
by Mediaweek Admin – May 13, 2024

ThinkNewsBrands named prime media partner for CMO ANZ Summit
The event will be held on the Gold Coast on 8 and 9 August.
by Tess Connery – May 10, 2024

M&C Saatchi Group works towards a better tomorrow with third Art for Change Prize
This year's theme is Tomorrow’ing: Visions of a better future.
by Alisha Buaya – May 10, 2024

AANA RESET recap: LEGO, Matildas, Barbie, AB InBev
Agency relationships are like a marriage, Richard Oppy proposed - "there's going to be ups and downs."
by Brittney Rigby – May 10, 2024

Ex-Amazon execs launch Deep Media, consultancy specialising in Amazon Ads
Paul Kent, Andrew Hammond, and Blake Gorman were all involved with the launch of Amazon's ad tech capabilities in Australia.
by Jasper Baumann – May 8, 2024

Forethought launches 'game-changing' BrandComms.AI to brief creatives
"It will bypass some folks, it might or might not bypass strategy planners, but that's what we've developed."
by Jasper Baumann – May 8, 2024

Roundup: Walkley Awards face renewed boycott, Fewer Marvel movies, The Crown return?
Liam Cox, Meta, Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board, Daryl Somers, The Bachelor
by Mediaweek Admin – May 8, 2024

Brendon Cook inducted into OMA Hall of Fame for 'unparalleled contributions'
“His visionary leadership and transformative initiatives have left an indelible mark on the industry, and we are thrilled to honour his legacy.”
by Jasper Baumann – May 7, 2024

Sam Enshaw, head of strategy, departs Match and Wood
While Enshaw did not disclose his next move, it is understood he will be moving to a creative agency.
by Amy Shapiro – May 7, 2024

SXSW Sydney 2024 reveals first round of speakers and sessions
"This is the first of many announcements as we roll out the extensive and diverse range of visionaries and creative thinkers from around the globe."
by Jasper Baumann – May 7, 2024

Roundup: Australia slumps in world press freedom rankings, Wall Street Journal moves Asia HQ, Alone Australia
Pulitzer 2024 winners, Peter Stefanovic, The Good Study, Trump Media, Optus' new CEO, Mike Sneesby, Ben Cousins
by Mediaweek Admin – May 7, 2024

Clemenger BBDO appoints Adrián Flores as CCO
Dani Bassil: "We’re doing things differently, better, with more diversity, and challenging the status quo."
by Amy Shapiro – May 6, 2024

$50,000 up for grabs as The Best Australian Yarn returns, sponsored by Seven
Seven West Media’s new national platform The Nightly is a supporting partner.
by Jasper Baumann – May 6, 2024

Shaun Menegola resigns from Seven Melbourne
“It’s entirely my decision and one I’ve been thinking about for a long time. It’s not one driven by anything else other than the fact that I’m looking to take a break."
by Jasper Baumann – May 6, 2024

Sunita Gloster appointed chair of Diversity Council Australia board
Current chair Ming Long AM's term ends at this year’s AGM on 26 June 2024, at which point Gloster's term as chair will commence.
by Alisha Buaya – May 6, 2024

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