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Coachella’s billboard moment proves attention is the real headline
As festival season kicks off, one question continues to surface: Is Coachella still relevant?
by Shelley Friesen – Apr 14, 2026
Are Media’s Blake Talarico says marketers have a signal quality problem, not a data one.
Houston, we have a signal problem.
by Blake Talarico – Apr 13, 2026
Automating the admin to reclaim the art
Nine's Karen Camus explains that in 2026, the AdOps mandate is to kill the grunt work and get back to the strategy.
by Karen Camus – Apr 13, 2026
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
Adventure is not an escape, it's a performance strategy
What if your best strategic thinking isn’t in the boardroom… but somewhere far away from it?
by Dan Hunjas – Apr 8, 2026
From priming to performance: the omnichannel multiplier
Combining digital audio and DOOH creates an omnichannel multiplier according to Atomic 212°'s Lorraine Woods.
by Lorraine Woods – Apr 7, 2026
Don’t be fooled: your ad budget might be funding AI slop
According to Jessica Miles of IAS, your ‘successful’ campaign could be funding a massive $5 billion AI slop scam.
by Jessica Miles – Apr 2, 2026
Tackling the 'I don’t watch TV' myth
Why your 'screenager' nephew and local tradie are actually your most engaged viewers.
by Kath Sroka – Mar 31, 2026
News holds attention: why journalism beats the infinite social scroll
While infinite social scrolling drains consumer focus, trusted journalism delivers the deep attention advertisers value.
by Alicia Campbell – Mar 31, 2026
Control, visibility and measurement: Three shifts defining digital growth
As AI reshapes visibility, brands must prioritise relevance, owned channels and measurable engagement over reach.
by Anthony Capano – Mar 31, 2026
Churn and burn culture in creative agencies is killing talent – and no one talks about it
Long hours are still worn as a badge of honour, and high turnover is still quietly accepted as part of the model.
by Rebekah Pickett – Mar 26, 2026
Why marketers only need one strategy to drive business growth
Tired of managing mismatched puzzle pieces? A single strategy is all you need to unlock steady business growth.
by Giorgia Butler – Mar 25, 2026
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
SXSW 2026 day four: we just buried the digital playbook
Convo Media's Monique Harris on why tracking individual trends is dead. Convergence is the new reality for marketers.
by Monique Harris – Mar 18, 2026
Harnessing passion in health, wellness & beauty
News Australia's Brittany Daniel details how brands can stop making noise, and start earning loyalty.
by Brittany Daniel – Mar 17, 2026
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