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TEG acquires NZ ticketing platform Eventfinda for regional growth
Technology

TEG acquires NZ ticketing platform Eventfinda for regional growth

Ticketek Entertainment Group has acquired New Zealand’s Eventfinda, expanding into the small-to-mid tier ticketing market.

by Mediaweek – Aug 26, 2025

Adobe: Generative AI shopping traffic up 4,700% year-on-year
AI & Data

Adobe: Generative AI shopping traffic up 4,700% year-on-year

Adobe Digital Insights reveals explosive growth in AI-driven traffic to retail sites, with AI shoppers proving more engaged and increasingly likely to convert.

by Mediaweek – Aug 25, 2025

The highly AI-focused Man of Many joins OpenAI newsroom program
AI

The highly AI-focused Man of Many joins OpenAI newsroom program

Scott Purcell: "The strategy isn't to create content with AI, but to structure our human-created content to be more visible to AI."

by Dan Barrett – Aug 22, 2025

Still betting on social? Here’s why programmatic Out-of-Home is worth a rethink
Technology

Still betting on social? Here’s why programmatic Out-of-Home is worth a rethink

Ben Baker, Managing Director For APAC, Vistar Media, makes a case for programmatic Digital Out of Home ad buys in the face of uncertainty surrounding social media in the shadow of the under-16 social media ban.

by Ben Baker – Aug 21, 2025

Man dies live-streaming on Australian platform Kick
Streaming

Man dies live-streaming on Australian platform Kick

Authorities are investigating the death of Jean Pormanove, an online streaming identity regularly seen in videos being beaten and humiliated.

by Dan Barrett – Aug 21, 2025

ACAM launches AI-Ready program to boost marketing capability
AI

ACAM launches AI-Ready program to boost marketing capability

Just 52% of Australian marketers have moved beyond beginner-level AI adoption, prompting the Australian Centre for AI in Marketing to launch a practical new education program.

by Mediaweek – Aug 21, 2025

It's time for a pivot with YouTube Under-16 ban impact to be felt by media planners
Media

It's time for a pivot with YouTube Under-16 ban impact to be felt by media planners

It's time for a rethink on how to reach younger audiences as the under-16 social media ban comes into effect.

by Dan Barrett – Aug 21, 2025

iiNet faces a data breach with customer data stolen
News

iiNet faces a data breach with customer data stolen

iiNet has reported a breach of customer data, with a former Prime Minister warning companies not to be complacent about security.

by Dan Barrett – Aug 19, 2025

Spectrum Films and Bus Stop Films launch inclusive VFX program Lumina
Technology

Spectrum Films and Bus Stop Films launch inclusive VFX program Lumina

The year-long online initiative is Australia’s first neuro-inclusive VFX training program, developed in partnership with Netflix and Dell Technologies.

by Mediaweek – Aug 19, 2025

Most Australian SMEs are adopting AI with no strategy
AI

Most Australian SMEs are adopting AI with no strategy

Decidr’s AI Readiness Index shows 76% of SMEs are using AI without a roadmap, with security and budget concerns holding back strategic adoption.

by Mediaweek – Aug 19, 2025

Google admits to anticompetitive 'understandings' and agrees to pay $55m penalty
Technology

Google admits to anticompetitive 'understandings' and agrees to pay $55m penalty

Google has struck a deal with the ACCC to pay a fine and change business practices with Australian telcos.

by Dan Barrett – Aug 18, 2025

Forget influencers - Snapchat finds Aussie Gen Z shoppers trust friends more
Social Media

Forget influencers - Snapchat finds Aussie Gen Z shoppers trust friends more

New Snapchat research reveals young Australians are turning to friends — not influencers or algorithms — for shopping inspiration this peak retail season.

by Dan Barrett – Aug 14, 2025

How is your brand being portrayed on GenAI platforms like ChatGPT? Meltwater has a tool to track that
AI

How is your brand being portrayed on GenAI platforms like ChatGPT? Meltwater has a tool to track that

Meltwater has launched GenAI Lens in Australia, giving brands visibility into how they’re portrayed across platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity.

by Dan Barrett – Aug 13, 2025

JCDecaux revamps Southern Cross Station into major digital media precinct
Out-of-Home (OOH)

JCDecaux revamps Southern Cross Station into major digital media precinct

Samsung is the first brand to launch a full-scale takeover across the upgraded station.

by Frances Sheen – Aug 13, 2025

InMoment launches AI auto responding for APAC reputation management
AI

InMoment launches AI auto responding for APAC reputation management

The first-of-its-kind capability allows multi-location businesses to automate customer review responses while maintaining brand voice and personalisation.

by Mediaweek – Aug 13, 2025

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