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Bureau of Meteorology executive departs amidst $96m website saga
Peter Stone, who managed the recent bungled multi-million-dollar website update, is departing his role.
by Nama Winston – May 20, 2026

Elon Musk loses OpenAI court battle
A California jury found the tech giant waited too long to sue OpenAI over its shift toward a for-profit model.
by Mediaweek – May 19, 2026

Snapchat turns foot traffic into media strategy with new Place Loyalty data
It will reveal where Australians repeatedly spend time - and why brands should care.
by Natasha Lee – May 19, 2026

The mountain wants you scrolling: Paramount+ eyes podcasts
Paramount+ taps CBS for a video podcast feed. Can David Ellison's strategy cure the streaming scroll?
by Duane Hatherly – May 15, 2026

Ben Crawford on why agencies are investing in AI but not change
Brainwaves co-founder Ben Crawford explains why agencies are investing in AI tools, but ignoring vital behaviour shifts.
by Ben Crawford – May 14, 2026

Rugby Australia taps Komo for fan engagement and loyalty platform
Through Komo, Rugby Australia teams will be able to launch branded fan hubs, live in-stadium activations, and much more.
by Vihan Mathur – May 14, 2026

Meta gives parents more visibility into teens’ Instagram algorithms
Meta said the number of US teens enrolled in supervision on Instagram has more than doubled since last year.
by Vihan Mathur – May 12, 2026

AI hallucinations cost Aussie brands millions in lost sales
Atlas Digital and Ryan McMillan reveal ‘AI reputation breaches’, that cost brands in revenue and stature.
by Duane Hatherly – May 12, 2026

How Nine and Magnite push programmatic boundaries
Nine and Magnite unpack programmatic transparency, live streaming, and the power of direct publisher partnerships.
by Duane Hatherly – May 12, 2026

OMA awards 2026: QMS, oOh! And JCDecaux take top honours
The Outdoor Media Association gathered the industry at W Sydney to celebrate top out-of-home leaders.
by Duane Hatherly – May 8, 2026

Kids outsmart social media age checks by drawing fake moustaches
The latest data shows widespread access despite new restrictions.
by Natasha Lee – May 6, 2026

The massive privacy risk you’re not aware of in Privacy Awareness Week
Google is quietly streamlining the way data permissions work across the web in a bid to simplify its systems.
by Paul Hewett – May 5, 2026

Rowena Millward's new book ‘Rapid Reinvention’ tackles the AI tsunami
The tome unpacks challenges of corporate change and shows how leaders can survive the impending AI tsunami.
by Duane Hatherly – May 4, 2026

IAS drops a flashlight into the murky waters of CTV
The Total TV tool from IAS helps buyers stop buying blind on premium streaming apps.
by Duane Hatherly – May 1, 2026

Fear is a terrible AI deployment strategy
Nina Christian explores why deploying AI out of fear, rather than a sound strategy, silently destroys brand trust.
by Nina Christian – Apr 24, 2026

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