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Matt Evans has joined the IPG Mediabrands agency UM as managing partner of its Optus account. Based in Sydney, he is responsible for evolving UM’s strategic media approach for Optus, working closely with its account team to “deliver and create market leading value, innovation and opportunity geared for sustainable growth”. Evans begins his new role […]

Written news reaches 21.5 million Australians over 14 years of age every month, equivalent to 97 per cent of the population according to Total News Publishing data from ThinkNewsBrands and Roy Morgan. The data also shows readers across all demographics are actively leaning into news, with 67 million interactions per week. Australian news readers are […]

Top Gear features the cars you could never afford to drive. It's a bit like the bogan's Gourmet Traveller, really.

Nine's Richard Hunwick calls time after 15 years. Hoping for a last trip to the Olympics before getting the gold watch.

B&T happy to support the Musicians Making A Difference initiative. Particularly any that encourages more Watusi.

B&T does make jokes about the Budget reply speech but, to his credit, Mr Potato Head rated OK last night.

There's now scented candles to pair with BINGE shows. We're hoping Rex Hunt's Fishing Adventures doesn't hear about it.

Although B&T's an avid supporter of EV cars, we'd definitely miss the smell of petrol and the service station pie.

CommBank's SmallBiz Week is coming to Melbourne on the 29-30 May. B&T's as confused as you are on how that's a week.

B&T's concerned about the fleas, urine & faeces on public transport - and that's just from fellow passengers!

CommBank's sponsorship of the Matildas is a sport marketing masterclass. The opposite to Nick Kyrgios & his sponsors.

VML Australia flying the flag at the One Show Awards in New York. Not that we need more flag waving at the moment.

In a further blow to ventriloquism everywhere, new research says consumers prefer information over funny videos.

Insurer asks what's precious in our lives in new work. Which is better than asking is this business highly flammable.

Stony silence between you and the graphic arts team at Friday drinks? This gaming news could be an ice breaker.

Wavemaker’s Toby Jenner continues his career trajectory. But is it enough to move him up to the first class lounge?

Mindshare is having a very fruitful 2024. Here, CEO Maria Grivas reveals her fertilisers & pruning tips to success.

Aged care commercial uses real life clients & staff. B&T has not contacted the actor's union for comment.

Mutinex is being touted as one of the hottest start-ups in the land. And we don't mean that in an Elizabeth Holmes way.

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As you read first in B&T, there are significant comings-and-goings at Initiative. Though mainly goings, if we're honest.

To be honest, if you're going to spam customers, cheap pizza deals is probably on the low side of the dodgy scale.

This poll is further proof nothing builds a positive brand image like your competitor monumentally f@cking up.

B&T encourages this dog adoption initiative. And that's despite us barely being able to look after our own selves.

Apparent charged with Flight Centre's Corporate Traveller creative. Has avoided any gags about stolen hotel bathrobes.

B&T chats with South African tourism's Aussie CMO. Admittedly, we had to quickly rectify our Barossa Valley questions.

A poll of everyday Aussies has revealed our favourite ads. And it'll make difficult reading for the Harvey Norman team.

There was a universal thumbs up for News' D_Coded event. Although there were calls for glitter bombs at the finale.

Vogue Codes is a top initiative encouraging women into STEM-based careers. All while wearing Jimmy Choos, apparently.

Seasoned adlander Garbutt joins the outdoor association. Says he's got the DOOH down pat, but working on the PDOOH.

Although B&T typically shuns predictions, we're expecting big numbers for Peter Dutton's Budget reply speech tonight.

This fiery panel was a highlight of Tuesday's D_Coded event. Not that it spilled out into the carpark.

SBS Audio has launched a new marketing campaign for its ‘Australia Explained’ service which supports new migrants to successfully navigate life in Australia and achieve a greater sense of belonging and social cohesion. SBS’s flagship service for new migrants, Australia explained, has launched a multi-platform marketing campaign that reaches into the heart of the migrant […]

Shoppers can now get access to sustainability information at their fingertips through Tracker, a first-of-its-kind mobile app. The Tracker app centralises sustainability data into a single, easy-to-understand format, helping shoppers make informed choices about the brands and products they support. Shoppers can simply scan the barcode of their favourite supermarket, chemist or department store item […]

Social media agency Channel Factory announces a significant lift in staff numbers. Doesn't thank Tuesday's Budget.