“Focus On Paying For Original Content”: Treasurer Slams Google’s Move To Block News Stories

Ticket sales to the Australian tour of American singer Billie Eilish have only just started, but criminals are already rubbing their hands with glee. Some fans are complaining about ticket prices that are higher than to Taylor Swift’s shows. Experts say this will increase demand for cheaper tickets in the resale market and the risk […]

Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, today announced that Chris Koehler has been appointed CMO. Koehler brings more than 25 years of expertise in customer engagement and marketing technology, and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation at industry-leading companies. As CMO, Koehler will report […]

ARN’S iHeart has announced an ad sales partnership in Australia with The Athletic, one of the world’s largest digital sports publishers. The alliance aims to radically expand the Australian sports podcast landscape, offering significant access and opportunities for advertisers to engage a previously untapped audience at scale. The Athletic is renowned for its compelling storytelling […]

The moment Australia has been waiting for is here – The controversial Big Jack is back! With a much-anticipated return, Hungry Jack’s is gunning to set the nation’s taste buds alight as the iconic Big Jack and Mega Jack return to menus nationwide, for a limited time only. The burger wars reignite as The Big […]

With sustainability a growing concern in all facets of life, there is an increasing need for diverse attitudes and minds within the media industry, driving the cause for positive change. As a B-Corp-certified PR and digital marketing agency, Compass Studio understands this need. The agency supports ethical, environmentally friendly, impact-led brands, utilising strategic storytelling to […]

The Sweetshop is set to unveil a partnership that marks a new chapter as they join forces with futurist Tomas Roope and renowned AI artist Jacqui Kenny. The partnership is named ‘The Gardening.Club’, drawing upon the fact that Tomas has used the “gardening” metaphor for years to explain how A.I. is radically changing the creative […]

B&T's chatting with Clems boss Dani Bassil on Adrián Flores CCO appointment. We never got to Italian or Thai herbs.

Concrete Playground announced the launch of its redesigned website in partnership with Lexus. This partnership introduces a new era of urban discovery, enabling a deeper, more intuitive engagement with cities through a state-of-the-art digital platform. Revolutionised Digital Experience Concrete Playground’s website has undergone a significant transformation, designed to enhance the way users interact with their […]

Which agencies soared like an eagle for the month of April? As in stellar performance, not Eddie the hapless ski jumper.

Does your workplace have a strict, policed illegal drug policy? Then Suntory BOSS Coffee will have to do.

The best thing about personalised number plates is it makes spotting wankers on the road far easier. And drug kingpins.

This columnist says it's wrong to claim digital always has a three-year pay off. Has no opinion on the seven-year itch.

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It was a good night for lovers of farming and love.

The New Rules Of Influence has arrived. And there appears to be no "difficult second album" syndrome here.

New Zealand chocolate brand continues its insidious march into the Aussie market. Much like New Zealanders themselves.

Think finance isn't funny? Think again with this fun work. Yes, it still applies to funeral homes & Clive Palmer ads.

Study finds advertisers & agencies not overly experienced with affiliate marketing. The opposite to networking drinks.

In what would've been a delicious irony, alas this Optus news didn't get leaked in a major security beach.

Is the fear of shark attack holding you back from a professional surfing career? This new surf park could be the ticket.

Houston - we don't have a problem! Well, not anymore with the appointment of these other-worldly recruits.

Do you like your ads to arrive 25 minutes later than scheduled? JCDecaux now boasts Transport for NSW's bus ad contract.

Commbank teams with 10 for a new financial literacy program. Pensioners and the unemployed are advised not to watch.

Here's a top initiative by the IMAA that B&T's proud to get behind. Unlike the 20 hotdogs in 20 minutes challenge.

Avid Collective's Luke Spano takes on B&T's fast 10 questions. Well, 11 if you include "did you have a nice weekend?"

The QMS team seemingly now the ones to ask for a hot tip at Rosehill after partnering with the Australian Turf Club.

Often visit Stockland malls only to forget the very reason you came in the first place? Let VMO give you a gentle prod.

Paramount's Tim Wall exits the TV business after 12 years. Confesses the Rove years were the most taxing.

Think first birthdays and fairy bread and dirty nappies spring to mind. Not to say it didn't happen at this one either.

If anything, this campaign does beg the question - at what age does Star Wars cut off as a cultural phenomenon?

New creator-led social media agency Feedstar to be aimed directly at Gen Zs. Well, they'd hardly want print, would they?

Seven's AFL numbers almost double that of the NRL last night. The NRL still easily winning for ruptured ACLs.

Hotglue staffers learning their cashflows from their collaterals today after nabbing La Trobe Financial's digital media.

B&T's stopping short of calling it a revolving door at M&C at the present, but there's definitely heat on the hinges.

Yes, B&T may have spent 152 hours failing to get Taylor Swift tickets, but, as you'll read here, it's all behind us now.

Havas Red has debuted its first influencer white paper. Unless you print it out in colour, of course.

New report confirms greenwashing's on the rise. Apparently Mars' 'work, rest & play' claims also under investigation.