Lucciana Beynon, the daughter of the controversial tobacco magnate, Travers ‘The Candyman’ Beynon, has been photoshopped so severely by a swimwear brand, she is now unrecognisable.  It began, when the infamous Instagram account CelebFace, reposted photos of Beynon, one before she was photoshopped by a brand, and one after, and the difference is very noticeable.  […]

News unveils 'The Power of Brand Content' research. The title arguably giving away the fact that it's a huge fan of it.

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Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) is the biggest player in the holiday shopping game and Google’s most recent research suggests consumer interest for the peak sales season starts much earlier than retailers may realise. The pandemic has fundamentally changed buyer behaviour over peak sales season, with Google suggesting that global consumer interest in Black Friday […]

This ode to pubs is so visceral and raw you can almost smell the chunder, the beer-soaked carpet & the urinal blocks.

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RMIT Pitch Night returns! And if you ever needed a reason to break out the cocktail shaker, this has to be it.

Australia falls to 14th on best Netflix library list. However, we're still tops for skin cancer rates & shark attacks.

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Good news for the team at Sky News, as watchdog stops short of banning terms such as Karen, snowflake and femi-nazi.

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The Nine Network has confirmed that they are working to ensure production of Love Island Australia is able to go ahead after COVID-19 concerns linked to production. While So Dramatic, an entertainment blog site, has claimed that production is due to be cancelled, a Nine spokesperon told B&T that this was not the case. “We are […]

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As Seven West Media continues to accelerate its digital transformation and market-leading data offering, the business has strengthened its Insights team with the appointment of Craig Johnson as Head of Research and Insights, effective immediately. A key member of Seven’s Audience Intelligence team, Johnson is responsible for measuring and analysing data and insights from Seven’s […]

The ABC TV Network took the bronze medal from Network 10 on Wednesday night, beating it in terms of the daily share. Also significant is that, as per OzTAM’s metro data, 10’s new 7.30pm entertainment show Making It did not reach the top 20 most viewed programs. It had a metro audience of 325,000. 10’s […]

The Foxtel Group has announced it will launch Flash, a first of its kind, dedicated live news streaming service featuring more than 20 local and global live news sources at launch. To be launched in October, Flash will provide a fresh, convenient way for Australians to stay informed by bringing together a diverse range of […]

Awindependent PR Agency Agent99 has added The Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS) to its client roster, alongside thought leader and commercial property specialist, Helen Tarrant. DISCUS is a national trade association representing U.S. producers, marketers, and exporters of distilled spirits. The account was won following a competitive pitch earlier this year. DISCUS has […]

Some 55 per cent of Americans have received both doses of the COVID vaccine while, worryingly, about a third remain unvaccinated with cases again on the rise. So, who better to entice nervous Americans to get the jab than the rather un-PC team at Family Guy. Creators of the legendary cartoon have debuted a three-minute, […]

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Melbourne-based independent creative agency, By All Means, has today released limited edition ‘Locktown’ t-shirts to create a positive, artistic commemoration of their city, while shining a spotlight on the significant impact of lockdown on the mental health of Victorians. After 235 days under strict stay-at-home orders, Melbourne today claims the unenviable crown from Buenos Aires […]

This Is Flow suffering a bout of belching, bloating and occasional fatty stools after winning Riverina Dairy account.

Global marketing agency, Komodo, has announced it will be launching a dedicated TikTok arm to the business in Australia, following a series of key industry hires and new creators signed to their roster. The agency, who partners brands with social influencers across the globe, aims to bring a new dimension to influencer marketing by assisting brands […]

Joan Warner to step down from CRA CEO role, as P&O 16-day 'Bula' Fijian adventure cruise starts to weigh heavily.

According to Fifth Dimension CEO Lyndall Spooner, whether you like roller coasters or not, we have all been riding ‘Dashed Hopes’ the COVID-19 emotional roller coaster for over 18 months and many of us have turned to online retail therapy to cope.   Spooner uses the analogy of an emotional roller coaster to depict consumers’ […]

Underscoring its ongoing commitment to team care and wellbeing, during and beyond the pandemic, Havas Village Australia has introduced be together – a reconnection initiative to enable staff to reconnect with loved ones for longer when domestic and international borders reopen. The initiative, which reflects the Havas core value ‘Better Together’, gives staff from Host/Havas, […]

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The Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA), the national, not-for-profit industry association for the independent media agency industry, has launched its own multi-channel ad campaign to promote the benefits of independent media agencies to companies and marketers. The campaign will feature across radio, TV, out-of-home, digital and print channels, with partner organisations contributing more than […]

Howatson+Company puts a trying few months behind it with latest hire. That said, the cubicle in the men's not flushing.

When we hear Spikes Asia, B&T thinks a Singapore Sling at Raffles, chilli crab & an irritating heat rash in the groin.

Global ecommerce and marketplace specialist Pattern has ranked a group of 50 brands selling on Amazon.com.au based on a set of best practice criteria it has developed. Pet brand Zenify topped the ranking in Pattern’s Amazon Australia Benchmarking Report, scoring 82 per cent of the possible marks against a set of criteria designed to measure […]

Fifth Dimension Consulting has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team in response to the organisation’s significant growth over the last 18 months. Lyndall Spooner has moved from the position of managing director to the role of chief executive officer (CEO).  As CEO, she will lead Fifth Dimensions’ innovation arm, as well as the […]

GoDaddy Inc. has today announced the Australian launch of GoDaddy Studio, a new content creation tool designed for small and medium businesses to create beautiful visual content for their business for all platforms. Compatible on both iOS and Android mobile apps and desktop, GoDaddy Studio includes thousands of customisable templates and easy-to-use tools, providing small […]

B&T encourages FMCGs to tackle plastic waste, except when it comes to tarpaulins, cling wrap or novelty fake dog poo.

IntelligenceBank nabs prestigious industry award that sadly comes with neither sash, tiara or swimsuit competition.