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As if yesterday’s Snickers drama around Taiwan wasn’t enough, it has been revealed Apple plans to remove ‘Made in Taiwan’ stickers from products being sold in China. The change, which will see Apple products made in Taiwan labelled as ‘Made in China’, appears to be designed to comply with strict customs rules in China. The […]

Richard's tears were tears for a nation at Olivia's passing. But let's just hope 'Physical' doesn't re-enter the charts.

Sydney PR agency InsideOut PR has been appointed for Prestige InHome Care, an in-home aged care service with a focus on media relations. InsideOut PR worked with Prestige Inhome Care back in 2013 and again in 2017 launching their public relations and advertising program; and supporting their growing profile in the market. Founder and CEO […]

Commonwealth Games done & dusted for another four years. So now we can all go back to being disinterested in running.

As part of NewCorp’s announcement of Q4 and financial year results, it has been revealed that Foxtel recorded several wins including a 13 per cent rise in paid subscribers up to 4.4 million. The rise in subscribers has been contributed to growing interest in sports streaming service Kayo and recent addition BINGE. Kayo reached a […]

Amy Weston to lie awake at 3am during all of CHEP's pitches after being named agency ECD.

Poor Rupert's divorce just went up an extra billion or two more after News announces record profits overnight.

10 chief Beverley McGarvey mercifully tells B&T she has no plans to defrost Rove, Kyle or the Honey Badger anytime soon.

Stan and Sony Pictures unveil new content deal that thankfully won't see the return of any Fast & Furious movies.

Kraft Heinz has named TBWA\Sydney creative agency of record for Golden Circle in a closed pitch process, making it responsible for the entire beverages portfolio including the development of the Golden Circle Masterbrand. Having begun its operation in 1947 in Queensland, Golden Circle has become a household staple and an iconic brand through the ages. […]

The Block’s tree change is a lesson: If something isn’t broken, don’t fix it, but there’s nothing wrong with some new paint. This season of The Block reveals the reality show stepping away from the city lights and heading rural. The new season premiered on Sunday and saw The Block contestants land in Gisborne, Victoria. It was a calculated risk […]

In a pitch that could possibly be described as survival of the fittest, Edge has nabbed Charles Darwin Uni's creative.

We Are Social is bolstering its cultural insights offering with the promotion of Susie Hogarth (lead image) to the role of global head of cultural insights. Hogarth, the former senior research and cultural insights director for We Are Social UK, takes over the global role from Lore Oxford who has left the company. Hogarth will […]

WeAre8 has announced nine commercial partners, along with 10 impact partners who have rallied behind the groundbreaking social media app that inspires you, is good for the planet, free-from-hate, puts money in your wallet and celebrates and champions good in the world in just eight minutes a day. Commercial partners who are leveraging the sustainable, […]

Digital consultancy G Squared has appointed former Sydney Swans senior marketer, Billy McLean (right in lead image), as head of strategy and former Qantas marketer, Kate Duffield (left), as head of SEO and content in newly created roles. McLean and Duffield join the Sydney-headquartered agency following a repositioning focussing on consulting services across SEO, paid […]

The Reload Group has announced a new global role for Marnie Whitten (lead image), who was elevated to the position of global director of innovation. After 12 years at Reload, which has seen Whitten direct a number of key business units across the business, the promotion reflects the growth that Reload has seen across the […]

SCA has developed a world first dynamic sport campaign that delivers live AFL and NRL Friday night game scores inside audio ads on broadcast and digital audio platforms, in partnership with McDonald’s. The API campaign uses live sports data to reflect the AFL and NRL Friday night match scores in real time, adapted according to […]

Fancy a colleague? Need an icebreaker to get the conversation started? Steal freely from this media trends report.

Independent communication and customer experience agency CX Lavender has appointed Adam Washington (lead image) as its chief executive officer. His appointment follows an extensive search, and is made as the agency prepares to celebrate its 25th birthday in November 2022. Washington joins with over 15 years’ experience leading Australian digital and communications teams, most recently […]

In the wake of The Block returning on Sunday night, 9Podcasts has announced the launch of The Official Block Podcast, hosted by Shelley Craft. The new production will run alongside the 18th season of The Block, in which five teams must each build a 500-square metre homestead, with a room reveal every Sunday night. The […]

PHD Melbourne has announced the promotion of two members of its leadership team – Kathryn Weatherlake (left in lead image) is to take on the new role of general manager – retail, while Lizzy O’Connor (right) is elevated to the role of group business director. The new appointments, effective immediately, reflect the continued growth of […]

The first major exhibition of advertising and communication design in the NGV’s history, The Rigg Design Prize 2022 highlights the creativity underpinning the work of eight leading Australian-based agencies. For the exhibition, each agency will develop a suite of campaign assets – including billboards, street posters and moving image – to celebrate how creativity can […]

After 11 months of quietly building up their new business Queen Charles, Alex Carr (pictured, left) and Jon Kelly (pictured, right) have finally found enough time to launch their brand and experience consultancy to the wider market. Based in Sydney, Queen Charles aims to help businesses of all shapes and sizes consistently stand out and […]

Canned fish is a top source of omega-3 fats & B2, B3, B6 and B12, all while giving you the halitosis of a stray cat.

Surely if there's anything sacrosanct in the Australian TV industry it's Bert's wigs, Kerri-Anne's Botox & the Logie?

Gareth Parker promising more Eagles, Freo and iron ore stories, as he moves to new role at 9News Perth.

Junk food advertising to kids back under the spotlight. Yet again, bad parenting choices escaping said spotlight.

Of all the potential triggers for WWIII, few would've suspected it would be the nutty, caramelly goodness of a Snickers.

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