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Welcome back to B&T’s Best Of The Best! For this week’s entry, we’re looking at the executive leaders guiding the indie creative shops – not a holding-co in sight. There are ten names on this list, but there are plenty more who just missed out. We’ve based this list on the agency’s success, the quality […]

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DoubleVerify ‘Fraud Lab’ discovered that, for the first time, smart audio speakers were spoofed by fraudsters. DoubleVerify (DV) announced the discovery of “FM Scam”, the latest audio fraud scheme to date that was identified and mitigated by DV’s ‘Fraud Lab’ using a proprietary combination of AI-powered technology and human review. “FM Scam” represents the second […]

Marketing advisory, strategy and analytics company Forethought announced the launch of BrandComms.AI, a Gen AI platform that generates on-demand creative ideas built on consumer behaviour and tested with real consumers for efficacy. Lead image: top left to right, Ken Roberts, Isobell Roberts, bottom left to right, Jaimee Lincoln, Daniel Lord. The BrandComms.AI models are customised […]

The Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA) announced a record number of new group deals for its members, offering additional savings on everything from workplace cultural health checks to research and data insights.Lead image: Sam Buchanan, IMAA CEO. The new deals provide members with savings on insurance, along with industry reporting tools, HR, management, data, out-of-home verification, […]

Reddit shares are on the up after the website released its first quarterly results since its IPO in March. Reddit’s revenue beat expectations coming in at $243 million vs the $212.8 million expected by LSEG. The site’s ad revenue increase put it firmly ahead of its competitors: Reddit reported $222.7 million in ad revenue for […]

Gippsland Dairy Yogurt is launching a new brand platform this week celebrating the unique, time-consuming process by which it is crafted. “In a category and industry focused on quick production and lowest cost, Gippsland Dairy has been able to retain its award-winning texture and taste by keeping true to its unique production method. We’re thrilled […]

Offices and airports have become key hubs for social connectivity and brand engagement for today’s affluent business professionals, exclusive new research from oOh!media has found. In the post pandemic era, the study ‘A Professional Perspective’ by strategic consumer insights consultancy Nature, revealed 83 per cent of business professionals say while hybrid work is the new […]

Audible announced that Mariah Carey’s ‘Words+Music‘ installment, ‘Portrait of a Portrait’, will debut on Thursday, May 23, exclusively from Audible. In the 40th volume of Audible’s franchise, the best-selling, award-winning visionary will immerse listeners in an enchanting Butterfly Lounge session that is not only an unparalleled auditory experience, but a masterclass in the art of […]

The Australian influencer marketing council (AiMCO) announced its new ‘Influencer Agreements 101’ webinar – a deep-dive into influencer agreements between brands and influencers, or their agencies. Lead image: Tegan Boorman, guiding council chair, AIMCO. The webinar, to be held on May 14, will explore the intricacies of legal and contractual agreements between brands, agencies and […]

TikTok’s head of people for Australia and New Zealand Laura Chuck has left after nearly four years in the role. In an emotional LinkedIn post, Chuck said “It’s with mixed emotions that I bid farewell to my incredible journey at TikTok, where I’ve spent nearly four incredible years”. Chuck joined TikTok in June 2020 and was […]

News Corp Australia will be unveiling transformative solutions to navigating today’s rapidly changing digital landscape at the company’s annual D_Coded event next week. Over two days in Sydney and Melbourne, a series of live presentations and product announcements will outline how brands can gain a strategic advantage, build stronger customer relationships and achieve long-term growth. […]

Ideally has appointed international brand marketer Maura Halpin to the newly created role of marketing lead, effective immediately. The appointment comes at a pivotal time in the brand’s ambitious growth strategy following its launch in August 2023. Since launch Ideally has announced a $2.15m seed investment has grown to nearly 20 staff across Australia and […]

The Oasis Committee in partnership with Spirit of Little Things has created the perfect bottle of gin for every media office bar cart with all proceeds from the signature gin to go towards Oasis Project and Western Australia’s disadvantaged youth. The Oasis Committee is focused on leveraging the power of the WA advertising and communications […]

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It's hard not to make a renewable gas ad sound like a tedious Year 9 science lesson. So well done to the agency here.

Seasoned media pro Alana Dowling joins the Love Media team. Clearly replacing someone who didn't love it

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Thought getting Tay Tay tickets was an unimaginable nightmare? Read on as Billie Eilish promoters say hold my beer.

Chris Koehler named as Twilio's CMO. Which may prove a prickly tongue twister after a lengthy open bar tab.

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Hungry Jack's' Big Mac ripoff set to return after recent legal win. Still no one racing to clone the Filet-O-Fish.