SCA today announced that its award-winning Research & Insights and Strategy & Insights divisions have come together to form SCA iQ, one of Australia’s largest media research and insights offerings.   SCA iQ fuses the research, insights and strategy functions together, to better power insightful solutions for SCA’s Sales and Content teams and advertising partners and is underpinned […]

German carmaker Audi has been forced to pull its latest campaign and issue the usual round of apologies after a rather tone-deaf launch over the weekend. On Saturday, the carmaker shared an ad for its snazzy looking Audi RS4 with the caption “Lets your heart beat faster – in every aspect”. The ad featured a […]

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Firefly has brought on six major new clients as it continues to expand, adding new media planning and buying arm to its business. Managing Director Andrew Mathwin (pictured) said the independent agency, known for clients such as Air New Zealand, Buy West Eat Best, West Coast Eagles and Mrs Mac’s Pies, had a strong year […]

Boutique communications agency, Media33, have made two senior appointments with Ashlee Crawford appointed to General Manager and Mick Bradley appointed to Agency Director. Both Ashlee & Mick have been part of the management team at Media33 since it was launched in early 2013 and have played a key role in the agencies ongoing cultural strength […]

In possibly a first for the category, independent brewer Wingman decided to cancel all sales of Wingman beer during the month of July, in support of Dry July. This bold initiative went live at midnight June 30 and ran throughout July. Wingman Beer’s general manager Will Chambers explained: “We have noticed a dramatic spike in […]

The sale of Australian Associated Press (AAP) to a consortium of impact investors and philanthropists has been formally completed, ending 85 years of ownership by Australia’s major publishing groups. The national news agency will continue to provide a trusted breaking news service with a team of journalists and photographers, most of whom have joined the […]

Aussie retail payments platform Afterpay has launched a new global look, feel and positioning with a fresh brand identity. Founded out of Bondi, Sydney, Australia five years ago, Afterpay has skyrocketed to infinite heights, with almost 10 million customers and 55,000-plus merchants now using the platform globally across Australia, US, UK (where it is called […]

How Communications’ China marketing director, Doris Li, believes ad-land professionals must be courageous enough “to be abnormal”, and listen to their hearts, to be fearless in times of change. During this year’s B&T Women in Media Awards, presented by Bauer Media, we’ll be recognising exceptional people who have achieved success in their professional arenas, celebrating […]

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A feature length documentary on the extraordinary racing career of Australia’s first Formula 1 champion, Sir Jack Brabham, co-produced by design, animation and visual effects house Heckler, will be available on Stan exclusively from this Friday – 7 August. Directed by Ákos Armont (Aurora Films) in association with Heckler, whose co-founder Will Alexander served as […]

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