Advertising boss Sir Martin Sorrell is in the process of launching a $209 million venture capital fund aimed at early-stage ad-tech companies.  It’s likely Sorrell is looking to capitalise on new start-ups entering the sector.  As reported by The Sunday Times, Sorrell, chief executive of S4 Capital and former boss of advertising giant WPP, is […]

You could take the insomnia drug Jennifer Aniston is flogging or simply watch Jennifer in the diabolical Marley & Me.

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We did it, folks. ‘Baby Shark’, that syrupy, childish, yet oh-so-catchy jingle which first appeared on everyone’s feed back in 2016 has become the first video on YouTube to reach 10 billion views. The video—created by Korean children’s educational entertainment company, Pinkfong—achieved the milestone last week, 15 months after dethroning the previously most-watched YouTube sensation, […]

We may well live in the information age, however, that doesn’t appear to have positively impacted men’s knowledge of the female anatomy. To prove the point, US talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel sent a roving reporter into the streets to see if men could tell their uteruses from their ovaries. The segment, called “What Do You […]

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SafetyCulture’s first brand TVC, ‘Making grand plans a reality,’ features Adelaide International tennis champion Thanasi Kokkinakis and The Block’s Scott Cam (Pictured above). The TVC will debut during Channel 9’s Australian Open opening rounds and will air throughout the tournament.  The 30-second spot will also run on social and digital media, at the Melbourne Park […]

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched a new major road safety awareness campaign titled, ‘Don’t #uck With A Truck’ targeting learners and P-platers. The campaign demonstrates how L and P licence holders can drive safely around trucks, including rules to follow when trucks are turning, stopping and how to overtake a truck. “The […]

The Kyle and Jackie O show returned today with a bang with Sandilands announcing on-air that he got engaged over the break.  Sandilands is normally known for saying something shocking or rapping. It’s 2022, but who could forget his vax rap?  However, Sandilands showed a softer side when he opened up about proposing to his personal […]

The latest AAMI campaign via Ogilvy Australia, Melbourne, taps into the universal insight of the tantalising lure of a bargain, only to reveal that going too cheap may end up costing you more in the long run. From popcorn exploding vacuums to rogue smoking Stairmasters, the 60-second launch film comically showcases the repercussions of going […]

A new online survey is seeking views on how Australians’ living in regional, rural or remote areas access news as part of a federal parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts Chair Dr Anne Webster MP said: “Over the past 10 years news outlets in rural, regional and remote […]

NOVA Entertainment has today announced its appointment of Adam Johnson to the newly created role of chief growth officer. Johnson will now oversee NOVA Entertainment’s brand marketing and communications efforts, as well as lead the group’s growth in connected audiences through its digital product and content development while driving forward NOVA’s data and distribution strategy. […]

As Kia celebrates 21 years as a major partner of the Australian Open, the brand is upping the ante for attendees at this year’s event unveiling the ‘Kia Halo’.  The ‘Kia Halo’, is a world-first immersive experience that will showcase the Kia EV6 for the first time in Australia and power elements of the activation.  […]

Enero Group has appointed Abigail Dawson (main photo) as its group communications director. It follows Lu Borges move to Los Angeles to become MullenLowe US’ Head of brand and communications. In her new role, Dawson will be reporting in to Steve McArdle and Wai Kwok, CEOs of BMF and Orchard respectively. She will be responsible […]

Clemenger Group has announced Brent Kerby as the new CEO of Clemenger BBDO Sydney. It follows Pete Bosilkovski’s departure from the role back in October. Kerby joins the agency from BWM Isobar, where he held the position of managing director in Sydney and presided over a period of prolific business growth and enviable local and […]

Anytime Fitness has launched a campaign to promote the brand as the most welcoming and inclusive gym for all Australians – no matter their body type, fitness level, ability, or background. The “Any body, Any time” campaign challenges the stereotypical representation of gym-goers, showcasing a diverse range of people with different needs, highlighting the various […]

Dentsu has announced the appointment of David Halter (main photo) as chief strategy and growth officer and the departure of Brent Kirby who was this morning named Clems Sydney new CEO. Big changes are happening at dentsu with Kerby departing to pursue other opportunities and Halter  arriving with over 20 years of experience. Kerby, of […]

Nine has unveiled the major partners and sponsors for the 2022 Australian Open broadcast, with Kia, Samsung, Uber Eats, ANZ, Visit Victoria, APT, AAMI, Chemist Warehouse, Peters and Stan all joining in Nine’s Summer of Tennis. This year has also seen Bondi Sands, Ralph Lauren, Chubb Insurance and Safety Culture take up Nine’s AO Extender […]

Entries are well and truly open for the 2022 TikTok Cannes Young Lions Competition Australia so we decided to sit down with winners from previous years and pick their brains.  Today we’re with Lizzie Wood from The Monkeys, the 2021 winner of the Cannes Young Lions award in the film category alongside her creative partner […]

Queensland PR and personal branding agency, Yellowpanda, has added two headline clients to its stable with celebrity-backed seltzer brand, Hard FIZZ, and drone experts, Aviassist, joining the ‘Panda Den’. The new clients enjoying early success with Yellowpanda with Hard FIZZ and Aviassist both seeing extensive mainstream media mentions in their first month of representation. Hard […]

Federal government resumes 2022 where it left off with the tech giants in 2021 - in pissing them off.

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Oakley issues latest press announcement which is surprisingly free of the words rad, gnarly or even cowabunga.

Apple says its new iPhone cameras are cinematic quality. Despite being mostly used to photograph lunch or for dick pics.

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