As those with their nose in the news would know, Britain is currently suffering petrol shortages the nation over brought on by a lack of truck drivers to deliver the stuff. Apparently, it’s Brexit’s fault or something. Obviously a big news story that led the BBC’s Saturday morning coverage over the weekend. And who better […]

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Fetch TV has announced that ABC iview will soon be available as a dedicated Virtual Playlist Channel on the Fetch platform. Virtual Playlist Channels (VPCs) were developed by Fetch to promote content discovery, and to provide a clear bridge between the traditional world of linear TV and the growing availability of on demand content via […]

As part of triple j’s Bright Side week, Drive hosts Hobba and Hing are transporting listeners back to a happy place with an exclusive festival scented candle! The aptly named ‘Feštïvâle’ by HØBBA & HIÑG (giving a truly hygge feel to the whole endeavour) is an elegant olfactory journey from opener to headliner – with one sniff of the nostrils you […]

Nestlé is finally acknowledging the passionate debate swirling online about the correct way to eat a KITKAT. The ‘have a bite’ social campaign sees KITKAT jump in to respond to the many people proudly flaunting their innovative and somewhat intriguing approach to the correct KITKAT consumption method. Tear the pack, break off a finger, snap […]

Last night, the Seven Network showed a number of true crime programs. 7News: The Disappearance of William Tyrrell had 689,000 viewers, while season two of Martin Clunes drama Manhunt: The Night Stalker had 447,000 and 440,000 viewers for episodes one and two respectively. The show was originally broadcast in the UK by ITV, and is based […]

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Jackie Gillies, businesswoman, psychic medium and cast member of The Real Housewives of Melbourne is bringing her sassy, inspirational and adventurous spirit to her new podcast Shine It Up, With Jackie Gillies, which launches today via Acast. Hosted and distributed by the creator-first podcast company Acast, the show will offer listeners inspiration and motivation to […]

Val Morgan Outdoor (VMO) has launched “Open for Business,” a campaign giving Australian small businesses the chance to win their share in $1m worth of outdoor advertising across the network. Small businesses have felt the full impact of the pandemic through forced closures and limited trading over the past 18 months. Given the role that […]

Crowdsourcing platforms DesignCrowd and BrandCrowd are promoting vaccination efforts in a unique way, launching a logo redesign contest among their networks of designers. The initiative saw iconic Australian brands such as Hungry Jack’s, Jetstar, JB Hi-Fi, and Bunnings undergo a redesign.  “We thought it would be fun to see some other iconic Australian brands back […]

Berlei together with partner Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has launched a new campaign “In support of you” to encourage all Australians to support those who are affected by Breast Cancer. Created by Piglet Studio and produced by Vandal, the campaign is set to Marcia Hines’s anthemic 70’s disco hit “YOU” and celebrates the joy […]

Grill’d has launched its first major brand campaign, taking aim at evil with the help of a righteous burger vigilante. The campaign, developed by The Monkeys, part of Accenture Interactive, first aired on Saturday during the AFL Grand Final, featuring a fearless burger vigilante who boldly sticks up for what is right in an industry […]

American panel show, The View, was thrown into chaos on Friday when two of the co-hosts discovered they had tested positive for COVID-19 during the filming of the show.  ‘Hot Topics’, a segment on The View, where the hosts share their thoughts and opinions on the latest political and pop culture news, became an awkward Q & A […]

James Warburton pens this exclusive piece for B&T, that also happened to have exclusively appeared in the AFR & AdNews.

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Saturday’s AFL Grand Final brought in big numbers for the Seven Network as the Melbourne Demons beat the Western Bulldogs. It is the first time the Demons had competed in the premiereship for 57 years. As well as a big night for embattled Melbourne supporters, it was also a significant night for the Seven Network, […]

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WPP has agreed to pay a $US19 million ($A26 million) fine to America’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to bribery allegations and accounting controls for its subsidiaries that include Brazil, China, India India and Peru. The offences pre-date the current management headed by CEO Mark Read, with some dating as far back as 2013. […]

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Jillian Davison has been named editor-in-chief of the recently relaunched Harper’s BAZAAR Australia. She will oversee all content, development and creative direction across the iconic magazine’s digital and brand platforms. Davison (pictured) succeeds Eugenie Kelly, who recently stepped down to pursue other opportunities. The announcement was made by Maureen Jordan, publisher of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia […]

  The Gourmet Traveller team has uncovered the best restaurants around the country to bring you the finalists for the 2022 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards in the October issue of Gourmet Traveller, on sale today. Due to ongoing restrictions, The Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Award winners will be announced via a virtual announcement on October 24, […]

Publicis’ Spark Foundry has been appointed to manage the media strategy, planning and buying responsibilities for Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, following a highly-competitive pitch. Owned by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia offers experience-based holidays in Australia’s most iconic wilderness locations, including Ayers Rock Resort in the Red Centre, Northern […]

A new global report on the damaging effects of promoting fossil fuels has singled out Australia as being uniquely compromised by agencies lobbying for oil, gas and coal. The joint study by Australian organisations Comms Declare and Clean Creatives lists the 90 advertising, marketing and PR agencies that have hampered cuts to greenhouse gas emissions […]

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Freedom Foods and 72andSunny Sydney have launched the first advertising campaign for Australia’s Own range of plant-based beverages. The campaign introduces a new visual world and identity for the brand and captures the healthy, positive feeling you get when spending time in nature and when consuming Australia’s Own certified-organic, plant-based beverages. As well as featuring […]

B&T is chatting with the wonderful Jessica Rowe. Due to time pressures, we thought it best not to mention Eddie McGuire.

Do you take your UEFA Champions League football bloody seriously? Well, you may not like this Ed Kavalee announcement.

Concerning news of an Ashes boycott this summer. As Seven primes Big Bang Theory repeats as a precautionary measure.

Yes, B&T's overdoing it with cricket stories today. Which, admittedly, is better than overdoing it with insurance ads.

Forget all the hassles of wireless-free streaming, the Fetch Mini 4K set top box is here! And with bubble wrap, too.

Not-for-profit, for-purpose agency Silver Lining is launching a fundraising challenge that asks Australia to ‘Do Nothing to Do Something for Mental Health’.

B&T is no fan of the recent proliferation of online sports betting apps. Except when we win, then we bloody love them.

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When B&T thinks Summer Bay, we think "love, exciting & new, come aboard, we're expecting you". Or is that The Love Boat?

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