Integral Ad Science (IAS) and dentsu ANZ today announced a new partnership to make IAS’s popular Total Visibility product available to all of the agency’s local advertisers, providing industry-wide transparency into digital media quality and corresponding supply path costs. Dentsu is the latest to partner with IAS, furthering its commitment to deliver a comprehensive set […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released the results of how networks complied with the standards for Australian content and children’s content over 2020. Both Ten and Nine failed to meet the requirement for Australian drama, with Ten scoring 233 out of a required 250 points, and Nine scoring 181. Seven was most successful, […]

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Nielsen Holdings plc has announced that Alicia Olson-Keating will join as the Australian Nielsen Managing Director for Television Audience Measurement, effective June 22, 2021. Olson-Keating brings over 30 years of experience in the media industry, in Canada and most recently in Australia. She has also held positions within media industry boards and councils including Numeris, […]

Realtime media monitoring company Streem has appointed Jack McLintock to the new role of Media Relations Manager. McLintock was previously Corporate and Government Affairs Manager at Seven West Media, and also has several years’ experience working in federal politics. Streem CEO Elgar Welch said McLintock’s strong media industry and corporate affairs experience was a key […]

In a move that strengthens its research offering, purpose-driven integrated communications agency Think HQ has brought its research function in-house and appointed Dr Pauline Ho (pictured right) to lead development of its growing research operation. Dr Pauline Ho has joined Think HQ as Strategy and Insights Manager. She is an experienced research and evaluation specialist […]

PR and Social agency One Green Bean (ogb) has made three new appointments to its leadership team with the internal promotions of Amber Abbott, (née Lonergan) to head of client services, Hannah Stalder to head of creative services and Matt Hagias to the role of social and influencer lead (responsible for Co-maker, Havas Group’s influencer […]

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B&T’s Emerging Agency Of The Year, Nightjar, has recently appointed an advisory board to help drive their growth domestically and scale up internationally. The board brings a new level of strategic thinking to the team and ensures the world class standard of Nightjar’s work continues. The impressive pedigree of both board members means that Nightjar […]

Cryptocurrency dogecoin has seen its price fall after Elon Musk called it a ‘hustle’ during his controversial hosting spot on Saturday Night Live. Despite having previously been a vocal supporter of the cryptocurrency on Twitter, leading to a surge in investment, Musk’s hosting gig coincided with a dramatic drop in dogecoin’s price. The currency began […]

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Wunderman Thompson Australia has announced the formal integration with the Wunderman Thompson Commerce business. Together, the agency now offers clients end-to-end capabilities to inspire and deliver growth, all underpinned by world-class creativity, technology and data expertise. Wunderman Thompson Commerce has delivered winning commerce capabilities for businesses across online retail, D2C, B2B, social and marketplaces. Led […]

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Tastemade, launched the Snap Mini “Tastemade Me Do It” – a bite-sized, third-party experience that lives in Snapchat and does not require extra installation. With “Tastemade Me Do It,” Snapchatters can test their at-home cooking and DIY skills with weekly challenges, and can answer polls about their taste preferences to earn personalised stickers that they […]

Why not discover the "new you" with a uni course? Which alternatively could discover the "lazy and disinterested" you.

Network 10 announces the third season of Pilot Week. Rove being actively encouraged not to bother again this year.

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Finally, someone's answered B&T's call for more puppets in ads. We'd also like to see more fake doctors & fake pilots.

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WPP's Dan Forman joins the Stink Group as COO. Believes it's nothing a quick squirt of Glen 20 can't fix.

Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) strategy consulting firm Altman Solon today announces its acquisition of Venture Consulting, the largest TMT specialist consulting firm in Australia and New Zealand. Venture Consulting will start operating as part of Altman Solon in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) today under the leadership of two of the region’s most experienced and well-respected […]

Searching one's family tree can throw-up some real surprises. Particularly anyone German in the late 1930s, early 40s.

Commonwealth Bank and Quantium unveil a new JV. B&T's unsure if it comes with a money box or the Lions Christmas cake.

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