Alisha Buaya

MBCS sets new approach with Head of Creative Strategy and Ideation hire
Harry Preston: 'His modus operandi is creative thinking grounded in influence, storytelling and cultural impact, rather than just channels.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 21, 2025

NSW insures, QLD scores: GumGum reveals what got audiences' attention during the State of Origin
Georgia Falloon: 'When the stakes are high and emotions run deep, audiences become more engaged than ever.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 21, 2025

DiDi rolls out 'Yes, I DiDi' campaign via Sunday Gravy
Tim Farmer: "'Yes, I DiDi' is more than a tagline - it’s an invitation."
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 21, 2025

Scan the Can: Coca-Cola launch Star Wars AR experience across Australia
Martyn Ferguson: 'What makes this campaign special is its ability to connect generations of Star Wars enthusiasts with innovative ways to celebrate their fandom.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 20, 2025

First Steps, Four Hybrids: Chery teams up with Marvel in national launch
Lucas Harris: 'Cinema is an incredibly powerful platform, and this collaboration allows us to make a big, bold statement about the future of Chery in Australia.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Gen Z steer clear of credit cards, opt for debit in online shopping
Shannon Ingrey: 'Whether that is through choosing debit over credit, expecting faster delivery, or trusting detailed product reviews, they are shopping with intention.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Australia's banks and super funds lift ad spend to $696m
Rose Lopreiato: Financial brands are also increasingly engaging consumers through digital channels - a trend we expect to continue as they target tech-savvy, digitally connected Australians.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Winners announced for IMAA's 2025 Pitch-Chella event recognises emerging indie talent
Nicole Moore: 'The standard of the entries was excellent - so many strategically thoughtful and creative ideas for how to amplify our work.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Reddit forecasts $1.8b in ad revenue as brands flock to platform's AI tools and community model
Celeste Huang: 'Reddit’s ad business is currently relatively small, but its impressive ad spend growth, its increasing reach, which now surpasses X, and its investment in AI is catching the attention of a wider pool of advertisers.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Publicis Groupe boss downplays Meta's AI ad tools after strong H1 performance
Arthur Sadoun: 'Honestly, I think it's time to stop talking about how platforms are going to replace us, because it's not a reality.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Meeting of the Minds: Sonia McLaverty and Alayna Kunitake from DDB Group Melbourne
McLaverty and Kunitake reveal the best career advice they’ve received, industry hot takes, and what they have on repeat.
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025

Why precision media matters more than ever, in a tight economy
In an era where every dollar must prove its worth, the best-performing brands aren’t simply cutting costs, they’re redefining how they invest.
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 18, 2025
