Alisha Buaya

Media Movers: Ben McCallum exits UM, Maddison Keogh, Richard Hunwick, Marelle Salib, Jane Combes and Matt Keon
Plus: Hayley Noble, Madi Chan, V. Wassim Kanaan, Tom Manning, Nova's Mel, Matty and Susie O’Neill.
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 12, 2025

Uber Advertising ANZ introduces head of strategic verticals role
Michael Levine: 'Her leadership and vision will be invaluable as Uber continues to build partnerships with Australian brands and media agencies.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 12, 2025

Ben McCallum exits UM Sydney after three years as managing director
McCallum will leave the agency effective 17 April.
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Meeting of the Minds: Vanessa Winley and Stephanie Higson from Spark Foundry
Sisters Vanessa Winley and Stephanie Higson reveal their leadership heroes, current streaming binge, and career goals.
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Captify positions Grey Goose vodka as the summer spirit for Australians
Sonal Kohl: 'The campaign delivered strong performance metrics, while uncovering valuable audience insights and learnings to inform future strategies.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Ezi-LockOdour launches first brand campaign via Communicado
Mae Mizuno Li: 'The film both shocks you and makes you laugh, but in essence, it captures the horrible smell and embarrassment cat parents feel and shows what millions of people worldwide already know.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Media aggregation service TEER launches to improve time spent on uncovering and reviewing opportunities
Usman Khan: 'TEER gives the industry the shot in the arm it desperately needed and absolutely deserves.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Droga5 ANZ names head of effectiveness
Matt Michael: 'Kit's expertise will be invaluable in driving the next chapter of powerful, effective work in our market.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Yahoo Academy 2025 wraps up with pitch-off for youth charity MMAD
John McNerney: 'The calibre of creative-thinking and boldness we saw in this year’s delegates was exceptional.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

EssenceMediacom names APAC client managing partner for Uber
Stevie Douglas-Neal: 'I look forward to seeing Maddie deliver breakthroughs across a dynamic region and fuel the next era of growth for Uber in every market in which they’re active.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 11, 2025

Canva unveils Visual Suite 2.0 at Create 2025
Melanie Perkins: 'We’re excited to continue making it easier than ever for anyone to bring their ideas to life.'
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 10, 2025

AFR and BOSS Magazine reveal the Best Places to Work in media and marketing
Equality Media + Marketing was named the #1 place to work in marketing and media in the Australian Financial Review's 2025 Best Places to Work list-marking the third consecutive year.
by Alisha Buaya – Apr 10, 2025
