Advertising

'F**king bonkers': Evan Shapiro slams Cannes Lions 'cognitive dissonance' amid industry layoffs
The Media Cartographer has taken aim at the lavish spending by agencies like Omnicom after cutting jobs.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 3, 2026

Nu-Tank TV ad pulled over safety breach
Ad Standards found the free-to-air TV spot depicted unsafe driving behaviour contrary to community standards.
by Mediaweek – Jun 23, 2026

Suzuki and ATime&Place launch Jimny Rhino campaign
The campaign uses UFO-style creative to promote Suzuki Australia’s Special Edition Jimny Rhino.
by Mediaweek – Jun 19, 2026

Uber Eats wraps up Sydney and Brisbane in giant delivery bags
Uber Eats wraps third-party outdoor ads in branded bags to demonstrate the reach of its delivery platform across Australia.
by Mediaweek – Jun 17, 2026

WPP Media forecasts 7.4 per cent Australian ad growth
Retail media, search and social are set to drive Australian advertising growth in 2026.
by Mediaweek – Jun 16, 2026
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ACCC takes Grill’d to court over Tree Day Tuesday ads
The ACCC alleges Grill’d overstated how many Tuesday burger purchases qualified for tree-planting donations.
by Mediaweek – Jun 16, 2026

AANA absorbs ADMA in merger
Two of Australia's peak marketing bodies will unite under AANA management from 1 July 2026 in a landmark industry merger.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 11, 2026

Initiative Australia names Sarah O'Leary Melbourne Managing Director
The former Rufus and Zenith executive returns to the Omnicom agency to lead its Victorian operations.
by Mediaweek – Jun 9, 2026

VMO claims largest retail outdoor footprint in Australia
The out-of-home player has added more than 100 sites in 18 months, backed by a $15 million capital investment.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 9, 2026

Nine to launch advertising on Stan with new ad-supported tier
It will be rolled out later this year, priced at $9.99/month with HD streaming included.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 3, 2026

Entry-level jobs near extinction in digital advertising
Data from IAB Australia’s 2026 Talent Review shows entry-level roles have fallen to just one per cent of vacancies.
by Mediaweek – Jun 2, 2026

The analogue backlash: Social Soup exposes brand community fails
The research illustrates a gap between corporate community talk and the real connections Australians crave.
by Duane Hatherly – May 29, 2026

Advertisers keep spending: Digital market posts strongest March quarter on record
IAB Australia’s latest report shows internet ad spend reached $4.9 billion in the March quarter.
by Mediaweek – May 26, 2026

Club UnLtd returns to spotlight adland DJs
The competition returns to Oxford Art Factory on 18 June, with applications now open.
by Mediaweek – May 25, 2026

Snapchat introduces Unified Attribution for app advertisers
Beta product combines platform and MMP data to help advertisers optimise app campaigns in real time.
by Mediaweek – May 21, 2026

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