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Optus and Droga5 urge audiences to ‘put down your phone’ in new cinema campaign
The campaign marks the agency’s first film work for Optus since it was appointed the lead creative agency in 2025.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 8, 2026

MFA reveals top marketers as Signature Judges for 2026 Awards
Entries for the 2026 MFA Awards are now open, with early bird submissions due by 21 April and final entries closing on 5 May.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 8, 2026

'Redefinition of the agency model': Publicis Groupe swallows 160over90
Publicis Groupe CEO: 'Our next big bet is sport.'
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 7, 2026

TPB wins WeThinkMedia to streamline trans-Tasman programmatic buying
The move aims to reduce the fragmentation that has traditionally complicated programmatic campaigns across ANZ.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 7, 2026

Curious Nation adds two hires as activation demand drives trans-Tasman growth
Christina Crawford joins as the senior producer in New Zealand, while Anna Smith has joined the Sydney office as an account manager.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 7, 2026

Bastion Brands appoints Dan King managing director as Simon Davies exits
The leadership change comes as Bastion Brands continues to grow within Havas Group ANZ.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 2, 2026

This is the best place to work in media and marketing according to AFR BOSS
An independent agency has taken out the title.
by Mediaweek Admin – Apr 2, 2026

Streets and Red Cross signs multi-year partnership to boost disaster response
Through the partnership, Australian Red Cross will scale its 24/7 emergency support services.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 1, 2026

Gumtree pushes Digitas remit to drive next growth phase
The move follows Digitas Australia’s initial appointment late last year to lead Gumtree’s CRM program.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 1, 2026

GQ Australia crowns Joel Edgerton Visionary of the Year at MOTY Awards
The event was hosted by Joel Creasey and featured appearances from some of Australia’s biggest names across the GQ red carpet.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 1, 2026
