Adspend

Australia’s financial ad spend climbs 20% YOY as banks chase switching customers
New figures from Nielsen’s Ad Intel show the category rose from $630 million in 2024.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 11, 2026

Australian internet ad market hits $18.4b as video drives growth
The data reinforced the role of streaming and social video in brand and performance campaigns.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 2, 2026

Nielsen names Australia’s biggest ad spenders and fastest-growing categories in 2025
Retail once again dominated total ad investment.
by Vihan Mathur – Feb 9, 2026

Samsung CTV home screen ads deliver strong ROAS for Tangerine via AdUnion
The campaign reached around two million Aussie households through Samsung Ads.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 14, 2026

Big promises, rising risks: Meta spruiks 3x ROI as scams surge and laws tighten
The performance claims arrive as regulators worldwide sharpen expectations around scam prevention.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 9, 2025
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Australia’s ad market to reach $30.7 billion in 2026
Pure-play internet advertising is expected to climb to 83.5% by 2030.
by Makayla Muscat – Dec 8, 2025

Why toddlers are now YouTube's real ad money makers
If you haven't heard certified bangers such as: Daddy Finger, where have you been?
by Makayla Muscat – Nov 21, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Why Australia risks being left behind as interactive ads surge globally
The advertising company wants to replicate the scale it achieved at home in the local market.
by Makayla Muscat – Nov 17, 2025

Australians are paying more for content but consuming less than ever
A new report from Deloitte flags rising subscription stacks, shrinking screen time, and audio growth.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 3, 2025

Australian ad market hits record $9bn, but Television and News Publishing take a major blow in SMI Guideline report
Australia’s media agency market hit a record $9 billion in FY2025, led by digital and outdoor, despite a 7.1% dip in June ad spend, according to Guideline SMI.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
