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Media trust lifts, but cracks deepen beneath the surface finds Edelman flags deeper divides
Its Trust Barometer shows trust has improved, but insularity and income divides remain pronounced.
by Mediaweek Admin – Mar 26, 2026

Ogilvy report flags ‘human premium’ as AI reshapes marketing in 2026
The report highlights 14 key trends shaping communications and consumer behaviour in 2026.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 25, 2026

Brands told to rethink Gen Z playbook as ‘lazy assumptions’ exposed
The Growth Distillery data shows that outdated assumptions and weak execution drive disengagement and erode trust.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 24, 2026

MFA Census 2026: Media agencies shrink as industry undergoes cultural reset
Aimee Buchanan: 'The shifts we’re seeing in workforce structure reflect an industry that is actively adapting, not reacting to new realities'
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 24, 2026

News Corp Australia leads news and information category as Ipsos iris shows scale and engagement strength
More than 21 million Australians are now engaging with online news each month.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 23, 2026

Ipsos iris: Winter Olympics and Australian Open lift sports audience in February
Ipsos iris data shows 13.3 million Australians visited a sports website or app in February.
by Mediaweek Admin – Mar 23, 2026

The privacy pub test: Nine, WPP Media & FreeWheel on adTech evolution
With 65% of the open web untrackable, the media trade must pivot to protect privacy and reclaim our local audience data.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 23, 2026

Australians taking longer to buy cars as AI becomes major influence
The findings come from Australia’s Car Buyer Report 2026.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

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

Women 45+ hold the purse strings - but brands are still missing the signal
Brands chasing reach, virality and creator hype may be overlooking credibility.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 2, 2026
