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SXSW Sydney: Why the smartest marketers are putting friction back into the age of AI
Gai Le Roi from IAB quizzed Toni Westlake, Head of Brand and Marketing at Big Red Group, Trent Light, Head of Strategy at Ryvalmedia, and Namita Sopal, Agency Lead at Pinterest, on how marketers are redefining their use of AI.
by Talon Admin – Oct 15, 2025

SXSW: How to create affinity with an audience when influence has been disrupted
In an era where influence is being disrupted, how can you engage with an audience to create a stronger bond with them?
by Talon Admin – Oct 15, 2025

SXSW Sydney: The customer ‘say-do’ gap is the most expensive lie in business
ADMA Vice Chair Steve Brennen, Alison Hill, Sonny Sethi and Kate O’Keeffe unpacked how marketers can work to solve this issue.
by Mediaweek Admin – Oct 14, 2025

'If it ain’t broke, break it': Alex Myers’ SXSW rallying cry for creative rule-breakers
The founder and global CEO of Manifest is urging marketers to stop saying 'can’t' and challenge every assumption holding creativity back.
by Talon Admin – Oct 13, 2025

Inside the marketer's mind: How neuromarketing is rewiring the way brands connect
Neuromarketing is helping marketers reconnect with the human side of their work, balancing emotion, science, and technology.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 13, 2025

BBC stages surprise Bluey Duck Cake Cafe pop-up
Mediaweek spoke with BBC Studios' Bluey marketing lead Madeleine Santos about keeping the spirit of Bluey active in the lead-up to the 2027 film.
by Talon Admin – Oct 9, 2025

Protection of brand safety against AI slop is challenged in the age of SORA 2
We now regularly see AI generated images and video. Should marketers place value on sites using fake images? Does anyone care?
by Talon Admin – Oct 8, 2025

"Skipping those calculations can come back to bite you" - The marketing equation that cost us $300,000
Evgenii Kuznetsov's team miscalculated a budget and struggled with client communication - it cost the company $300k.
by Talon Admin – Oct 7, 2025

What theme parks teach us about designing for experience
Theme parks offer marketers a masterclass in immersion, storytelling and emotional connection - and why brands should be taking notes.
by Talon Admin – Oct 3, 2025

Curious Nation launches industry barometer for activations in ANZ
Curious Nation has launched the first benchmark study in Australia and New Zealand to measure the effectiveness of below-the-line activations.
by Mediaweek Admin – Oct 1, 2025
