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AI fatigue is real: why Australian consumers want less machine, more meaning
Brands are being urged to use AI as a creative tool - not a substitute.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 24, 2025

From SEO to GEO: How search has changed forever
For marketers, that means it’s time to think less about keywords and more about influence, consistency, and the data shaping tomorrow.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 16, 2025

The feed-or-be-fed guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Shannon Ingrey, VP and GM APAC at BigCommerce looks at how retailers can win when click frenzy kicks in.
by Talon Admin – Oct 8, 2025

Forget being seen. Be felt. In advertising, visibility is important but overrated. We need to talk more about feeling. Deep down, gut-level feeling
Dave Jansen from Connecting Plots is picking a fight with the robots. He makes the argument for human-centered creative. "Nobody cares about a message unless it punches them in the feels."
by Talon Admin – Oct 7, 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

From static to smart: The role of AI in the next era of DOOH
'Weather-triggered ads on cold mornings or live sports updates are great examples of how contextual relevance drives impact.'
by Talon Admin – Oct 6, 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

Wade Kingsley: "The Devil wears SWM? SCA shareholders weigh the new outfit"
Kingsley writes the merger raises questions about strategy, and culture.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 30, 2025

'The attention economy is a myth'
'Brands that are set for growth are the ones who stop chasing the latest metric fad and start building holistic, outcome-focused measurement frameworks.'
by Talon Admin – Sep 23, 2025

Programmatic Out-of-Home is underperforming in Australia. Here’s the blueprint to take it from $100M now to $500M by 2030
Programmatic Out-of-Home is growing in Australia but still lags behind global markets. JCDecaux’s Brad Palmer outlines five key shifts needed to scale from $100 million today to $500 million by 2030.
by Mediaweek Admin – Sep 22, 2025
