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oOh!media's Josh Gurgiel: From Hulk to hashtags – driving brand fame in a world drowning in content
'The ability to penetrate the public consciousness was reserved for a select few, governed by corporations and crafty tastemakers, built exclusively by broadcast channels. '
by Mediaweek Admin – Oct 23, 2024

Niall Hogan: How contextual advertising can help Aussie brands connect with shoppers this holiday season
'The challenge for online advertisers is to strike the right balance between timing and relevance, while always respecting consumer privacy.'
by Mediaweek Admin – Oct 18, 2024

Anthony Fargeot: Navigating the walled gardens of commerce and retail media
'The stark reality is that albeit Afterpay’s RMN being very exciting, it is yet another "walled garden" added to the long list of isolated ecosystems that currently dominate the retail media space.'
by John McNerney – Oct 18, 2024

Gareth Brock: Stop mistaking information for intimacy
'If brands want to truly resonate with consumers, they must evolve beyond data collection and cultivate authentic intimacy.'
by Adam Furness – Oct 17, 2024

Adam Furness: Why more brands are harnessing the power of personal recommendation
Media, societal and technological shifts mean that customer-referral marketing is experiencing a renaissance.
by Jonathan Henshaw – Oct 16, 2024

Guy Jarvie: How digital agencies can go from challengers to long-term partners
'Chasing quick profits while losing clients isn’t a winning strategy.'
by Rowena Millward – Oct 11, 2024

Gareth Leeding: Audiences are ready and waiting for gaming-native CMO’s to rise up
'The gaming-native CMO understands that brand love isn’t built on static marketing anymore.'
by Mediaweek Admin – Oct 2, 2024

Affinity's Luke Brown: Why you should care about the Google ad tech trial
"For marketers in Australia, this case carries implications that extend far beyond borders, influencing how we plan, execute, and measure our campaigns in the years to come."
by David Castle – Sep 24, 2024

David Castle: Google's AI Overviews - The New Frontier in SEO and what it means for your strategy
'This shift indicates that Google is becoming more selective and precise about when to deploy AI-generated responses.'
by Sharyn Smith – Sep 19, 2024

Sharyn Smith: How user-generated content can generate more bang for your marketing buck
'UGC is not a new concept – it’s been around since the early days of social media – but it is really only shining now as a viable and effective alternative.'
by Rob Brittain – Sep 17, 2024

Ciel Graham: A marketer's guide to navigating the new realities of Australian holiday planning
"Despite the growing cost of living pressures, travel remains more essential than ever - with more than half of respondents saying travel is more important now than it ever used to be."
by David Klein – Sep 10, 2024

David Klein: Four ways indie agencies outshine holdcos – 'Where agility meets ambition'
"The choice between an independent agency and a holding company can make all the difference in a brand's success."
by Tess Connery and Kellie Brown – Sep 4, 2024

Helen Johnson: The hard truth about change management in advertising agencies
"It's easy to get swept up in the momentum of big ideas, but the real work begins when you have to execute them."
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 23, 2024

Simon Corbett: Media agencies should invest in creative to drive results
"If reallocating a little of the media budget can deliver extraordinary results, we should be prepared to do it."
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 8, 2024

Damon Stapleton wrote a book to provide a 'few creative bullets': 'Use it as a creative paramedic or machine gun'
"There have been many moments where I had wished I had a bullet or two to fire back. And the reason for that is that creativity is often unproveable and intangible until the work is made."
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 30, 2024

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