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Seizing the World Cup 2026 in APAC: why context and emotion will shape advertising strategies
A timely warning that brands risk missing audiences through outdated ad safety tools.
by Adrian Lloyd – May 15, 2026
Jeff Purser on the hidden patterns behind how people say yes
Producer Jeff Purser reveals hidden patterns of influence and persuasion in his latest book.
by Jeff Purser – May 14, 2026
Ben Crawford on why agencies are investing in AI but not change
Brainwaves co-founder Ben Crawford explains why agencies are investing in AI tools, but ignoring vital behaviour shifts.
by Ben Crawford – May 14, 2026
From Madonna to Pinterest. What a tale of two Coachellas means for brand experiences
The real battle in experiential marketing is no longer reach versus scale - it’s presence versus performance.
by Meredith Cranmer – May 13, 2026
The AI production boom is real. So is the experience gap
Generating one impressive asset is easy. Delivering scalable, repeatable, client-safe production? Different story entirely.
by Vinne Schifferstein Vidal – May 13, 2026
Why regional Australia has become TV’s most overlooked growth play
From the Matildas to Formula 1 to MAFS chaos, audiences outside the metro bubble are showing up in force.
by Nick Bower – May 12, 2026
Why brands can’t win the World Cup audience from online alone
It's time to start using OOH and programmatic DOOH to turn global sport into action.
by Ben Baker – May 11, 2026
Hey agency leaders, babies don’t care about your Gantt charts
As Mother's Day fast approaches, it's important to remember that burnout is no badge of honour - it’s a business risk.
by Simran Kaur – May 7, 2026
The passion economy: How Australians are investing in the lives they actually want
Australians are turning investing into a hobby, forcing brands to rethink how they engage beyond transactions today.
by Taylor Oberman – May 6, 2026
Where's the Star Wars merch for Mother's Day?
'Considering the proximity of Star Wars Day and Mother's Day, it's such a huge missed opportunity for brands.'
by Nama Winston – May 5, 2026
AI is the new front door to commerce. Does your brand have a welcome mat?
AI is reshaping how consumers discover brands, curating choices before search and redefining marketing visibility fast.
by Ayaan Mohamud – May 5, 2026
The massive privacy risk you’re not aware of in Privacy Awareness Week
Google is quietly streamlining the way data permissions work across the web in a bid to simplify its systems.
by Paul Hewett – May 5, 2026
No one wants to go to the Met Gala. This is probably why
Ticket prices are slipping and star power is fading, as the Met Gala faces a rare test of its cultural pull.
by Natasha Lee – May 4, 2026
Rowena Millward's new book ‘Rapid Reinvention’ tackles the AI tsunami
The tome unpacks challenges of corporate change and shows how leaders can survive the impending AI tsunami.
by Duane Hatherly – May 4, 2026
Why AI adoption starts at the top
Companies are rolling out AI fast, but without behaviour change, most programs deliver little real business impact.
by Stephen Downward – May 4, 2026
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