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From pixels to people - mastering AI and empathy for brand success
Brands must master AI search while balancing human insight to build trust and long-term value.
by Jemma Lightfoot – Mar 11, 2026
Influencer marketing grows up: five lessons from the inaugural AiMCO Summit
Influencer Marketing is the leading channel with the highest long-term multiplier.
by Shane Holmes – Mar 10, 2026
What happens when biases are baked into AI?
If women remain underrepresented in designing and governing those systems, imbalance won’t just persist - it will scale.
by Maddie Basso – Mar 6, 2026
Why event budgets stay flat while expectations rise
As event expectations rise without corresponding budgets lifts, planners must shift focus to real business ROI.
by Michael Fleck – Mar 5, 2026
15 billion reasons why independent Australian media matters
Adrian Roeling on why the advertising industry must support independent Australian media to ensure accountability.
by Adrian Roeling – Mar 5, 2026
Why marketers are talking about ‘taste’ and what it looks like in practice
In an era of endless AI slop, marketers are relying on human ‘taste’ and authentic visuals to build real connections.
by Kate Rourke – Mar 5, 2026
Why the creator economy is a defining economic shift for women
From ‘mummy bloggers’ to media powerhouses, women are redefining the creator economy by building viable, scalable businesses.
by Mikhailla Fitzgerald – Mar 4, 2026
Stop blaming the audience for your boring ads
Stop blaming shrinking attention spans for low engagement. The truth is simple: audiences are tired of boring campaigns.
by Matt Morgan – Mar 4, 2026
Why I said no to the job I wanted most: A lesson in career alignment
I left London for Sydney, only to turn down my dream job. Here is why saying no was my best career move.
by Ann Murphy – Mar 3, 2026
Why founders are becoming their brand's best marketing channel
The era of the faceless small business is over.
by Andrea Rule – Mar 2, 2026
The big red hand is dead: supermarket spin has stopped working
As Coles faces court and Woolies posts record profits, boardroom reality and checkout anxiety finally collide.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 27, 2026
When AI makes everyone sound smart, presence becomes your only edge
'Sharp tools amplify sharp thinkers; they do not create them.'
by Rohan Dwyer – Feb 27, 2026
Forget the full season: Why Gen Z is ghosting traditional sports sponsorships for 'vibe-check' marketing
This generation's influence is firmly shaping culture in 2026.
by Mellyza Tanoto – Feb 26, 2026
CMO Spotlight: AiMCO's Patrick Whitnall on why the creator ‘Wild West’ is dead
The AiMCO Managing Director discusses the evolving creator economy, and the impact of AI.
by Mediaweek – Feb 26, 2026
Why your 2026 strategy needs a sense-check
A new year doesn't invalidate a plan; momentum is lost when you constantly rewrite strategy to chase short-term moods.
by Leah Cioccio – Feb 25, 2026
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