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True blue is the new black, and Australianism has got its groove back
For the first time in history, seven generations are alive at once.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 5, 2026
The great decoupling: Navigating the post-click era of search
Why premium media and first-party data are the new SEO in a zero-click world.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 4, 2026
How an indie agency scaled without selling its soul
From psychological safety to client wins.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 2, 2026
Digital media 2026: matcha, gaming, and the year of the horse
Scroll Media’s Jane Ormsby reveals her top 2026 trends: why audio, gaming, and creative ad formats will dominate.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 30, 2026
Why growth tech is everywhere, but real growth still feels out of reach
The answer might be easier than you realise.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 28, 2026
Vampires and ping pong: the year the Oscars gets weird
Vampires are winning, <em>Wicked</em> is dead, and Aussies are invading. The 98th Oscar nominations are in.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 23, 2026
Why the Australian Open is a Grand Slam opportunity for marketers
With nearly two billion viewers tuning in worldwide, the tournament has evolved far beyond sport.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 22, 2026
The rise of AI shopping (and what it means for your brand)
The marketing playbook is being rewritten with the emergence of ‘guided discovery buying.’
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 19, 2026
WOO President Tom Goddard: 'Let's make 2026 a year to celebrate'
Why OOH is winning as advertisers rethink short-term planning.
by Makayla Muscat – Jan 16, 2026
Are we measuring the wrong things and is it making our marketing worse?
The plan looks great, the metrics tick up, but the brand barely registers.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 16, 2026
