Why Australia's TV Broadcasters Are Losing Share of Growing Ad Spend

Nine Entertainment's profit margins collapse as Australia's growing ad market bypasses broadcast TV for digital and retail channels. TV ad revenue fell 8.7% in 2025 while retail media surged 28.1%.

Nova Entertainment Creates Sydney Commercial Director Role for Multi-Platform Audio

Nova Entertainment appoints Sarah Cohen as Commercial Director for Sydney, consolidating multi-platform audio sales under one senior relationship owner to simplify agency buying.

M+C Saatchi CEO Steps Down After 22 Months; Australia Drives 7% Revenue Slide

M+C Saatchi's CEO departs after 22 months as Australian operations drive a 7% revenue decline. The leadership shake-up signals deeper challenges for the global advertising network.

Australian Agency Launches US$5K AI Platform, Cuts Campaign Costs 95%

Australian agency Howatson+Company launches Unicorn, an AI platform that automates campaign production for US$5,000—a 95% cost reduction. Early adopters report millions in labor savings.

Sitecore Launches Sovereign Cloud AI Platform in Singapore

Sitecore deploys SitecoreAI and Content Hub on Azure in Singapore, addressing data residency requirements for regulated industries across Asia-Pacific.

Havas Moonfolks Appoints Erwin Airlangga as Chief Strategy Officer

Havas Moonfolks appoints Indonesia veteran Erwin Airlangga as Chief Strategy Officer, signaling aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia's largest ad market.

Middle East Conflict Triggers Tech Stock Rotation Across APAC

Tech stock selloff in APAC threatens CMO budgets as infrastructure platforms lose value. Expect agency roster cuts and media buying delays.

Acast Secures Multi-Year Deal With Aunty Donna in APAC Expansion

Acast bundles Aunty Donna's four shows under one roof to compete in Asia's booming podcast market. Network consolidation is becoming the winning strategy for platform growth.

Google, Facebook Pay 3x More Than Media Agencies: Australia Data

Google and Facebook pay 3x more than media agencies in Australia, signaling a talent war reshaping Asia's marketing sector.

BBDO Hong Kong Names Oliver Davis, Huey Wong to Creative Leadership Posts

BBDO Hong Kong splits creative leadership: Oliver Davis leads regional clients while Huey Wong sets craft standards. Both report to CCO John Koay.

Why Australia's New OOH Measurement System Matters for APAC Brands

Australia's new Move system sets a unified OOH measurement standard. Asian markets still lack comparable standards, creating a competitive gap for regional media buyers.

TBWA\HAKUHODO's Chris Iki Named to 2026 APAC Effie Awards Jury

TBWA\HAKUHODO's Chris Iki joins 2026 APAC Effie Awards jury for fifth time. His track record evaluating marketing effectiveness matters for agencies pitching results-driven work.