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Australia Bans Celebrity Gambling Ads, Caps TV Spots From 2027
Australia's sweeping gambling ad reforms ban celebrity endorsements and cap TV spots from 2027, threatening A$280M in sports league revenue. Here's what marketers need to know.
Leighton Cosseboom
Founder of Mission Media. A marketing entrepreneur and veteran operator in Southeast Asia, leading corporate comms at Dunkin' Indonesia and PR & IR at DailyCo. Ex-CMO at ACV Capital, founder of C2 Media, and former Tech in Asia senior editor.
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Omnicom Oceania Appoints Hamilton as Chief Marketing Officer
Omnicom Oceania promotes Kim Hamilton to Chief Marketing Officer and appoints Paige Prettyman as Chief of Staff, expanding leadership under new CEO Nick Garrett.
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Adelaide Burger Chain Ruled in Breach of Ad Standards Over Profanity
Adelaide burger chain Stax Burger Co ruled in breach of AANA Code of Ethics for profanity-laden social media skits. The case highlights tightening enforcement: Ad Standards Australia found 36% of assessed ads in breach during 2025.
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Twitch Opens Paid Sponsorships to Affiliate Creators
Twitch opens brand sponsorship campaigns to Affiliate creators with 25+ followers, partnering with StreamElements. Minecraft's inaugural campaign offers up to $1,000 in creator revenue.
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Guardian Australia Elevates Branded Content Studio With New Senior Leadership
Guardian Australia is elevating Guardian Labs with dedicated senior leadership, positioning branded content as a primary revenue channel. The move reflects industry data showing branded content delivers 657% higher click-through rates than display ads.
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Razer Elevates PR Chief to C-Suite as AI Expansion Accelerates
Razer elevates its Global Head of PR to report directly to CEO as the gaming company accelerates AI investments across Singapore, Europe, and the US.
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Why DoorDash Needs a Decade-Long Airbnb Veteran in ANZ
DoorDash names decade-long Airbnb APAC leader Nick Sinclair as marketing director for Australia and New Zealand, signaling aggressive expansion beyond restaurant delivery into grocery and retail.
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Meta Launches In-Reel Product Tagging Across 22 Countries
Meta eliminates link-in-bio shopping with direct product tagging in Reels across 22 countries. Shopee partnership extends social commerce to eight Asian markets with zero commission.
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TikTok's North America Ads Chief Exits; Second Leadership Change in 12 Months
TikTok's top North America advertising executive Khartoon Weiss has departed, marking the second leadership change in 12 months. Seven senior ad execs have left in one year, raising concerns about advertiser confidence.
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How Adland's Power Brokers Are Reshaping Agency Models
All five global holding company heads convene in Sydney to debate AI, client shifts, and agency consolidation. A rare moment revealing how Publicis, WPP, Omnicom, Havas, and Dentsu are competing as the industry restructures.
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Leadership Transition: Philippa Kelly Named oOh!media Chair
Philippa Kelly assumes oOh!media chair role in May 2026, bringing 25+ years of finance and asset management experience. The leadership transition strengthens the Australian out-of-home advertising company's governance.
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Why Automotive Brands Are Centralizing Social Media Strategy
Volkswagen appoints Jung von Matt SPREE as global social lead, consolidating six platforms under one agency. Automotive brands race to deepen social engagement as buyer behavior shifts online.