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Listnr Acquires The Inspired Unemployed Podcast in Comedy Talent Play

Listnr snaps up The Inspired Unemployed podcast to capture 4.2M social followers and dominate Australia's booming comedy audio market.

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DayOne Data Centers Taps JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley for US$5B IPO

AI infrastructure demand is reshaping Asia's capital markets as DayOne Data Centers eyes a US$5B IPO. What this signals for tech valuations.

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Former AFR Journalist Hits Profitability in Two Months

Former AFR journalist Joe Aston hit profitability in month two with Rampart, a premium commentary publication charging US$65/month. Single-digit churn rates prove the subscription model works.

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Amazon Ads API Now Open to AI Agents Across 36 Countries

AI agents can now manage Amazon Ads campaigns in plain language across 36 countries. Beta testing showed 67% faster launches—a critical edge as APAC programmatic spending hits $258B.

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Why Netflix Is Building ANZ Into a Global Production Hub

Netflix is building ANZ into a dual-purpose production hub—commissioning local hits while filming global blockbusters. CMOs should watch how platforms leverage regional talent to compete globally.

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CRA Appoints Nine Growth Executive to Lead 2030 Strategy

CRA hires Nine's growth executive to drive 2030 strategy as radio battles streaming platforms. Here's what her cross-platform experience means for the industry.

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Big 4 Holiday Parks Launches A$150K Year-Long Content Campaign

Big 4 Holiday Parks is betting A$150K on customer-generated content, turning one family into year-long brand ambassadors. Here's why experience-led marketing is reshaping leisure brands.

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RM11B Sunway-IJM Takeover Stalls Over Political, Corruption Concerns

Malaysian PM now controls IJM takeover decision as state funds near 50% ownership. Political opposition and corruption probes threaten the RM11B deal.

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How APAC's Complexity Could Be Its AI Advantage

APAC's fragmented channels and regulatory complexity are slowing global AI adoption—but giving mid-market agencies a genuine competitive edge.

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8 Connected TV and Streaming Ad Platforms Expanding Across Asia-Pacific

CTV ad spend in Southeast Asia surged 43% as 57% of APAC marketers shift 40% of budgets to streaming. Here's which eight platforms CMOs should prioritize.

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What the Holding Company Shakeout Means for APAC Marketing Teams

Dentsu's record $2.18B loss signals the holding company model is breaking. APAC CMOs must rethink whether full-service agencies still deliver value.

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12 Retail Media Platforms Reshaping How APAC Brands Buy Commerce Ads

APAC retail media spend hits $200B by 2029. CMOs must evaluate 12 platforms reshaping commerce advertising beyond Amazon and Walmart.