Neil Griffiths

Out-of-home advertising is on the up with no signs of slowing down. A WARC study forecasted a 7.3% increase in ad spend in 2024, but the news is even better for Australia specifically, according to a key industry head.“Australia is experiencing a strong resurgence in outdoor advertising as brands increasingly recognise its power to deliver […]

Nine News Melbourne has confirmed the appointment of a new deputy news director.In an email sent to staff late on Thursday, Melbourne news director, Hugh Nailon, announced his need to “step up and help out with key elements of the broader news network”, and named producer Nathan Tanti to fill the position.“This will put Nathan […]

Yet another popular ABC radio presenter has confirmed they will not be returning to the airwaves in 2025.Per The Daily Telegraph, Robbie Buck told listeners on air that he will not return next year, after nearly 30 years with the broadcaster.“I’m stepping back from the ABC somewhat, which is a big move for me. I […]

Australian cybersecurity company, Senetas, has appointed a new chief marketing officer.On Wednesday, the group confirmed Andrea Van Unen-Smith for the role, who has over two decades of experience in technology marketing and communications, and has previously worked at companies including Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, and UiPath.Van Unen-Smith will be tasked with overseeing all Senetas’ […]

The former Nine News Queensland director has reportedly launched legal action against the network after her departure last month.At the time, it was reported that Amanda Paterson was dismissed effective immediately after 31 years with Nine and had held the news director role since 2016.A Nine spokesperson told Mumbrella at the time: “Nine can confirm […]

For the first time in its 14-year history, the AFL’s Gold Coast Suns has undergone a major rebrand and we sat down with the club’s head of brand to talk all about it.On Friday, the Suns’ unveiled its first ever rebranding since entering the AFL competition in 2009, complete with a new logo and new-look […]

Suncorp has announced a new lead creative agency for the company.On Thursday, the insurer announced that, in an effort to evolve its marketing operating model and consolidated agency requirement, Publicis Groupe-owned Leo Burnett will lead its creative account from the start of 2025.The news also means that Suncorp will end its 20-plus year partnership with […]

The CEO of Seven West Media has publicly addressed a wave of allegations and misconduct aimed at the media giant.Opening the company’s Upfront presentation in Sydney on Wednesday, Jeff Howard said Seven is committed to enacting change after a number of incidents that have occurred in recent months.This includes an Four Corners investigation which revealed […]

OOh!media has announced an extension of its partnership with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, with the news that it will stay on as a major media partner for the next two years. The company confirmed the news on Tuesday, having worked with the annual event for the past three years. OOh! will once […]

When Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield teamed up with Tourism NT, the move was seen by some as a risk. But the results speak for themselves.Appearing on stage at last week’s Travel Marketing Summit in Sydney, Tourism NT’s director domestic marketing, Monika Tonkin, and Edelman’s head of digital, Henry Taylor, discussed the partnership that launched […]