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• Jeff Howard Out At Southern Cross

  23-02-2026 08:15 via bandt.com.au
  Jeff Howard, Southern Cross Media Group MD and CEO, has stepped down suddenly from the recently merged business.  Howard became the CEO and MD of Southern Cross Media following the merger of Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo earlier this year. Howard had been due to present the company’s half year earnings tomorrow morning. […]
  
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• Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team Loses Its Iconic Green & Gold Uniforms In ‘Officially Unsponsored’ Campaign

  23-02-2026 07:25 via bandt.com.au
  One of Australia’s most decorated national sporting sides, the Australian Steelers wheelchair rugby team, has stripped back its iconic green and gold uniforms in a quest to find a long-term corporate partner. Across many years, the Steelers have enjoyed significant, sustained success for Australia on the international stage, having won multiple medals at the Paralympic […]
  
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• ‘It’s Time’: ABC’s Michael Rowland Leaving ABC After 39 Years

  23-02-2026 04:48 via bandt.com.au
  The ABC’s beloved Michael Rowland has today announced he’s leaving the public broadcaster after almost four decades. Rowland, who stepped into the role of National Affairs Reporter for 7:30 after walking away from ABC News Breakfast in 2024, confirmed this Friday would be his last day on air. “It’s not easy walking away from my […]
  
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• Australian Survivor Host On Why ‘Finding The 10 Per Cent’ In Contestants Makes Good TV

  23-02-2026 03:05 via bandt.com.au
  B&T sits down with Mr Genat for this insightful chat. Once we stopped swooning.
  
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• Zitcha Poaches Steve Biddle From Meta

  23-02-2026 02:55 via bandt.com.au
  Retail media company, Zitcha, has appointed Steve Biddle as chief commercial officer, strengthening its global leadership team as the company continues to scale its retail media network technology across key markets. Biddle joins Zitcha to lead the retail media platform’s global commercial strategy, working closely with retailers, brands, and partners as retail media networks continue […]
  
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• Weekend Ratings (6-8/2/2026): Brook Shows Her ‘True Colours’ & Refuses To Cop Her Medicine

  23-02-2026 02:44 via bandt.com.au
  Aussies continue to flock to Nine to watch highly intelligent TV.
  
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• Vixin Beauty Partners With The Australian Women’s Weekly’s First Podcast

  23-02-2026 02:42 via bandt.com.au
  Titled Love Stories the first podcast will delve into the deep love between a 'bogan' and their deep connection to burnouts.
  
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• Amplify Launches ‘Amplify Live’ With More Talent

  23-02-2026 00:55 via bandt.com.au
  Amplify launches this new variety show. Which might come in handy if this publishing malarkey doesn't work out.
  
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• Amplify Evolves Its Model As A Creator Agency Launching Amplify Live With More Talent

  23-02-2026 00:55 via bandt.com.au
  One could say the agency has amplified its model.
  
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• Westpac, Pernod Ricard, Up Bank Partner With QMS For Sydney Mardi Gras

  23-02-2026 00:46 via bandt.com.au
  Nothing says pride like personal finance, we reckon.
  
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• Dulux Lets The Next Generation Of Puppies Off The Lead

  23-02-2026 00:36 via bandt.com.au
  Keep your eyes peeled, you don't want to step in wet paint or dog poo for that matter.
  
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• Tonic Media Network Acquires MediBoard In New Zealand Expansion

  23-02-2026 00:35 via bandt.com.au
  Expanding to NZ? That's just the tonic. Guffaw, guffaw.
  
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• ‘I’ll Be The End Of Humanity’: Liquid Death Creates An Online Stir With ‘Bizarre’ AI Ad

  23-02-2026 00:18 via bandt.com.au
  Danika Mason breathes a sigh of relief as she becomes the second most bizarre viewing during the Winter Olympics.
  
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• Uber Promotes Ally Doubé To APAC Marketing Boss

  23-02-2026 00:16 via bandt.com.au
  Uber has promoted Ally Doubé as its Asia Pacific marketing director, replacing Andy Morley who left the role in September of last year.  Doubé, an Australian based in Tokyo, has been with Uber for over five years and has held a number of senior leadership roles, including APAC head of brand strategy for Uber and […]
  
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• News Readership Dips Slightly, Property Viewing Booms

  23-02-2026 00:15 via bandt.com.au
  Who's got time to read the news when you can look at houses you'll never be able to afford instead?
  
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• The Australian Ballet Names Untangld As Strategic Brand Partner

  22-02-2026 23:56 via bandt.com.au
  Following a faultless plié and pirouette in pitch, Untangld wins the Australian Ballet.
  
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• ‘The Rooster’s Calling’: Red Rooster’s New Brand Campaign Is An Overture To Australia

  22-02-2026 23:47 via bandt.com.au
  For those who can't fathom Sydney extending west of Enmore, Red Rooster is kind of like KFC.
  
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• 11% to Radio? When a Data Point Becomes Dogma

  22-02-2026 23:46 via bandt.com.au
  'It just swaps digital tribalism for audio evangelism'. Ouch. Audio evangelism is what happens when Hillsong and JJJ have kids.
  
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• Perplexity Cans Advertising Claiming It Makes Users ‘Suspicious Of Everything’

  22-02-2026 23:34 via bandt.com.au
  After failing to land on a jingle and mascot, Perplexity calls time on its advertising foray.
  
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• Sarah Peacock Joins Opus Agency As Head Of Marketing

  22-02-2026 22:59 via bandt.com.au
  Sarah Peacock has joined the Opus Agency team as head of marketing APAC, as the global experience agency enters its next phase of regional growth. The agency, formerly The Company We Keep, delivers solutions for brands including Salesforce, St Kilda Festival and Red Hat. Reporting to Nigel Ruffell, EVP APAC, Peacock will lead regional marketing […]
  
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• Cairns Crocodiles Welcomes Sir Martin Sorrell To Most Ambitious Lineup Yet

  22-02-2026 22:27 via bandt.com.au
  Sir Martin to jet in for Cairns Crocodiles this year. And yes, we're still waiting for Bob Katter to reply to our emails.
  
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• Cairns Crocodiles Welcomes Sir Martin Sorrell As Part Of Its Most Ambitious Line-Up Yet

  22-02-2026 22:27 via bandt.com.au
  From WPP to FNQ. Sir Martin Sorrell is croc-bound.
  
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• Sky News Rebrands To News24

  20-02-2026 09:53 via bandt.com.au
  Sky News Australia has unveiled its new identity at a gala event in Sydney attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Mimms and One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson. Launching later this year, Sky News Australia will become News24. The rebrand will arrive ahead of the December expiry of Sky Australia’s 10-year licensing deal […]
  
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• Kerry Stokes Reign Is Officially Over After 30 Years

  20-02-2026 06:54 via bandt.com.au
  Media mogul Kerry Stokes doesn’t check the TV guide, the TV guide checks with him first.
  
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• Coles Case Will Not Impact Reputation, But ‘Regulatory Pincers’ Might – Ritson & Allison

  20-02-2026 03:10 via bandt.com.au
  Casey Donovan's comeback as the 'Down, Down' girl is Coles best bet to get out of this mess.
  
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• ‘If You Stay Still, You Die’: Kayo Sports Kicks Off Its Biggest AFL Year To Date

  20-02-2026 03:09 via bandt.com.au
  Excitement levels are through the roof as 36 fully grown adults prepare to chase a red, leather ball around an oval.
  
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• ‘A Seminal Moment For Radio’ – Industry Shouts About CRA’s HEARD

  20-02-2026 02:50 via bandt.com.au
  ‘Confident’. ‘Super impressive’. ‘A line in the sand’. These are the overarching sentiments of media agency leaders and buyers who spoke to B&T after Commercial Radio & Audio’s annual HEARD conference. For years, radio as a channel has failed to attract the investment that research suggests it should, but this year’s conference could change perceptions […]
  
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• TV Ratings (19/02/2026): Figure Skating Glory & Halfpipe Drama

  20-02-2026 02:46 via bandt.com.au
  If your mind doesn't leap straight to Blades Of Glory, then we commend you.
  
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• CeraVe Teams Up With Thanasi Kokkinakis & 2045 For New Haircare Campaign

  20-02-2026 02:39 via bandt.com.au
  He may not be the best tennis player, but we can all agree that he has nice hair.
  
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• Tinder & Netflix Bring Back ‘Yearning’ With ‘Let Thy Swipe Season Begin’ Campaign

  20-02-2026 02:36 via bandt.com.au
  Netflix and Tinder teaming up seems like a recipe for one night stands.
  
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• Airtasker Takes Swing At Hamish Blake’s Latest Startup

  20-02-2026 02:31 via bandt.com.au
  Hamish reckons he can move couches with his jokes. We remain doubtful, even though we don't mind a Hamish and Andy chuckle.
  
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• ‘My One In A Million’: Industry Mourns Passing Of Former M&C Saatchi MD Russell Hopson

  20-02-2026 02:27 via bandt.com.au
  Adland farewells another much loved and highly respected legend.
  
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• Appetise Raises $7M To Turn ‘What’s For Dinner?’ Into Insights

  20-02-2026 02:27 via bandt.com.au
  It is quite the appetising figure isn't it.
  
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• ‘Someone’s Toey’: Sportsbet Kicks Off NRL & AFL Seasons With Blokes Having A Crack

  20-02-2026 02:25 via bandt.com.au
  Sportsbet’s getting toey for winter sports… shame our bet slips are colder than a morning in Cortina.
  
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• Tim Doyle & Charlie Gearside Set For Huge Pay Days From Eucalyptus Sale

  20-02-2026 02:15 via bandt.com.au
  Weight loss healthcare company Eucalyptus Health is being acquired by New York-listed health and wellness giant Hims & Hers Health in a deal valued at to US$1.15 billion (A$1.6 billion). The deal marks a significant, high-value exit for the Sydney-based startup and its backers, providing Hims & Hers a significant foothold in Australia and Japan. […]
  
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• Nine Cashes In On Australia’s Golden Winter Olympics

  20-02-2026 01:28 via bandt.com.au
  Three months of snow, hills at best and somehow Australia keeps gate-crashing the Winter Olympics medal tally.
  
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• ‘A Pivotal Moment’: Jonny Mackay Joins Shopfully As Industry Manager

  20-02-2026 01:25 via bandt.com.au
  Jonny Mackay has joined Shopfully, a company known for its drive-to-store marketing, as Industry Manager of Media Agencies based in Melbourne. Mackay will drive media agency partnerships across Victoria, joining senior hire Blake Wright’s expanding national team responsible for agency relationships across Australia. In the role, Mackay will work closely with media agencies on the […]
  
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• IMAA Reveals New Tech Council, Byte Series & Academy Expansion At Sydney Conference

  20-02-2026 01:15 via bandt.com.au
  As well as how Sam Buchanan continues to age like fine wine.
  
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• Optimise Media Drives Away With ZEEKR’s Media Account

  20-02-2026 00:58 via bandt.com.au
  The EV company was ZEEKing a media agency to Optimise its spend.
  
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• Former Westpac Acting Chief Brand & Marketing Officer Takes The CMO Reigns At Betashares

  20-02-2026 00:46 via bandt.com.au
  It seems, all it takes for Betashares marketing is a little double you.
  
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• WorkSafe Victoria Builds On Its Regional Safety Initiative Via HERO

  20-02-2026 00:32 via bandt.com.au
  WorkSafe didn’t just pull the heartstrings, they’ve lodged a formal complaint with them and put them on light duties.
  
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• Transport NSW Urges Riders to Rethink Risk In Campaign Via Droga5

  20-02-2026 00:11 via bandt.com.au
  Transport NSW warns every ride is risky. Potholes are suddenly feeling very seen.
  
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• Industry Pays Tribute To Rob Landsberry

  20-02-2026 00:05 via bandt.com.au
  Rob Landsberry, an instrumental figure who shaped technology and data in advertising, has passed away. Lansberry led the industry advertising booking system BCC (now Mediaocean) for nearly two decades during much of the 90s and 2000s, and was an integral part in evolving the pipes of the media buying sector, particularly TV. More recently he […]
  
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• Krishan Bhatia Joins Taboola As Chief Business Officer

  19-02-2026 22:41 via bandt.com.au
  Taboola has appointed Krishan Bhatia as chief business officer to lead global sales and partnerships Bhatia, who previously led Amazon’s global video advertising business as VP of global video advertising and partnerships. Prior to Amazon, Bhatia was president and chief business Officer of NBCUniversal. In his role, he’ll focus on boosting revenue across Taboola’s entire […]
  
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• Majority Of PR Agency Leaders Forecast Growth After Torrid 2025 – CPRA Survey

  19-02-2026 08:00 via bandt.com.au
  PR and communications agency leaders are upbeat and bullish about the year after spending 2025 recalibrating their businesses. A new CPRA Agency Leader Sentiment Survey, shared exclusively with B&T, has found agency bosses are energised, positive and excited, with one leader saying “battle on, with confidence”. Of the 567 agency leaders polled, seven in 10 […]
  
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• Keiran Beasley To Depart SBS After 13 Years

  19-02-2026 07:30 via bandt.com.au
  Keiran Beasley has stepped down from his role as national manager, digital and TV sales at SBS Australia after a 13 year tenure with the broadcaster. SBS is searching for his successor. Beasley joined SBS in November 2012 to lead SBS Media’s sales efforts for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He brought a blend of […]
  
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• Roy Morgan Survey Reveals 2.5M Young Aussies Watch YouTube

  19-02-2026 05:51 via bandt.com.au
  According to the latest Roy Morgan Young Australian Survey (YAS), 2.5 million Australian kids aged 6-13 have their eyes glued to YouTube. Based on 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data, there are approximately 2.5 to 2.6 million children aged 6-13 in Australia, which means an estimated 89 per cent of the age group are […]
  
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• Omnicom Posts Net Loss & Doubles Cost Savings Target In First Results Since IPG Takeover

  19-02-2026 03:10 via bandt.com.au
  Thousands of jobs lost, meanwhile Philippe Krakowsky last seen exiting a Swiss bank.
  
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• ‘Low Hanging Fruit’: Why Regional Audio Is Australia’s Biggest Opportunity For Brand Growth

  19-02-2026 03:07 via bandt.com.au
  According to HEARD, women in Wagga Wagga buy $700 dresses and fashion brands not on regional radio are missing out.
  
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• Nib Appoints Soccer Star Mary Fowler As Chief Health & Wellbeing Officer

  19-02-2026 02:51 via bandt.com.au
  Apparently kicking balls professionally makes you qualified to kickstart everyone’s wellbeing.
  
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