Laura Henry joins dentsu Queensland as head of strategy

Laura Henry joins dentsu Queensland as head of strategy

Dentsu Queensland has appointed Laura Henry as head of strategy, expanding its leadership team with a focus on creativity, innovation and impact across its client portfolio. Henry joins from OMD Australia, where she was head of Create and led the Brisbane-based team across social innovation, creative solutions, entertainment and sport partnerships. She brings more than 10 years of…

SCA delivers big US podcast names to Australian advertisers

SCA delivers big US podcast names to Australian advertisers

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has struck an exclusive partnership with US audio company Audacy, securing sales representation and LiSTNR distribution rights for the Australian market. The deal gives local advertisers access to a wide slate of premium US podcast content, while also expanding LiSTNR’s growing audio catalogue. Access to top US titles Audacy brings deep roots in American…

Sophie Robertson joins Are Media as Victoria agency lead

Sophie Robertson joins Are Media as Victoria agency lead

Are Media has appointed Sophie Robertson as Agency Lead, Victoria. She joins the publishing company from Nine Network Melbourne, where she was Group Business Manager. Robertson spent more than five years at Nine, progressing from Sales Executive to Senior Sales Executive and then Group Business Manager. She previously worked at Southern Cross Austereo in Melbourne. Robertson will report to Nisar…

Cartology lifts revenue 19.5%

Cartology lifts revenue 19.5%

Cartology has reported a revenue increase by a normalised 19.5% with growth across all banners, as part of Woolworths Group’s FY25 results. The Woolworth’s Group report noted that Mike Tyquin, Managing Director of the retail media business has had his remit expanded to insights, media, and loyalty commercialisation. The results also highlighted how Cartology has expanded its business,…

Media Movers: Who’s been moving where across our industry.

Media Movers: Who’s been moving where across our industry.

Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past few weeks. Cameron McIntyre Cameron McIntyre has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, with effect from 3 November 2025. He will succeed Owen Wilson, who will retire from full-time executive roles after over six years as CEO and almost 11 years with the…

Out of Home Half Year Results H1 20 August 2025

Out of Home Half Year Results H1 20 August 2025

The Out of Home (OOH) industry today announced half year net media revenue of $697.3million, up 17.86% from $591.7million* for the same period in 2024.   Half-year net media revenue category figures are provided from 2024 to capture the growth of the industry including OMA membership up to July 2025:  Category figures 2025^:  Roadside Billboards (over…

QMS returns to SXSW Sydney as marketing and media tracks sponsor

QMS returns to SXSW Sydney as marketing and media tracks sponsor

QMS will return to SXSW Sydney in 2025 as the major sponsor of the marketing and media conference tracks. A founding partner of the event in 2023, the digital outdoor media company will support a curated program of more than 60 sessions examining the future of advertising, the creator economy, and journalism. The tracks will cover brand…

VMO marks 500 retail centres across metro and regional areas

VMO marks 500 retail centres across metro and regional areas

Val Morgan Outdoor (VMO) has expanded its national outdoor retail network to 500 live retail centres across Australia. The outdoor network now allows brands to reach more than 12.5 million shoppers each month in both metro and regional areas. Anthony Deeble, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We’re incredibly proud to reach this milestone, made possible through the…

QMS appoints Warwick Kiel as Victorian Agency Sales Director

QMS appoints Warwick Kiel as Victorian Agency Sales Director

Digital outdoor media leader QMS today announced the appointment of Warwick Kiel as Victorian Agency Sales Director, effective Q4 2025. Reporting to QMS Chief Revenue Officer, Alex Kerley, Mr Kiel will be responsible for leading QMS’ agency sales function in Victoria after Karen Clements stepped away from QMS and the industry to spend more time…

Half Dome seals the deal on Moonpig media account

Half Dome seals the deal on Moonpig media account

Half Dome has been appointed as the media agency for international gifting platform Moonpig. The independent media agency will oversee strategic planning and media activation for Moonpig in Australia, supporting its entry into the local market. Moonpig, founded in the UK in 2000, is a global ecommerce platform offering personalised greeting cards, gifts, flowers, and digital gift…