Jacquie Alley’s mission to leave the industry a better place

Jacquie Alley’s mission to leave the industry a better place

As a B&T Women In Media Women in Media 2022 Social Change Maker and 2023 Executive Leader, Jacquie Alley, chief operating officer of The Media Store, is passionate about leaving the industry a better place than when she left it.  Taking time out of her busy schedule changing the world, Alley sat down with Sparrow…

Brittany Crowley joins UM as head of investment, Sydney

Brittany Crowley joins UM as head of investment, Sydney

UM has appointed Brittany Crowley as head of investment, Sydney. She will join the media agency’s national senior leadership team, reporting to managing director Ben McCallum. Crowley brings nearly 20 years of experience in the media industry and joins from PHD, where she was co-head of investment. She has also worked at Mediacom as group account director. Crowley will be responsible…

Val Morgan appoints Jo Scott as head of strategy

Val Morgan appoints Jo Scott as head of strategy

Val Morgan has made multiple appointments and promotions across BrandFit, its group strategy and client solutions team. Jo Scott has joined as head of strategy, bringing 18 years of strategy and business experience within media and communications agencies. She previously held roles at Starcom Australia as national head of experience design and head of planning for…

B&T Women In Media Awards, presented by Are Media

B&T Women In Media Awards, presented by Are Media

The B&T Women In Media Awards, presented by Are Media, recognise exceptional women who have achieved incredible success in their professional arenas, as well as those who mentor and support other women. Our judges have been working tirelessly, our team has tallied the votes, to present the moment you have all been waiting for: the Women…

Why is ageism still a thing?

Why is ageism still a thing?

The Experience Advocacy Taskforce (EAT), in partnership with Advertising Industry Careers (AIC), is calling for anyone who has left a media or advertising company (willingly or unwillingly) to complete a short survey. The survey’s purpose is to gain some insight as to why only 5.1 per cent of employees in the industry are aged over 50. The percentage of…

UM promotes Michael Mellington to head of media planning

UM promotes Michael Mellington to head of media planning

UM Australia has promoted Michael Mellington to the newly created role of head of media planning.  Mellington, who was previously head of partnerships, Melbourne, will lead the agency’s national media planning team and bring his experience to the forefront of UM’s media planning craft. Anathea Ruys, CEO of UM Australia, said: “We are very excited to have someone of…

Mediaweek and IMAA partner to launch Project Next
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Mediaweek and IMAA partner to launch Project Next

Mediaweek has partnered with the IMAA to launch Project Next, an initiative that aims to support people navigating career transitions by spotlighting their skills and experiences. As the entire industry grapples with widespread redundancies, Project Next will feature talent profiles, showcasing individuals’ expertise in an effort to assist people in landing their next role. Mediaweek will also…

Hatched wins pet care brand Swaggle

Hatched wins pet care brand Swaggle

Indie media agency Hatched has been appointed to online pet store Swaggle, following a competitive pitch. Hatched, working as part of an agency village with creative agency The General Store, is already delivering a communications strategy including media planning and buying for the brand across transit out-of-home in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Broadcaster Video on…

Val Morgan Halo: longest digital curved screen in the southern hemisphere

Val Morgan Halo: longest digital curved screen in the southern hemisphere

Sydney, NSW – Val Morgan Outdoor has today announced it secured the exclusive advertising rights to the newly developed cosmopolitan retail precinct in Sydney’s Lower North Shore, Mall 88, developed by the multi-award-winning JQZ. The $1.6 billion mixed-use development brings to life a three-level shopping centre, anchored by full-line Coles supermarket, a public library, A-grade…

Applications for IAB Mentorship Program now open

Applications for IAB Mentorship Program now open

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR AUGUST 2024 INTAKE ARE NOW OPEN. IAB Australia’s Mentorship Program was launched in 2019 to support up and coming talent employed by our member companies. Spearheaded by the IAB Executive Technology Council, the Mentorship Program aims to provide a framework for the industry to collaborate and support rising digital media and advertising…