Bastion acquires AnalogFolk โ€˜to redefine the landscapeโ€™

Bastion acquires AnalogFolk โ€˜to redefine the landscapeโ€™

Bastion has acquiredย digital creative agencyย AnalogFolk, a year after AnalogFolkโ€™s CEOย Matt Robinsonย and chief strategy officerย Ben Hourahineย acquired the agency from its UK parent company through aย managementย buyout. Robinson will assume the position of managing director of digital brand, while Hourahine will take on the role of chief strategy officer of digital brand. Bastion CEOย Jack Wattsย said the acquisition aligns…

VMO appoints sales leader Toyah Elder to Group Sales Manager.

VMO appoints sales leader Toyah Elder to Group Sales Manager.

Sydney, NSW โ€“ VMO has today announced the appointment of sales leader, Toyah Elder, as Group Sales Manager in the NSW team. Toyah started her media career at Val Morgan Cinema before moving to QMS as an Account Manager selling across direct and independent agencies. Toyah was also appointed as the first City of Sydney…

OMA: 2023 financial results show growth in all categories

OMA: 2023 financial results show growth in all categories

The OMAโ€™s full-year net media revenue results for the out of home (OOH) industry have shown a total increase of 12.23% on net media revenue in 2023. This week, the category breakdowns have been released. OOH Category Results for 2023: Roadside Billboards (over and under 25 square metres)$507.8 million Roadside Other (street furniture, bus/tram externals,…

Seven ways to pave your way to a media or advertising career

Seven ways to pave your way to a media or advertising career

If you’re interested in a media or advertising career, there are many paths you can take to get noticed by employers. Every day we talk to people in the industry at junior and senior levels and everyoneโ€™s path in the industry is so different. If youโ€™re passionate about it, here are some steps you can…

Atomic 212ยฐ adds three new clients to its roster

Atomic 212ยฐ adds three new clients to its roster

Independent agency Atomic 212ยฐ has added three new clients to its portfolio: VetPartners, Adyen, and UKG. VetPartnersย is an Australasian veterinary practice management company, with a community of 4,500 people in more than 250 practices plus training centres, a vet nurse training school and a managed services business. Adyenย is a global financial technology platform, with operations…

Digital audio market booms as podcast revenue rockets to nearly 0mย 

Digital audio market booms as podcast revenue rockets to nearly $100mย 

Australiaโ€™s online audio advertising market increased by 21% year on year in 2023 to $265.8 million, according to new figures released by IAB Australia and Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), with podcast ad expenditure reaching $99.1 million.ย  The Australian Online Advertising Expenditure Report (OAER), compiled by PwC, also showed streaming ad revenue was $166.7 million…

UM appointed media agency of record for Chery

UM appointed media agency of record for Chery

UM has been appointed as the media agency of record for global car manufacturer Chery. The agencyโ€™sย remit includes all media strategy, planning and buying in Australia, supporting the car manufacturerโ€™s launch of all new vehicle releases in 2024 as the brand establishes its market presence. Anathea Ruys, CEO of UM, welcomed news of the win…

Seven, Nine and Ten CEOs unite to support access to Free TV

Seven, Nine and Ten CEOs unite to support access to Free TV

The CEOs of the Seven, Nine and Ten networks will make a rare joint appearance at a Senate inquiry, to argue the importance of access to free TV for millions of Australians. The commercial TV executives will appear today alongside Free TV Chair Greg Hywood and CEO Bridget Fair before the Environment and Communications Legislation…

EMG and Gravity Media combine forces

EMG and Gravity Media combine forces

The Boards of Directors of EMG, one of the leading global providers of broadcast services and media solutions for live sports, entertainment and events, and Gravity Media, a global provider of complex live creative production and media services, today confirmed the completion of a definitive agreement to combine their businesses. The combination of their complementary…