Reality TV fans, rejoice! Nova Podcasts’ hit show Back to Reality is back on 13 February, smack bang in the middle of Australia’s biggest reality TV season. With a brand-new lineup, expect must-hear exclusives, behind-the-scenes gossip, and unfiltered chats with the biggest names in the game. Married at First Sight fan favourite Selina Chhaur returns to the mic, this time joined by…

MiQ has appointed Erin Koedam as its new NSW group account director. Koedam brings almost 12 years of media and commercial experience to the global programmatic media partner, which specialises in ad-tech, digital out-of-home and programmatic. In the role, she will leverage her extensive programmatic experience to develop new client relationships while also leading the NSW sales team and…

Leading New Zealand marketing and communications agency Bastion Shine is excited to announce the appointment of one of the country’s top marketing specialists, Sally Hooper, as Managing Director of its Wellington business.  Sally will oversee the growth of Bastion Shine’s Government and Commercial client portfolio, which includes prominent brands and organisations including Whittaker’s, NZ Police,…

Leading digital outdoor media company QMS today announced the appointment of Nick Crowe to the new role of Victorian Sales Director, Independent and Direct, and the promotion of two managers into key new positions.  Mr Crowe will join QMS on 31 March from oOh!media, where he has been Group Sales Leader for six years. His…

Publicis Groupe ANZ has acquired full-service media agency Atomic 212°. The agency, launched in 2008, has grown to become the largest independent media agency in Australia, earning recognition at both local and international awards. Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Groupe ANZ, said: “Our media practice in ANZ has been on an incredible trajectory, experiencing growth and…

Henry Tajer is joining Seven West Media in the new role of chief commercial officer, effective 28 January. He will lead and drive all Seven revenue operations and report to SWM managing director and chief executive officer, Jeff Howard. Tajer’s career spans 25 years and includes senior media, advertising, and technology roles in Australia and the US, including with…

UnLtd, the industry’s social impact organisation, has hired OzTAM CEO Karen Halligan as its new chair, effective January 2025. A six-year veteran of the UnLtd Board, Halligan will lead the organisation into its next phase, dubbed “UnLtd 2.0,” focusing on a more cause-centric approach to amplify industry collaboration for meaningful societal change. “I’m honoured to step into this…

The Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA), the national industry body representing independent media agencies, is gearing up for another year ahead amid record member numbers and a raft of events, initiatives and professional development opportunities. The organisation today unveiled its 2025 program, with a stellar line-up of events and projects designed to empower the indie…

Nine has appointed Amanda Laing as managing director of the streaming and broadcast division, bringing together Stan, 9Now, Broadcast Television, and Radio, as the group accelerates its strategic transformation with an operating model reset and a new executive team The network’s refreshed operating model will more effectively leverage the Group’s portfolio of premium media assets, simplify business operations, reduce duplication,…

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), has appointed Kristiaan Kroon as chief operating officer (COO) of OMG Australia. The newly established role signals a strategic move to bolster the group’s growth and transformation capabilities. Previously serving as OMG Australia’s CIO for eight years, Kroon will now oversee the leadership team and…