Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media have agreed to merge, in a deal that would create one of Australia’s largest integrated media companies. The scheme of arrangement, announced this morning, will combine the businesses’ free-to-air TV, audio, streaming, digital and publishing assets – bringing together metro and regional reach under one umbrella. A new…

Digital outdoor media leader QMS today announced the appointment of Ben Dillon-Smith to the newly created role of Creative Director, effective immediately. Reporting to QMS Chief Marketing Officer, Tennille Burt, Mr Dillon-Smith will lead the company’s strategic creative agenda, working hand in hand with the Sales, Strategy and Marketing teams to develop innovative digital out…

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…

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…

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 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,…

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…

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 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…

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…