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VHA appoints Host
Updated 09 February 2010
SYDNEY: Host has won the $55 million creative account for Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA). more »
Davinci wins Guide Dogs media
Updated 09 February 2010
SYDNEY: Davinci Selectwork has been appointed to media planning and buying duties for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, replacing incumbent Pearman Media. more »
Fidelity appoints UM digital head
Updated 09 February 2010
SYDNEY: Fidelity Communications has appointed ex-Universal McCann head of digital Dante Botha to the role of digital partner. more »
David Jones sales up 3.1%
Updated 09 February 2010
SYDNEY: David Jones reported 3.1% growth in second-quarter sales on a like-for like basis. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 9 February 2010
Updated 09 February 2010
Latest news in brief: Falloon joins Lavender | First Rate partners with SearchIgnite | BCC AdSystems redesigns media desktop more »
Realestate.com.au close to decision
Updated 08 February 2010
MELBOURNE: Realestate.com.au has met with shortlisted agencies in a pitch to increase its digital presence. more »
Interpublic launches Reprise
Updated 08 February 2010
SYDNEY: Social marketing specialist agency Reprise Media will launch in Australia this week, with an initial staff of 15. more »
Qantas appoints The Lab GM to marketing role
Updated 08 February 2010
SYDNEY: Qantas has appointed Lewis Pullen, former general manager of Omnilab Media post production house The Lab to the role of executive manager, marketing. more »
Sales and marketing job ads jump
Updated 08 February 2010
SYDNEY: Online sales and marketing job ads were up by 11.04% in January 2010, according to the latest Olivier Job Index report. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 8 February 2010
Updated 08 February 2010
Latest news in brief: Nine Aussies for Cannes jury | Austereo shuffles content team | Astra appoints Jensen more »
BT stresses super simplicity
Updated 05 February 2010
SYDNEY: BT Financial Group will use apples to signify simplicity of its superannuation product in a campaign to launch this Sunday (7 February). more »
Outdoor media makes small gain
Updated 05 February 2010
SYDNEY: Outdoor media revenue reached $125.9 million in the fourth quarter 2009, a 1.04% year-on-year ncrease. more »
Tooheys New highlights beer economy
Updated 05 February 2010
SYDNEY: Lion Nathan beer brand Tooheys New will explore the idea of beer as a currency in a campaign due to launch on Sunday (7 February). more »
Radio revenue continues growth
Updated 05 February 2010
SYDNEY: Commercial radio advertising revenue has had its third month of growth with a rise of 3.69% in January to $43.61 million, according to Deloitte figures. more »
Ed Charles' Stir Friday
Updated 05 February 2010
Ed has his knife out for the spam on his plate. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 5 February 2010
Updated 05 February 2010
Latest news in brief: Initiative makes strategy and insights appointment | Prime Media Group partners with OurPatch | Reactive launches Bras N Things website more »
Campaign of the Year finalists revealed
Updated 04 February 2010
SYDNEY: The finalists for the Media Campaign of the Year and Ad Campaign of the Year categories of the AdNews Agency of the Year Awards have been named. more »
Panasonic media up for grabs
Updated 04 February 2010
SYDNEY: Panasonic is reviewing its $11 million media account after wrapping up its pitch for a digital agency. more »
Wotif.com to move its account to Brisbane
Updated 05 February 2010
BRISBANE: Queensland-based online hotel reservation service Wotif.com is on the hunt for a Brisbane agency to handle its creative account. more »
Carsales.com.au to extend social marketing
Updated 04 February 2010
MELBOURNE: Carsales.com.au has extended the remit of its media agency FrankVizeum as the online car classifieds company prepares to increase its use of social marketing. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 4 February 2010
Updated 04 February 2010
Latest news in brief: Austereo appoints director of operations | Lavender appoints planning director | Playroom appoints Armsworth | Hall joins Block permanently | Product of the Year winners more »
Real Insurance appoints Fidelity
Updated 03 February 2010
SYDNEY: Real Insurance has appointed Chris Walton's Fidelity Communications to handle channel planning for its general insurance products. more »
News Corp sees Australian advertising decline
Updated 03 February 2010
NEW YORK: News Corporation's Australian newspaper operations suffered a 5% decline in ad revenue in last three months of 2009, compared to the previous corresponding period. more »
Ford appoints ahead of performance assault
Updated 05 February 2010
MELBOUNRE: Ford Performance Vehicles has appointed Wilson Everard Advertising as its creative agency ahead of a burst of model launches. more »
Zeederberg quits Profero
Updated 03 February 2010
SYDNEY: Profero Sydney managing director Mike Zeederberg is leaving the digital agency to launch his own digital venture. more »
Queensland Rail retains CHE
Updated 03 February 2010
BRISBANE: Queensland Rail has retained CHE Brisbane to handle creative for its freight and coal business following a competitive pitch. more »
Reading Room opens Sydney office
Updated 03 February 2010
SYDNEY: European digital agency Reading Room has launched in the Sydney market, appointing to the team former Amnesia Razorfish creative director Andrew Richardson. more »
Topical ads boost recognition
Updated 03 February 2010
SYDNEY: Newspapers ads that tap into current affairs and editorial content achieve significant uplifts in recognition, claims a study released today. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 3 February 2010
Updated 03 February 2010
Latest news in brief: OMD appoints general manager | Pacific Mags appoints group sales manager | Mellar Marketing launched | Wunderman Sydney wins network award | SheSpot to represent Mama Mia more »
Agency of the Year finalists revealed
Updated 02 February 2010
SYDNEY: After an extensive judging process, the AdNews Agency of the Year finalists have been chosen in all but two categories, with winners to be revealed at a presentation dinner on 25 February. more »
Wintergarden appoints BCM
Updated 02 February 2010
BRISBANE: Wintergarden Shopping Centre has appointed BCM as its creative agency following a competitive pitch. more »
Banjo Brisbane appoints inaugural creative director
Updated 02 February 2010
BRISBANE: Banjo has appointed Nic Harman as creative director for the agency's Brisbane office. more »
Sidhu joins Circus as CD
Updated 02 February 2010
SYDNEY: SapientNitro Sydney associate creative drector Steve Sidhu has been appointed creative director Circus Advertising & Design. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 2 February 2010
Updated 02 February 2010
Latest news in brief: A-League's Melbourne Heart brand launched | Mcm and Ninemsn partner on music streaming | Fairfax updates mastheads on mobiles | AskMen.com audience grows more »
Levi’s appoints BellamyHayden
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: Levi’s has appointed Bellamyhayden to handle communications planning and activation for the jeans brand after a "quiet pitch" involving three agencies in late December. more »
Salaries expected to rise in 2010
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: Salary levels in the media and marketing industry are expected to rise in 2010, according to the annual Hudson salary guide, released today. more »
MFAA to hold pitch
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has shortlisted three agencies to its advertising account. more »
Cadbury number one Aussie brand
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: Cadbury is Australia's most popular grocery brand, according to the Nielsen Top 100 Brands report, published in the current (29 January) issue of AdNews. more »
Eye appoints sales strategy head
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: Out-of-Home media operator EYE has appointed Hamish Michie as general manager – sales strategy and performance, EYE Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately. more »
Quickflix adds chief marketing officer
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: Online DVD rental and movie subscription company Quickflix has appointed Hannah Schwartz as chief marketing officer. more »
Agency of the Year entries judged
Updated 01 February 2010
SYDNEY: The bulk of the judging for the AdNews Agency of the Year Awards has taken place. more »
Domino’s launches Good Choice campaign
Updated 01 February 2010
BRISBANE: Domino’s Pizza has launched a $2 million campaign for its Good Choice Range with the backing of The Biggest Loser. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 1 February 2010
Updated 01 February 2010
Latest news in brief: News Ltd expands with lifestyle sections | Mitchells appoints Martin | MRN launches digital station | Val Morgan enters 3D advertising | Dynamic appoints account manager | Lavender builds creative staff more »
Lion Nathan marketing boss quits
Updated 29 January 2010
SYDNEY: Lion Nathan national marketing director Margaret Zabel is leaving her role at the end of February. more »
Ninemsn appoints sales director
Updated 29 January 2010
SYDNEY: Ninemsn has appointed Emma-Jayne Owens as Sydney sales director. more »
Kmart promises change in upcoming TVCs
Updated 29 January 2010
MELBOURNE: Kmart is set to unleash advertising this weekend (31 January) to tell consumers to "Expect change" when visiting its stores, AdNews revealed today. more »
Toshiba prepares to pitch creative
Updated 29 January 2010
SYDNEY: Toshiba is on the hunt for a creative agency to handle its stable of computing and audio-visual products, AdNews exclusively revealed today. more »
JayGrey hires Warboys as managing partner
Updated 29 January 2010
SYDNEY: JayGrey, Grey Group's fledgling creative venture with Jay Furby, has appointed Paul Worboys as managing partner, as revealed by AdNews today. more »
St George launches new brand campaign
Updated 29 January 2010
SYDNEY: St George bank has launched the first work from Ogilvy & Mather since appointing the agency to their creative account in August 2009. more »
Ed Charles' Stir Friday
Updated 29 January 2010
Ed's not in the mood for making friends... with banks. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 29 January 2010
Updated 29 January 2010
Latest news in brief: Baiada appoints Highland | Consumer confidence dips more »
Maxus awarded Chrysler account
Updated 29 January 2010
MELBOURNE: Chrysler Australia has appointed Maxus as its media agency as a result of an international realignment, replacing Davinci Selectwork. more »
Larkin appointed CEO of Brand Shop and Yello
Updated 28 January 2010
SYDNEY: The Brand Shop managing director Gavin Larkin has been appointed chief executive officer across STW companies The Brand Shop and Yello Brands. more »
Frank Vizeum wins STA Travel
Updated 28 January 2010
MELBOURNE: Frank Vizeum has won creative, online media buying and social strategy duties for STA Travel, following a two-way pitch against Sphere Advertising. . more »
Woolies flags FY10 sales growth
Updated 28 January 2010
SYDNEY: Woolworths expects overall sales (excluding petrol) to grow in the upper single digits, excluding petrol sales in FY10, after reporting half year sales increased 6.0%, to $27.2 billion. more »
Growth period for marketers: survey
Updated 28 January 2010
SYDNEY: In 2010 marketers will shift their focus from consolidation to growth, according to a report from Forrester Research. more »
General Pants launches record label
Updated 28 January 2010
SYDNEY: Youth retailer General Pants Co has appointed brand entertainment agency Peer Group Media as a partner for the launch of a record label. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 28 January 2010
Updated 28 January 2010
Latest news in brief: Boags builds on Pure campaign | Australian Golf Digest replaces Curtin | Lifesavers and JWT create padded budgie smugglers | Award apps close tomorrow | Ad2One opens NZ office | KFC launches social media campaign | Mobile customer satisfaction on the rise more »
Just Car launches emotional campaign
Updated 27 January 2010
MELBOURNE: Just Car Insurance has refreshed its logo and tagline to reinforce the emotional connection young drivers have with their cars in a campaihn that launches this week. more »
Kelshaw new Maxus digital head
Updated 27 January 2010
SYDNEY: Tom Kelshaw has been appointed as the new head of digital at Maxus, following the departure of Ben Shepherd last week. more »
Hyro appoints creative director
Updated 27 January 2010
SYDNEY: Digital agency Hyro has appointed Simon Bloomfield as its creative director on the back of 2009 account wins including Spirit of Tasmania and Buzz Insurance. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 27 January 2010
Updated 27 January 2010
Latest news in brief: AANA recommends Do Not Call amendment | Adstream restructures management | Cannes entries open tomorrow | Stokes to deliver broadband address | Photon expects 8% decline in first half more »
Citibank retains Mitchells
Updated 25 January 2010
SYDNEY: Citibank has retained Mitchell & Partners for its media buying duties after a competitive pitch. more »
Austereo appoints content head
Updated 25 January 2010
SYDNEY: Craig Bruce has been promoted to Austereo group head of content, replacing Guy Dobson who was appointed the radio network's chief executive officer in early January. more »
Samuelson Talbot wins Apart'Hotel
Updated 25 January 2010
MELBOURNE: The Ascott has appointed Samuelson Talbot & Partners to launch the first of the Citadines Apart'Hotel chain in Australia. more »
DAILY ROUNDUP: 25 January 2010
Updated 25 January 2010
Latest news in brief: Hulu director confirmed for Media 2010 | Dmg launches band comp | Goulburn Valley appoints Host | JWT named Global Agency of 2009 | Nova Brisbane partners with RACQ | Hope for Haiti telethon reaches $57m to date more »
