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MEDIA DIARY
On your Marks at the ABC

When new boy Hugh Marks ­arrives at the front desk of ABC’s inner-Sydney HQ on Monday morning to collect his ID pass, he will become just the ninth managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation since the position was established in 1984. As it so happens, that’s the same num...

MEDIA
New hi-tech SBS production hub in limbo
The project appears mired in red tape and bureaucratic blame-shifting, and it is unclear if the ‘business case’ for the production hub in western Sydney is even under way.
COMMENTARY
Trump deserves fair media scrutiny – no more, no less
Trump’s second term is already a success globally, insofar as challenging the madder agenda of identity politics that consumed the Democrats under President Joe Biden.
MEDIA
News Corp to showcase fresh strategy
The company’s groundbreaking new video strategy will be revealed at the sixth annual D_Coded symposium for marketers over the coming fortnight.
MEDIA
MAFS makers take reality TV to a new level
TV buyers at London Screenings last week were offered a new reality TV format from the makers of Australia’s Married At First Sight.
THE GROWTH AGENDA
Mastercard races after F1 fans with priceless experiences
Mastercard is gearing up to engage with F1 fans in Melbourne through its sponsorship of McLaren Racing.
THE GROWTH AGENDA
R/GA reclaims indie status for AI future
As ad agencies struggle against cost-cutting and consolidation, iconic agency R/GA has bucked the trend with new private equity firm owners and a significant investment plan for innovation.
THE GROWTH AGENDA
Ruggable’s plans to wrap up the market
Ruggable wants to aggressively grow its business in Australia.
Children’s charity borrows from retail sector for story of growth
The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation is looking to the retail sector and its loyalty programs for inspiration as it amps up customer retention strategies following unprecedented growth.
COMMENTARY
Beware the ad bans of a minority nanny state
Many of the policies the independents or Greens are promulgating would have wide-ranging consequences for so many businesses.