Ogilvy Melbourne Names Ant Simmons ECD
Ogilvy Melbourne has appointed Ant Simmons as Executive Creative Director, following Hilary Badger’s departure to Leo Australia. Simmons, who joined in late 2023 as Group Creative Director, was promoted for…
Ex-Ogilvy Creative Lead Hilary Badger joins Leo Australia as ECD.
Leo Australia has appointed Hilary Badger as Executive Creative Director (ECD) in Melbourne, strengthening its leadership during a period of growth. With 20+ years of experience, Badger joins from Ogilvy…
Paul Randall named Chief Delivery Officer for North America at VML.
VML has appointed Paul Randall as its first Chief Delivery Officer for North America to lead the Program Delivery Organization (PDO), enhancing project delivery across the agency. Randall, formerly from…
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher steps down; Fernando Fernandez to succeed.
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1, with CFO Fernando Fernandez succeeding him. Schumacher, who took over in July 2023, led key initiatives like the €8 billion…
Dentsu Malaysia appoints Bala Pomaleh as Media CEO.
Dentsu Malaysia has appointed Bala Pomaleh as CEO of Media to strengthen leadership and drive innovation. Bala returns after nearly nine years at IPG Mediabrands, bringing over 20 years of…
Atlys expands into the UK by acquiring Artionis.
Atlys, a digital visa platform recently funded with $20 million, is expanding into the UK with the acquisition of Artionis, a UK-based visa services company. This acquisition adds 40 employees…
Clare Lawson appointed Global President of Ogilvy One.
Ogilvy has appointed Clare Lawson as the Global President of Ogilvy One, its customer engagement unit. With over 20 years of experience in digital engagement, Lawson previously served as Global…
Omnicom Media Group names Nikki Grafton CEO of OMG New Zealand.
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed Nikki Grafton as CEO of OMG New Zealand, a newly created role to focus on the New Zealand market. This move establishes OMG New…
DEPT names Christine Watts Client Director, Creative & Media.
DEPT® has appointed Christine Watts as Client Director for Creative and Media in Australia. With 15+ years of experience, including leadership at Wunderman NY, she will manage key clients like…
Nielsen names Kirsten Riolo head of ANZ Custom Research Division.
Nielsen has named Kirsten Riolo as Head of Consumer Insights for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing its new Custom Research Division. She will lead primary research initiatives, helping brands refine…
SharkNinja appoints ex-IKEA Creative Chief as Global Marketing Head.
SharkNinja has appointed Linus Karlsson as Executive VP & Chief Creative Officer, effective March 3. In this newly created role, Karlsson will lead brand storytelling, creative strategy, and consumer engagement…
John Nallen named President and COO of Fox Corporation.
John Nallen has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Fox Corporation, with a new long-term employment agreement through June 2028. Nallen, a member of the Office of…
Pandora appoints dentsu to manage its global media account.
Dentsu has secured Pandora’s global media account for the next two years, continuing an eight-year partnership. The deal covers 36 markets, including the USA, UK, and Australia. Dentsu has evolved…
We Are Social names Toby Southgate as Global CEO.
We Are Social has appointed Toby Southgate as its new Global Group CEO. He joins from Forsman & Bodenfors, where he led strategic growth and collaboration initiatives. In his new…
Perplexity bids for TikTok U.S. with a local control plan.
AI startup Perplexity has confirmed its bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations, proposing a deal that ensures U.S. control and satisfies government concerns. The offer includes a future IPO granting the…
Ipsos acquires Whereto Research Australia.
Ipsos has acquired Whereto Research, a prominent public sector research firm in Australia. Based in Melbourne, Whereto specializes in public policy and government communication evaluation. Ipsos, with over 25 years…
Nielsen: Black consumers lead in digital, TV, and social impact.
Black consumers spend 32 hours weekly on apps and websites—two hours more than the U.S. average—according to Nielsen’s report Engaging Black Audiences: How Brands Impact, Grow, and Win with Inclusion.…
Sony names Hideaki Nishino President & CEO of PlayStation Division.
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) have appointed Hideaki Nishino as President and CEO of PlayStation, effective April 1, 2025. This follows his earlier appointment in June 2024…
Patrik Hammarén named President of Nokia Technologies.
Nokia has appointed Patrik Hammarén as President of Nokia Technologies and a member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team, effective January 22, 2025. Nokia Technologies manages and monetizes the company’s…
Trump responds: Will Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buy TikTok?
US President Donald Trump expressed openness to tech billionaires Elon Musk and Larry Ellison purchasing half of TikTok in a partnership with the US government. At a White House event,…
Dubai launches AI seal to certify trusted AI firms.
The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched the “Dubai AI Seal” to certify trusted AI companies and position Dubai as a global AI leader. Introduced under the directives…
TikTok resumes U.S. operations after Trump’s efforts to restore access.
TikTok has resumed services for U.S. users after President-elect Donald Trump announced the app would be allowed back online following his inauguration. The platform, which had faced potential shutdown due…
TikTok shuts down for U.S. users.
The U.S. implemented a nationwide ban on TikTok, preventing internet providers and app stores from offering the app. Despite reports suggesting a gradual phase-out, TikTok shut down on its own…
T-Mobile acquires Vistar Media for $600 million to transform DOOH.
T-Mobile announced a $600M acquisition of Vistar Media, a leading provider of digital-out-of-home (DOOH) ad-tech solutions, to enhance its advertising capabilities. This deal integrates Vistar’s platform for managing campaigns across…
The Trade Desk to acquire Sincera for enhanced digital advertising insights.
The Trade Desk has reached an agreement to acquire Sincera, a digital advertising data company known for its actionable insights. This acquisition aims to integrate Sincera’s data-driven tools into The…
Giulio Malegori named Chairman and Acting CEO of Dentsu Americas.
Dentsu has appointed Giulio Malegori as Chairman and Acting CEO of Dentsu Americas, effective immediately. Malegori, who continues as EVP and Global Chief Operating Officer, will oversee the growth strategy…
Warner Bros. Discovery appoints Priya Aiyar as Chief Legal Officer.
Warner Bros. Discovery has appointed Priya Aiyar as Chief Legal Officer, overseeing global legal and compliance functions starting February. She will report to CEO David Zaslav, who praised her expertise…
EssenceMediacom to spearhead Max streaming service launch in Australia.
EssenceMediacom has been chosen by Warner Bros. Discovery to lead the Australian launch of the Max streaming service, providing end-to-end media services and optimizing performance with WBD’s team. Max, debuting…
Netflix and WWE achieve a historic, record-breaking RAW debut.
Netflix and WWE’s Monday Night RAW premiered to phenomenal success, achieving 4.9 million global Live+1 views. In the U.S., viewership soared to 2.6 million households, a 116% increase from the…
Paramount Global and Comcast renew multi-year distribution deal.
Paramount Global and Comcast have renewed their multi-year distribution agreements, ensuring continued access to Paramount’s extensive portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news, and sports channels on Xfinity platforms. The deal includes…