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These were the biggest brand movers for August 1

Ad Standards executive director steps down

QIC takes families to summery wonderland, via Jane Doe Creation

New ‘powerhouse’ 9News money editor revealed

‘Enough is enough’: Nova host Wippa pushes ‘urgency’ for social media age restriction 1

‘It’s not great at the moment’: Even Tim Minchin can’t get a show commissioned in this climate as he rules out Upright Season 3

Helga’s Bakehouse and Sydney sandwich shop channel Charli XCX’s Brat era, via Connecting Plots and a.glo 1

‘Will set the foundation for years to come’: The industry reacts to privacy law reforms

Macca’s trialling ticket-free Monopoly in Australia

Paper Moose and Wrappr deliver AOOH and design excellence with identity refresh and new platform

Future of the Murdoch media empire being fought out in secret 2

‘Easy and cost-effective’: ~lution helps brands leverage in-house agency capabilities with new offering

Ex-Mamamia marketing leader joins Australian Pork as CMO 3

Škoda unlocks hidden paths in ‘Day For A Detour’ platform, via PHD, DRUM and Urban List

‘An incredible legacy’: Rocket Agency secures Coates’ digital marketing account

‘This opportunity must not be lost’: Nine urged to put journalists first as Mike Sneesby exits

It’s in the bag for Blooms the Chemist’s new campaign

Which TV station did Aussies tune into for the Harris v Trump debate?

‘This is an important day for the Australian marketing industry’: ADMA applauds Privacy Act amendment

DDB Sydney and McDonald’s Australia chronicle baristas’ Paralympic journeys in new social series

Former Foxtel executive to head up new music promoter 1

‘Nothing is done’: Aussie streetwear brand calls on major shows to block counterfeit vendors

iProspect NSW managing director and national head of investment receive promotions 1

Mike Sneesby steps down as Nine CEO 8

‘This report will not sit in isolation’: Nine sets deadline for release of workplace investigation findings 1

Indie agency wins Amazon advertising account for international security provider 1

New Mumbrellacast: The impact of the social media and gambling ad bans on the Australian industry; Networks gear up for upfront season

Deaf Connect’s ‘Traffic Signs’ campaign celebrates deaf culture, via goa

Powerhouse creative pair join Dig 1

‘This acquisition is both strategic and heartfelt’: Shadowboxer and Southpaw acquired by Reece Group 2

Thinkerbell and Repco’s latest campaign takes believers to the Temple of Bathurst

‘We just had no idea’: Jim’s Group founder responds to reports of misconduct and breaches 24

PepsiCo appoints new CMO for ANZ Foods

‘Governments around the world are grappling with this challenge’: Albo to take on tech giants this election

Ryman Healthcare shows how it helps retirees ‘live remarkably’, via M&C Saatchi Group

Leading media experts to head up Boomtown masterclass

This NRL season the most-watched in Foxtel history 1

Shameless rockets into Australian Podcast Ranker top 5

Fortress helps brands connect with Gen Z and Millennial gamers with new retail media network

Paper Moose goes all in with latest senior appointments

Seven appoints new Victorian managing director 5

QMS announces new national sales director: ‘He is one of the best in the business’

UK Government accuses Google of abusing its dominance in the sector

‘I’m sepsis susceptible and susceptible to sepsis’: Sepsis Australia launches tongue twister challenge via FleishmanHillard and TBWA Sydney

‘We want to take drag racing to a new level’: Aussie entrepreneur Adrian Portelli buys into the Out There Group

Federation University launches new creative platform via Hardhat

PHD announces new Asia Pacific CEO

The Royals picks up new executive creative talent from Singapore

‘A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week’: Hogarth drives this year’s R U OK? Day campaign

The Australian hikes subscription prices: ‘We do not take this decision lightly’ 1

‘I have a lot of respect for Nine’: Seven news boss not interested in network battles 5

Harris v Trump: Which Aussie TV network will win this week’s debate coverage?

Coles 360 launches bespoke media planning tool via Nielsen

Initiative director and Spark Foundry group client partner move to Hatched

Intrepid Travel launches multi-million dollar campaign, via SouthSouthWest 1

Foxtel Media to integrate Kantar viewing data into Mediaocean ad platform

MSIX: Striking the right balance between ‘effective and distinctive communication’ drives rebranding success

Wicked Sister appoints FORWARD and Khemistry as its PR and digital agency

Former Sportsbet partnerships head lands new gig

Peroni appoints McCann Worldgroup as global agency of record

Barry’s Drinks appoints Media33 as new creative agency

‘Parents are worried sick’: PM confirms plans to impose social media age restriction 8

303 MullenLowe debuts first campaign for tonies’ Australian launch

‘It has to be Heinz’: Global campaign lands down under via TBWA Sydney

‘This is truly an Australian-first’: IKEA issues call out for living billboard activation participant

First impressions matter with oOh!media’s latest Melbourne Airport installation

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice knocks Deadpool & Wolverine from top of Aussie Box Office

Western Sydney airport opens tender for digital signage

ARIA Charts: Oasis back in the charts, Sabrina Carpenter wards off Nick Cave

GWM hands keys to its media account to new agency 1

Kerry Stokes no longer ARN Media’s top shareholder 1

‘We find ourselves in survival mode’: Former VMG and OMD director enters coaching space

Mars Wrigley and EssenceMediacom deliver AI and chocolate in latest campaign, via Amazon Australia 1

OzTAM’s new brand identity and measurement solution is here 1

And new! Foxtel launches dedicated UFC channel 1

‘No payment, settlement or concession’: Seven Network confirms it didn’t settle after Robert Ovadia drops lawsuit 7

JCDecaux and PUMA unveil state-of-the-art ‘treadmillboard’ for latest NITRO range

Gelato Messina and Schweppes’ new collab delivers summer in a bottle

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board shows off LA’s culture in new platform

Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Kelce and more help Pepsi remix its legendary Roman Empire ad 2

‘That’s where we’ll cap out’: JCDecaux Australia CEO weighs in on future of out of home sector

‘Let’s be honest, it’s a battle for Western Sydney’: Seven boss talks play for NRL’s Willie Mason joining news team 2

Iconic Australian cheese brand discontinued after 120 years 4

‘Higher-quality mobile services and lower prices’: TPG and Optus to team up in regional Australia

‘A true full-circle moment’: Pip Edwards announces her next move after P.E Nation exit

MSIX: ‘We want them to be rich in life’: Sally McMullen says Two Broke Chicks isn’t a lecture 1

MSIX: Industry leaders weigh in on Burger Kings’ Mouldy Whopper campaign

Have you seen them? Oatly plasters ‘oat dealer’ mugshots for new campaign