Digital Advertising stories

Google blocked over 5.1bn ads and suspended 39.2m accounts in 2024, using AI advancements to combat ad scams and protect consumers.

Australian retailers like Metcash, Wesfarmers, and Woolworths are innovating retail media strategies, targeting earnings of AUD $30 million by 2029.

Amazon has welcomed Melbourne-based adtech startup Vudoo into its Publisher Services Connections Marketplace, enhancing publishers' ability to monetise content effectively.

OzTAM has partnered with Samba TV and Nexxen on a new project aimed at revolutionising audience measurement in Australia using big data integration.

A new report reveals that AI platforms now heavily rely on earned media for brand visibility, reshaping how Australian businesses are discovered.

Mars United Commerce has unveiled the latest ANZ Retail Media Report Card, revealing significant advancements in retail media strategies across Australia and New Zealand.

Vudoo has appointed Paul Blackburn as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over 25 years of digital media expertise to enhance engagement and revenue growth.

Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.

Wildstone has expanded its Australian presence by acquiring Total Outdoor Media's 52 billboard sites in Victoria, marking its first major investment in the region.

Robin Ward has been appointed Vice President of Sales for Europe at Kolsquare, aiming to expand the brand's influence in the UK influencer marketing arena.

Nexxen has appointed Masatsune Shironishi as Vice President and Country Manager for Japan, aiming to enhance its expansion in the Asian market.

Redbrick has acquired Paved, a US newsletter advertising platform, enhancing its tech portfolio and marking its fourth major acquisition in recent years.

FreakOut has teamed up with Neurons to enhance digital advertising in Asia, integrating predictive AI to improve ad effectiveness and consumer engagement.

AdZ Basket has launched its innovative AI-powered advertising platform, AdZ Basket OOH, in Singapore, merging Out-of-Home and digital ads for enhanced campaign effectiveness.

Zitcha has appointed Jim Kane as Vice President of Sales - Global, aiming to enhance its retail media platform's global presence and revenue growth.

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.

A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

New research by GumGum reveals that 62% of Australian consumers prefer contextually relevant ads, highlighting rising privacy concerns in digital marketing.