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Prophet study says ads drove 40% of BYD test drives

A cross-channel analysis suggests advertisers may be undercounting the role of media, with brand and economic factors accounting for much EV demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

GumGum appoints Tim Manton to lead NSW & QLD sales

GumGum hires Tim Manton as Sales Director for NSW and QLD to drive attention-led advertising growth across key Australian markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Deakin University

Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession

Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Digital Media

Melissa Verner Green appointed WSM Sports General Manager

Melissa Verner Green has been appointed General Manager of WSM Sports to drive growth and athlete partnerships within the Launchd Group's expanding sports division.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

JCDecaux unveils digital network at Southern Cross Station

JCDecaux has launched a renewable-energy-powered digital media network at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, featuring 3D screens and experiential zones.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

AI skills appear in 17% of GTM job ads, index finds

AI hiring is spreading unevenly across revenue teams, with senior roles and Sydney adverts most likely to mention the skill.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Human Capital Management

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity

Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

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Partner Programmes

Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland

Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

EonFibre launches high-capacity fibre in New Zealand

EonFibre has commenced operations, providing high-capacity wholesale fibre services across New Zealand, powered by cutting-edge technology from Ciena.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024