World Economic Forum-backed GARM and Ad Net Zero last month launched a Global Media Sustainability Framework that’s poised to align global ad industry players in measuring carbon emissions. Per Scope3 founder Brian O’Kelley, it’s “the most important piece of progress” towards decarbonising advertising to date – but adds to the to do list for IAB Australia, which along with AANA and the MFA, is gearing up for an October launch for a local Ad Net Zero initiative. CEO Gai Le Roy is talking up late mover advantage, following the UK, US, Europe and New Zealand, but urgency is amping as AI threatens to wreak havoc on carbon-curbing efforts.
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Adventure World appoints Elizabeth Glover as new head of marketing
Adventure World, a company known for crafting sustainable travel experiences, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Glover as its new Head of Marketing. Glover brings with her a wealth of experience from the travel industry, having led successful marketing campaigns over the past two decades.
Frank Body CMO, other co-founders step back from executive team, focus on advising roles as brand hits its tween years
Frank Body CMO Jess Hatzis has stepped down from the marketing job 11 years after helping found the skin products business with four mates in Melbourne. More than 30 million product sales and 179 countries on from first launching with a coffee scrub, she’s one of three co-founders pulling back from day-to-day and moving into advisory and board-only roles. It’s a decision that comes three years after Frank Body sold a stake to Chinese equity firm, EverYi Capital which reportedly pegged its market value at $100m. It also comes amidst one of the bleakest times for retail – but Hatzis insists a purpose-led brand can navigate the storm even without its co-founders running the ship.
Google highlights untapped potential for brands in Australia’s diverse sports landscape
New research from Google Australia has unveiled a significant opportunity for brands to connect with Australian consumers through their deep-seated love for a diverse range of sports beyond the traditional favourites like footy and cricket.
True Alliance shuts down Gap, Banana Republic online stores two years after Australian debut
Just two years after bringing both Gap and Banana Republic into the Australian market, clothing and apparel distributor, True Alliance, has shutdown both online stores and exited its partnership with Gap Inc.
Household spending on the rise, but not for renters: Commbank
The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index has lifted ever so slightly for the month of June, thanks to increased spending on recreation (+3.2 per cent) and hospitality (+2.1 per cent), however there is a growing disparity in spending habits between renters and home owners.
Not so good: ACCC takes The Good Guys to court over allegedly misleading promotions
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated proceedings in the Federal Court against prominent Australian household appliance chain, The Good Guys. The business is accused of making false or misleading representations about their store credit and ‘Store Cash’ promotions, in violation of the Australian Consumer Law.
McCain scoops up Chobani’s growth leader for new marketing director of growth as MD hunts what consumers want next, refires flagging QSR
Building McCain’s brand presence in Australia and New Zealand across an ever-growing range of potatoes, vegetables, pizzas, appetizers and ready-meals is the key priority for its local managing director, Lyn Radford. But what consumers want next is in her sights. As the former Chobani boss works to refresh the privately-owned FMCG’s strategy eight months into her tenure – all while supporting declining guest counts in QSR channels – she’s also brought onboard the first local marketing director of growth, Olivia Dickinson, to help plan the future. Dickinson’s not the only former colleague doing it again at McCain.
Holiday season consumption: 55% of Aussie consumers to start gift shopping by October
User-generated content platform, Bazaarvoice, has published its Holiday Season Shopping Behaviour Report, revealing that 55% of Australian consumers will begin their holiday shopping by October. 37% will begin gift shopping by September, and 23% by August or earlier.
Proxima appoints Michelle Zamora as new CMO
Michelle Zamora is the new Chief Marketing Officer for Proxima, a leading centralised project marketing and sales management platform for developers and real estate agents.