M+C Saatchi shock – Aussie agency faces closure after buyout collapse
M+C Saatchi has abandoned a management buyout of its Australian and New Zealand advertising agency.
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AXS gains ground rapidly as Ticketek restructures
AXS has rapidly established itself as a major force in Australian ticketing after taking prominent venue contracts from Ticketek.
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Four external advisers sought to make big commercial splash for Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia is seeking up to four external commercial experts to advise its board and executive as it seeks new revenue streams.
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Gemba probe finds women’s sport delivers stronger sponsor consideration
Women’s sport and entertainment can generate stronger brand consideration among engaged fans than those in men’s properties according to new Gemba research.
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Existing gambling deals are big test for rights holders in meeting new rules
Sporting organisations are seeking clarity on whether options, rebranding and other changes to existing wagering sponsorships could cost them protection under Australia’s new gambling advertising laws.
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Sponsorship holds firm at top tier of brand spending – but mid-level turns cautious
Australia’s sponsorship market has softened over the past two months with brands taking longer to make decisions according to Ryan Sanderson.
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Bastion combines BUNTIN US operations to offer more services
Australian agency Bastion has merged its US business with Nashville’s BUNTIN.
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MCG redevelopment options open for public consultation
Victoria has opened public consultation on the business case to assess the redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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FARE report puts AFL, NRL alcohol and gambling sponsorship in the spotlight
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has called for alcohol and gambling sponsorship to be phased out of the AFL and NRL.
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Fossil fuel sponsorships under pressure again after NSW parliamentary probe
A NSW parliamentary committee has recommended the state government consider restrictions on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship.
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