CyberArk Named a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the identity security company, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Privileged Access Management1. CyberArk is recognised in this report for the fifth consecutive time. Additionally, CyberArk is the only vendor positioned as a Leader in both Gartner Magic Quadrant Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Access Management2 reports.

JCDecaux and The Daily Aus partner to launch Voice referendum education campaign

Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux and news platform The Daily Aus have partnered to inform Australians on the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

The education campaign “Be a voice, not an echo”, empowers audiences to make an informed decision when they vote on October 14.

CyberArk Establishes Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence to Combat Attacker Innovation with Identity Security Innovation

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the identity security company, today announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide.

JCDecaux expands Australian network with sixteen new Large Format sites

Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux has added sixteen new Large Format sites to its growing national network across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.

Sam Noble, National Product Director, Large Format, JCDecaux Australia, said: “Large Format offers brands the opportunity to create the type of head-turning moments that engage a large national audience at scale. Our expanded network will deliver even more opportunities for brands to leverage key locations and main arterials to drive coverage, viewability and impact.”

Convenience remains king for e-commerce success, but retailers now need to ramp up value proposition

After significant growth in peak pandemic years, Australian consumer online retail spending has stabilised according to the Australian Ecommerce Report 2023 which was released today by IAB Australia and Pureprofile.  The report found that 67% of consumers reporting convenience is still the number one reason for purchasing online, however with recent rises in the costs of living, the report also found consumers are increasingly focusing on discounts, loyalty programs and seeking price comparisons to minimise unexpected price increases when they shop online.  

Online advertising expenditure hits $14.2bn for FY23 but growth has slowed

The local Australian online advertising market reached $14.2 billion for the financial year ending 30th June 2023 according to the IAB Australia Online Advertising Expenditure Report (OAER) prepared by PwC.  All categories recorded growth despite challenging economic conditions and a strong comparative period which included the Summer and Winter Olympics and a federal election. However, overall growth slowed to 1.8% year-on-year, compared to the 22% year-on-year growth recorded in FY 2022.

JCDecaux appoints Phil Eastwood as new General Manager, New Zealand

Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux has announced the appointment of leading industry veteran Phil Eastwood as the new General Manager New Zealand.

Andrew Hines, Chief Operating Officer of JCDecaux ANZ, said: “With an extensive background in the Out-of-Home advertising industry and a proven track record of success, Eastwood brings a wealth of experience and expertise to JCDecaux. He will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic vision and continued growth and success in the local market.

 

InMobi Acquires Quantcast Choice to Enhance Frictionless Consent Management for Publishers

InMobi, a leading provider of content monetisation and marketing technologies that help businesses fuel growth, has announced the acquisition of Quantcast Choice, a consent management platform (CMP) designed to help publishers seamlessly align with the rapidly changing global privacy regulations. This strategic acquisition reinforces InMobi's commitment to bolstering its privacy management platform for mobile app and web publishers, empowering them to navigate the dynamic and intricate privacy landscape.

Gaming is the new social for Gen Alpha according to new research from TotallyAwesome

Gaming is emerging as a core channel for youth engagement with TotallyAwesome’s annual Youth-First Digital Insights research released today finding social via gaming is fast becoming the choice for Australian Gen Alpha (4 - 18).  According to the research, Gen Alpha’s use of social media has declined an average of 8% over the past 12 months and they are instead turning to gaming platforms to socialise.  The report notes 50% of teens now game so they can play with their friends and 46% game because it makes them feel more connected with their friends.

Does our industry need a pantomime? Oh yes, we do!

Hosted by IAB Australia and UnLtd, the world premiere of “Addy Lala and the MOOD Tea Thieves” will be held at the Seymour Centre in Sydney on 5th December. It will tell the tale of a poor young media sales rep, Addy, struggling to meet targets. One day Addy overhears a group of peers with a magic phrase that may just change his chances of success. 

 

Save the Secrets of the Universe with Seagate’s New Starfield Special Edition Game Drive and Game Hub for Xbox

Starfield players in Australia and New Zealand can now explore the depths of gaming – and open space – while making Constellation proud. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) today announced the company’s Starfield Special Edition Game Drive and Game Hub for Xbox will now be available for pre-order from August 18  in Australia and New Zealand, taking Seagate’s popular line of storage for gamers to the next level. The new external hard drives deliver speed and high capacity to make the Xbox gamer’s journey through the universe unforgettable.

JCDecaux announces changes to New Zealand business

Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux today announced changes to the New Zealand business.

Mike Watkins has decided to step down as Country Head of New Zealand and depart from the business. Mike led the New Zealand team since 2016 (including prior to JCDecaux’s acquisition of APN in 2018).

JCDecaux launches Australia’s first Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home Award

Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux is launching Australia’s first programmatic digital Out-of-Home award. The JCDecaux PROGRAMMATIC Campaign of the Year Award is being introduced to celebrate brands that are driving the industry forward by developing strategic, creative and innovative programmatic digital Out-of-Home campaigns.

Magnite Research Uncovers Ads on TV, Including Streaming Services, Generate a High Level of Trust and Recall in Australia

Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company, released its latest research study, “Streaming TV’s New Era: How Ads Are Powering Streaming’s Future in Australia.” The study finds 65% of TV viewers watch ad-supported streaming in the country and the effectiveness of TV advertising, including streaming, drives a high level of trust and recall. Among ad-supported viewers, 83% trust the ads they see within TV and streaming services, compared to 58% of social media users who trust ads, including video ads, within social. In addition, 57% of ad-supported streamers remember ads the most within TV (including streaming services).

Magnite Appoints Yael Milbank as New ANZ Managing Director

Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company, has announced that Yael Milbank has been appointed to the newly created role of Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Yael brings over 20 years of experience across both markets to the role, including at TVNZ and TradeMe, where he led sales teams and owned senior internal and external relationships, before joining Magnite in 2016. In his seven years as Magnite’s Managing Director, New Zealand, Yael worked closely with broadcasters and publishers to ensure that their complex needs were met through strong product adoption, best-in-class technology, and unrivaled service levels.

DoubleVerify Extends Leadership in Independent AI Powered Campaign Optimisation Solutions with Agreement To Acquire Scibids

DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Scibids Technology SAS (“Scibids”), a global leader in AI-powered digital campaign optimisation. The acquisition of Scibids is a cash and stock transaction valued at $125 million, with additional potential consideration based on certain performance metrics. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter (the “Acquisition”).

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