Carat USA east coast and mid-west VP and MD Anathea Ruys has been named the new CEO of UM Australia, taking over the role from Fiona Johnston

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OzTAM CEO Doug Peiffer says media firms and buyers should have access to daily VOZ data within four months.

Australian adtech firm Cartelux has added another big car brand to its roster. Kia will use its video ads engine to create personalised dynamic ads specific to each dealer's local needs.

The TV metrics market now has another major player. Comscore has entered Australia via a deal with Samba TV.

MediaCom is attempting to push deeper into creative avenues. But Global COO Josh Krichefski is adamant its reposition is not about becoming a middleman between creative agencies and media platforms. Meanwhile, as data privacy challenges loom, local boss Willie Pang says it won't be rushing to acquire first party data sets.

Nine CEO Hugh Marks is leaving on a high – literally. The share price has reached a new zenith after bumper profits in a pandemic year. He also insists that the surge in audiences and income is not a Covid blip. And before exiting, Marks makes time for one last swipe at an old rival’s Google payoff.

Independent media and digital agencies think those predicting another wave of in-housing may be disappointed. They say re-outsourcing is more likely as brands discover investment and resource is significant while results can be underwhelming. 

Facebook has agreed to stop blocking news and other websites in return for amendments to the news bargaining code. Publishers expect negotiations to resume, Seven has already signed letter of intent.