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Advertisers, PwC join with MFA in transparency probe

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Australia’s national advertisers’ association, the AANA, will work with the Media Federation of Australia to develop an action plan for greater transparency in the media buying process. Separately, the MFA has also engaged auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers to assess what can be done to create greater … [Read more...] about Advertisers, PwC join with MFA in transparency probe

‘Waiting period’ costs NIB Health Fund $10,200

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From December 2012 to November 2014, in promoting its combined Hospital and Extras cover, NIB offered to waive the waiting period on its Extras option which it represented as “usually” or “normally” requiring a 2 month wait. The Infringement Notice was issued to NIB because the ACCC had … [Read more...] about ‘Waiting period’ costs NIB Health Fund $10,200

ACCC takes action against Clinica and Radovan Laski alleging misleading and unconscionable conduct

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The ACCC has also alleged that Clinica’s current sole director, Mr Radovan Montague Laski, was knowingly concerned in Clinica’s conduct. “Clinica’s clients were in many cases newly arrived migrants to Australia. We allege that they were induced to pay significant sums of money on a misleading … [Read more...] about ACCC takes action against Clinica and Radovan Laski alleging misleading and unconscionable conduct

Warning by NSW regulator on wagering advertising

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OLGR recently warned online betting company Sportsbet over a suspected contravention of the Racing Administration Regulation 2012 in relation to its "50 Shades of Greyhound" video, which OLGR considered breached a requirement for wagering advertising to accord with "decency, dignity and good … [Read more...] about Warning by NSW regulator on wagering advertising

Misleading advertisement results in car insurer AAMI paying a $20,400 penalty

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The television and online advertisements included the headline claim 'AAMI FLEXI-PREMIUMS COULD SAVE YOU AN AVERAGE OF $357 OFF YOUR NEW POLICY' and a verbal representation stating: 'Switch your car insurance and AAMI Flexi- Premiums could save you an average of $357 off your new policy.' ASIC … [Read more...] about Misleading advertisement results in car insurer AAMI paying a $20,400 penalty

Mercury editor leaves as Fairfax announces restructure

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Illawarra Mercury editor Alistair Langford-Wilson has resigned ahead of a restructure of the publisher’s Illawarra and south coast operations announced on Thursday. Mr Langford-Wilson is the second Fairfax editor to leave over restructuring within Fairfax Media regional mastheads, following the … [Read more...] about Mercury editor leaves as Fairfax announces restructure

Plight of homeless student touches Age readers

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A 19-year-old student living under a bridge while studying for university entrance exams is preparing to move into a house for the first time in three years, after a powerful story by The Age highlighted her plight. The student, who The Age chose to name Alicia, has been studying year 11 at RMIT … [Read more...] about Plight of homeless student touches Age readers

Pejic joins Mediabrands as executives exit MediaCom

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IPG Mediabrands has appointed Mark Pejic as chairman of the company’s Melbourne office, following his resignation as MediaCom Australia’s chief executive earlier this week. The appointment of Mr Pejic follows the decision by Mediabrands’ managing director Peter Butler to move to a consulting … [Read more...] about Pejic joins Mediabrands as executives exit MediaCom