Advertising
The ‘subscription traps’ that prevent customers from unsubscribing
Unused subscriptions cost the average Australian more than $1200 a year, but there’s limited legislation to stop businesses from shady practises.
- by Amber Schultz
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Teals say Japanese brewing giant’s Hard Solo doesn’t pass the pub test
North Sydney MP Kylea Tink says an alcoholic version of the soft drink should not have been approved for sale, raising questions about industry self-regulation.
- by Angus Thomson
Explainer
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Never heard of ‘drip pricing’? You’ve probably still fallen for it
They pop up just before you hit pay – fees and other add-ons that eat away at your “bargain”. How does drip pricing work?
- by Angus Holland
Tricky six months ahead for media despite ad market green shoots
While the outlook for the rest of 2023 remains flat, an uptick in travel and a jump in automotive advertising could inject some life into the market.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Opinion
Alcohol-free drinks companies are taking us for a ride on price
Drinks that contain alcohol are hit with a heavy additional excise, sometimes more than 30 per cent. Alcohol-free drinks don’t have this excise, so why are they almost the same price?
- by Cameron Shackell
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Media & marketing
The Guardian to forfeit ‘millions’ as it dumps gambling ads
Guardian Media Group will stop accepting gambling and wagering advertising across all its channels, in a move its local boss said will cost it millions of dollars.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Competition
The walls are closing in on Google and co
The backlash against the world’s tech giants is gathering pace. The potential ramifications could be dire.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Behind the Victorian government’s cutting move to online advertising
Spending on state government advertising will no longer include metropolitan print publications, with Premier Daniel Andrews saying it was a decision based on “where the audience is”.
- by Calum Jaspan
Shoes for you, cycling for you: Meta fights plans to let users escape targeted ads
The social media giant, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is aghast at a mooted change to allow users to opt out of targeted advertising online.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Education
Chased by school debt collectors, the Parsons fought back – and won
Many of Luke’s teachers and peers knew he was leaving at the end of year 10. But his parents didn’t fill in the right form, triggering a 12-month battle.
- by Jordan Baker
Seven West Media flags $15m in further cost cuts as ad market tumbles
The television and publishing company is trying to offset weaker-than-expected market conditions.
- by Zoe Samios