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Lauren McNamara
Verified
Associate Editor, Mumbrella
Sydney
Beats
entertainment, online culture travel., EU and AU) UK,News social issues, politics (US
Economics.
Content
Facebook's sad cobblers saga; Rob Mayhew's chat with Tim; walled garden ad exchanges; Albo's love of papers
By Lauren McNamara Verified| Mumbrella Verified Join Hal Crawford and Tim Burrowes for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella. According to the ACCC, Australians are increasingly falling victim to fake business scams orchestrated through Facebook. The new crop of scammers pretend to be old Australian businesses closing down, and they seem to be everywhere. What does the platform have to say about it? Meanwhile, Tim sat down with agencyland’s favourite comedian — and Mumbrella360 2025 keynote speaker — Rob Mayhew.
By Lauren McNamara Verified| Mumbrella Verified One of New Zealand’s leading independent agencies Thompson Spencer has looked across the Tasman, establishing its first offices in Australia. Speaking exclusively to Mumbrella, co-CEOs Melanie Spencer and Tim Pointer explained why now felt like the right time. The agency was launched 15 years ago in New Zealand by Wendy Thompson as Socialites, and was dedicated to social media marketing. Then in 2019 Melanie Spencer joined to evolve it into a full-funnel creative and media offering.
Facebook's sad cobblers saga; Rob Mayhew's chat with Tim; walled garden ad exchanges; Albo's love of papers
By Lauren McNamara Verified| Mumbrella Verified Join Hal Crawford and Tim Burrowes for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella. According to the ACCC, Australians are increasingly falling victim to fake business scams orchestrated through Facebook. The new crop of scammers pretend to be old Australian businesses closing down, and they seem to be everywhere. What does the platform have to say about it? Meanwhile, Tim sat down with agencyland’s favourite comedian — and Mumbrella360 2025 keynote speaker — Rob Mayhew.
Company Info
Mumbrella
Mumbrella is Australia's leading media and marketing industry news platform, established in December 2008 by Tim Burrowes. Now part of Diversified Communications Australia, it is headquartered in North Sydney, New South Wales, and employs between 11 to 50 people. The company generates an estimated annual revenue of $10 million. Mumbrella offers a range of services, including daily news updates, investigative journalism, and opinion pieces. It hosts significant events like Mumbrella360, which attracts over 2,000 attendees, and the Mumbrella Awards, recognizing excellence in the industry. Additionally, Mumbrella provides professional development courses tailored for media and marketing professionals. The platform also features digital content such as news articles and newsletters, and engages in partnerships with brands for product launches and event sponsorships. Recognized as a primary source of media and marketing news in Australia, Mumbrella continues to expand its reach through strategic collaborations and digital initiatives.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
+61 2 8296 0200
Founded: 2008