The Video Futures Collective, also known as the VFC, is an independent industry association focused on championing Australia’s digital video and streaming ecosystem.
The VFC seeks to close the knowledge gap for agencies and brands when it comes to providing proof and articulation on the positive contributions streaming video makes to driving media, marketing and business outcomes.
Inaugural State of Streaming Report Now Available
The Video Futures Collective has released its inaugural State of Streaming report, providing a landmark view of Australia’s streaming video market across ad investment, growth drivers, viewer profiles and effectiveness evidence.
Interview with Mumbrella | VFC Head of Measurement, Murray Love, and AudienceProject CEO, Thomas Honoré
VFC 2027 Upfronts Recaps | SBS, DAZN Media+ (Foxtel Media), Disney Advertising, YouTube, Amazon Ads & Samsung Ads
Mumbrella's James Manning spoke to the VFC's Head of Measurement, Murray Love, and AudienceProject CEO, Thomas Honoré, about the current status of the independent cross-media measurement collaboration announced in August.
As the launch customer for AudienceProject in Australia, the VFC aims to improve the local measurement landscape by giving advertisers, agencies and media owners a transparent, consistent and privacy-safe view of campaign reach and frequency across participating video platforms, enabling them to better understand campaign performance and optimise their investments.
Australia's 2027 Upfronts season has so far seen Video Futures Collective members SBS, DAZN Media+ (Foxtel Media), Disney Advertising, YouTube, Amazon Ads and Samsung Ads reveal huge announcements, innovations and partnerships that will give advertisers the power to reach even more audiences through their platforms.
Video Futures Collective collaborates with AudienceProject to bring independent cross-media audience measurement to Australia
Sydney – 24 August 2026: The Video Futures Collective (VFC) and AudienceProject, a leading provider of independent cross-media measurement, today announced a collaboration to advance transparency, comparability and accountability in video measurement through Australia's first independent cross-media audience measurement solution.
The VFC in Melbourne: Recap
On Thursday, August 13, at The Walt Disney Company’s Melbourne office, the Video Futures Collective hosted agencies and brands at a session drawing attention to key questions and best practices around planning & investing in streaming advertising.
Interim CEO Toby Dewar and Head of Research Jo Moses gave the market an update on the VFC's work to-date and how the industry can better capitalise on the growth of streaming, followed by an informative and lively panel featuring UM's Adam Russell, PMG's Emma Goodchild, Zenith's Simon Schoen and VFC Head of Measurement Murray Love, moderated by Vevo's Australian GM of Sales and VFC representative Tim O'Connor.
Meet The Team
Toby Dewar
Interim CEO
With over 25 years' experience in media sales, sponsorship, media strategy and public speaking, Toby brings experienced leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges shaping Australia's digital video revolution. In his concurrent role as Director of Customer Engagement at Foxtel Media, Toby has been closely engaged with the evolving video and streaming landscape, supporting clients with innovative, insight-led media and marketing solutions.
As Interim CEO of the VFC, Toby believes there's a remarkable opportunity to better understand audience behaviour, innovate measurement and create insights that help advertisers make smarter, more impactful decisions.
Jo Moses
Head of Research
Jo has over 25 years' experience in B2C strategic communications, insights and operations across media agency, media industry body and media publisher, including senior leadership positions at Universal McCann and Seven Media Group / RED. More recently, as Director of JoMO Consulting, Jo has worked closely with Foxtel Media providing research consulting services. Jo brings deep experience working in multi-channel research, strategic insights and data-driven solutions that drive commercial growth.
Murray Love
Head of Measurement
The VFC's Head of Measurement, Murray Love, is a veteran of audience data and analytics, with a focus on data innovation, extraction and illumination of insights. Murray brings several decades of experience in media measurement and data strategy, including roles at Quantium and Foxtel Media. Murray is passionate about turning data complexity into business clarity, helping organizations make informed decisions that drive measurable success in today's rapidly evolving media ecosystem.
Natalie Portelli
Head of Marketing & Communications
After 15 years with Sony Pictures Releasing Australia, most recently as Publicity & Promotions Manager, Natalie's career-to-date has seen her interact with major celebrities, form strong media relationships and witness major shifts in the media landscape. As the most recent addition to the VFC team, Natalie brings a robust knowledge of Australia's media, entertainment & streaming sectors, with a finger on the pulse of the latest trends, cultural conversations and industry developments.
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Media enquiries: media@videofuturescollective.com.au
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