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ABC deletes interview misquoting Gina Rinehart about '$2 a day pay'
'Rinehart's comments referred to African workers being willing to work for less than $2 a day, in the context of Australia’s international competitiveness.'
By Nama Winston – 1 hour ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- 'Laugh to death': Joe Rogan mocks Australian petrol sniffing awareness video
- ABC beats commercial rivals in 2026 Logies haul
- Simone Gupta departs Supermassive after three years
- Bench Media takes aim at marketing’s data overload with Bench Lens
- TheraBreath lets Aussies dob in their bad-breath mates
- 'Pretty epic for a small indie': How T&T Media beat the holding companies to Stan.'s ad break
- South Australia puts AI under an Australia-first royal commission microscope
Latest Media
'Laugh to death': Joe Rogan mocks Australian petrol sniffing awareness video
The American podcaster has now been called out by an Aussie musician.
by Nama Winston – 42 minutes ago
Newsmakers: SCA and Seven explain why your "guilty pleasure" is worth millions to advertisers
New SCA and Seven data shows demand forms well before the click — the case for brand spend, backed by real hard numbers.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
ABC beats commercial rivals in 2026 Logies haul
ABC emerged as the biggest network winner at the 2026 Logies, collecting eight awards and comfortably beating its rivals.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
Bluey fans see red over movie’s 3D makeover
Bluey’s first movie teaser has landed, but its glossy new look is drawing heat from fans protective of the show's style.
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Simone Gupta departs Supermassive after three years
Co-founder confirms exit from the indie shop she helped build, as Supermassive teases fresh plans ahead for the business.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
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Bench Media takes aim at marketing’s data overload with Bench Lens
The independent agency is expanding its research capabilities as marketers grapple with more data and less clarity.
by Tom Gosby – 1 hour ago
OMA honours Australian World Out of Home Award winners
Charles Parry-Okeden presented the awards as OMA's OUTShine lunch celebrated four Australian OOH campaigns' global wins.
by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Taste and Coles turn weekly dinner squeeze into shoppable campaign
Savvy Kitchen targets Australians balancing food costs, convenience and time with recipes that move directly from inspiration to cart.
by Tom Gosby – 51 minutes ago
Industry Movers
Simone Gupta departs Supermassive after three years
Co-founder confirms exit from the indie shop she helped build, as Supermassive teases fresh plans ahead for the business.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Sophie Nathan appointed executive producer of Life Uncut
A former CADA breakfast host and digital manager steps in, backing Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne's LiSTNR-era growth.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
Havas Red hands Joanne Ng the keys to its social business
Joanne Ng will lead Havas Red's national social practice across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, following her promotion.
by Staff Writer – Aug 13, 2026
The motherhood juggle bites: Karoline Leavitt quits White House role
Leavitt says the motherhood juggle had simply become too much.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026
AI & Tech
South Australia puts AI under an Australia-first royal commission microscope
The inquiry will examine AI’s impact on jobs, education, public services and creative industries, with findings due July 2027.
by Tom Gosby – 1 hour ago
The $600 billion Reality Check: Why AI is a lousy marketing manager
Klarna, Commonwealth Bank and Ford sacked staff for algorithms, then quietly paid double to rehire the humans they lost.
by Robert Nagy – 3 hours ago
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DoubleVerify deepens TikTok push amid US$2.15 billion Nielsen deal
DV has expanded brand suitability and viewability measurement to TikTok Pangle across 48 markets, including Australia.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 13, 2026
Study: Chinese AI chatbots push pro-China propaganda to Western users
NewsGuard found Chinese AI chatbots failed to debunk pro-China false claims 53 per cent of the time.
by Staff Writer – Aug 13, 2026
Newsfeed
'Laugh to death': Joe Rogan mocks Australian petrol sniffing awareness video
The American podcaster has now been called out by an Aussie musician.
by Nama Winston – 42 minutes ago
Taste and Coles turn weekly dinner squeeze into shoppable campaign
Savvy Kitchen targets Australians balancing food costs, convenience and time with recipes that move directly from inspiration to cart.
by Tom Gosby – 51 minutes ago
Newsmakers: SCA and Seven explain why your "guilty pleasure" is worth millions to advertisers
New SCA and Seven data shows demand forms well before the click — the case for brand spend, backed by real hard numbers.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Bench Media takes aim at marketing’s data overload with Bench Lens
The independent agency is expanding its research capabilities as marketers grapple with more data and less clarity.
by Tom Gosby – 1 hour ago
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