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Josh Simons: Why Vinyl's next phase is about profitable scale
The Vinyl Group chief admits revenue growth has outpaced the share price and explains exactly how he plans to fix that.
By Josh Simons – 10 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Bonnie Blue shares post with her baby - and masked men
- Grace Tame was paid $9200 for podcast, ABC confirms her contract is over
- Nine 2027 Upfront: Network consolidates TV, streaming and outdoor into one commercial offering
- 'Pretty hairy': Monique Wright talks about the time she was taken hostage
- 'Compelling and amazing': Media buyers give their verdict on Nine's Upfronts 2027
- Those Batman Sightings on Top of the Sydney Opera House Aren’t For a Film
- Albanese distances himself as more vile Rhys Muldoon posts emerge
Latest Media
Nine 2027 Upfront: Network consolidates TV, streaming and outdoor into one commercial offering
The network wants advertisers to treat its brands not as separate media products, but as connected stages in the same customer journey.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 17, 2026
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Bonnie Blue shares post with her baby - and masked men
“The six-week rule does not apply to me because I had a C-section. Down there still looking perfect.”
by Nama Winston – 9 hours ago
Grace Tame was paid $9200 for podcast, ABC confirms her contract is over
The entire cost of the podcast was $22 000.
by Nama Winston – 8 hours ago
'Pretty hairy': Monique Wright talks about the time she was taken hostage
“It was quite unbelievable, we didn’t really realise what had happened until we came home."
by Nama Winston – 7 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
'Compelling and amazing': Media buyers give their verdict on Nine's Upfronts 2027
Agency leaders review NineNeo, Nine Outdoor and the network’s plan to connect premium media, audience data and commerce.
by Natasha Lee – 10 hours ago
Jo Boundy to leave CommBank after four years as CMO
Monique Macleod: "Jo has played an important role in evolving how we connect with customers, communities and the broader Australian public."
by Staff Writer – Sep 17, 2026
Telstra gets happily internetting with Bear Meets Eagle On Fire
The telco shifts attention from speeds and data to the habits, hobbies and online rabbit holes driving home internet use
by Staff Writer – Sep 17, 2026
Thinkerbell exposes breast cancer’s hidden toll
A Thinkerbell campaign confronts the hidden toll; this can continue long after active breast cancer treatment has ended.
by Staff Writer – Sep 17, 2026
Industry Movers
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Mike E extends run with ARN after KIIS breakfast slot
"I’m really happy to be staying with ARN and moving into a new role across the network."
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026
Melissa Fein moves from ANZ to lead Accenture Song US media
The former ANZ media lead will take the reins in the US as Sam Geer steps up to lead the regional business from October.
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026
Mike Byrne joins Capital Radio Network as content chief
Mike Byrne will oversee content across Capital Radio Network's stations when he begins a Canberra-based role in October.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 14, 2026
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PR icon Roxy Jacenko officially quits Australia with final acts
Jacenko has now completely quit Australia, selling her luxury possessions.
by Nama Winston – Sep 13, 2026
AI & Tech
Meta One lands in Australia with paid AI and creator tiers
Meta bundles AI, creator and business tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Australian plans starting at $3.99 a month.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 15, 2026
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs strike AI deal
The deal gives participating artists control over licensed fans' remixes, mashups and personalised AI vocal experiences.
by Staff Writer – Sep 10, 2026
Serenade smart albums approved for Billboard charts
Serenade joins six other approved suppliers when Billboard prepares to recognise eligible smart albums on its US charts.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 10, 2026
Pay.com.au's new CMO David Walsh talks AI and expansion
"When you understand how your platform makes and saves money for the customer, knowing how to drive commercial growth becomes straightforward."
by Nama Winston – Sep 15, 2026
Newsfeed
'Pretty hairy': Monique Wright talks about the time she was taken hostage
“It was quite unbelievable, we didn’t really realise what had happened until we came home."
by Nama Winston – 7 hours ago
Grace Tame was paid $9200 for podcast, ABC confirms her contract is over
The entire cost of the podcast was $22 000.
by Nama Winston – 8 hours ago
Bonnie Blue shares post with her baby - and masked men
“The six-week rule does not apply to me because I had a C-section. Down there still looking perfect.”
by Nama Winston – 9 hours ago
Bastion teams up with Taika Waititi for Zeekr 7X campaign
The campaign comprises a public exhibition and content built around seven scenes conceived by Waititi, each lit entirely by the Zeekr 7X's headlights
by Alisha Buaya – 9 hours ago
Those Batman Sightings on Top of the Sydney Opera House Aren’t For a Film
This year will mark 87 years since the creation of Gotham City’s defender.
by Neil Griffiths – 9 hours ago
'Compelling and amazing': Media buyers give their verdict on Nine's Upfronts 2027
Agency leaders review NineNeo, Nine Outdoor and the network’s plan to connect premium media, audience data and commerce.
by Natasha Lee – 10 hours ago
Josh Simons: Why Vinyl's next phase is about profitable scale
The Vinyl Group chief admits revenue growth has outpaced the share price and explains exactly how he plans to fix that.
by Josh Simons – 10 hours ago
Nine 2027 Upfront: Network consolidates TV, streaming and outdoor into one commercial offering
The network wants advertisers to treat its brands not as separate media products, but as connected stages in the same customer journey.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 17, 2026
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