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'Powerful place to play': The verdicts are in on Paramount's Upfronts 2027
"Consistency felt like a clear theme for Paramount, with familiar franchises providing the foundation and fresh talent giving audiences another reason to tune in."
By Nama Winston – 6 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Sam Wood's fitness empire rebrands with name change after domestic violence charges
- ABC demands One Nation delete cartoon of Bluey driving over politician
- WPP Media appoints Aishwarya Rao to lead Marketing & Technology Consulting arm
- Cartology crowns Australia’s most effective Retail Media Campaigns
- Paramount’s 2027 pitch: wall-to-wall shows, 15 World Cup games and a path to purchase
- ABC investigates whether journalist Roshdi Sarraj was aligned with Hamas
- Acta launches expanded talent directory
Latest Media
Sam Wood's fitness empire rebrands with name change after domestic violence charges
“A new look, a new chapter, but with the same heart."
by Nama Winston – 5 hours ago
ABC demands One Nation delete cartoon of Bluey driving over politician
“The most loved character in a video is both shocking and disrespectful to the children of Australia who love that character so much.”
by Nama Winston – 7 hours ago
Paramount’s 2027 pitch: wall-to-wall shows, 15 World Cup games and a path to purchase
Grant Madigan and Tamara Simoneau on new Paramount+ ad formats, a shoppable Bunnings series and an Erin Patterson drama.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 28, 2026
WPP Media appoints Aishwarya Rao to lead Marketing & Technology Consulting arm
"Aish brings deep consulting and transformation experience to our business."
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Boost Mobile signs Love Island Australia sponsorship
Villa phones, a five-part social series and reactive outdoor ads put Boost inside Nine’s dating show and beyond the set.
by Staff Writer – Oct 26, 2026
Greater Bank launches ‘Do Big Things’ via It’s Friday
Talking household objects front a home loan campaign rolling out across broadcast, outdoor, audio and digital platforms.
by Staff Writer – Oct 26, 2026
MOVE should make planners and buyers more curious, not more comfortable
oOh!media’s Bel Harper on how Pepe Saya’s regional NSW billboard launch grew from 18 to 25 sites when data asked why not.
by Bel Harper – Oct 26, 2026
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BIG W reveals next phase of ‘How good’s Christmas?’ campaign celebrating real mums
Real mums handed the mic as BIG W celebrates the moment they can take that well-earned exhale.
by Staff Writer – Oct 26, 2026
Industry Movers
WPP Production names Felix Ettelson creative craft head
The former Thinkerbell creative director will oversee Australian output and expand generative AI production for the team
by Staff Writer – Oct 26, 2026
Droga5 ANZ co-chief creative officer Barbara Humphries set to leave
It is unknown what her next venture will be.
by Staff Writer – Oct 26, 2026
Australia Post CEO Paul Graham to retire
The postal operator has begun its search for a successor as it pursues reforms across its parcels and letters businesses.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 25, 2026
PHD names Ali Jones Sydney managing director
Pia Coyle takes on a national investment role as PHD reshapes its leadership following ANZ retention and Officeworks win.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 21, 2026
AI & Tech
Instagram’s Features test targets YouTube’s podcast audience
Selected US creators can now post shows of up to 90 minutes, with Reels linking viewers directly to the full-length cut.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 26, 2026
Anthropic admits 'catastrophic risk' of AI's impact ahead of its share listing
"In general, we will aim to be bold but sane, and to win trust with a track record of successful bets."
by Nama Winston – Oct 26, 2026
Australia to sue Meta over child safety concerns
"We are aware of this claim and we will defend ourselves vigorously."
by Nama Winston – Oct 22, 2026
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Only 1 in 5 young Aussies say using their mobile to call is their main use
The findings also help explain the growing appeal of foldable smartphones.
by Staff Writer – Oct 23, 2026
Newsfeed
Stan’s McLeod’s Daughters revival heads to Victoria
The next generation heads to Drovers Run with the rural shoot tipped to deliver up to $35 million in Victorian spending.
by Natasha Lee – 27 minutes ago
Publicis Groupe ANZ promotes Jessica Howse to GM People & Culture Australia
Howse has held senior positions at Nine, Crown Resorts, Seven and Betfair, and worked as a people strategy consultant at Football Australia.
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago
Cartology crowns Australia’s most effective Retail Media Campaigns
Leading FMCG brands took center stage overnight as the winners of the 2026 Cartology Campaign of the Year Awards were unveiled.
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago
WPP Media appoints Aishwarya Rao to lead Marketing & Technology Consulting arm
"Aish brings deep consulting and transformation experience to our business."
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago
Sam Wood's fitness empire rebrands with name change after domestic violence charges
“A new look, a new chapter, but with the same heart."
by Nama Winston – 5 hours ago
'Powerful place to play': The verdicts are in on Paramount's Upfronts 2027
"Consistency felt like a clear theme for Paramount, with familiar franchises providing the foundation and fresh talent giving audiences another reason to tune in."
by Nama Winston – 6 hours ago
ABC demands One Nation delete cartoon of Bluey driving over politician
“The most loved character in a video is both shocking and disrespectful to the children of Australia who love that character so much.”
by Nama Winston – 7 hours ago
Paramount’s 2027 pitch: wall-to-wall shows, 15 World Cup games and a path to purchase
Grant Madigan and Tamara Simoneau on new Paramount+ ad formats, a shoppable Bunnings series and an Erin Patterson drama.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 28, 2026
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