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Omnicom to cut headcount by 15,000 by year-end
Omnicom expects headcount to fall to about 105,000 as IPG merger synergies, outsourcing and disposals reshape the group.
By Tom Gosby – 3 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- PR icon Roxy Jacenko officially quits Australia with final acts
- Melissa Doyle's new high-profile appointment: 'humbled, daunted, excited'
- Comedy’s boycott problem: Jerry Seinfeld sparks an exodus, but Saudi money barely moved the bill
- WPP set to retain Coca-Cola global media business
- Netflix’s NFL stream slammed as ‘unwatchable’
- GIO takes its safety mat to Sydney streets
- REA Group drops realestate.com.au contract restrictions
Latest Media
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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 – 2 hours ago
Melissa Doyle's new high-profile appointment: 'humbled, daunted, excited'
“I can’t wait to work with local council and First Nations communities to make sure Australia Day is inclusive and respectful of the full story."
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Comedy’s boycott problem: Jerry Seinfeld sparks an exodus, but Saudi money barely moved the bill
Lisbon artists walked away from Seinfeld. In Riyadh, comedy's free-speech champions found Saudi payday harder to refuse.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
Netflix’s NFL stream slammed as ‘unwatchable’
Fans reported buffering, picture quality and audio problems during the platform’s landmark NFL broadcast from Melbourne.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
REA Group drops realestate.com.au contract restrictions
Agents get more freedom over property listings after the competition watchdog secured a three-year undertaking from REA.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
GIO takes its safety mat to Sydney streets
Leo Australia has turned GIO’s safety-mat brand device into three context-driven outdoor installations across Sydney.
by Tom Gosby – 3 hours ago
WPP set to retain Coca-Cola global media business
Ad Age reports WPP is set to retain Coca-Cola’s global media, data and technology business.
by Tom Gosby – 3 hours ago
Omnicom to cut headcount by 15,000 by year-end
Omnicom expects headcount to fall to about 105,000 as IPG merger synergies, outsourcing and disposals reshape the group.
by Tom Gosby – 3 hours ago
Industry Movers
PR icon Roxy Jacenko officially quits Australia with final acts
Jacenko has now completely quit Australia, selling her luxury possessions.
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Emotive scores three senior hires in agency shake-up
Tian Skene, Jessica Nord, and Claire O’Sullivan join the independent agency after a run of major new business wins.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
Ben Fordham re-signs with Tapt Media for five more years
Ben Fordham has locked in another five years at 2GB, ending speculation about his future at Sydney breakfast.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 10, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Bickmore tipped to leave SCA replacing Will & Woody at ARN
ARN's confirmed Drive vacancy opens up a path for Bickmore, as Tommy Little's future at the Hit Network remains unclear.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 10, 2026
AI & Tech
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
Is the ‘Albo-rithm’ making bad recommendations?
Fabulate’s Nathan Powell argues Canberra has picked the wrong villain, and the algorithm isn’t the one doing the damage.
by Nathan Powell – Sep 9, 2026
Just 9% of young Aussies have a “very positive” relationship with social media
The rise of doomscrolling has reshaped how Australians spend their time and even how they see themselves.
by Staff Writer – Sep 9, 2026
Newsfeed
Uber Eats says ‘Phew’ in new brand platform via Special
The campaign travels back to 2013, with Redfoo and a pre-stardom Troye Sivan showing how hard dinner was back then, too.
by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
QMS NZ launches City Rail Link network with six foundation partners
2degrees, BNZ, Spark, The Warehouse Group, ANZ and Tower anchor QMS NZ’s new digital OOH network.
by Tom Gosby – 2 hours ago
Melissa Doyle's new high-profile appointment: 'humbled, daunted, excited'
“I can’t wait to work with local council and First Nations communities to make sure Australia Day is inclusive and respectful of the full story."
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Today the Brave appoints Laura Mahony as managing director
The former Havas Host executive will oversee operations, people and client partnerships as the independent agency grows.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
oOh!media and ARN back Head and Neck Cancer Australia appeal
EAR Studio joins oOh!media and ARN’s GOLD Network to amplify Head and Neck Cancer Australia’s Lend Your Voice campaign.
by Tom Gosby – 2 hours ago
Domino’s drops new ANZ brand platform with Bureau of Everything
Domino’s new ANZ platform puts craveability and irreverence at the centre of the brand.
by Tom Gosby – 2 hours ago
Emotive scores three senior hires in agency shake-up
Tian Skene, Jessica Nord, and Claire O’Sullivan join the independent agency after a run of major new business wins.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
PR icon Roxy Jacenko officially quits Australia with final acts
Jacenko has now completely quit Australia, selling her luxury possessions.
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
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