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Southern Cross proposes Seven Media Group name change
Shareholders will vote in November on new corporate identity for the combined television, radio and publishing business.
By Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- The feed has split us in two, media has to stitch it back together
- Welcome to a fairer and more transparent publishing ad tech ecosystem
- In-house production is growing up. Are producer skills keeping pace?
- This is the student journo who broke the 'Cornell 7' story that's broken the world
- WIN to switch off Network 10 in three regional markets
- Neighbours star Stefan Dennis slams 'unbelievably invasive' AI-assisted microdrama revival
- AI actress glitches during Piers Morgan chat switching from English to Cantonese
Latest Media
The feed has split us in two, media has to stitch it back together
Algorithms now serve men and women different news, and the ad dollars funding the feed are helping to build that divide.
by Sam Cousins – 1 hour ago
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James Willis takes over 2GB Drive in Tapt Media reshuffle
A new host takes 2GB’s afternoon slot, while Penny Ghosn takes responsibility for growing the network’s digital audiences.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 3, 2026
This is the student journo who broke the 'Cornell 7' story that's broken the world
"Cornell has failed her. Cornell has failed us.”
by Nama Winston – Oct 1, 2026
Neighbours star Stefan Dennis slams 'unbelievably invasive' AI-assisted microdrama revival
Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has slammed plans to turn old episodes of the show into short-form vertical video episodes with the help of AI.
by Rebekah Manibog – Oct 2, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
In-house production is growing up. Are producer skills keeping pace?
MettleLab's Izzy Watts and Sara Pethybridge on why brands keep underestimating the craft that makes shoots look so easy.
by Izzy Watts and Sara Pethybridge – 22 hours ago
Domain opens The Block homes to virtual inspections
Fans can compare the teams’ layouts, finishes and styling with virtual access to every revealed room in all five houses.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 1, 2026
Four Pillars Gin launch 'Expect Different' platform via Weave
The brand and Weave chose traditional production methods to contrast with the growing use of AI-generated creative.
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 1, 2026
Taco Bell Australia joins Duolingo for first Global Taco Day
The campaign is built on the fact that “taco” is nearly the same word in more than 30 languages.
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 1, 2026
Industry Movers
DAZN Media+ announces Nicole Ferguson as new Brisbane Sales Director
Former Nine Group Business Director joins DAZN Media+ as Brisbane’s sports and streaming audience continue to grow.
by Staff Writer – Oct 1, 2026
Havas Media Network appoints new business and Organic & AI Performance heads in ANZ
Kunal Chakravarty joins as Head of New Business & Marketing, and Agata Adamczak as Head of Organic & AI Performance.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 29, 2026
UMG taps CAA’s Libby Bush to lead global partnerships
CAA’s partnerships chief will unite UMG’s brands, media and commercial businesses in a global role starting in November.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
Bec Penn has been appointed Omnicom Media's Head of Retail Media
The appointment comes only two months after she launched her own consultancy.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
AI & Tech
Welcome to a fairer and more transparent publishing ad tech ecosystem
Nine's Julia Edwards on why Google's antitrust remedies and Direct Pay Open Bidding could tip the scales for publishers.
by Julia Edwards – 1 hour ago
Josh Simons joins Proudly Human advisory board
The Vinyl Group chief joins Alan Finkel’s certification venture as it expands into music, publishing and creative media.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 1, 2026
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WhatsApp introduces parental controls for teens
Families can set privacy rules, get group alerts and choose AI settings while personal chats stay encrypted and private.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 30, 2026
ACAM launches AI advisor network with Maestro
Four practitioners are accredited and another 10 are in training as a national network expands AI support for marketers.
by Staff Writer – Sep 30, 2026
Newsfeed
Oprah-backed food chain puts bankruptcy on the menu
Celebrity backing couldn't spare the wellness dining business from closures, leadership churn and the search for a buyer
by Natasha Lee – 1 minute ago
Jon Cook to leave WPP as Eric Campbell takes VML helm
Eric Campbell will take over the global agency in March 2027, as WPP prepares to outline wider creative leadership team.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
The feed has split us in two, media has to stitch it back together
Algorithms now serve men and women different news, and the ad dollars funding the feed are helping to build that divide.
by Sam Cousins – 1 hour ago
Southern Cross proposes Seven Media Group name change
Shareholders will vote in November on new corporate identity for the combined television, radio and publishing business.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Welcome to a fairer and more transparent publishing ad tech ecosystem
Nine's Julia Edwards on why Google's antitrust remedies and Direct Pay Open Bidding could tip the scales for publishers.
by Julia Edwards – 1 hour ago
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No Utes in the Valet joins iHeart Podcast Network
The fashion and footy podcast signs with ARN, which will support advertising sales and grow its audience across network.
by Staff Writer – 22 hours ago
In-house production is growing up. Are producer skills keeping pace?
MettleLab's Izzy Watts and Sara Pethybridge on why brands keep underestimating the craft that makes shoots look so easy.
by Izzy Watts and Sara Pethybridge – 22 hours ago
James Willis takes over 2GB Drive in Tapt Media reshuffle
A new host takes 2GB’s afternoon slot, while Penny Ghosn takes responsibility for growing the network’s digital audiences.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 3, 2026
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