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Today's Media Snapshot
- ‘Suspicious’: Is a viral meltdown over an Oreo at school secretly a brand promo?
- Anthony Albanese is back at the Pacific Islands Forum. But I’m still thinking about that shirt
- Survivor contestant sues for $140m after losing leg
- Aldi's dupe snacks busted again as court doubles down
- Australian Retirement Trust taps Saatchi & Saatchi to drive next phase of brand growth
- EXCLUSIVE: Gina Liano credits fans for Real Housewives of Melbourne revival
- News Australia puts trust at centre of new health push
Latest Media
Anthony Albanese is back at the Pacific Islands Forum. But I’m still thinking about that shirt
One year on, Albanese is back at the Pacific Islands Forum. But there is one diplomatic incident we still cannot forget.
by Natasha Lee – 5 hours ago
Survivor contestant sues for $140m after losing leg
Producers allegedly supplied cast members with cocaine and marijuana “to help calm and settle [them] following the Plaintiff’s injury.”
by Nama Winston – 4 hours ago
‘Suspicious’: Is a viral meltdown over an Oreo at school secretly a brand promo?
The internet was triggered by a mum's complaint about Oreos. Now there's major a plot twist.
by Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
'Can't unsee it': Minns backs social media algorithm rules
“Once you’ve seen it, you can’t unsee it. So this is the problem of our times."
by Nama Winston – 52 minutes ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Australian Retirement Trust taps Saatchi & Saatchi to drive next phase of brand growth
“We're excited to partner with Saatchi & Saatchi as we continue to strengthen member engagement and help more Australians feel confident about their financial future.”
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
Spacenow is making pop-up stores cheaper, easier and essential
Renting a store for a week, not a decade. Spacenow says demand for pop-ups and activations is up 60%.
by Staff Writer – Sep 3, 2026
Microdrama 'Pipe Dreams' helps Sydney Water educate the public
The Pipe Dreams series is a 'soap drama' - with some pun intended.
by Staff Writer – Sep 2, 2026
Bud Communications bags Daikin and WEX as Australia team quadruples
Bud Communications has won Daikin and WEX accounts as its Australian team grows from one to four and adds former AdNews deputy editor Ashley Regan.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 2, 2026
Industry Movers
TBWA names Pia Chaudhuri Sydney chief creative officer
Chaudhuri joins after senior roles at LEGO Agency, Clemenger BBDO and Bear Meets Eagle On Fire globally.
by Staff Writer – Sep 1, 2026
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Reddit appoints Cassie Gilbert as ANZ director amid advertiser growth
Reddit names Cassie Gilbert to lead ANZ as advertiser numbers climb and Australia becomes one of its top global markets.
by Staff Writer – Sep 1, 2026
Howatson+Company names Richard Shaw CCO
The agency has promoted its deputy creative chief after a global search, with further senior appointments still to come.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 31, 2026
EDGE bets on strategy in five-person leadership shake-up
EDGE has promoted five senior staff as it shifts towards a strategy-led model spanning creative, search and paid media.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 31, 2026
AI & Tech
Clive Dickens' Meliora Creative’s first bets span AI, wagering and a mini-Sphere
Spotwise, OM Sound & Vision and allt.tv become Meliora Creative's first partners across AI, advertising and experiences.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 2, 2026
ChatGPT Ads hits US$1 billion run rate in under 200 days
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads crossed a US$1 billion annualised run rate less than 200 days after launch.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 1, 2026
carsales launches Nexgate dealer technology platform
The SaaS platform brings dealer inventory, pricing and customer tools together, backed by carsales data and embedded AI.
by Staff Writer – Aug 31, 2026
Weber Shandwick Australia leaders launch AI-era agency VOCAL
Weber Shandwick Australia's leadership team has launched VOCAL, with foundation clients across four major industry sectors.
by Staff Writer – Aug 31, 2026
Newsfeed
'Can't unsee it': Minns backs social media algorithm rules
“Once you’ve seen it, you can’t unsee it. So this is the problem of our times."
by Nama Winston – 52 minutes ago
Australian Retirement Trust taps Saatchi & Saatchi to drive next phase of brand growth
“We're excited to partner with Saatchi & Saatchi as we continue to strengthen member engagement and help more Australians feel confident about their financial future.”
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
Survivor contestant sues for $140m after losing leg
Producers allegedly supplied cast members with cocaine and marijuana “to help calm and settle [them] following the Plaintiff’s injury.”
by Nama Winston – 4 hours ago
Bruce Gordon lifts Nine economic interest to 31.18 per cent
WIN owner Bruce Gordon has increased his economic interest in Nine to 31.18 per cent after buying 47 million shares.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
The Australian Women’s Weekly puts veterans’ family stories on the mic
Acts of Service extends Love Stories with monthly conversations about military service, relationships and the families supporting veterans.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
When imposter syndrome gets something right
Netflix’s Raygun documentary accidentally exposes a workplace truth: sometimes feeling like an imposter is useful information.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
Australia’s most trusted brand wins for third straight year
Roy Morgan has crowned its 2026 trust leader, while eight brands extended unbeaten category runs dating back to 2019.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
Aldi's dupe snacks busted again as court doubles down
The toddler snack copyright ruling against Aldi has been extended to five products.
by Nama Winston – 5 hours ago
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