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Russell Brand appears on first day of his sex crimes trial as jury selected
20 jurors were chosen, and that number will later be cut to 14.
By Nama Winston – 3 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- 'Cornell 7' merchandise is being sold emblazoned with "I am Jane Doe"
- AFR article by MEAA head Michael Slezak potentially conflicts with ABC
- ‘Roman amphitheatre stuff’: Barnaby Joyce blasts execution livestream
- Vogue Forces of Fashion returns to Sydney with Anna Wintour as first speaker
- oOh!media extends GPT partnership across 16 shopping centres
- CIA gave freed journalist Viagra in his welcome-home kit
- Shaun Glover returns to Mamamia as Operations Director
Latest Media
'Cornell 7' merchandise is being sold emblazoned with "I am Jane Doe"
“Are we surprised? Just crapitalism doing its thing.”
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
AFR article by MEAA head Michael Slezak potentially conflicts with ABC
Slezak, also an ABC journalist, now faces disciplinary action.
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
‘Roman amphitheatre stuff’: Barnaby Joyce blasts execution livestream
One Nation, the Greens, and the Liberals condemn the proposed broadcast, as eSafety warns of limits on its power to block videos.
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
CIA gave freed journalist Viagra in his welcome-home kit
After 16 months in Russian detention, a Wall Street Journal reporter recalls an unexpected addition to his journey home.
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
oOh!media extends GPT partnership across 16 shopping centres
Robbie Dery: "Our long-standing partnership with GPT is a powerful endorsement of the strength and scale of our retail offering."
by Alisha Buaya – 3 hours ago
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Maltesers and PEDESTRIAN.TV launch wedding series with Brittany Hockley
Brittany Hockley: "Bianca and James have such a genuine story, and you can really see their different personalities come through in the choices they’re making."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
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Macca's turns McCafé drink carrier into a fashion accessory
Hannah Lawson and Jessica Beal: "We took an idea already created by fan behaviour and made it real by ditching the cardboard for vegan leather and adding a detachable strap and pocket."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Sydney Sweeney and Novig score again in second raunchy ad installment
"There are grown men making spreadsheets to bet on what colour underwear I’m wearing. I mean, I’m flattered."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 11, 2026
Industry Movers
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Shaun Glover returns to Mamamia as Operations Director
The former commercial operations chief brings Cartology experience to the role overseeing the publisher's systems and teams.
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
WPP appoints Tyler Turnbull as CEO of WPP Creative
Cindy Rose: “His appointment reflects our determination to bring together the very best of WPP for our clients."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 8, 2026
Mamamia signs Danielle Rigg-Smith as NSW Sales Director
Danielle joins Mamamia at a time of growth, as more brands look to be part of the conversations Australian women are having right now.
by Staff Writer – Oct 7, 2026
Disney+ to appoint new Australian commissioner
The streamer is boosting Australian originals spending as it plans to triple local-language production around the world.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 7, 2026
AI & Tech
AI is the top influence on senior marketing leaders' confidence, research finds
Jess Torstensson: "Confidence isn't about trusting AI more, it’s about knowing when to trust it, when to challenge it, and when to trust yourself."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 11, 2026
Nikon strips video competition winner of title over AI use
Scientists questioned the winning microscope video, prompting Nikon to investigate and review its competition procedures.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 11, 2026
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'Get undressed': Roblox knows the risks. Why aren’t children better protected?
A mother trusted the controls. The messages she found raise hard questions about child safety and regulatory action now.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 11, 2026
PORNHUB IS BACK, BABY!... but only for Apple users
Adults face a new entry requirement as the site reopens, with device-level checks at the centre of its return to Australia.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 7, 2026
Newsfeed
Australian start-up reinventing the condom launches $10m raise and global consumer campaign
Nick Northcott said: "It would be pretty special to have an Australian product, developed and manufactured here, involved in a home Olympics. That’s the target."
by Alisha Buaya – 1 hour ago
Not so eggcellent: ACCC alleges egg industry cartel
The watchdog alleges producers coordinated egg supply, bird culling and retailer access in a major Federal Court lawsuit.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
'Cornell 7' merchandise is being sold emblazoned with "I am Jane Doe"
“Are we surprised? Just crapitalism doing its thing.”
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Influencing Live returns to cover AI, media law, and investigative journalism pressures
Phil Sim: "Journalism is going through a profound transformation. That, in turn, fundamentally changes media relations."
by Alisha Buaya – 2 hours ago
'I can’t believe you’re doing this’: Michael Usher's son grills Samantha Armytage on pair's past
An internship takes an awkward turn as Max quizzes Samantha Armytage about a reported dinner date with his newsreader dad, Michael.
by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Vogue Forces of Fashion returns to Sydney with Anna Wintour as first speaker
Anna Wintour: "I'm looking forward to coming together next year, talking about all the ways fashion has been changing, innovating and moving global culture forward."
by Alisha Buaya – 2 hours ago
AFR article by MEAA head Michael Slezak potentially conflicts with ABC
Slezak, also an ABC journalist, now faces disciplinary action.
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
oOh!media extends GPT partnership across 16 shopping centres
Robbie Dery: "Our long-standing partnership with GPT is a powerful endorsement of the strength and scale of our retail offering."
by Alisha Buaya – 3 hours ago
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