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David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct in ITV News and Guardian investigation
Two women say they were 15 when they met him. Walliams denies any wrongdoing as the BBC pulls Little Britain off iPlayer.
By Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- I raised my kid on David Walliams - I've made a huge mistake
- Anna Hannaford named managing director of Forbes Australia
- Qantas outsources 850 roles to Accenture in AI overhaul
- Australians don’t fall in love with platforms. They fall in love with shows.
- Jesinta Franklin fronts new Home Beautiful series
- News Corp Australia doubles down on AI with two hires
- Kim Kardashian's Skims has skimmed on its Advent calendar, forced to offer refunds
Latest Media
I raised my kid on David Walliams - I've made a huge mistake
"Computer says no. If I had my time again, perhaps I would stick to Mork and Mindy."
by Nama Winston – Nov 9, 2026
Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault
The former BBC Radio 2 host must serve two-thirds of his term in custody and stay on the sex offenders register for life.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 9, 2026
Jesinta Franklin fronts new Home Beautiful series
A Gold Coast hinterland build leads Are Media’s video expansion as two magazine brands open their own Amazon shopfronts.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
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Vinyl Group ranks 27th in AFR Fast 100 on 94.6% revenue growth
Revenue climbed from $4.97m to $18.82m in two years, landing the ASX microcap second among listed companies on the list.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 9, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
McCain renews Big Brother deal as Friday Night Games returns
The snack brand is back in the house for a second year, with circus games, two rival teams, and a shiny trophy at stake.
by Staff Writer – Nov 9, 2026
Nova and BrandSpace put radio and retail media to work for BYD this Christmas
The campaign spans Nova FM, Westfield screens, and a live Fitzy, Wippa & Kate street party with up to $50,000 in prizes.
by Staff Writer – Nov 9, 2026
YoPRO and the Australian Open extend partnership
YoPRO will continue to fuel performance, recovery and progress as Official Partner of the Australian Open, building on a successful debut at AO26.
by Staff Writer – Nov 8, 2026
Publicis vs WPP: Industry rolls its eyes at handshake spat
The online jury has spoken, and neither holding company won. Staff just want raises and some sleep.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 8, 2026
Industry Movers
Anna Hannaford named managing director of Forbes Australia
Founder Michael Lane moves to a non-executive role, as the Chief Operating Officer, since launch, takes over the business.
by Natasha Lee – 53 minutes ago
News Corp Australia doubles down on AI with two hires
Two new directors will oversee how the publisher tests emerging tech and runs the platforms behind its digital products.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Seven taps Weekend Sunrise EP Holly Fallon to lead LiSTNR news and factual
She will oversee The Briefing, Secrets We Keep, and Big Small Talk and report to Sam Cavanagh, starting 20 January 2027.
by Staff Writer – Nov 9, 2026
Tapt Media appoints Wade Kingsley as Head of Campaign Strategy
The media veteran shifts from consultant to full-timer, bringing his Nova, SCA, and Dentsu experience to the 2GB stable
by Natasha Lee – Nov 9, 2026
AI & Tech
Qantas outsources 850 roles to Accenture in AI overhaul
Most of the work will be delivered from India, with the first changes due by mid-2027 as the airline doubles down on AI.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Adobe named Disney’s official AI innovation partner in multi-year deal
Disney is putting AI inside the castle, trained on its own IP, while ESPN digs into its archive. Here’s what Adobe gets.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 9, 2026
GTA didn’t build a game. It built a franchise. Most marketing plans don’t know the difference.
Snap’s Ryan Ferguson on what Rockstar’s GTA VI teaches brands about loyalty, reinvention and the real pull of Kai Cenat.
by Ryan Ferguson – Nov 9, 2026
Lots of companies are building Digital Twins. Almost none are marking them.
Parallel’s Rob Hall says synthetic audiences are flooding media plans, yet few vendors publish proof they mirror people.
by Rob Hall – Nov 9, 2026
Newsfeed
Smallzy recalls ‘uncomfortable’ Russell Brand kiss
The KIIS host replays his 2012 ARIAs audio after Brand’s sentencing, admitting he still doesn’t know how to react to it.
by Natasha Lee – 3 minutes ago
Amplify signs first AiMCO Awards and Summit naming deal
The creator agency will take naming rights, stage talent and a keynote slot as the industry event moves to a bigger venue.
by Staff Writer – 15 minutes ago
Popular in-app game ad pulled over domestic abuse depiction
The Panel found a man’s treatment of a struggling mother amounted to domestic and psychological abuse under the ad code.
by Natasha Lee – 19 minutes ago
Omnicom Media names Asier Carazo Chief Strategy Officer
The Atomic 212° strategy boss takes up a new group-level role across OMD, PHD, UM, Initiative, and more in January 2027.
by Natasha Lee – 39 minutes ago
Anna Hannaford named managing director of Forbes Australia
Founder Michael Lane moves to a non-executive role, as the Chief Operating Officer, since launch, takes over the business.
by Natasha Lee – 53 minutes ago
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Kayo's Summer of the Century: "An unprecedented level of first-class cricket all the way until March.”
“We continue to see with the innovation that we bring, we've been able to bring in a number of new smaller brands as well as the big ones, which is exciting.”
by Nama Winston – 54 minutes ago
Jesinta Franklin fronts new Home Beautiful series
A Gold Coast hinterland build leads Are Media’s video expansion as two magazine brands open their own Amazon shopfronts.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
News Corp Australia doubles down on AI with two hires
Two new directors will oversee how the publisher tests emerging tech and runs the platforms behind its digital products.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
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