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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 – 1 hour ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Disney+ to appoint new Australian commissioner
- 'We've been there in the mud': Wendy Gower's mentoring lifeline for redundant media veterans
- NBL signs Liberty Financial as Official Partner
- Uber Australia teams up with Melanie C for 8th annual Clothing Drive
- EXCLUSIVE: Inside Tapt Media's three-a-day news podcast push
- Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand shuts down after four years
- Adidas takes White Fox to court over four stripes
Latest Media
'We've been there in the mud': Wendy Gower's mentoring lifeline for redundant media veterans
New program pairs senior media staff facing redundancy with those who've lived it. No recruiters, no therapy. Just talk.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand shuts down after four years
Johansson has not made a personal statement at this time.
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Tapt Media's three-a-day news podcast push
Josh Bryant and Clinton Maynard explain how four radio newsrooms are producing three daily episodes for podcast audiences.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Sharon Levy to lead Fremantle Americas and Australia
Levy will oversee production operations in US, Mexico and Australia, taking Jennifer Mullin’s regional responsibilities.
by Staff Writer – 23 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Adidas takes White Fox to court over four stripes
The sportswear giant is challenging the Australian label over striped clothing, with its advertising also under scrutiny.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Aussie cleaning brand Koh apologises for copying small business word-for-word
Who knew CleanTok could get so messy?
by Simran Pasricha – 22 hours ago
Pointer Index analysis: Publicis well ahead, WPP Media down 41%
Ricky Pearl: "(Publicis Groupe) ranked eighth overall of all firms, not just advertising, with 105 jobs – more than one a day."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
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Podean Marketplace Index: Australian brands lag on Amazon media and AI readiness
Travis Johnson, global CEO of Podean, said: "Brands have no shortage of data, but understanding what strong performance actually looks like is much harder. "
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 6, 2026
Industry Movers
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 – 53 minutes ago
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WPP appoints Jessica Farrell as ANZ Chief People Officer
Farrell will focus will be attracting, developing and retaining talent, building a high-performance culture, and supporting the group's growth in the region.
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 5, 2026
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
AI & Tech
Optus accounts for most telco complaints as unfair sales concerns surge
Overall complaints fell, but reports of customers being exploited more than doubled in the telco ombudsman's latest data
by Natasha Lee – Oct 6, 2026
Black Friday leads Christmas sales influence among Boomtown shoppers
Francesca Ryan: "Black Friday has firmly cemented its position as the leading sales event influencing Christmas purchases for Boomtown shoppers, as customers continue to seek out value."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
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ASOS alerts customers to data breach as shares fall by 14%
Shares in the online fashion retailer have fallen nearly 14% after its app systems were accessed by ‘unidentified third party’.
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
CBA signs licence covering newspaper text in workplace AI
Matt Comyn: "This is a practical step that shows innovation and the fair treatment of rights holders can be mutually beneficial, as we adapt to new technologies."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 5, 2026
Newsfeed
Fame cannot save bad business: That's the harsh reality of celebrity beauty brands
Scarlett Johansson's The Outset is the latest casualty. Survival takes sharp marketing, smart pricing and a lot of luck.
by Darren Woolley – 3 minutes ago
Are Media and La Mer take Gourmet Traveller partnership to Melbourne
Nicky Briger: "Luxury brands have rich stories to tell, and the opportunity is to give audiences a way to experience them firsthand."
by Alisha Buaya – 4 minutes ago
Events, OOH and retail media lead Australia's media hiring rebound
Justin Randles: "The job market in the media & events industry has been up and down over the past three years, so I’m loath to call this result a recovery."
by Alisha Buaya – 18 minutes ago
Richard Gere’s gerbil rumour gets the podcast treatment
A Hollywood myth gets a 12-part investigation into how celebrity gossip spread globally and survived for nearly 40 years.
by Natasha Lee – 23 minutes ago
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 – 53 minutes ago
'We've been there in the mud': Wendy Gower's mentoring lifeline for redundant media veterans
New program pairs senior media staff facing redundancy with those who've lived it. No recruiters, no therapy. Just talk.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
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 – 1 hour ago
NBL signs Liberty Financial as Official Partner
David Stevenson: "This partnership represents a shared commitment to elevating the League, with Liberty Financial helping us connect with fans across the country."
by Alisha Buaya – 16 hours ago
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