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Nick Kyrgios serves a masterclass in apologising; the Swans should take note
Kyrgios' apology is personal, heartfelt, and takes responsibility; the opposite of the Swans'.
By Nama Winston – 9 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- News Australia adds two senior industry appointments
- Fabulate appoints Valerie Madon to regional creative strategy role
- 'Meta intentionally hooked a generation of children', US court hears
- UK PM duped by scammer posing as Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff
- Retail media hits $200bn as ad overload threatens growth
- Omnicom Oceania transitions Hall & Partners to Perceptive across ANZ
- Made Up Stories and Alison Hurbert-Burns launch global TV play
Latest Media
Nick Kyrgios serves a masterclass in apologising; the Swans should take note
Kyrgios' apology is personal, heartfelt, and takes responsibility; the opposite of the Swans'.
by Nama Winston – 9 hours ago
UK PM duped by scammer posing as Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff
After an impostor reached the PM, his claim that he did 'everything right' may be the strangest part of the whole saga.
by Natasha Lee – 10 hours ago
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Made Up Stories and Alison Hurbert-Burns launch global TV play
The Sydney-based venture will package Australian series for global buyers, with production planned from 2027.
by Tom Gosby – 10 hours ago
Australian Idol names Morgan Evans as new judge
Evans joins Marcia Hines and Amy Shark as Seven refreshes its judging panel for Australian Idol's 2027 season on Seven+.
by Natasha Lee – 11 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Why the creator economy's biggest problem isn't content, it's education
Huume Talent's Mikhailla Fitzgerald says creators don't need more content tips; they need real business education, fast.
by Mikhailla Fitzgerald – 8 hours ago
Afterpay expands ON THE HOUSE partnership
The BNPL platform has renewed its deal as ON THE HOUSE scales its ad-funded period product network across Australia now.
by Staff Writer – 9 hours ago
Omnicom Oceania transitions Hall & Partners to Perceptive across ANZ
Jo Brockhurst will lead the Australian business as managing director, with Daniel Shaw remaining CEO across the ANZ region.
by Natasha Lee – 11 hours ago
Retail media hits $200bn as ad overload threatens growth
WARC warns slowing growth and crowded retail platforms could undermine shopper experience and campaign effectiveness.
by Staff Writer – 10 hours ago
Industry Movers
News Australia adds two senior industry appointments
The hires bring senior retail, sport and entertainment expertise to News Australia as it sharpens its category strategy.
by Natasha Lee – 5 hours ago
Fabulate appoints Valerie Madon to regional creative strategy role
Former McCann APAC creative chief Valerie Madon joins Fabulate as the creator marketing business expands across key markets.
by Staff Writer – 7 hours ago
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StreetIQ lands Laura Kleiman and Louise Tatlock in senior commercial push
The DOOH platform has appointed Laura Kleiman and Louise Tatlock as it builds its senior commercial leadership team.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 18, 2026
Guardian Australia managing director Rebecca Costello to depart
Costello exits on 18 September after nearly three years, as Guardian Australia flags succession news ahead.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 17, 2026
AI & Tech
Three questions in one: the AI question(s) every agency boss can't dodge
Involved Media's Sarah Keith on why agencies keep answering AI's three toughest questions in completely the wrong order.
by Sarah Keith – 12 hours ago
South Australia puts AI under an Australia-first royal commission microscope
The inquiry will examine AI’s impact on jobs, education, public services and creative industries, with findings due July 2027.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 16, 2026
The $600 billion Reality Check: Why AI is a lousy marketing manager
Klarna, Commonwealth Bank and Ford sacked staff for algorithms, then quietly paid double to rehire the humans they lost.
by Robert Nagy – Aug 16, 2026
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DoubleVerify deepens TikTok push amid US$2.15 billion Nielsen deal
DV has expanded brand suitability and viewability measurement to TikTok Pangle across 48 markets, including Australia.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 13, 2026
Newsfeed
PEDESTRIAN.TV and Maltesers select winners of $60k wedding-led brand campaign
Bianca and James win a $60,000 dream wedding as PEDESTRIAN.TV and Maltesers take the Duos campaign into its next phase.
by Staff Writer – 4 hours ago
News Australia adds two senior industry appointments
The hires bring senior retail, sport and entertainment expertise to News Australia as it sharpens its category strategy.
by Natasha Lee – 5 hours ago
Fabulate appoints Valerie Madon to regional creative strategy role
Former McCann APAC creative chief Valerie Madon joins Fabulate as the creator marketing business expands across key markets.
by Staff Writer – 7 hours ago
Why the creator economy's biggest problem isn't content, it's education
Huume Talent's Mikhailla Fitzgerald says creators don't need more content tips; they need real business education, fast.
by Mikhailla Fitzgerald – 8 hours ago
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