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NYT publishes Mushroom Wellington recipe and Aussies respond as expected
"I hope you followed the Australian version, I hear it's a real killer."
By Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Three more women name convicted rapist Ralph Carr in fresh police investigation
- ARN bet big on iHeart. Now iHeart’s US parent is fielding sale rumours
- ACCC fines Cotton On over late Supre and Typo injury reports
- Did a leather jacket predict Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s downfall?
- Karl Stefanovic launches 'Club Karlos' - including exclusive emojis
- The Bloom Room: Your boss says ‘be more strategic’. Now what?
- Your social media numbers are lying to you
Latest Media
Three more women name convicted rapist Ralph Carr in fresh police investigation
“The Guardian understands there is an ongoing police inquiry involving Carr."
by Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
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ARN bet big on iHeart. Now iHeart’s US parent is fielding sale rumours
Bloomberg says iHeart is shopping its podcasts. iHeart says no. ARN, whose future runs on the iHeart brand, is all ears.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 12, 2026
Karl Stefanovic launches 'Club Karlos' - including exclusive emojis
One of them is reportedly a Maroons jersey, another a sausage on bread - which we think could be used in multiple contexts.
by Nama Winston – Nov 12, 2026
Meta restores Sherele Moody’s Instagram after backlash
The Australian Femicide Watch account’s back after politicians and advocates challenged its removal over platform rules.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 12, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
ACCC fines Cotton On over late Supre and Typo injury reports
Supre jeans and a Typo snow globe triggered two ACCC infringement notices for missing the two-day injury report deadline
by Natasha Lee – Nov 12, 2026
The Bloom Room: Your boss says ‘be more strategic’. Now what?
Jess Wood and Kristy Emmanouil explain how to turn vague feedback into clear calls, sharper insights and stronger plans.
by The Bloom Room – Nov 12, 2026
DiDi pulls ads after Ad Standards finds they vilify people with a disability
The rideshare brand has pulled the Pay TV campaign and intends to seek independent review of the Community Panel ruling.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 12, 2026
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oOh!media expands WA network with premium digital billboards
"Bringing standout locations together with the scale of our street furniture network gives advertisers a powerful platform to reach audiences.”
by Staff Writer – Nov 12, 2026
Industry Movers
VML names Adam Kennedy ANZ CEO as Paul Bradbury exits
Adam Kennedy will take charge in January as Paul Bradbury leaves the agency after one year to pursue a new opportunity.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 12, 2026
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 – Nov 10, 2026
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 – Nov 10, 2026
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
AI & Tech
'Psychiatric injury': Three more major social media sites sued for harm to kids
The class action represents Australian minors who have suffered by using the platforms.
by Nama Winston – Nov 12, 2026
Your social media numbers are lying to you
Lit Agency founder Diane Markovski on why October’s best-looking social reports hid the very worst news for most brands.
by Diane Markovski – Nov 12, 2026
AARON Awards opens 2027 entries with new categories
New sector categories put commissioned brand work in focus as organisers anticipate a shift away from speculative AI ads.
by Staff Writer – Nov 12, 2026
Accenture Song joins IAB Australia and takes seat on Executive Technology Council
Accenture Song is the latest company to join IAB Australia, to help grow sustainable and diverse investment in digital advertising.
by Staff Writer – Nov 11, 2026
Newsfeed
Toaster, creative product marketing agency, appoints Neville Brody as Creative Chair
The appointment formalises a longstanding relationship between Brody and Toaster, building on his involvement as an advisory member of the agency’s board.
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
NYT publishes Mushroom Wellington recipe and Aussies respond as expected
"I hope you followed the Australian version, I hear it's a real killer."
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
Scroll, search, trade talk: TikTok gets live stock charts
Live prices and interactive charts now sit atop stock searches, with one tap through to Yahoo Finance for more analysis.
by Natasha Lee – 23 hours ago
Three more women name convicted rapist Ralph Carr in fresh police investigation
“The Guardian understands there is an ongoing police inquiry involving Carr."
by Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
ACCC fines Cotton On over late Supre and Typo injury reports
Supre jeans and a Typo snow globe triggered two ACCC infringement notices for missing the two-day injury report deadline
by Natasha Lee – Nov 12, 2026
Your social media numbers are lying to you
Lit Agency founder Diane Markovski on why October’s best-looking social reports hid the very worst news for most brands.
by Diane Markovski – Nov 12, 2026
The Bloom Room: Your boss says ‘be more strategic’. Now what?
Jess Wood and Kristy Emmanouil explain how to turn vague feedback into clear calls, sharper insights and stronger plans.
by The Bloom Room – Nov 12, 2026
'Psychiatric injury': Three more major social media sites sued for harm to kids
The class action represents Australian minors who have suffered by using the platforms.
by Nama Winston – Nov 12, 2026
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