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Reports: Callum Turner is the next James Bond
The fresh casting claim puts the British actor in the frame as Amazon MGM prepares its next chapter for the Bond series.
By Natasha Lee – 12 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Craig Silvey, author, jailed for 'repulsive' child exploitation crimes
- Australians are reading more news but paying for less of it: Deloitte
- Hackers broadcast porn on major billboard in coordinated cyberattack
- It shouldn't have been called 'The One About Matthew Perry'
- Droga5 global CEO Mark Green dies aged 53
- Social Soup signs Lifeblood, H2coco and Amazon brands
- Ipsos appoints Lifeng Liu Chairman and CEO of APAC
Latest Media
Craig Silvey, author, jailed for 'repulsive' child exploitation crimes
"You have devastated and betrayed the trust of thousands, and let entire communities down."
by Nama Winston – 18 hours ago
Australians are reading more news but paying for less of it: Deloitte
Weekly news time climbs to 2h 30m, yet just 3% of households now pay for news, with ads and paywalls the chief barriers.
by Natasha Lee – 17 hours ago
Hackers broadcast porn on major billboard in coordinated cyberattack
Drivers got an unexpected eyeful as a cyberattack turned a roadside advertising screen into a very public viewing party.
by Natasha Lee – 18 hours ago
It shouldn't have been called 'The One About Matthew Perry'
"A show about his life should not have been named with a reference to a comedy series, even the one that made him a household name."
by Nama Winston – 19 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Social Soup signs Lifeblood, H2coco and Amazon brands
The agency will build creator programs spanning smart home technology, blood donor recruitment and grocery product trial.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
Woolworths unveils Droga5’s first major Christmas campaign
Customer recipes and festive favourites inspire a carol as Droga5 ANZ delivers its first major work for the supermarket.
by Staff Writer – Nov 2, 2026
The Bloom Room is officially open for business
Jess Wood and Kristy Emmanouil tackle media and advertising questions you have been too afraid to ask in The Bloom Room.
by The Bloom Room – Nov 1, 2026
REALMS and SEEN launch find:seek for social search
This offering combines cultural strategy and search data to help brands turn customer questions into a plan for content.
by Staff Writer – Nov 1, 2026
Industry Movers
Ipsos appoints Lifeng Liu Chairman and CEO of APAC
The Greater China chief adds Asia Pacific to his remit, while Hamish Munro transfers to a global client leadership role.
by Natasha Lee – 20 hours ago
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Seven Media Group appoints Nick Bower Commercial Director, Sport
The ex-Paramount exec will merge its TV, audio and streaming sport sales.
by Staff Writer – Nov 2, 2026
Astus Australia hires former SCA commercial chief Seb Rennie as CCO
The former SCA commercial chief lands at a founder-led independent business, months after a post-merger restructure hit.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 2, 2026
WPP Media New Zealand appoints Georgina McKinnon as CEO
Omnicom’s APAC content boss takes the reins in Auckland as John Halpin hands over in January, then returns to Australia.
by Staff Writer – Nov 1, 2026
AI & Tech
Ipsos iris to launch weekly audience data
Subscribers will get a faster read on audience shifts, breaking news and content trends with monthly rankings unchanged.
by Staff Writer – Nov 1, 2026
Instagram’s Features test targets YouTube’s podcast audience
Selected US creators can now post shows of up to 90 minutes, with Reels linking viewers directly to the full-length cut.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 26, 2026
Anthropic admits 'catastrophic risk' of AI's impact ahead of its share listing
"In general, we will aim to be bold but sane, and to win trust with a track record of successful bets."
by Nama Winston – Oct 26, 2026
Australia to sue Meta over child safety concerns
"We are aware of this claim and we will defend ourselves vigorously."
by Nama Winston – Oct 22, 2026
Newsfeed
Reports: Callum Turner is the next James Bond
The fresh casting claim puts the British actor in the frame as Amazon MGM prepares its next chapter for the Bond series.
by Natasha Lee – 12 hours ago
Sock it to Rogan: Steven Bartlett grabs YouTube’s podcast crown
Nine years, a sock and an audio-first start. Producer Josh Butt says radio and TV are learning the wrong lesson from it.
by Natasha Lee – 17 hours ago
Martha Stewart says she 'really screwed up' with 'dirty' homeless costume
Despite an 'apology', we suggest Snoop Dogg revise his friendship with the ex-con ASAP.
by Nama Winston – 17 hours ago
Australians are reading more news but paying for less of it: Deloitte
Weekly news time climbs to 2h 30m, yet just 3% of households now pay for news, with ads and paywalls the chief barriers.
by Natasha Lee – 17 hours ago
Craig Silvey, author, jailed for 'repulsive' child exploitation crimes
"You have devastated and betrayed the trust of thousands, and let entire communities down."
by Nama Winston – 18 hours ago
Hackers broadcast porn on major billboard in coordinated cyberattack
Drivers got an unexpected eyeful as a cyberattack turned a roadside advertising screen into a very public viewing party.
by Natasha Lee – 18 hours ago
Social Soup signs Lifeblood, H2coco and Amazon brands
The agency will build creator programs spanning smart home technology, blood donor recruitment and grocery product trial.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
It shouldn't have been called 'The One About Matthew Perry'
"A show about his life should not have been named with a reference to a comedy series, even the one that made him a household name."
by Nama Winston – 19 hours ago
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