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Albo's cringeworthy Instagram post backfires instantly
The internet had one message for the Prime Minister: Read the room.
By Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Dan Taylor nabs ABC Drive role after Hit Network axe
- 'Can you see me?' Councillor's Zoom meeting with 'hostage' goes viral
- Assembled Media partners with The Kitchenary to launch Strength Meals Co & Simmone Logue
- Joe Aston’s Rampart secures $2.3m capital from five investors
- Are Media launches dedicated beauty division with senior editorial appointments
- GumGum promotes Tarlyn McStay while she's on maternity leave
- Screen Producers Australia appoints Chris Keely as COO
Latest Media
Albo's cringeworthy Instagram post backfires instantly
The internet had one message for the Prime Minister: Read the room.
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
'Can you see me?' Councillor's Zoom meeting with 'hostage' goes viral
'Most of us can use the blur button.'
by Nama Winston – 20 hours ago
Joe Aston’s Rampart secures $2.3m capital from five investors
The journalist has sold part of his business to new investors, including Ashok Jacob and David Gyngell.
by Nama Winston – 19 hours ago
Dan Taylor nabs ABC Drive role after Hit Network axe
The former Hit100.9 breakfast host joins ABC Northern Tasmania less than two months after SCA axed Dan & Christie.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Marketers risk misreading Australians, TRA warns
TRA’s Aussie Minds framework identifies six consumer mindsets shaping trust, media habits and brand decisions.
by Tom Gosby – 19 hours ago
IAB Australia expands free AI impact assessment tool
The tool maps how AI could automate, augment or reshape individual tasks across advertising industry roles.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 5, 2026
VMO and Vicinity Centres renew retail outdoor partnership
The agreement covers 19 retail destinations and includes upgrades to more than 100 digital assets across Australia.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 4, 2026
AiMCO Awards go bigger with 36-category 2026 program
Entries are open across 36 categories, with the awards moving to Sydney’s Roundhouse in February 2027.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 5, 2026
Industry Movers
Adrian Goss appointed General Counsel at Southern Cross Media Group
Goss will lead the company's legal strategy, corporate governance, enterprise risk and commercial legal operations.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
Are Media launches dedicated beauty division with senior editorial appointments
The brand has appointed former MECCA and Myer executive Tara Lamont-Djite to lead it.
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
GumGum promotes Tarlyn McStay while she's on maternity leave
It's a newly created agency leadership role the company hopes will drive growth and product adoption nationwide.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
Screen Producers Australia appoints Chris Keely as COO
Keely joins the industry body to lead operations, finance, people and organisational performance.
by Staff Writer – 22 hours ago
AI & Tech
'Eventually the AI will disappear': MC&V says AI is becoming just another production tool
Two years ago, 'AI artist' wasn't a job title in Australia. Now its founders say the term 'AI' is on the way out.
by Natasha Lee – 20 hours ago
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Farewell Romeo and Juliet. Is digital tech killing old-fashioned love?
Experts surveyed 664 users of dating apps and online porn to assess people’s views on love.
by Staff Writer – Aug 4, 2026
Snap turns the corner with record cash haul as AI, subscriptions and Specs fuel growth
Snap posts record free cash flow as revenue climbs 19%, with AI, subscriptions and Specs driving future growth ahead.
by Staff Writer – Aug 4, 2026
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Tech experts say the privacy 'horse has bolted’ with Kmart’s $89 smart glasses
Trevor Long says the privacy debate must extend beyond Kmart’s sold-out camera glasses to photography in public.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 4, 2026
Newsfeed
Assembled Media partners with The Kitchenary to launch Strength Meals Co & Simmone Logue
The partnership brings together Assembled Media's media strategy, The Station Agency's creative output, and Cartology's media expertise.
by Staff Writer – 18 hours ago
Joe Aston’s Rampart secures $2.3m capital from five investors
The journalist has sold part of his business to new investors, including Ashok Jacob and David Gyngell.
by Nama Winston – 19 hours ago
Dan Taylor nabs ABC Drive role after Hit Network axe
The former Hit100.9 breakfast host joins ABC Northern Tasmania less than two months after SCA axed Dan & Christie.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
Albo's cringeworthy Instagram post backfires instantly
The internet had one message for the Prime Minister: Read the room.
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
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