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Media trust lifts, but cracks deepen beneath the surface finds Edelman flags deeper divides
Its Trust Barometer shows trust has improved, but insularity and income divides remain pronounced.
by Mediaweek – Mar 26, 2026

Sally Eagle appointed CEO of Are Media as Jane Huxley steps down
The transition will take effect from early April.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 25, 2026

Escaping the doomscroll: How 'Frontiers' is rewriting the media brief
Publishers drop the hard sell, inviting top agencies to solve live brand briefs.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 24, 2026

Ipsos iris: Winter Olympics and Australian Open lift sports audience in February
Ipsos iris data shows 13.3 million Australians visited a sports website or app in February.
by Mediaweek – Mar 23, 2026

Gina Rinehart tops The Australian’s Richest 250 billionaire list
This year’s list includes 188 billionaires, up from 170 last year, alongside 29 newcomers.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 20, 2026

“If it bleeds, it leads” is failing: Denmark’s Ulrik Haagerup at the National Press Club
Audiences are avoiding the news, but ‘constructive journalism’ offers a real solution for Australian media publishers.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 19, 2026

Harnessing passion in health, wellness & beauty
News Australia's Brittany Daniel details how brands can stop making noise, and start earning loyalty.
by Brittany Daniel – Mar 17, 2026

‘We felt it was time’: The Australian drops its paywall for the first time since 2011
The broadsheet's managing director and publisher, <b>Nicholas Gray</b>, tells <i>Mediaweek</i> curiosity is still king.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 12, 2026

news.com.au ignites national menopause debate with ‘Fire Up’ campaign
The aim is to spark conversations and push reforms on menopause care.
by Mediaweek – Mar 9, 2026

Laura Maxwell champions the commercial power of journalism
ThinkNewsBrands’ new chair Laura Maxwell brings startup agility to local media, driving the commercial power of news.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 6, 2026

Meta to pay News Corp up to US$50m a year for AI content
The agreement gives Meta access to News Corp’s US and UK news content to help train AI models for users of their products.
by Mediaweek – Mar 5, 2026

News Nation report: Australians trust news over socials
ThinkNewsBrands' most recent data reveals that Australians crave real journalism.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 4, 2026

Mattel taps Aussie talent for global Barbie book play
It appears one Barbara Millicent Roberts might just have a thing for the land Down Under.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 27, 2026

Washington insider POLITICO expands to Australia
The publication has built its reputation on covering the intersection of politics, policy and power.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 25, 2026

News Corp Australia cites strong summer boost in Ipsos iris results
The publisher says 17.82 million Australians visited its sites in January, alongside 93 million video views.
by Mediaweek – Feb 23, 2026

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