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Authority denies claims it cleared Ghanda's 'sexually suggestive' photos
Advocates are calling for a boycott of the Aussie company for photos of youths with 'legs spread'.
By Nama Winston – 5 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- 'You've been served': Kyle Sandilands handed subpoena live on-air
- SBS 2027 Upfronts: Agency leaders deliver their verdict
- Seven unveils star-studded Rugby League World Cup broadcast team
- Rich Dad, Big Debt: Author of iconic book defends multibillion dollar debt
- Authority denies claims it cleared Ghanda's 'sexually suggestive' photos
- Amazon allegedly overcharged a million advertising customers
- News Corp targets future readers with free UNSW subscriptions
Latest Media
'You've been served': Kyle Sandilands handed subpoena live on-air
Sandilands is caught between ARN and Jackie O after being subpoenaed live on air as their $82m legal fight deepens.
by Natasha Lee – 5 hours ago
Dr Chris Brown turns up heat with Mutti amid KIIS Breakfast rumours
The KIIS Breakfast rumour mill meets red velvet as Dr Chris Brown fronts Mutti and WiredCo.’s latest Saucy Stories instalment.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
News Corp targets future readers with free UNSW subscriptions
UNSW students and staff will receive free digital access to The Australian and The Daily Telegraph.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
Amazon allegedly overcharged a million advertising customers
Amazon has called the claim "misguided".
by Nama Winston – 4 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
The end of the 'polished' post: why authentic brand storytelling is the new SEO superpower in the era of AI slop
Yango's Hannah Mannion says AI platforms now judge brands on consensus, not polish – and that changes the game entirely.
by Hannah Mannion – 1 hour ago
Bud Communications bags Daikin and WEX as Australia team quadruples
Bud Communications has won Daikin and WEX accounts as its Australian team grows from one to four and adds former AdNews deputy editor Ashley Regan.
by Tom Gosby – 1 hour ago
IAB Australia warns ad measurement is hitting a data wall
The industry says better measurement will depend on shared campaign data, not another standalone methodology.
by Tom Gosby – 1 hour ago
GWM Ora Invites Aussies and Kiwis to ‘Live a Little mORA’ in Thinkerbell campaign
"'Live a Little mORA' is an open invitation for people to drop their guard and enjoy the drive."
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
Industry Movers
TBWA names Pia Chaudhuri Sydney chief creative officer
Chaudhuri joins after senior roles at LEGO Agency, Clemenger BBDO and Bear Meets Eagle On Fire globally.
by Staff Writer – 6 hours ago
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Reddit appoints Cassie Gilbert as ANZ director amid advertiser growth
Reddit names Cassie Gilbert to lead ANZ as advertiser numbers climb and Australia becomes one of its top global markets.
by Staff Writer – Sep 1, 2026
Howatson+Company names Richard Shaw CCO
The agency has promoted its deputy creative chief after a global search, with further senior appointments still to come.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 31, 2026
EDGE bets on strategy in five-person leadership shake-up
EDGE has promoted five senior staff as it shifts towards a strategy-led model spanning creative, search and paid media.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 31, 2026
AI & Tech
ChatGPT Ads hits US$1 billion run rate in under 200 days
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads crossed a US$1 billion annualised run rate less than 200 days after launch.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
carsales launches Nexgate dealer technology platform
The SaaS platform brings dealer inventory, pricing and customer tools together, backed by carsales data and embedded AI.
by Staff Writer – Aug 31, 2026
Weber Shandwick Australia leaders launch AI-era agency VOCAL
Weber Shandwick Australia's leadership team has launched VOCAL, with foundation clients across four major industry sectors.
by Staff Writer – Aug 31, 2026
The Trade Desk bets bigger on agentic AI with Kokai Zuma
Kokai Zuma adds agentic AI and forecasting upgrades, with The Trade Desk claiming a 32 per cent CPA improvement.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 27, 2026
Newsfeed
Microdrama 'Pipe Dreams' helps Sydney Water educate the public
The Pipe Dreams series is a 'soap drama' - with some pun intended.
by Staff Writer – 42 minutes ago
History Will Be Kind snaps up DOUBLESTAR CO
The acquisition brings DOUBLESTAR CO’s brand and design team into HWBK, with founder Jye Smith becoming executive creative director.
by Tom Gosby – 1 hour ago
Seven unveils star-studded Rugby League World Cup broadcast team
Australia’s most trusted and recognisable sports hosts will lead Seven's coverage of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 to be broadcast live and exclusively.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
The end of the 'polished' post: why authentic brand storytelling is the new SEO superpower in the era of AI slop
Yango's Hannah Mannion says AI platforms now judge brands on consensus, not polish – and that changes the game entirely.
by Hannah Mannion – 1 hour ago
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