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ABC backlash grows: interview edited to protect Sarah Ferguson
The ABC said the comment was deleted "based on legal advice."
By Nama Winston – 5 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- ELLE Australia’s 2026 Next Gen Awards celebrate the best of new Aussie talent
- Tanya Plibersek blames social media for normalising sexual choking
- Trump wants journalist ‘punished’ over two-word midterm claim
- Top 100 Australian Books countdown: the ABC opens voting
- LiSTNR puts 150 shows behind Flightcast video push
- Optus turns to Aussie grit with ‘There’s always a way’
- News Australia tears up the upfront playbook with Beyond’27
Latest Media
Trump wants journalist ‘punished’ over two-word midterm claim
A two-word assessment of Trump's primary record prompted a demand for regulatory action against journalist Kristen Welker
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
Stan. wants Australia talking with ‘Enter the Chat’
Stan’s new campaign positions entertainment and sport as conversation starters beyond the screen.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
LiSTNR puts 150 shows behind Flightcast video push
The deal makes LiSTNR Flightcast’s largest global network partner as podcasting pushes further into video.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
WIN Television breaches captioning record-keeping rules
WIN failed to retain accurate records needed to assess captioning compliance across six Chicago Med episodes aired in January.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 27, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
Realestate.com.au uses iconic Aussie song in new campaign
The campaign features the 1990s hit “I Want You” by much-loved Australian pop duo, Savage Garden.
by Staff Writer – 34 minutes ago
Optus turns to Aussie grit with ‘There’s always a way’
Optus is shifting its brand story from corporate action to the resourcefulness of Australians in a new long-term platform.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
Video boom drives internet ad spend to record $19.8 billion
Australia’s internet ad market grew 14 per cent in FY26, with social video and search setting new highs.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
News Australia tears up the upfront playbook with Beyond’27
News Australia's Beyond’27 series gives marketers category insights across five sessions in Sydney, beginning this week.
by Natasha Lee – 6 hours ago
Industry Movers
Omnicom Media Australia appoints Matt Northey as Head of Education and Experience
The former TikTok APAC education lead will oversee career development, employee experience and leadership across Omnicom.
by Staff Writer – Aug 26, 2026
Natalie Penfold replaces Brooklyn Ross on KIIS Breakfast
Natalie Penfold moves from executive producer to the newsreader's chair as ARN continues rebuilding KIIS 1065 Breakfast.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 26, 2026
Today the Brave appoints five senior account leaders
"Hiring this level of senior talent means we can keep pushing harder without losing what makes us us."
by Staff Writer – Aug 25, 2026
Karl Stefanovic's GOLD Sport replacement revealed
ARN has locked in the permanent line-up for its twice-weekly sports show, with a new name now confirmed for the program.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 25, 2026
AI & Tech
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
ARIA rules wholly AI-generated music ineligible for charts
AI-assisted recordings remain eligible if they are substantially human made, lawful and free from manipulation concerns.
by Lauren McNamara – Aug 24, 2026
news.com.au launches redesigned app with new 'Swipe or Scroll' navigation
Pippa Leary explains how killing off 'empty reach' leads to a swipe-first app redesign and a 15-fold jump in ad revenue.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 23, 2026
Miss Vine? Divine is bringing six-second videos back
Divine revives Vine’s looping format with 2.5 million classics, an AI ban and a first brand deal with Taco Bell.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 20, 2026
Newsfeed
Top 100 Australian Books countdown: the ABC opens voting
Everyone thinks they can predict #1.
by Staff Writer – 16 minutes ago
Realestate.com.au uses iconic Aussie song in new campaign
The campaign features the 1990s hit “I Want You” by much-loved Australian pop duo, Savage Garden.
by Staff Writer – 34 minutes ago
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ELLE Australia’s 2026 Next Gen Awards celebrate the best of new Aussie talent
Mediaweek spoke with Jessica Bailey, ELLE Au's editor, about why the awards are so exciting - and important.
by Nama Winston – 1 hour ago
Publicis Groupe execs take the plunge for Daffodil Day
Publicis Groupe executives have taken an icy plunge to support Cancer Council as Daffodil Day marks 40 years in Australia.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
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