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OpenAI says fake journalists planted Iran war op-eds
Seven writers filed roughly 100 articles across about a dozen outlets. None of them exists.
By Natasha Lee – 23 minutes ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- The Simpsons brings back Apu with a new voice
- Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after four decades
- Why Samsung Ads is selling the TV as the new dinner table
- War Hero or War Criminal? The Ben Roberts-Smith exclusive
- Thinkerbell announces the passing of "colleague and friend" Lara Barnett
- DAZN had a $3.4b takeover - now questions are being asked
- Ben Roberts-Smith launches online clothing store amidst legal battle
Latest Media
The Simpsons brings back Apu with a new voice
Sunil Malhotra takes over from Hank Azaria, while Janina Gavankar debuts as Manjula as family returns to speaking roles.
by Natasha Lee – 49 minutes ago
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after four decades
The longtime international anchor will depart next year, with Mark Thompson thanking her for 43 years of CNN journalism.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Ben Roberts-Smith launches online clothing store amidst legal battle
The brand name is Roberts-Smith's former military radio call sign.
by Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
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Mamamia goes fewer, bigger, deeper for 2027
Out Loud’s record year is now the blueprint: fewer shows, more money behind them, and the brands sitting inside the tent
by Natasha Lee – Oct 18, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
Why Samsung Ads is selling the TV as the new dinner table
Richard Hayward on daily viewing habits, the Home Screen ad unit nobody could bucket, and turning TV data into outcomes.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Audience Intelligence is for the long term
Ryvalmedia’s Sam Cousins unpacks the 2026 HILDA report and why brands must plan for circumstances, not just demographics.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 18, 2026
QMS launches SHOP retail OOH network with Ford, Cbus and MYOB as first partners
Tim Murphy: "It gives advertisers the scale of a national DOOH buy, delivered with the intimacy of the 'Local Trust Halo' of retail OOH."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 15, 2026
WPP Media: Brands now have two audiences, humans and machines
Matt Scotton: "The future belongs to brands that build a system of influence, because every machine recommendation ultimately begins with human influence."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 15, 2026
Industry Movers
Nick Young to lead Nine’s trading and digital product
Nathan Patrick takes Metro and Regional TV, and Carly Astone steps into a newly created Melbourne sports role.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 18, 2026
Medibank Group appoints Accenture Song as media partner
"We felt a real cultural alignment between our teams from the outset."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 15, 2026
News Corp marketing director Bettina Brown quits after 15 years
“I’ve had the ride of my life at News Corp Australia."
by Staff Writer – Oct 14, 2026
Mamamia signs Danielle Rigg-Smith as NSW Sales Director
Danielle joins Mamamia at a time of growth, as more brands look to be part of the conversations Australian women are having right now.
by Staff Writer – Oct 7, 2026
AI & Tech
AFL stops Sportsbet from posting AI-generated content of players
Sportsbet has been using humorous AI-generated content increasingly as it tries to engage a more youthful audience.
by Nama Winston – Oct 13, 2026
AI is the top influence on senior marketing leaders' confidence, research finds
Jess Torstensson: "Confidence isn't about trusting AI more, it’s about knowing when to trust it, when to challenge it, and when to trust yourself."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 11, 2026
Nikon strips video competition winner of title over AI use
Scientists questioned the winning microscope video, prompting Nikon to investigate and review its competition procedures.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 11, 2026
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'Get undressed': Roblox knows the risks. Why aren’t children better protected?
A mother trusted the controls. The messages she found raise hard questions about child safety and regulatory action now.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 11, 2026
Newsfeed
OpenAI says fake journalists planted Iran war op-eds
Seven writers filed roughly 100 articles across about a dozen outlets. None of them exists.
by Natasha Lee – 23 minutes ago
The Simpsons brings back Apu with a new voice
Sunil Malhotra takes over from Hank Azaria, while Janina Gavankar debuts as Manjula as family returns to speaking roles.
by Natasha Lee – 49 minutes ago
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after four decades
The longtime international anchor will depart next year, with Mark Thompson thanking her for 43 years of CNN journalism.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Why Samsung Ads is selling the TV as the new dinner table
Richard Hayward on daily viewing habits, the Home Screen ad unit nobody could bucket, and turning TV data into outcomes.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
War Hero or War Criminal? The Ben Roberts-Smith exclusive
“It’s one of the biggest interviews I’ve ever done," 2GB's Ben Fordham said.
by Staff Writer – 18 hours ago
Thinkerbell announces the passing of "colleague and friend" Lara Barnett
"Vibrant, fun, and endlessly witty, Lara never took life too seriously, qualities that made her both a friend to many and a beloved presence across the industry."
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
G Flip returns to Nova's Red Room at St Kilda's Prince Bandroom
G Flip: "I’m taking this show back to my old stomping ground where I used to DJ and book bands at the Prince Bandroom in St Kilda."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Ocean Spray launches Craisins hoodie with hidden pockets to dodge bag checks
Nick Brown: "It takes something as simple as a snack pouch and turns it into a piece of streetwear that’s practical, unexpected, and unmistakably Ocean Spray."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
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