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ARN's CEO says the new KIIS breakfast show will be ‘live and free’. Here's why he shouldn't
OPINION: ARN says its next KIIS shows will be “live and free”. That positioning keeps Kyle Sandilands at the centre of the story.
By Tom Gosby – 23 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- dentsu appoints Michelle Testa to lead WA business
- Oliver King joins Thompson Spencer as strategy lead
- Political cartoonist Cathy Wilcox leaves the Sydney Morning Herald
- The rumour about Meghan Markle that's tragic if it's true
- Stan. faces backlash over OnlyFans cathedral shoot
- The marketing industry's truth-in-pricing problem (and why adland is to blame)
- Eyeliner, ageing and the media’s MAGA obsession
Latest Media
The rumour about Meghan Markle that's tragic if it's true
Markle has fallen prey to a rogue online attack, because if you didn't already know, she can't do anything right.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Stan. faces backlash over OnlyFans cathedral shoot
A cathedral filming dispute widens as questions emerge over consent for a young altar server shown in Stan's hit series.
by Natasha Lee – 23 hours ago
Eyeliner, ageing and the media’s MAGA obsession
From Natalie Harp’s eyeliner to Karoline Leavitt’s pores, political analysis keeps slipping into the same, old misogyny.
by Natasha Lee – 23 hours ago
Political cartoonist Cathy Wilcox leaves the Sydney Morning Herald
“She has cocked her skeptical eyebrow and poked her inky nib at pretty much any subject you care to name.”
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Print’s not dead: Are Media reaches 7.9 million Aussies
Better Homes and Gardens and Woman's Day lead the publisher's audience, while Belle posts sharp annual print growth now.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
The marketing industry's truth-in-pricing problem (and why adland is to blame)
TrinityP3's Darren Woolley says adland built luxury brands on premium pricing, then sold its own expertise by the tonne.
by Darren Woolley – 22 hours ago
SNICKERS unleashes hangry trolls in new T&P sports campaign
The local campaign turns hungry sports spectators into trolls, with Broden Kelly starring in the hero film.
by Tom Gosby – 22 hours ago
Enero CEO’s pay hits $1.5m as revenue slides
Ian Ball’s remuneration reached $1.51 million in FY26 as Enero’s net revenue fell 7 per cent.
by Tom Gosby – 22 hours ago
Industry Movers
dentsu appoints Michelle Testa to lead WA business
The WA Ad Person of the Year will lead the agency group's integrated offering, following more than 14 years with dentsu.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Oliver King joins Thompson Spencer as strategy lead
The former Spark Foundry strategy chief will lead the agency’s integrated strategy across its full roster.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
QMusic appoints Kristy Ellis as CEO
She takes the permanent role after serving as interim CEO since April overseeing QMusic's key programs and major events.
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
Justine Cullen to lead Traveller editorial strategy
The former ELLE and InStyle editor will steer Traveller across digital, social, video, audio and live events nationally.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
AI & Tech
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
Three questions in one: the AI question(s) every agency boss can't dodge
Involved Media's Sarah Keith on why agencies keep answering AI's three toughest questions in completely the wrong order.
by Sarah Keith – Aug 19, 2026
South Australia puts AI under an Australia-first royal commission microscope
The inquiry will examine AI’s impact on jobs, education, public services and creative industries, with findings due July 2027.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 16, 2026
Newsfeed
dentsu appoints Michelle Testa to lead WA business
The WA Ad Person of the Year will lead the agency group's integrated offering, following more than 14 years with dentsu.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Oliver King joins Thompson Spencer as strategy lead
The former Spark Foundry strategy chief will lead the agency’s integrated strategy across its full roster.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
QMusic appoints Kristy Ellis as CEO
She takes the permanent role after serving as interim CEO since April overseeing QMusic's key programs and major events.
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
The rumour about Meghan Markle that's tragic if it's true
Markle has fallen prey to a rogue online attack, because if you didn't already know, she can't do anything right.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
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