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EXCLUSIVE: Seven's Majella Hay reveals the secret recipe behind My Kitchen Rules' enduring success
Four new sponsors join Seven’s cooking show after its best season in six years, and its audience keeps growing on 7plus.
By Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- World News Day: Michael Miller on why truth needs backing
- Keyword block lists put $180m in news advertising at risk, report says
- New York Times sued over alleged anti-Israel bias
- Yung Milla becomes first rapper to win The Voice Australia
- AFL Grand Final becomes most watched ever with 4.52 million viewers
- ARN’s KIIS brand safety reset opens with a masturbation joke
- Got a show to pitch? Foxtel, Fremantle and Moonbug are listening
Latest Media
World News Day: Michael Miller on why truth needs backing
As AI churns out convincing fiction at scale, News Corp's executive chairman argues fact-checked news is now a lifeline.
by Michael Miller – 43 minutes ago
New York Times sued over alleged anti-Israel bias
The New York Times faces a record demand from shareholders over its editorial oversight and coverage of the Gaza war.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Yung Milla becomes first rapper to win The Voice Australia
A Darwin rapper broke new ground on Seven, taking home $100,000 and a recording package after the finale with Melanie C.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
AFL Grand Final becomes most watched ever with 4.52 million viewers
Brisbane’s epic win drew 4.52 million across Seven and 7plus, while streaming rose 44% to a record 1.42 million viewers.
by Natasha Lee – 20 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Samsung TV Plus expands global creator lineup with new partnerships
Chef Luke Nguyen's first-to-FAST channel leads a new Creator rollout spanning the UK, Asia, and Latin America, for free.
by Staff Writer – Sep 25, 2026
Peter Horgan enters MFA Hall of Fame
Horgs: "I hope to be around to annoy you all for many years to come as no longer particularly powerful, but newly famous."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
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Droga5 ANZ unveils Reflections campaign for KidsCan
The campaign uses unwearable children's shoes paired with the reflection of the child unable to get to school.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
MFA EX panel tackles ageism, AI and the future of the Australian media industry
From entry-level jobs to AI and local media, agency bosses at MFA EX faced blunt questions about the industry's future.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
Industry Movers
Pureprofile nominates Michelle Kvello as Liz Smith retires
Michelle Kvello faces a shareholder vote at the October AGM, when Liz Smith will leave the research company's board seat
by Staff Writer – Sep 25, 2026
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Q Agency taps ex-Google Exec to lead AI push
"I’ve always worked on a ‘purpose as a product’ philosophy... Q Agency shared that value proposition."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
Fantastic Furniture, Are Media launch room-styling social series
Melissa Monneron, Fantastic Furniture CMO: "Working with three trusted content brands allows us to bring Fantastic Furniture to new audiences through one entertaining story."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
PHD Melbourne names Weatherlake as new Managing Director
Weatherlake steps into the role after more than 14 years with PHD Melbourne.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 22, 2026
AI & Tech
Keyword block lists put $180m in news advertising at risk, report says
A 1,200-story audit found common news terms could trigger exclusions, leaving advertisers with less reach than expected.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
The human touch: Inside Reddit’s pitch to Australian advertisers
Reddit's campaign tool automates ad delivery, while its Australian team makes the case for advice from real people here.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 24, 2026
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Meta Muse puts brands in front of a new kind of shopper
Muse can find a deal and complete a purchase. Marketers face a harder question: how does their brand make the shortlist?
by Natasha Lee – Sep 24, 2026
A former KIIS breakfast producer, and a CADA host, launch a tradie app.
The Rockmelon AI app will run the half of a tradie's business that turns work into money: the missed call, the quote and the follow-up.
by Staff Writer – Sep 24, 2026
Newsfeed
oOh!media unveils four new station dominations on Melbourne Metro Tunnel
Mark Fairhurst: "There is a real opportunity for brands to be among the first to make their mark."
by Alisha Buaya – 7 minutes ago
Locked out for life: News Australia and CommBank take on the housing crisis
Mastheads including The Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun will run the series, shaped by research into a national hope gap.
by Staff Writer – 18 minutes ago
Asembl brings Magnum and Baileys together for collab launch
Justin Watson: "With this launch, we’re extending the Baileys brand into delicious summer occasions and ensuring it shows up wherever adults are looking to treat themselves."
by Alisha Buaya – 23 minutes ago
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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Senate inquiry
“This can’t all be done behind closed doors. The public has a right to know what went on here.”
by Nama Winston – 28 minutes ago
World News Day: Michael Miller on why truth needs backing
As AI churns out convincing fiction at scale, News Corp's executive chairman argues fact-checked news is now a lifeline.
by Michael Miller – 43 minutes ago
Initiative names Elle Galipienzo as Head of Impact
Galipienzo said the role will focus on helping organisations embed impact into everyday business decisions.
by Alisha Buaya – 45 minutes ago
Keyword block lists put $180m in news advertising at risk, report says
A 1,200-story audit found common news terms could trigger exclusions, leaving advertisers with less reach than expected.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
New York Times sued over alleged anti-Israel bias
The New York Times faces a record demand from shareholders over its editorial oversight and coverage of the Gaza war.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
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