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Amanda Laing out at Nine after 18 months
Nine unveiled its 2027 plans days ago. Now, the executive who led its TV and streaming division has departed Nine Group.
By Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Meta Muse puts brands in front of a new kind of shopper
- A former KIIS breakfast producer, and a CADA host, launch a tradie app.
- Viral pornstar Bonnie Blue sells baby naming rights for $2.5m
- Medicare portal breached by OpenAI agent
- Melissa McCarthy on why she didn't want to play JonBenét Ramsey's mum
- Blundstone ditches polished lifestyle for "Well Worn" look in new Thinkerbell campaign
- 'Dilution of truth': News Corp's Michael Miller sounds alarm about AI
Latest Media
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Viral pornstar Bonnie Blue sells baby naming rights for $2.5m
The controversial sex worker has seized the opportunity to capitalise on her newborn in a very public way.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
'Dilution of truth': News Corp's Michael Miller sounds alarm about AI
“Left unchecked, AI can dilute and distort facts at a rate the truth has never had to withstand.”
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: How one Instagram post made Kyle Sandilands $1 million in six hours
Before the first show aired, Fox’s documentary trailer reportedly brought in $1 million in subscriptions over six hours.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 22, 2026
Melissa McCarthy on why she didn't want to play JonBenét Ramsey's mum
"I was really floored by the lack of humanity that had been shown to that family.”
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
M&C Saatchi discloses collapse of $1 Australian sale in half-year results
The Group could not finalise “acceptable terms for the sale of the Australian business, and as a result, the sale is no longer progressing.”
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 23, 2026
Ex-Havas Red director launches Unbriefed to fix brands' digital fundamentals
"Our mission is simple - get brands found and remembered."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 23, 2026
American Apparel locks in multi-year Live Nation Australia partnership
American Apparel will supply custom merchandise, commercial support and exposure to emerging Australian artists and cultural talent under the partnership.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 22, 2026
'It's getting worse': Darren Woolley warns creator budgets are being swallowed by agency margins
TrinityP3 says hidden agency costs could leave creators with just 35% of a brand’s total campaign investment spend.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 21, 2026
Industry Movers
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 – 19 hours ago
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
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Mike E extends run with ARN after KIIS breakfast slot
"I’m really happy to be staying with ARN and moving into a new role across the network."
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026
Melissa Fein moves from ANZ to lead Accenture Song US media
The former ANZ media lead will take the reins in the US as Sam Geer steps up to lead the regional business from October.
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026
AI & Tech
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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 – 18 hours ago
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 Nama Winston – 18 hours ago
News Corp wins publisher reach race with 16.6 million audience
News Corp reached 16.6 million online Australians in August, putting its combined publishing network far ahead of rivals
by Natasha Lee – Sep 22, 2026
ABC News holds off rivals as online news battle tightens
Nine and Daily Mail gained ground in August as ABC News retained the largest digital news audience ahead of news.com.au.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 21, 2026
Newsfeed
It's a show about a podcast...show. Sammy Taylor's 'The Sonny Disposition' is coming to Stan
"Sonny's podcast is Number 3 in the country; and Number 1 in his own head."
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
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 – 18 hours ago
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 Nama Winston – 18 hours ago
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 – 19 hours ago
2026 ARIA nominations revealed
Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead the field with eight nods each ahead of the 40th ARIA Awards in Sydney this November.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
Melissa McCarthy on why she didn't want to play JonBenét Ramsey's mum
"I was really floored by the lack of humanity that had been shown to that family.”
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
My Kitchen Rules adds four new brand partners for 2026 return
Majella Hay, Seven’s Director of Content, Unscripted, said: "Our partners are a perfect pairing with the show, in episodes and with our audience wherever they are watching or engaging."
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
The Voice 2026 finalists revealed ahead of Seven finale
Four finalists will compete for Australia’s vote on Sunday, with a $100,000 prize and recording package on the line now.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
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