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Kyle Sandilands pulls no punches in explosive Newsmakers interview
Australia's most polarising broadcaster joins Mediaweek Newsmakers to discuss critics, the ABC and life inside his own bubble.
By Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Lindsay Clancy's defence calls TikTok influencer to testify in murder trial
- Why Amanda Rose quit Sunrise, and why women keep working for free
- Trump has Taylor Swift songs deleted from his social media
- Ray Hadley to give evidence at Alan Jones' criminal trial
- ALDI reveals Australia's most-purchased products in 2026 People's Picks
- Vinnie Gibaldi wins MasterChef Australia 2026
- oOh!media agrees to $1.04b I Squared Capital takeover
Latest Media
Why Amanda Rose quit Sunrise, and why women keep working for free
She tells Mediaweek she never picked the stories, so the exposure only ever benefited the channel, not her own business.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
Lindsay Clancy's defence calls TikTok influencer to testify in murder trial
From social media feed to the witness stand. It’s a sign of the times in the Lindsay Clancy trial and high profile trials everywhere.
by Nama Winston – 3 hours ago
Ray Hadley to give evidence at Alan Jones' criminal trial
The former radio colleagues will have their professional ties tested as Jones faces his second week in court.
by Nama Winston – 4 hours ago
Trump has Taylor Swift songs deleted from his social media
Now they've got even more "bad blood" (sorry not sorry).
by Nama Winston – 58 minutes ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
oOh!media agrees to $1.04b I Squared Capital takeover
oOh!media’s board has backed a $1.04 billion takeover by infrastructure investor I Squared Capital.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
ALDI reveals Australia's most-purchased products in 2026 People's Picks
For the first time, the retailer has used DoorDash ordering data, rather than customer voting, to reveal its most-purchased products of 2026.
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago
Fabulate raises $4.5m in oversubscribed funding round
The raise was backed largely by existing investors, with the company saying it remains profitable.
by Natasha Lee – 8 hours ago
WPP’s Australian slide sharpens Cindy Rose’s turnaround test
Australia fell 4.7 per cent as WPP cut costs, shed staff and pushed ahead with its Elevate28 reset.
by Staff Writer – Aug 6, 2026
Industry Movers
Jessica Makin exits as Amazon Australia's communications lead
Makin announced the move in a LinkedIn post, saying she had left the role after what she described as 6.5 years.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Publicis Groupe ANZ appoints Rebecca Sowden to New Zealand sport and entertainment role
The former Sky Sport executive will oversee the strategic and commercial direction of the business in the market.
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago
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Jack Nimble lands Cleo Wyrill for new strategy and creative role
Wyrill joins from Entropico after leading creative strategy and direction across Google’s global marketing initiatives.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
The Australian Women’s Weekly strengthens its editorial roster
Kathy Lette, Caroline West and Susan Kurosawa join The Weekly as Miranda Tapsell fronts its September issue.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
AI & Tech
57% of online traffic is no longer human. What every CMO needs to know next
News Australia's Chief Revenue Officer, Lou Barrett, on why brands must now win over AI agents, not just human shoppers.
by Lou Barrett – 6 hours ago
'Eventually the AI will disappear': MC&V says AI is becoming just another production tool
Two years ago, 'AI artist' wasn't a job title in Australia. Now its founders say the term 'AI' is on the way out.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 5, 2026
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Farewell Romeo and Juliet. Is digital tech killing old-fashioned love?
Experts surveyed 664 users of dating apps and online porn to assess people’s views on love.
by Staff Writer – Aug 4, 2026
Snap turns the corner with record cash haul as AI, subscriptions and Specs fuel growth
Snap posts record free cash flow as revenue climbs 19%, with AI, subscriptions and Specs driving future growth ahead.
by Staff Writer – Aug 4, 2026
Newsfeed
Experts issue urgent warning about high-risk smart glasses
Do you know what 'ambient' capture is, and the dangers it poses?
by Staff Writer – Just now
Trump has Taylor Swift songs deleted from his social media
Now they've got even more "bad blood" (sorry not sorry).
by Nama Winston – 58 minutes ago
Jessica Makin exits as Amazon Australia's communications lead
Makin announced the move in a LinkedIn post, saying she had left the role after what she described as 6.5 years.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Kyle Sandilands pulls no punches in explosive Newsmakers interview
Australia's most polarising broadcaster joins Mediaweek Newsmakers to discuss critics, the ABC and life inside his own bubble.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
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