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'Bullsh*t': Piers Morgan threatens legal action against Princess Diana's brother
"You'll be hearing from my lawyers."
By Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- News Corp wins publisher reach race with 16.6 million audience
- ASIC sues former Super Retail boss Anthony Heraghty
- 'It's getting worse': Darren Woolley warns creator budgets are being swallowed by agency margins
- Paramount seals settlement over Warner Bros. merger
- Major media outlets to sue Trump over White House press ban
- In a completely normal, non-controversial move, Meta bans Virginia Woolf ad over feminism
- The Block 2026 cast reveals what they think of the controversial AI editing
Latest Media
Major media outlets to sue Trump over White House press ban
Five networks - ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC - have responded to Trump's "unconstitutional" refusal of their journalists.
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
Paramount seals settlement over Warner Bros. merger
The $164 billion deal brings Network 10, Paramount+ and Max together, but strict film, news and pay-TV conditions apply.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
In a completely normal, non-controversial move, Meta bans Virginia Woolf ad over feminism
A Barcelona theatre’s campaign was rejected after Meta’s system classified Woolf’s feminist themes as political content.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
The Block 2026 cast reveals what they think of the controversial AI editing
Scott Cam wants it used sparingly, while contestants say the technology brings fun, music and younger fans to the show.
by Lachlan Guertin – 21 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
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 – 21 hours ago
'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 – 23 hours ago
QMS launches expanded OOH network across Auckland
The rollout adds 400 digital 75-inch DynaScan screens across more than 110 suburbs, extending beyond central Auckland into Greater Auckland.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
LEGO Australia/NZ bought by Kennedy Consolidated for $65m
The Kennedy brand has a 50-year retail history in Australia, with the LEGO investment being the first retail acquisition under the Kennedy Consolidated banner.
by Staff Writer – Sep 21, 2026
Industry Movers
PHD Melbourne names Weatherlake as new Managing Director
Weatherlake steps into the role after more than 14 years with PHD Melbourne.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
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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
Mike Byrne joins Capital Radio Network as content chief
Mike Byrne will oversee content across Capital Radio Network's stations when he begins a Canberra-based role in October.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 14, 2026
AI & Tech
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 – 19 hours ago
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
How AI helped flood the ABC with thousands of complaints
AI-assisted campaigns drove a surge in ABC complaints, but fewer than 1% of findings resulted in any editorial breaches.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 20, 2026
Meta One lands in Australia with paid AI and creator tiers
Meta bundles AI, creator and business tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Australian plans starting at $3.99 a month.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 15, 2026
Newsfeed
Usher comes to Today the Brave
Today the Brave has appointed Vince Usher to Senior Strategy Director, as the independent agency looks to bolster its strategic offering.
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
IMAA graduates record Female Leaders of Tomorrow cohort
The six-month mentoring program delivered 225 hours of leadership training, with 39 mentees completing the 2026 program.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
MASH delivers 200% revenue growth in 12 months after in-house agency model
“As MASH nears its ninth birthday, it’s incredible to reflect on the business it was and the business it is today."
by Staff Writer – 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 – 19 hours ago
Enigma tackles hepatitis B stigma with new Burnet Institute campaign
The campaign was co-designed with community members and centres on a red adhesive tape bearing the campaign message in simplified Chinese, Vietnamese and English.
by Alisha Buaya – 20 hours ago
QMS launches expanded OOH network across Auckland
The rollout adds 400 digital 75-inch DynaScan screens across more than 110 suburbs, extending beyond central Auckland into Greater Auckland.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 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 – 21 hours ago
ASIC sues former Super Retail boss Anthony Heraghty
Winning Group is backing its latest chief executive despite allegations that he misled the Super Retail board and the market.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
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