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Nine 2027 Upfront: Network consolidates TV, streaming and outdoor into one commercial offering
The network wants advertisers to treat its brands not as separate media products, but as connected stages in the same customer journey.
By Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Mediaweek vs Mumbrella: The gloves come off
- Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort to host Today
- Albanese distances himself as more vile Rhys Muldoon posts emerge
- Catalina Flórez named Anton Enus’ successor at SBS World News
- Thinkerbell exposes breast cancer’s hidden toll
- Amazon Upfront 2026: From Prime Video to Spotify, Amazon expands its ad play
- Sarah Abo to leave Today and Nine
Latest Media

Albanese distances himself as more vile Rhys Muldoon posts emerge
Muldoon was yesterday sacked from his job with Labor; Australians will also recognise him as being a former Play School host.
by Nama Winston – Sep 16, 2026

Catalina Flórez named Anton Enus’ successor at SBS World News
Flórez will take over Fridays and Saturdays from 8 October, succeeding Anton Enus after his 27-year SBS career.
by Tom Gosby – 8 hours ago

'Laugh lines start at 6': Skincare brand's stunt highlights major issue
“We’ve got bigger issues than crow’s feet in kindergarten."
by Nama Winston – 8 hours ago

Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort to host Today
Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort will lead a revamped Today as Nine reshapes its breakfast television line-up for 2027.
by Natasha Lee – 10 hours ago
Industry Movers
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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
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PR icon Roxy Jacenko officially quits Australia with final acts
Jacenko has now completely quit Australia, selling her luxury possessions.
by Nama Winston – Sep 13, 2026
AI & Tech

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

Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs strike AI deal
The deal gives participating artists control over licensed fans' remixes, mashups and personalised AI vocal experiences.
by Staff Writer – Sep 10, 2026

Serenade smart albums approved for Billboard charts
Serenade joins six other approved suppliers when Billboard prepares to recognise eligible smart albums on its US charts.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 10, 2026

Pay.com.au's new CMO David Walsh talks AI and expansion
"When you understand how your platform makes and saves money for the customer, knowing how to drive commercial growth becomes straightforward."
by Nama Winston – Sep 15, 2026
Newsfeed

Nine 2027 Upfront: Network consolidates TV, streaming and outdoor into one commercial offering
The network wants advertisers to treat its brands not as separate media products, but as connected stages in the same customer journey.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago

Jo Boundy to leave CommBank after four years as CMO
Monique Macleod: "Jo has played an important role in evolving how we connect with customers, communities and the broader Australian public."
by Staff Writer – 5 hours ago

Telstra gets happily internetting with Bear Meets Eagle On Fire
The telco shifts attention from speeds and data to the habits, hobbies and online rabbit holes driving home internet use
by Staff Writer – 7 hours ago

Catalina Flórez named Anton Enus’ successor at SBS World News
Flórez will take over Fridays and Saturdays from 8 October, succeeding Anton Enus after his 27-year SBS career.
by Tom Gosby – 8 hours ago

Thinkerbell exposes breast cancer’s hidden toll
A Thinkerbell campaign confronts the hidden toll; this can continue long after active breast cancer treatment has ended.
by Staff Writer – 8 hours ago

'Laugh lines start at 6': Skincare brand's stunt highlights major issue
“We’ve got bigger issues than crow’s feet in kindergarten."
by Nama Winston – 8 hours ago

Creators now drive brand discovery for six in ten Australians
IAB Australia finds creator influence rises sharply among under-40s, while Australians remain cautious about AI-led creator discovery.
by Tom Gosby – 9 hours ago

Mediaweek vs Mumbrella: The gloves come off
Josh Simons and Tim Burrowes sit down to confront the AI publishing clash that turned trade media itself into the story.
by Natasha Lee – 9 hours ago

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