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Seven Media Group tips $150m cost beat as TV revenue dips
Rohan Lund told shareholders audiences are up across TV and audio, but first-quarter TV revenue still fell year on year.
By Natasha Lee – 15 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Mediaweek Newsmakers: Ryvalmedia on why AI could shut your brand out
- Pardon me, but when did the Wall Street Journal start writing about butts?
- KFC turns its KWENCH drinks into a Kylie cover
- News Australia books five big names for Travel Tuesday
- End of an era: David Jones goes into voluntary administration
- Telstra glitch sends users false missed calls and messages - some from deceased relatives
- Is Blake Lively's 'Betty Booze' quietly shutting down?
Latest Media
News Australia books five big names for Travel Tuesday
Five travel brands have signed on for a month of deals across the publisher’s mastheads, building to a December 1 event.
by Staff Writer – 12 hours ago
Pardon me, but when did the Wall Street Journal start writing about butts?
It's a different kind of ass-et management.
by Natasha Lee – 18 hours ago
Mediaweek Newsmakers: Ryvalmedia on why AI could shut your brand out
Chatbots could rule your brand out before buyers reach the counter. Two agency leaders unpack what marketers can do now.
by Natasha Lee – 20 hours ago
ARN hands Dave Cameron the keys to Melbourne
The former SCA content chief adds the Melbourne business to his metro radio brief as KIIS launches a new local breakfast show
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
KFC turns its KWENCH drinks into a Kylie cover
KFC debuts KWENCH, its permanent drinks range, with a campaign by Special that turns sips and slurps into a Kylie Minogue cover this summer.
by Natasha Lee – 9 hours ago
Old Gold eyes a younger crowd with a fresh wrapper
The redesign draws on the iconic brand’s past as Mondelēz looks to win over a younger generation of dark chocolate fans.
by Staff Writer – 13 hours ago
Is Blake Lively's 'Betty Booze' quietly shutting down?
Reports of the company's winding down beg the question: Are most celebrity brands destined to fail?
by Nama Winston – 17 hours ago
Love Island Australia season 8 locks in Boost Mobile, L’Oréal, Subway, and more
The season premiered on Monday, 26 October, drawing a total TV audience of 429,000, up 25.8% year on year.
by Staff Writer – 18 hours ago
Industry Movers
Atomic 212° goes on a hiring spree after its record growth year
Three new roles and a Sydney GM on maternity cover follow a 27% rise that made it RECMA’s fastest-growing agency of 2025
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
ARN hands Dave Cameron the keys to Melbourne
The former SCA content chief adds the Melbourne business to his metro radio brief as KIIS launches a new local breakfast show
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Are Media names Kate Kirsten entertainment general manager
A portfolio reaching 4.7 million Australians will focus on reader loyalty, new editorial products and commercial growth.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 3, 2026
Ipsos appoints Lifeng Liu Chairman and CEO of APAC
The Greater China chief adds Asia Pacific to his remit, while Hamish Munro transfers to a global client leadership role.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 2, 2026
AI & Tech
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Two Australian firms to launch class action against Meta
“Atreyu did not stand a chance against algorithms that could follow him home," says mum of teen who took his life.
by Nama Winston – Nov 3, 2026
Ipsos iris to launch weekly audience data
Subscribers will get a faster read on audience shifts, breaking news and content trends with monthly rankings unchanged.
by Staff Writer – Nov 1, 2026
Instagram’s Features test targets YouTube’s podcast audience
Selected US creators can now post shows of up to 90 minutes, with Reels linking viewers directly to the full-length cut.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 26, 2026
Anthropic admits 'catastrophic risk' of AI's impact ahead of its share listing
"In general, we will aim to be bold but sane, and to win trust with a track record of successful bets."
by Nama Winston – Oct 26, 2026
Newsfeed
KFC turns its KWENCH drinks into a Kylie cover
KFC debuts KWENCH, its permanent drinks range, with a campaign by Special that turns sips and slurps into a Kylie Minogue cover this summer.
by Natasha Lee – 9 hours ago
News Australia books five big names for Travel Tuesday
Five travel brands have signed on for a month of deals across the publisher’s mastheads, building to a December 1 event.
by Staff Writer – 12 hours ago
Labor accused of "prejudicial" grants excluding conservative media
"That seems like it's a very deliberate decision and very, very prejudicial to Australian journalism."
by Nama Winston – 12 hours ago
Old Gold eyes a younger crowd with a fresh wrapper
The redesign draws on the iconic brand’s past as Mondelēz looks to win over a younger generation of dark chocolate fans.
by Staff Writer – 13 hours ago
Seven Media Group tips $150m cost beat as TV revenue dips
Rohan Lund told shareholders audiences are up across TV and audio, but first-quarter TV revenue still fell year on year.
by Natasha Lee – 15 hours ago
GumGum gets its mindset on agencies with new global team
"This dedicated team will translate intelligence into meaningful partnerships, new capabilities, and better outcomes for advertisers."
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
Vevo puts music fandom at the heart of brands' cultural connection
At its Sydney Upfront held last night, Vevo highlighted how advertisers can connect with fans through the artists, genres and cultural moments that matter to them.
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
Telstra glitch sends users false missed calls and messages - some from deceased relatives
Telstra says it's attempting to contact those who made the claims to confirm the incidents.
by Nama Winston – 17 hours ago
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