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Droga5 global CEO Mark Green dies aged 53
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By Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Astus Australia hires former SCA commercial chief Seb Rennie as CCO
- Woolworths unveils Droga5’s first major Christmas campaign
- Seven Media Group appoints Nick Bower Commercial Director, Sport
- No bail, no brand: What comes next for Sam Wood
- Former 60 Minutes journalist Charles Wooley elected Lord Mayor
- Sold, swapped and stunned: The Block crowns its richest winners
- Netflix joins TV’s ratings currency in fight for ad dollars
Latest Media
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Australian sports reporter steals $117k from boss's bank vault
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Dan Anstey joins Nine in permanent Today weather role
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by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
No bail, no brand: What comes next for Sam Wood
The former Bachelor star faces months on remand. Nicholas Stewart explains Queensland’s tough bail test and the fallout.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
Sex, lies and landscaping: Trump’s finest press disaster
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Latest Agency & Marketing
Woolworths unveils Droga5’s first major Christmas campaign
Customer recipes and festive favourites inspire a carol as Droga5 ANZ delivers its first major work for the supermarket.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
The Bloom Room is officially open for business
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by The Bloom Room – 22 hours ago
REALMS and SEEN launch find:seek for social search
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by Staff Writer – 23 hours ago
Convo Media launches StoryVideo to link CTV and mobile
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Industry Movers
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Seven Media Group appoints Nick Bower Commercial Director, Sport
The ex-Paramount exec will merge its TV, audio and streaming sport sales.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
WPP Media New Zealand appoints Georgina McKinnon as CEO
Omnicom’s APAC content boss takes the reins in Auckland as John Halpin hands over in January, then returns to Australia.
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
SKMG names Gabrielle Dunbar to lead deep tech division
The consultancy is expanding its specialist offer to help research-led companies attract investors, talent, and customers.
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
WPP Production names Felix Ettelson creative craft head
The former Thinkerbell creative director will oversee Australian output and expand generative AI production for the team
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AI & Tech
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 – 20 hours ago
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."
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Australia to sue Meta over child safety concerns
"We are aware of this claim and we will defend ourselves vigorously."
by Nama Winston – Oct 22, 2026
Newsfeed
Sharetea pays thousands in penalties for alleged breaches
Bubble tea franchisor Sharetea Australia has paid huge fines after the ACCC issued two infringement notices for alleged contraventions.
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
Astus Australia hires former SCA commercial chief Seb Rennie as CCO
The former SCA commercial chief lands at a founder-led independent business, months after a post-merger restructure hit.
by Natasha Lee – 16 hours ago
Woolworths unveils Droga5’s first major Christmas campaign
Customer recipes and festive favourites inspire a carol as Droga5 ANZ delivers its first major work for the supermarket.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Seven Media Group appoints Nick Bower Commercial Director, Sport
The ex-Paramount exec will merge its TV, audio and streaming sport sales.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
Droga5 global CEO Mark Green dies aged 53
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by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Bear Meets Eagle On Fire appoints Lea Walker as inaugural CEO
"There’s no one who understands the changing landscape of our industry and represents creativity and talent the way Lea does."
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
Australian sports reporter steals $117k from boss's bank vault
"I hope the help he's able to get will turn his life around."
by Nama Winston – 20 hours ago
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 – 20 hours ago
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