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Adults face a new entry requirement as the site reopens, with device-level checks at the centre of its return to Australia.
By Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Richard Gere’s gerbil rumour gets the podcast treatment
- Fame cannot save bad business: That's the harsh reality of celebrity beauty brands
- Events, OOH and retail media lead Australia's media hiring rebound
- Disney+ to appoint new Australian commissioner
- 'We've been there in the mud': Wendy Gower's mentoring lifeline for redundant media veterans
- NBL signs Liberty Financial as Official Partner
- Uber Australia teams up with Melanie C for 8th annual Clothing Drive
Latest Media
Richard Gere’s gerbil rumour gets the podcast treatment
A Hollywood myth gets a 12-part investigation into how celebrity gossip spread globally and survived for nearly 40 years.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Fame cannot save bad business: That's the harsh reality of celebrity beauty brands
Scarlett Johansson's The Outset is the latest casualty. Survival takes sharp marketing, smart pricing and a lot of luck.
by Darren Woolley – 46 minutes ago
'We've been there in the mud': Wendy Gower's mentoring lifeline for redundant media veterans
New program pairs senior media staff facing redundancy with those who've lived it. No recruiters, no therapy. Just talk.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand shuts down after four years
Johansson has not made a personal statement at this time.
by Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Are Media and La Mer take Gourmet Traveller partnership to Melbourne
Nicky Briger: "Luxury brands have rich stories to tell, and the opportunity is to give audiences a way to experience them firsthand."
by Alisha Buaya – 47 minutes ago
Events, OOH and retail media lead Australia's media hiring rebound
Justin Randles: "The job market in the media & events industry has been up and down over the past three years, so I’m loath to call this result a recovery."
by Alisha Buaya – 1 hour ago
Adidas takes White Fox to court over four stripes
The sportswear giant is challenging the Australian label over striped clothing, with its advertising also under scrutiny.
by Natasha Lee – 23 hours ago
Aussie cleaning brand Koh apologises for copying small business word-for-word
Who knew CleanTok could get so messy?
by Simran Pasricha – 23 hours ago
Industry Movers
Disney+ to appoint new Australian commissioner
The streamer is boosting Australian originals spending as it plans to triple local-language production around the world.
by Natasha Lee – 1 hour ago
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WPP appoints Jessica Farrell as ANZ Chief People Officer
Farrell will focus will be attracting, developing and retaining talent, building a high-performance culture, and supporting the group's growth in the region.
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 5, 2026
DAZN Media+ announces Nicole Ferguson as new Brisbane Sales Director
Former Nine Group Business Director joins DAZN Media+ as Brisbane’s sports and streaming audience continue to grow.
by Staff Writer – Oct 1, 2026
Havas Media Network appoints new business and Organic & AI Performance heads in ANZ
Kunal Chakravarty joins as Head of New Business & Marketing, and Agata Adamczak as Head of Organic & AI Performance.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 29, 2026
AI & Tech
Optus accounts for most telco complaints as unfair sales concerns surge
Overall complaints fell, but reports of customers being exploited more than doubled in the telco ombudsman's latest data
by Natasha Lee – Oct 6, 2026
Black Friday leads Christmas sales influence among Boomtown shoppers
Francesca Ryan: "Black Friday has firmly cemented its position as the leading sales event influencing Christmas purchases for Boomtown shoppers, as customers continue to seek out value."
by Alisha Buaya – 23 hours ago
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ASOS alerts customers to data breach as shares fall by 14%
Shares in the online fashion retailer have fallen nearly 14% after its app systems were accessed by ‘unidentified third party’.
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
CBA signs licence covering newspaper text in workplace AI
Matt Comyn: "This is a practical step that shows innovation and the fair treatment of rights holders can be mutually beneficial, as we adapt to new technologies."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 5, 2026
Newsfeed
Sydney Radio Ratings Survey 6 2026: smoothfm holds the crown, while KIIS plateaus
2UE posts Sydney’s biggest share gain, while Nova breakfast climbs and 2GB keeps the lead despite losing ground this survey.
by Natasha Lee – Just now
Mamamia signs Danielle Rigg-Smith as NSW Sales Director
Danielle joins Mamamia at a time of growth, as more brands look to be part of the conversations Australian women are having right now.
by Staff Writer – 15 minutes ago
Town Square appoints ex-PHD director Matt Altis to lead media
Matt Altis: "It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining, with the agency experiencing a period of significant growth, particularly across media, and there is a genuine, infectious momentum in the building."
by Alisha Buaya – 16 minutes ago
Netflix ANZ Opens Doors for Emerging Screenwriters With 'The Next Brilliant Career'
Amanda Duthie: "I’m excited by how emboldened Australian production is becoming."
by Lauren McNamara – 32 minutes ago
Kmart pulls camera glasses from shelves amid privacy backlash
"I would urge responsible retailers to consider whether it is appropriate to continue making these devices available."
by Nama Winston – 38 minutes ago
Fame cannot save bad business: That's the harsh reality of celebrity beauty brands
Scarlett Johansson's The Outset is the latest casualty. Survival takes sharp marketing, smart pricing and a lot of luck.
by Darren Woolley – 46 minutes ago
Are Media and La Mer take Gourmet Traveller partnership to Melbourne
Nicky Briger: "Luxury brands have rich stories to tell, and the opportunity is to give audiences a way to experience them firsthand."
by Alisha Buaya – 47 minutes ago
Events, OOH and retail media lead Australia's media hiring rebound
Justin Randles: "The job market in the media & events industry has been up and down over the past three years, so I’m loath to call this result a recovery."
by Alisha Buaya – 1 hour ago
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