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'Something had to give': Danika Mason departs Today Show
"I won’t be coming back to the show."
By Alisha Buaya – 4 minutes ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Mediaweek's Newsmakers: Samantha Armytage has more to say. This time, she’s her own boss
- Kmart in court over nail glue burns and battery dangers
- Hey Harry Styles, do your homework before backing a criminal
- EXCLUSIVE: TBA Group buys majority stake in Second Sunday
- Medibank Group appoints Accenture Song as media partner
- The BBC is making a JK Rowling documentary - without her
- Albanese says social media has a 'responsibility' to block execution live stream
Latest Media
Hey Harry Styles, do your homework before backing a criminal
PS: Your music sucks.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 14, 2026
The BBC is making a JK Rowling documentary - without her
We're expecting it to be as controversial as the author has become.
by Nama Winston – 23 hours ago
Albanese says social media has a 'responsibility' to block execution live stream
"I think anybody broadcasting this will damage their own reputations as well."
by Nama Winston – Oct 14, 2026
Netflix releases teaser for Allen, an Aussie film from Bluey creators and Daley Pearson
“We created Allen for families to watch together.”
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Why Samsung Ads wants advertisers and brands to come Home
Alex Spurzem: 'Our solutions are designed to help brands move beyond reach alone.'
by Alisha Buaya & Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Pirelli appoints We Are Different to its Australian social media account
George Albuquerque: "Our agency brief called for a fresh approach that could bring those two worlds together in ways that feel relevant, engaging, and distinctly Pirelli."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 14, 2026
TAC and Clemenger BBDO launch Shredmill to test motorcycle gear
Fin Bird: "This campaign provides an innovative and engaging way to generate awareness and conversation around MotoCAP, encouraging more riders to check their gear before they hit the road."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 14, 2026
Noisy Beast launches new tagline and campaign for eeger
Emilie How: "The quality of their creative work has been exceptional, bringing fresh thinking and a compelling approach to how we showcase the opportunities available."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 13, 2026
Industry Movers
Medibank Group appoints Accenture Song as media partner
"We felt a real cultural alignment between our teams from the outset."
by Alisha Buaya – 19 hours ago
News Corp marketing director Bettina Brown quits after 15 years
“I’ve had the ride of my life at News Corp Australia."
by Staff Writer – Oct 14, 2026
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 – Oct 7, 2026
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 – Oct 7, 2026
AI & Tech
AFL stops Sportsbet from posting AI-generated content of players
Sportsbet has been using humorous AI-generated content increasingly as it tries to engage a more youthful audience.
by Nama Winston – Oct 13, 2026
AI is the top influence on senior marketing leaders' confidence, research finds
Jess Torstensson: "Confidence isn't about trusting AI more, it’s about knowing when to trust it, when to challenge it, and when to trust yourself."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 11, 2026
Nikon strips video competition winner of title over AI use
Scientists questioned the winning microscope video, prompting Nikon to investigate and review its competition procedures.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 11, 2026
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'Get undressed': Roblox knows the risks. Why aren’t children better protected?
A mother trusted the controls. The messages she found raise hard questions about child safety and regulatory action now.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 11, 2026
Newsfeed
'Something had to give': Danika Mason departs Today Show
"I won’t be coming back to the show."
by Alisha Buaya – 4 minutes ago
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Mediaweek's Newsmakers: Samantha Armytage has more to say. This time, she’s her own boss
The television presenter joins Mediaweek’s Newsmakers to discuss her career, country upbringing and independent next act.
by Natasha Lee – 4 minutes ago
Kmart in court over nail glue burns and battery dangers
The regulator alleges missing burn warnings and failures to meet button battery standards exposed users to safety risks.
by Natasha Lee – 18 hours ago
CBA announces marketing leadership appointments
The changes follow the announcement that Chief Marketing Officer Jo Boundy will leave.
by Alisha Buaya – 18 hours ago
Medibank Group appoints Accenture Song as media partner
"We felt a real cultural alignment between our teams from the outset."
by Alisha Buaya – 19 hours ago
NRMA Insurance to return as major partner of Sculpture by the Sea
“We’re proud to help artists, students and the broader community experience the joy, inspiration and creativity of this much-loved event."
by Alisha Buaya – 20 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: TBA Group buys majority stake in Second Sunday
Its first local deal brings the ARIA Awards producer into the fold, with Australia’s big decade of sport looming closer.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Why Samsung Ads wants advertisers and brands to come Home
Alex Spurzem: 'Our solutions are designed to help brands move beyond reach alone.'
by Alisha Buaya & Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
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