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TV’s $1.6 billion spend 'hides' Aussie drama slump
Sport spending is rising, but producers warn drama investment is falling and putting Australian stories and jobs at risk
By Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Lawyer fabricates witnesses for trial, blames ChatGPT
- Jo Silvagni officially replaced as face of Chemist Warehouse after son's conviction
- DAZN Media+ announces Nicole Ferguson as new Brisbane Sales Director
- ‘We will not be silenced’: Kyle Sandilands hits back over bot 'attack'
- Rabbi slams Adam Brody over Gaza ‘genocide’ comments
- 'BBC Dad' - from the most viral live interview ever - shares an update
- WPP ANZ revenue and headcount fall in 2025
Latest Media
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‘We will not be silenced’: Kyle Sandilands hits back over bot 'attack'
The broadcaster claims bot attacks on his streaming platform followed interviews with Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
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Lawyer fabricates witnesses for trial, blames ChatGPT
A 2026 Denis Denuto would absolutely do this.
by Nama Winston – 17 hours ago
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Rabbi slams Adam Brody over Gaza ‘genocide’ comments
The Netflix comedy’s former adviser has criticised its lead actor after he described the war in Gaza as genocide in GQ.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
'BBC Dad' - from the most viral live interview ever - shares an update
It's 10 years since Robert Kelly's kids barged in on his live chat with the BBC, unleashing unprecedented chaos.
by Nama Winston – 22 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country with Chalkwest as first partner
Zak Kirkup: "This partnership with JCDecaux gives us an incredible platform to grow our visibility and show what an Aboriginal-owned business can look like at scale."
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
Are Direct helps retailers stock up for Xmas with refreshed TheMarketHub platform
Retailers can shop hundreds of brands and thousands of products, including exclusive items curated for independent stores.
by Staff Writer – Sep 30, 2026
Farmers Union turns its living cultures into a campaign with Thinkerbell
Regina Stroombergen: "We love the idea that inside every tub of Farmers Union is a billion feel-good live cultures ready to move, guide and get you through your day."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 30, 2026
Mumpower launches Mumpower Approved™ for insight and visible proof
Many brands say mums trust them. These brands prove it.
by Staff Writer – Sep 30, 2026
Industry Movers
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 – 21 hours ago
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
UMG taps CAA’s Libby Bush to lead global partnerships
CAA’s partnerships chief will unite UMG’s brands, media and commercial businesses in a global role starting in November.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
Bec Penn has been appointed Omnicom Media's Head of Retail Media
The appointment comes only two months after she launched her own consultancy.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
AI & Tech
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WhatsApp introduces parental controls for teens
Families can set privacy rules, get group alerts and choose AI settings while personal chats stay encrypted and private.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 30, 2026
ACAM launches AI advisor network with Maestro
Four practitioners are accredited and another 10 are in training as a national network expands AI support for marketers.
by Staff Writer – Sep 30, 2026
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OpenAI ‘sorry, working to do better’ after hack of Australian websites
“We should have handled our response better. We are sorry and working to do better in the future."
by Nama Winston – Sep 29, 2026
Researchers find ‘drunk’ AI is more likely to spill secrets
A UNSW experiment gave chatbots a drunken voice. Their answers got looser, and their grip on confidential info loosened too.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 28, 2026
Newsfeed
Lawyer fabricates witnesses for trial, blames ChatGPT
A 2026 Denis Denuto would absolutely do this.
by Nama Winston – 17 hours ago
TV’s $1.6 billion spend 'hides' Aussie drama slump
Sport spending is rising, but producers warn drama investment is falling and putting Australian stories and jobs at risk
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country with Chalkwest as first partner
Zak Kirkup: "This partnership with JCDecaux gives us an incredible platform to grow our visibility and show what an Aboriginal-owned business can look like at scale."
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
WPP ANZ revenue and headcount fall in 2025
Total revenue dropped 9% from $769.1m in 2024 to $700.3m in 2025.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
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 – 21 hours ago
News Australia adds delicious. to national masthead network
Recipes, dining news and food-led travel will join the publisher’s masthead sites and apps under a national content model.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
Jo Silvagni officially replaced as face of Chemist Warehouse after son's conviction
Silvagni's role with Chemist Warehouse has been under speculation since her son's name was released.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Rabbi slams Adam Brody over Gaza ‘genocide’ comments
The Netflix comedy’s former adviser has criticised its lead actor after he described the war in Gaza as genocide in GQ.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
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