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Can ARN's new Sydney breakfast trio of Chris, Amy & Jack plug its $38m hole?
ARN’s new breakfast trio inherits a ratings decline, a stubborn revenue gap and the task of winning advertisers back now.
By Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- How do you make Converses controversial? Reference the KKK and lynching
- How AI helped flood the ABC with thousands of complaints
- Festival promoter’s vehicles torched after Israeli DJ threats
- Ive Group buys into media with Motio acquisition
- Sally Obermeder forced to rebrand wellness business SWIISH to Ziish
- Forget Sydney Sweeney: This is what feminists should be raging about
- News Corp’s Think Again campaign returns for 2026
Latest Media
How do you make Converses controversial? Reference the KKK and lynching
The marketing experts weigh in.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Festival promoter’s vehicles torched after Israeli DJ threats
Israeli DJs were removed from the line-up as police investigated an alleged threat and organisers moved events to Sydney.
by Neil Griffiths – 21 hours ago
News Corp’s Think Again campaign returns for 2026
New research shows strong backing for a national brain health campaign as News Corp turns dementia awareness into action
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Forget Sydney Sweeney: This is what feminists should be raging about
While Sweeney became feminism’s chosen villain, Paloma’s anthem exposed the battle actually worth fighting.
by Natasha Lee – 23 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
LEGO Australia/NZ bought by Kennedy Consolidated for $65m
The Kennedy brand has a 50-year retail history in Australia, with the LEGO investment being the first retail acquisition under the Kennedy Consolidated banner.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
Sally Obermeder forced to rebrand wellness business SWIISH to Ziish
The Sydney influencer and businesswoman has lost a trademark contest from wellness giant Swisse.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
The Marketing Club and Veracity Research launch partnership
Erin Core, Veracity Research Managing Director, said: "Both of our organisations are passionate about helping marketers learn, connect and get better at what they do."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Ive Group buys into media with Motio acquisition
Matt Aitken, IVE Group Managing Director, said: "We believe the combination creates a strong platform to further develop Motio’s offering."
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
Industry Movers
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Mike E extends run with ARN after KIIS breakfast slot
"I’m really happy to be staying with ARN and moving into a new role across the network."
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026
Melissa Fein moves from ANZ to lead Accenture Song US media
The former ANZ media lead will take the reins in the US as Sam Geer steps up to lead the regional business from October.
by Staff Writer – Sep 16, 2026
Mike Byrne joins Capital Radio Network as content chief
Mike Byrne will oversee content across Capital Radio Network's stations when he begins a Canberra-based role in October.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 14, 2026
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PR icon Roxy Jacenko officially quits Australia with final acts
Jacenko has now completely quit Australia, selling her luxury possessions.
by Nama Winston – Sep 13, 2026
AI & Tech
How AI helped flood the ABC with thousands of complaints
AI-assisted campaigns drove a surge in ABC complaints, but fewer than 1% of findings resulted in any editorial breaches.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Meta One lands in Australia with paid AI and creator tiers
Meta bundles AI, creator and business tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Australian plans starting at $3.99 a month.
by Tom Gosby – Sep 15, 2026
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs strike AI deal
The deal gives participating artists control over licensed fans' remixes, mashups and personalised AI vocal experiences.
by Staff Writer – Sep 10, 2026
Serenade smart albums approved for Billboard charts
Serenade joins six other approved suppliers when Billboard prepares to recognise eligible smart albums on its US charts.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 10, 2026
Newsfeed
ABC News holds off rivals as online news battle tightens
Nine and Daily Mail gained ground in August as ABC News retained the largest digital news audience ahead of news.com.au.
by Natasha Lee – 5 minutes ago
G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. to unite growing specialist digital agencies
“It gives clients the best of both worlds, deep specialist expertise and the ability to access a broader set of capabilities when they need them.”
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Bureau of Everything goes big for Domino’s New Yorker return
A firefighter, a yellow taxi and a Sydney block party bring the pizza brand's larger-than-life campaign into the real world.
by Natasha Lee – 18 hours ago
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digiDirect pays $99k penalty for misleading discount claims
The ACCC has penalised digiDirect for major infringements.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
Can ARN's new Sydney breakfast trio of Chris, Amy & Jack plug its $38m hole?
ARN’s new breakfast trio inherits a ratings decline, a stubborn revenue gap and the task of winning advertisers back now.
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
LEGO Australia/NZ bought by Kennedy Consolidated for $65m
The Kennedy brand has a 50-year retail history in Australia, with the LEGO investment being the first retail acquisition under the Kennedy Consolidated banner.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
Festival promoter’s vehicles torched after Israeli DJ threats
Israeli DJs were removed from the line-up as police investigated an alleged threat and organisers moved events to Sydney.
by Neil Griffiths – 21 hours ago
Sally Obermeder forced to rebrand wellness business SWIISH to Ziish
The Sydney influencer and businesswoman has lost a trademark contest from wellness giant Swisse.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
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