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Donald Trump offers White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White
News

Donald Trump offers White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White

The UFC CEO posted an AI image of himself at the podium, then flagged a Monday meeting, despite reports he had declined.

by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago

'The call from David Jones that changed my life'
Opinion

'The call from David Jones that changed my life'

OPINION: "I know what it is to love a job like that. And I can only imagine how it feels to have the ground move beneath you a few weeks before Christmas."

by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago

News Australia targets AI shoppers for Black Friday
Media

News Australia targets AI shoppers for Black Friday

The publisher is pairing AI-search visibility with new price tools and a print push to win shoppers and retail partners.

by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago

'I’m going to spill some tea': Jack Charles on the real way the new KIIS Breakfast show began
Radio

'I’m going to spill some tea': Jack Charles on the real way the new KIIS Breakfast show began

Before the coffees and casting, Chris Brown and Jack Charles road-tested KIIS Breakfast on a rival network’s Drive slot.

by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago

Latest Agency & Marketing

Publicis vs WPP: Industry rolls its eyes at handshake spat
Agency & Marketing

Publicis vs WPP: Industry rolls its eyes at handshake spat

The online jury has spoken, and neither holding company won. Staff just want raises and some sleep.

by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago

Word of mouth drives six times more product trial than paid ads: Social Soup
Data & Insights

Word of mouth drives six times more product trial than paid ads: Social Soup

Only 4% of grocery buyers credit paid ads for their last new-product trial. Another person? That earns the nod from 27%.

by Natasha Lee – Nov 6, 2026

Chemist warehouse opens first store in London
Marketing

Chemist warehouse opens first store in London

"The response in Harrow has been incredible, with more than 700 customers shopping in-store on opening day alone."

by Staff Writer – Nov 6, 2026

ALDI and BMF give tinsel top billing in Christmas ad
Marketing

ALDI and BMF give tinsel top billing in Christmas ad

A family made of tinsel fronts the supermarket’s festive pitch, with more than half its Christmas range priced under $5.

by Staff Writer – Nov 5, 2026

Industry Movers

Atomic 212° goes on a hiring spree after its record growth year
Agency & Marketing

Atomic 212° goes on a hiring spree after its record growth year

Three new roles and a Sydney GM on maternity cover follow a 27% rise that made it RECMA’s fastest-growing agency of 2025

by Staff Writer – Nov 4, 2026

ARN hands Dave Cameron the keys to Melbourne
Industry Movers

ARN hands Dave Cameron the keys to Melbourne

The former SCA content chief adds the Melbourne business to his metro radio brief as KIIS launches a new local breakfast show

by Natasha Lee – Nov 4, 2026

Are Media names Kate Kirsten entertainment general manager
Industry Movers

Are Media names Kate Kirsten entertainment general manager

A portfolio reaching 4.7 million Australians will focus on reader loyalty, new editorial products and commercial growth.

by Natasha Lee – Nov 3, 2026

Ipsos appoints Lifeng Liu Chairman and CEO of APAC
Industry Movers

Ipsos appoints Lifeng Liu Chairman and CEO of APAC

The Greater China chief adds Asia Pacific to his remit, while Hamish Munro transfers to a global client leadership role.

by Natasha Lee – Nov 2, 2026

AI & Tech

Two Australian firms to launch class action against Meta
News

Two Australian firms to launch class action against Meta

“Atreyu did not stand a chance against algorithms that could follow him home," says mum of teen who took his life.

by Nama Winston – Nov 3, 2026

Ipsos iris to launch weekly audience data
Data

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 – Nov 1, 2026

Instagram’s Features test targets YouTube’s podcast audience
Media

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
AI

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."

by Nama Winston – Oct 26, 2026

Newsfeed

NESCAFÉ is ‘Always Ready’ with new Iced Coffee launch via Saatchi & Saatchi
Agencies

NESCAFÉ is ‘Always Ready’ with new Iced Coffee launch via Saatchi & Saatchi

"It’s all about great taste and convenience."

by Staff Writer – 15 minutes ago

Budgy Smuggler makes a splash with Travis Head
Agency & Marketing

Budgy Smuggler makes a splash with Travis Head

Howzat for a swimwear launch?

by Staff Writer – 37 minutes ago

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang admits affair as board launches spy probe
News

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang admits affair as board launches spy probe

Board says it has no reason to believe secrets were compromised, as Republicans call for Jensen Huang to brief Congress.

by Nama Winston – 49 minutes ago

'The call from David Jones that changed my life'
Opinion

'The call from David Jones that changed my life'

OPINION: "I know what it is to love a job like that. And I can only imagine how it feels to have the ground move beneath you a few weeks before Christmas."

by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago

Optus launches ‘Here for every next’ with Apparent
Agency & Marketing

Optus launches ‘Here for every next’ with Apparent

Customer stories lead the telco's enterprise campaign, spanning outdoor, digital, LinkedIn, print and its owned channels

by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago

News Australia targets AI shoppers for Black Friday
Media

News Australia targets AI shoppers for Black Friday

The publisher is pairing AI-search visibility with new price tools and a print push to win shoppers and retail partners.

by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago

Donald Trump offers White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White
News

Donald Trump offers White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White

The UFC CEO posted an AI image of himself at the podium, then flagged a Monday meeting, despite reports he had declined.

by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago

Publicis vs WPP: Industry rolls its eyes at handshake spat
Agency & Marketing

Publicis vs WPP: Industry rolls its eyes at handshake spat

The online jury has spoken, and neither holding company won. Staff just want raises and some sleep.

by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago

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