Mediaweek: Australia's Media Industry Bible
EXCLUSIVE: How one Instagram post made Kyle Sandilands $1 million in six hours
Before the first show aired, Fox’s documentary trailer reportedly brought in $1 million in subscriptions over six hours.
By Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- EXCLUSIVE: 7NEWS Sydney promotes Tanya Weingarth to deputy news director
- Brace yourselves: Trump TV is happening
- Tones and I’s team says NRL grand final offer was never accepted
- News Corp wins publisher reach race with 16.6 million audience
- ASIC sues former Super Retail boss Anthony Heraghty
- 'It's getting worse': Darren Woolley warns creator budgets are being swallowed by agency margins
- Major media outlets to sue Trump over White House press ban
Latest Media
EXCLUSIVE: 7NEWS Sydney promotes Tanya Weingarth to deputy news director
Seven's 6pm executive producer has stepped into a bigger role in Geoff Dunn's Sydney newsroom after just over a year in.
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
Brace yourselves: Trump TV is happening
After controlling free speech with a press ban, this turn of events was really just a matter of time.
by Nama Winston – 1 hour ago
Tones and I’s team says NRL grand final offer was never accepted
Who knew Peter V’landys was such a fan of the hit song?
by Neil Griffiths – 4 hours ago
ABC watchdog finds failings with Mahmood Fazal and Four Corners
“The ombudsman’s recommendations will strengthen the ABC’s editorial processes.”
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
American Apparel locks in multi-year Live Nation Australia partnership
American Apparel will supply custom merchandise, commercial support and exposure to emerging Australian artists and cultural talent under the partnership.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 22, 2026
'It's getting worse': Darren Woolley warns creator budgets are being swallowed by agency margins
TrinityP3 says hidden agency costs could leave creators with just 35% of a brand’s total campaign investment spend.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 21, 2026
QMS launches expanded OOH network across Auckland
The rollout adds 400 digital 75-inch DynaScan screens across more than 110 suburbs, extending beyond central Auckland into Greater Auckland.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 22, 2026
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 – Sep 21, 2026
Industry Movers
PHD Melbourne names Weatherlake as new Managing Director
Weatherlake steps into the role after more than 14 years with PHD Melbourne.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 22, 2026
.png%3Fv%3D1789531401239&w=3840&q=75)
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
Usher comes to Today the Brave
Today the Brave has appointed Vince Usher to Senior Strategy Director, as the independent agency looks to bolster its strategic offering.
by Staff Writer – 21 hours ago
AI & Tech
News Corp wins publisher reach race with 16.6 million audience
News Corp reached 16.6 million online Australians in August, putting its combined publishing network far ahead of rivals
by Natasha Lee – Sep 22, 2026
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 – Sep 21, 2026
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 – Sep 20, 2026
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
Newsfeed
Brace yourselves: Trump TV is happening
After controlling free speech with a press ban, this turn of events was really just a matter of time.
by Nama Winston – 1 hour ago
.png%3Fv%3D1790122730042&w=3840&q=75)
Piers Morgan to continue lawsuit despite Earl Spencer apology
“As an historian, accuracy is important to Earl Spencer,” the apology began.
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
JOLT appoints two Sydney group sales managers
John Chapman and Emily Changizi join JOLT's sales team as it builds agency and direct client partnerships across Australia.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
Everlab appoints OUTSIDE IN for first major campaign
The October campaign will introduce the preventive health company to a wider Australian audience after a national pitch.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
The winners of Australia's H1 2026 media pitch season
COMvergence's H1 2026 report tracked 105 media account moves and pitches in Australia, representing an estimated USD $660M in media spend.
by Alisha Buaya – 2 hours ago
NOVA brings eight MediaWorks stations to Australian listeners
The Rock leads eight MediaWorks stations added to NOVA’s apps, and will also air on DAB+ in Brisbane and Melbourne, too.
by Staff Writer – 2 hours ago
ABC watchdog finds failings with Mahmood Fazal and Four Corners
“The ombudsman’s recommendations will strengthen the ABC’s editorial processes.”
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Inside 1000heads' doorstep-to-activation campaign for Streets' Bluey treat
The campaign concluded in Brisbane, where creators attended a Streets Bluey activation built by experiential agency Rockstar ahead of its public opening.
by Alisha Buaya – 3 hours ago
The leading media trade publication in Australia.
Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter
By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.