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Today names new sports presenter as Danika Mason's next move revealed
Nine has named its newest weekday sports presenter, with a familiar face stepping into the role vacated by Danika Mason.
By Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Dazn had a $3.4b takeover - now questions are being asked
- Ben Roberts-Smith launches online clothing store amidst legal battle
- Nick Young to lead Nine’s trading and digital product
- Mamamia goes fewer, bigger, deeper for 2027
- Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet tops ABC’s favourite books poll
- Audience Intelligence is for the long term
- Mediaweek's Newsmakers: Samantha Armytage has more to say. This time, she’s her own boss
Latest Media
Ben Roberts-Smith launches online clothing store amidst legal battle
The brand name is Roberts-Smith's former military radio call sign.
by Nama Winston – 1 hour ago
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Mamamia goes fewer, bigger, deeper for 2027
Out Loud’s record year is now the blueprint: fewer shows, more money behind them, and the brands sitting inside the tent
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet tops ABC’s favourite books poll
Readers voted across genres and generations, with classics, fiction and a much-loved birthday cake book among the picks.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
From Nicole Kidman to Mary Fowler: Marie Claire reveals 2026 Women of the Year nominees
Georgie McCourt: "Championing women is at the heart of everything we do."
by Alisha Buaya – 1 hour ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Audience Intelligence is for the long term
Ryvalmedia’s Sam Cousins unpacks the 2026 HILDA report and why brands must plan for circumstances, not just demographics.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
QMS launches SHOP retail OOH network with Ford, Cbus and MYOB as first partners
Tim Murphy: "It gives advertisers the scale of a national DOOH buy, delivered with the intimacy of the 'Local Trust Halo' of retail OOH."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 15, 2026
WPP Media: Brands now have two audiences, humans and machines
Matt Scotton: "The future belongs to brands that build a system of influence, because every machine recommendation ultimately begins with human influence."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 15, 2026
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 – Oct 14, 2026
Industry Movers
Nick Young to lead Nine’s trading and digital product
Nathan Patrick takes Metro and Regional TV, and Carly Astone steps into a newly created Melbourne sports role.
by Natasha Lee – 2 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 – Oct 15, 2026
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
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
Ocean Spray launches Craisins hoodie with hidden pockets to dodge bag checks
Nick Brown: "It takes something as simple as a snack pouch and turns it into a piece of streetwear that’s practical, unexpected, and unmistakably Ocean Spray."
by Alisha Buaya – 14 minutes ago
Dazn had a $3.4b takeover - now questions are being asked
Foxtel's new chief executive is raising discussions about the future of its broadcasting.
by Nama Winston – 14 minutes ago
News24 launches wine club with Laithwaites
A broadcaster is adding wine subscriptions to its commercial mix, with Des Houghton contributing weekly recommendations.
by Staff Writer – 19 minutes ago
No laughing matter: TV boss loses $89.5m race case
A racist meme, complaints and threats to airtime led to a federal jury verdict against a US religious television network.
by Natasha Lee – 28 minutes ago
News Australia launches free Black Friday masterclass
Retailers will hear how buying habits, AI searches and shoppable content are shaping a race for peak-season sales spend.
by Staff Writer – 55 minutes ago
Droga5 ANZ wins New Zealand Olympic Committee for LA 2028
Steve Kane: "We’re focused on building a platform that feels genuinely New Zealand, connects with Kiwis at home, and takes the New Zealand Team into the Games with real impact."
by Alisha Buaya – 1 hour ago
Ben Roberts-Smith launches online clothing store amidst legal battle
The brand name is Roberts-Smith's former military radio call sign.
by Nama Winston – 1 hour ago
From Nicole Kidman to Mary Fowler: Marie Claire reveals 2026 Women of the Year nominees
Georgie McCourt: "Championing women is at the heart of everything we do."
by Alisha Buaya – 1 hour ago
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