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Screen Australia and Google open applications for Skip Ahead seven
• Since 2014, Skip Ahead has contributed over $3.8 million in funding
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 9, 2021

News Corp results: Record news customers, Foxtel streaming subs pass 2m
Record Australian sub numbers: News brands 800k, Kayo 1.079m, Binge 827k
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 6, 2021

Former Nine Entertainment chief information officer Mat Yelavich joins oOh!media
• Yelavich said he was excited to be joining oOh! at a time of growth opportunities
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2021

Lachlan Murdoch delivers “exceptional 2021 financial results” at Fox Corp
• Total quarterly revenues increased 20% to US$2.89 billion
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2021

Kate Merrin and Rachel Gilkison launch new production company, Palomina
• Palomina is launching with foundation client, Sportsbet
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2021

Zenith Brisbane announces two new digital team appointments
• Both will commence in August
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2021

Mike Wilson to step down as chairman of Havas Media Group ANZ
Wilson launched Havas Media Australia as founding CEO in 2013
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2021

Facebook announces launch of news fund and Facebook News in Australia
• The Newsroom Sustainability Fund will allocate AU$2.5 million per year over three years
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2021

Independent agency Half Dome announces acquisition of Consumedia
• Half Dome has grown its staff by 50% in 2021
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2021

Strategic insights consultancy Nature builds teams in Sydney and Melbourne
• There are nine new recruits
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2021

The Media Federation launches a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council
• The council consists of 13 media agency professionals from diverse backgrounds
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2021

News Corp to acquire data and analytics provider OPIS for Dow Jones
• News Corp is acquiring OPIS for US$1.150 billion
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2021

The Wall Street Journal | Barron’s Group appoints WeThinkMedia as ANZ ad representative
• "The early response from the ANZ market is fantastic"
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2021

IMAA: How Mentor Marketing has shown its value during the pandemic
“Ultimately when clients’ need you the most you are able to show that true value."
by Trent Thomas – Aug 2, 2021

News Corp and Google to launch The Digital News Academy education program
• Each year, 250 journalists and news professionals will learn the skills needed for their craft
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 2, 2021

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