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Michael Desiere to leave News Corp after 22 years
"It's with a mix of excitement and nostalgia that I'm announcing my departure (redundancy)."
by Tess Connery – Jun 3, 2024

Mark Mooney becomes 7NEWS Adelaide news director
Mooney succeeds Chris Salter, who was promoted to director of news in Seven Melbourne last month.
by Jasper Baumann – Jun 3, 2024

Roundup: Donald Trump's trial verdict, Rupert Murdoch marries again, Lehrmann files appeal without lawyers
Big tech, James Packer, Paramount Global, Jackie O, SAS Australia, Bluey
by Mediaweek Admin – Jun 3, 2024

Exclusive: Vanessa Boueyres replaces Sasha Firth as DDB Westpac MP
"She is laser focused on effectiveness, restless in her ambition, deeply passionate about creativity, and fun to be around."
by Amy Shapiro – May 31, 2024

Twisties ad starring Robert Irwin and G-Flip sparks debate
The ad was created by creative agency VaynerMedia, which manages PepsiCo's Smiths Snack Food brands in Australia.
by Amy Shapiro – May 31, 2024

Media Movers: Fein, Geer, and Colter, Mat Baxter, Natalie Harvey, Jacqui Abbott, Adrián Flores
Mediaweek looks back on May's big moves - and there's plenty of them.
by Alisha Buaya – May 31, 2024

Avid Collective and Mindshare unveil Citizens of the Reef campaign
This campaign is Avid Collective and Mindshare's second pro-bono offering for Citizens of the Reef.
by Alisha Buaya – May 31, 2024

3D anamorphic billboard features First Nations art for first time via oOh!media
oOh! and the National Gallery worked together "to bring Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu's powerful artwork out of the gallery and into such a prominent public space"
by Amy Shapiro – May 31, 2024

The Monkeys taps Silverstein & Partners' Lennie Galloway and Thomas Gledhill
Tara Ford: "Great people. Great talents. We cannot wait to see the brilliant things they will do.”
by Amy Shapiro – May 30, 2024

Gina Rinehart tops AFR Rich List for fifth consecutive year
Kerry Stokes' net worth increased 51% year-on-year to $11.3 billion.
by Alisha Buaya – May 30, 2024

Lisa Muxworthy among exits under News Corp restructure
Nicholas Gray, Mark Reinke, and Pippa Leary will lead the three new divisions.
by Brittney Rigby – May 30, 2024

Laura Tingle counselled for calling Australia racist: 'Would not have met the ABC's editorial standards'
Tingle has added context to her comments, and largely defended them, calling the backlash "yet another anti-ABC pile-on."
by Brittney Rigby – May 30, 2024

Ex-Meta creative Jay Morgan launches POPULA brand agency
On creating work that starts with mobile and extends from there: "We don’t know of any other creative agencies offering this approach."
by Amy Shapiro – May 30, 2024

NRL partner Youi launches platform, 'Footy. Made by Fans.'
"We wanted the platform to deliver something of real value to footy fans and tangibly demonstrate Youi’s connection to the game."
by Amy Shapiro – May 30, 2024

Roundup: Mike Sneesby, Lisa Muxworthy, Chrishell Stause on Neighbours
Tom Elliott, Remembering Bob Rogers, David Koch to co-host FIVEaa breakfast radio show on Friday, Bruna Papandrea, Netflix is teeing up music-competition shows
by Mediaweek Admin – May 30, 2024

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