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Google claims 'respect for parents' as it cancels concert after YouTube added to Under 16 social media ban
Google cancelled a concert at Parliament House in the hours after the federal government added YouTube to its social media ban for under 16s.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 31, 2025
Media Roundup: Google cancels YouTube party, LinkedIn dodges teen ban, ABC backs Gaza image, YouTube nears BBC rank, and why the Logies are broken
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 31, 2025
Netflix trails HBO Max, Stan, and Disney+ with new Australian SVOD sign-ups
New streaming service HBO Max leads new sign-ups in Australia with Netflix focused on retention.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 30, 2025
'One of the great privileges of my life': David Koch on handing over the family business
'They’ve always referred, probably a bit unkindly, but with some truth, to me as the chief bullsh****er while they do all the work.'
by Natasha Lee – Jul 30, 2025
Media Roundup: YouTube Kids escapes ban, Solstice Media grows portfolio, ChatGPT launches study mode, and Happy Gilmore 2 breaks records
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by Natasha Lee – Jul 30, 2025
Media Movers: Alex Cullen, Kat Thomas, Paul Bradbury, Nick Garrett, Sarah Kruger and Ryan Gracie
Plus: Greg Wallace, Danielle Veivers, Warwick Kiel, and Matt Holmes.
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 29, 2025
Ahead of the teen social media ban, Meta hosts youth safety summit
Meta’s Global Head of Child Safety fronted an event in Sydney to discuss the protections for teens put in place by Instagram.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 29, 2025
As Warner Bros. Discovery splits up the company, it reveals new brands, structure, and leadership
The restructure is expected to be finalised by mid-2026.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 29, 2025
Media Roundup: YouTube's D-Day, Trump's Murdoch demand, 7.30's cringe Logies pitch, Signal threatens Aussie exit, and HBO Max's solid start
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by Natasha Lee – Jul 29, 2025
Ansett is back! It's now a travel brand powered by AI
An enterprising marketer registered the trademark and is bringing Ansett back to Australians as an AI-powered travel brand.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 28, 2025
John Farnham's manager sues cruise operator over entertainer's fall
Court documents claim the injuries have caused a 'significant loss of income' and may limit his ability to continue working.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 28, 2025
QMS taps Warwick Kiel as Victorian Agency Sales Director
Warwick Kiel: 'I've always admired QMS for their people, innovation, creativity as well as their elite digital out of home network.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jul 28, 2025
Media Roundup: Alan Jones' ledger, Gwyneth's new gig, YouTube kids clash, Kennedy nods, DiDi vs Uber, and King Kyle under fire
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by Natasha Lee – Jul 28, 2025
ACCC urged to get new powers to tackle AI-driven price fixing
Alice Sharma’s policy paper calls for proactive antitrust laws to counter algorithmic collusion in Australian markets.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 25, 2025
Network 10 has a new owner - FCC approves $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance
In the US the Federal Communications Commission has given the greenlight for Network 10 owner Paramount Global to merge with Skydance.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 25, 2025
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