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eSafety puts five social platforms on notice
eSafety says under-16s are still keeping or creating accounts, despite millions being removed or restricted.
by Mediaweek – Mar 31, 2026

News holds attention: why journalism beats the infinite social scroll
While infinite social scrolling drains consumer focus, trusted journalism delivers the deep attention advertisers value.
by Alicia Campbell – Mar 31, 2026

Nine’s Nick Young unpacks an unlikely programmatic partnership
Nine and Seven cast rivalry aside to clean up their programmatic supply chain.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 30, 2026

The privacy pub test: Nine, WPP Media & FreeWheel on adTech evolution
With 65% of the open web untrackable, the media trade must pivot to protect privacy and reclaim our local audience data.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 23, 2026

SXSW 2026 wrap: AI takes the stage, humans make the magic
AI dominated Austin for SXSW 2026, but the festival proved the magic of marketing relies on genuine human empathy.
by Monique Harris – Mar 19, 2026

You've got their data. Now what?
Melissa Gilson and Erryn Balzan of 5D explore why consumers are losing patience with the one-way exchange of their data.
by Melissa Gilson and Erryn Balzan – Mar 17, 2026

‘The right decision’: AI bites at Atlassian as 1,600 roles disappear
“We are choosing to adapt. Thoughtfully, decisively and quickly. To drive durable, profitable growth.”
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 12, 2026

Meta teams up with global police to dismantle scam networks targeting users worldwide
The mission disabled more than 150,000 accounts linked to criminal operations.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 11, 2026

Foxtel Business iQ adds eero in accommodation push
The deal is aimed at hotels and other multi-occupancy venues looking to improve in-room entertainment and connectivity
by Mediaweek – Mar 11, 2026

Jamie Durie reveals surprising new move
The multi-hyphen TV personality is broadening his presentation skills.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 9, 2026

Meta to pay News Corp up to US$50m a year for AI content
The agreement gives Meta access to News Corp’s US and UK news content to help train AI models for users of their products.
by Mediaweek – Mar 5, 2026

Instagram to alert parents over repeated self-harm searches
Instagram will notify supervised parents if teens repeatedly search suicide or self-harm terms, starting next week.
by Mediaweek – Feb 27, 2026

CMO Spotlight: AiMCO's Patrick Whitnall on why the creator ‘Wild West’ is dead
The AiMCO Managing Director discusses the evolving creator economy, and the impact of AI.
by Mediaweek – Feb 26, 2026

Best AI tools for musicians in 2026
AI music tools are helping artists save time and enhance creativity. Here are the top platforms to streamline workflow.
by Mediaweek – Feb 24, 2026

Apple Podcasts to add video podcasts
Apple says creators will control distribution and ads as Apple Podcasts adds HLS video playback this spring.
by Mediaweek – Feb 17, 2026

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