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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
The New Zealand actor passed away in Sydney on 13 July, surrounded by family, according to an official statement online.
By Lauren McNamara – Jul 13, 2026
Today's Media Snapshot
- New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
- Gemma Hudson appointed CEO of Burson Group ANZ
- TV Ratings Weekend 10-12 July: Al Jazeera did a Steven Bradbury in Sunday TV ratings
- Heath Aston joins Woolworths Group as media relations head
- Meghan Markle’s MasterChef Australia episode locks in an air date
- Sharpie appoints The Social CliQ to launch dedicated ANZ Instagram channel
- oOh!media turns up heat on takeover bidders
Latest Media
Gemma Hudson appointed CEO of Burson Group ANZ
J&J's Hudson swaps client-side comms for the agency chair.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
TV Ratings Weekend 10-12 July: Al Jazeera did a Steven Bradbury in Sunday TV ratings
World Cup spillover helped Al Jazeera English News Morning beat Seven News and 9News in Sunday’s total TV ratings.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Heath Aston joins Woolworths Group as media relations head
The former NSW ministerial communications director moves to Woolworths Group after three years in government.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Meghan Markle’s MasterChef Australia episode locks in an air date
The Duchess of Sussex will set a seasonal ingredient challenge as the competition enters its final stretch.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
Gemma Hudson appointed CEO of Burson Group ANZ
J&J's Hudson swaps client-side comms for the agency chair.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
TV Ratings Weekend 10-12 July: Al Jazeera did a Steven Bradbury in Sunday TV ratings
World Cup spillover helped Al Jazeera English News Morning beat Seven News and 9News in Sunday’s total TV ratings.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Heath Aston joins Woolworths Group as media relations head
The former NSW ministerial communications director moves to Woolworths Group after three years in government.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Meghan Markle’s MasterChef Australia episode locks in an air date
The Duchess of Sussex will set a seasonal ingredient challenge as the competition enters its final stretch.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Industry Movers
Sharpie appoints The Social CliQ to launch dedicated ANZ Instagram channel
Agency to drive always-on content, UGC and influencer marketing as Sharpie chases Gen Z and millennial creators locally.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
oOh!media turns up heat on takeover bidders
Pacific Equity Partners, I Squared Capital and Oaktree have reconfirmed bids ranging from $1.60 to $1.65 per share.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Yango wins SMEG media account following pitch process
The independent agency will take on paid media strategy, planning and buying nationwide.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Seven unleashes Glasgow 2026 coverage across 23 channels
Seven and 7plus Sport will carry live, free coverage of the 10-day event from 24 July.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
AI & Tech
Specsavers marks 15-year Fred Hollows partnership with artist range
The $199 range features Atipalku Intjalki’s artwork, with $25 from each pair supporting The Fred Hollows Foundation.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Meta kills AI feature after privacy backlash
Meta withdrew the public-account referencing feature after privacy concerns and criticism from independent MP Allegra Spender.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Steggles puts charity on the menu with new campaign
The 2026 Charity Chook campaign gives 30 cents from each July purchase to Australian children’s charities.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Racing driver sues BBC Studios over Flintoff Top Gear crash
Paul Rees was Flintoff's secret co-driver in that Morgan Super 3 that day - and now he wants BBC Studios to pay up, too.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 13, 2026
Newsfeed
New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
The New Zealand actor passed away in Sydney on 13 July, surrounded by family, according to an official statement online.
by Lauren McNamara – Jul 13, 2026
Gemma Hudson appointed CEO of Burson Group ANZ
J&J's Hudson swaps client-side comms for the agency chair.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
TV Ratings Weekend 10-12 July: Al Jazeera did a Steven Bradbury in Sunday TV ratings
World Cup spillover helped Al Jazeera English News Morning beat Seven News and 9News in Sunday’s total TV ratings.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
Heath Aston joins Woolworths Group as media relations head
The former NSW ministerial communications director moves to Woolworths Group after three years in government.
by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026
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