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Australian ad market hits record $9bn, but Television and News Publishing take a major blow in SMI Guideline report
Australia’s media agency market hit a record $9 billion in FY2025, led by digital and outdoor, despite a 7.1% dip in June ad spend, according to Guideline SMI.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
TV Ratings Monday 4 August 2025: The Block builds big lead over DWTS Grand Finale
Nine’s The Block cemented its dominance on Monday night, outpacing Seven’s Dancing With The Stars finale across all key demos and total viewers.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
Gravity Media powers 9Network’s expanded NRLW broadcast in 2025
Gravity Media has partnered with Nine’s Wide World of Sports to deliver broadcast and tech for the 2025 NRLW season, including the first Magic Round.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
Year13 acquires Student Edge to expand support for school leavers
Year13 has acquired Student Edge to accelerate its growth in Australia and the US, enhancing its student research, rewards, and insights offerings.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
Mad Max director George Miller to judge Australian AI film festival
The Mad Max director will help lead the October 2025 festival, spotlighting the artistic future of AI-generated cinema.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
Antoinette Lattouf joins celebs for Heart On My Sleeve campaign to tackle mental health stigma
Media companies and high-profile Australians unite to support Heart On My Sleeve’s new mental health campaign, encouraging openness with the phrase “I’m not OK.”
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2025
TV Ratings Weekend 1-3 August 2025: Who won the weekend?
The Logies, Seven News, Nine News, AFL, NRL, and the British & Irish Lions Tour went head-to-head over the weekend – here’s who came out on top in the TV ratings.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2025
Oprah Winfrey to return to Australia and New Zealand for live speaking tour
Oprah Winfrey will visit Australia and New Zealand in December 2025 for a series of live moderated talks—her first visit in a decade.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2025
Maxine Fourie appointed Head of Social at Are Media
Are Media has named Maxine Fourie as Head of Social, where she will lead social strategy across the publisher’s suite of lifestyle brands.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2025
Podcast Week: A Current Affair launches behind-the-scenes exposé, The Squiz uncovers fake news and Swiish enters the wellness pod space
The latest news from the world of podcasting in Australia.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 1, 2025
DoubleVerify expands brand suitability tools across Meta Reels and Feeds
DoubleVerify has expanded its AI-powered brand suitability measurement across 30 content categories on Facebook and Instagram.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 1, 2025
MiQ appoints Paul Bates as Group Account Director in Victoria
Paul Bates joins MiQ to lead its Victorian sales team, bringing over 25 years of media leadership experience.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 1, 2025
