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Sound Story acquires The Comms Department
Bec Brown joins as strategic advisor as the two independent consultancies unite under a shared but distinct structure.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 3, 2026

Westpac ordered to pay $26 million over hardship failures
ASIC said it failed customers seeking support during hardship, including some affected by illness, job loss and domestic abuse.
by Mediaweek – May 27, 2026

Bruce McWilliam gains SCA shareholder backing for board seat
Alex Waislitz has backed Bruce McWilliam for the Southern Cross board after he built a near 10 per cent stake.
by Mediaweek – May 26, 2026

Meta layoffs begin as AI reshuffle accelerates
Around 8,000 roles are headed for the chopping block as the tech giant shifts thousands of employees into AI-focused teams.
by Mediaweek – May 20, 2026

Pinterest declares war on doomscrolling
The company has a stern word for marketers: stop trapping users on-platform.
by Natasha Lee – May 19, 2026

ABC board shake-up lands with two new appointments
A regional QLD leader steps into the deputy chair role and Australia’s first Indigenous Head of Mission joins the board.
by Natasha Lee – May 18, 2026

AWS appoints Chris Casey as ANZ managing director
Current MD and Vice President Rianne van Veldhuizen is stepping down from the role.
by Natasha Lee – May 13, 2026

Atlassian CMO Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir exits
Marking the end of a three-year chapter with the software giant.
by Vihan Mathur – May 12, 2026

What happens to us when we die? One company reckons it has the answer
A former marketer is betting Australians are ready for a new way to remember loved ones after death now.
by Natasha Lee – May 12, 2026

Kennedy Foundation appoints Nine executive Alexander Needs to board
The move comes as the Foundation sharpens its digital media focus.
by Mediaweek – May 11, 2026

James Packer expands into OnlyFans
The platform allows creators to charge fans for access to photos, videos, and is widely known for adult content.
by Mediaweek – May 11, 2026

Verizon cuts more US jobs after major layoff round
Verizon has confirmed several hundred more US job cuts, six months after slashing 13,000 roles.
by Mediaweek – May 8, 2026

ARN punished by shareholders with executive pay increase denied
It comes after revelations that the fallout from Kyle and Jackie O wiped $26.4m in revenue.
by Natasha Lee – May 8, 2026

'Unsolicited enquiries from parties': Pedestrian Group for sale?
The review comes as Nine Entertainment has completed its $850 million acquisition of QMS Media.
by Vihan Mathur – May 7, 2026

ARN admits Kyle and Jackie O crisis cost more than their $20m payday
Advertiser concerns linked to the show contributed to $26.4 million in lost metro and regional revenue during FY25.
by Natasha Lee – May 7, 2026

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