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'Highly concerned': Avoiding potential talent drain of women in media
"Without substantial changes, media organisations could struggle to retain and attract skilled women."
by Tess Connery – Jun 20, 2024
Australians more uncomfortable with AI-produced news compared to global average
Mandi Wicks: "When robust, fit-for-purpose AI tools are used responsibly and under human supervision, AI has the capacity to enhance rather than undermine trust."
by Talon Editor – Jun 20, 2024
Roundup: Elon Musk invites advertisers back to X, Extension of AFL Sportsbet deal, Fourth gen Murdoch
Paramount’s failed merger, Kim Williams, Location incentives, Grant Denyer, Bridie O’Donnell
by Mediaweek Admin – Jun 20, 2024
'Tough space to build sustainable business model': Local news emerges as most under-served news genre
Local news has the biggest gap between availability and audience interest.
by Talon Editor – Jun 19, 2024
25% of Aussies use social media as main news source, despite Meta claims
32% of Australians use Facebook for news, despite Meta saying news is "a small part of the Facebook experience for the vast majority of people."
by Talon Editor – Jun 19, 2024
Storyation promotes Simone Aquilina to general manager
Aquilina joined Storyation in 2022 as commercial director.
by Tess Connery – Jun 19, 2024
First AUNZ winners at Cannes Lions: Colenso, Dentsu, Ogilvy, VML, H+Co, DDB
Colenso won one of two Grand Prix in the outdoor category. Howatson+Company, Ogilvy, VML, and DDB won bronze Lions, while Dentsu won silver.
by Alisha Buaya – Jun 18, 2024
Avid Collective promotes Luke Spano to CEO
"These structural changes are designed to support our aggressive growth plans and get the most out of our talent.”
by Talon Editor – Jun 18, 2024
Vinyl Group completes entitlement offer, raising $3.29m
"We will be able to start the new financial year on strong footing to focus on our key growth activities."
by Alisha Buaya – Jun 18, 2024
Linkby raises $4m in Series A round
The round was led by investors Perennial Private Investments, which has previously backed the likes of Koala, Instant Scripts, and Spriggy.
by Talon Editor – Jun 17, 2024
Amy McCarthy appointed A Current Affair EP
McCarthy takes over from Fiona Dear, who is now the network's director of news and current affairs.
by Talon Editor – Jun 17, 2024
VMO launches Ultimate Media Champion competition
Winners will receive a $5,000 Webjet voucher and a one-year Fitness First or Goodlife membership.
by Alisha Buaya – Jun 17, 2024
Free TV: Millions will miss out on free sport unless laws are updated
Only 29% of Australians watch TV exclusively through an aerial, according to the research commissioned by Free TV.
by Talon Editor – Jun 17, 2024
Former OzTam CEO Doug Peiffer joins Foxtel Media as senior adviser
Mark Frain: "There are only a handful of people around the world able to really navigate this field."
by Talon Editor – Jun 17, 2024
Mediaweek's Next of The Best Awards in pictures: Winners, Mitch Churi, and a performance from Renee Saunts
The doors swung open to welcome 300 attendees dressed to the nines, representing companies including Paramount, Mutinex, Atomic 212, OMD, and The Brag Media.
by Alisha Buaya – Jun 17, 2024
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