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Goggleboxer Isabelle Silbery revealed she and her family will not return to the Australian reality TV series in 2025 when it will be shown only on Network 10. #Goggleboxaustralia #gogglebox

Mike Byrne, the content director who helped WSFM 101.7 Sydney hit #1 for the first time, is departing ARN. As Mike said, "Leaving WSFM as the number 1 station is a career high." This comes ahead of WSFM’s exciting rebrand to GOLD101.7 in January 2025, bringing a fresh identity to the GOLD Network. Read more about Mike’s incredible legacy in the comments below. #RadioIndustry #WSFM #MediaNews #ARN #GoldNetwork

Today, Nine has unveiled its Action Plan for cultural transformation, tackling key areas like leadership, diversity, governance, and employee wellbeing. With over 60% of recommendations already underway, Nine is making bold moves to build a workplace everyone can be proud of. Acting CEO Matthew Stanton says: "As the largest employer in the media industry, we’re committed to not only uplifting our culture but driving meaningful change across the sector." Read full story in comments.

Cosmopolitan Australia is reviving the women’s magazine centrefold, and features a man on its cover for the first time since the brand’s relaunch. Tessa Ogle Cosmopolitan Australia

A Current Affair crew stood down, Senate approves social media ban for under 16s and much more from today's Australian media.

Sebastian Diaz: The AI gamble that can undermine business ‘While AI’s shortcuts and efficiencies contribute to business success, this reliance comes with significant risks.’

Lifting the bar together: Delivering solutions in Australia’s news publishing industry Michael Miller: ‘Our competition is probably not each other anymore. We’re now seeing [our competition] as the global tech platforms’

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Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut. Episode 9 – Unmasking the CEO: Jessica White’s Journey from Insecurity to Quiet Confidence ‘Being reserved, maybe more of an introverted leader, is not just okay, it’s actually a bit of a superpower.’

Ashton De Santis, director of inventory partnerships at The Trade Desk, shares key takeaways from Australia’s Upfronts season, and the message is clear: measurement and accountability are reshaping the advertising landscape. With premium content like BVOD, live sports, and seamless cross-channel strategies taking centre stage, publishers are driving a shift away from vanity metrics to real business outcomes. Case studies like the Kellogg Company leveraging Flybuys retail data – delivering a 156% surge in Nutri-Grain conversions – prove the power of this approach. Read more in the comments. #Upfronts2024 #unifiedmeasurement #digitaladvertising