Mediaweek

25/11/2025

ITV Studios has named Moira Hogan as its new executive vice president (EVP), APAC sales and distribution.

Hogan joins from BritBox International, where she spent five years as EVP, international markets and general manager, Australia.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/itv-appoints-moira-hogan-as-evp-apac-sales/

25/11/2025

How can you test if you’re clickfit? Yes, this is a thing.

While the majority of marketers in their 50s might fail this, this safety campaign takes a very different approach to scam awareness.

The AFP led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre has launched a nationwide cyber safety campaign aimed to raise awareness against cyber scams.

The AFP has unveiled ClickFit, a national cyber safety campaign created with Paper Moose and led by character Agent Index.

24/11/2025

Independent agency Sunday Gravy has appointed Sarah Raine as Managing Director, marking a significant addition to the senior leadership team as the business continues its growth trajectory.

Raine joins with extensive experience across both holding groups and independent agencies.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/sunday-gravy-strengthens-leadership-with-sarah-raine/

24/11/2025

A new global study from Samsung Ads, OMG Australia and Amplified Intelligence shows Connected TV home screen ads deliver 2.5x more active attention than linear TV while generating only one-third the wastage of scrollable social platforms.

Connected TV home screen ads deliver 2.5x more active attention than linear TV. OMG's Alex Pacey breaks down the findings.

23/11/2025

Southern Cross Austereo has put the proposed merger with Seven West Media at the heart of its future ambitions, using today's AGM to argue the company is stronger, leaner and strategically primed for one of the biggest media combinations in years.

Southern Cross Austereo used its AGM to pitch the strategic and financial strengths underpinning its proposed merger with Seven West Media.

23/11/2025

Snapchat has announced a suite of new age verification measures for its Australian user base as it works to comply with the country’s new Social Media Minimum Age Act (SMMA).

The regulations come into effect on December 10 and will require Snapchat to restrict access for users under 16.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/snapchat-cuts-off-under-16s-while-taking-a-parting-dig-at-canberra/

20/11/2025

Summer Bay isn’t easing into the new year. Home and Away is gearing up for one of its most high-stakes returns yet, picking up right where that brutal train derailment left us all hanging.

Who makes it out of the tunnel? And who doesn’t make it home?

Here's when it's returning in 2026:

Home and Away returns in 2026 with a major train-crash storyline, tense rescue scenes and the anticipated comeback of Brax and Ricky.

19/11/2025

REA Group has locked in its next major leadership change, confirming long-time chief financial officer Janelle Hopkins will retire on 11 February 2026 after seven years in the role and more than 25 years as a senior executive.

News Corp deputy CFO Andrew Cramer will step into the job from 12 February 2026.

REA Group has set its next major leadership shift, with CFO Janelle Hopkins retiring in 2026 and News Corp's Andrew Cramer taking over.

19/11/2025

Pedestrian Group has appointed Lachlan Guertin as entertainment editor of PEDESTRIAN.TV.

Guertin brings a wealth of experience to the role and was most recently a senior entertainment producer at Yahoo.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/pedestrian-tv-appoints-lachlan-guertin-entertainment-editor/

Latest News in Celebrities, Movies, TV and Music

11/11/2025

The Wiggles have admitted they likely breached Australian Consumer Law after selling light-up 'Emma Bow' headbands without the required safety warnings for products containing button batteries.

Read more:

The Wiggles have admitted to likely breaching Australian Consumer Law by selling Emma Bow headbands without mandatory button battery safety.

11/11/2025

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has introduced the launch of Ovation amp, a marketing firepower.

After the acquisition of Eventfinda, New Zealand based ticketing platform and expanding their leadership capabilities earlier this year.

Read more:

Ticketek Entertainment Group launches Ovation amp and acquires Twenty3 Live, boosting its in-house marketing and digital capabilities.

11/11/2025

oOh!media is significantly extending its large-format digital billboard network across Sydney after winning a long-term contract from Transport for NSW for more than a dozen new premium greenfield sites.

Read more:

The major tender win will see new digital billboards installed on overhead bridges along Sydney's high traffic arterials.