Major Media Moves Signal a Busy Week Across News, Tech, and Entertainment
A busy week has unfolded across Australia’s media, marketing, and entertainment landscape, with a wave of high-profile appointments, exits, and promotions revealing how quickly the industry continues to evolve. From television newsrooms to tech platforms and creative agencies, significant career moves have been confirmed, and many of them are setting the tone for what’s expected in 2026 and beyond.
One of the standout announcements has come from Nine, where it has been confirmed that Scherri-Lee Biggs will join 9News Melbourne as its new weather presenter. From 2026, she will appear weeknights at 6.00pm alongside Alicia Loxley and Tom Steinfort. The move marks a major on-air transition for Biggs, who has spent more than a decade with Nine and is best known to audiences in Perth. Her shift to Melbourne has been widely seen as both a career milestone and a strategic addition for the network’s flagship bulletin.
Elsewhere, growth has been the theme at Prophet, Australia’s advanced intelligence platform. The company’s sales team has been strengthened with two senior hires, as Carl Clasio steps in as onboarding manager and Leo Roubos takes on the role of Sales Enablement and Business Development Lead. The appointments reflect Prophet’s rapid expansion and its focus on scaling client partnerships.
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Industry leadership has also been reinforced at the Independent Media Agencies of Australia, where Jacquie Alley has been reappointed as chair for 2026. The decision was confirmed at the organisation’s annual general meeting, following a year of record membership and expanded programs, as the IMAA marked its fifth anniversary.
In the transport and information sector, Vic Lorusso has taken a major step onto the global stage. After more than 20 years leading the Australian arm of atn, he has been appointed global CEO of ASX-listed gtn, extending his responsibilities across multiple international markets including the UK, Canada, and Brazil.
Several notable departures have also been confirmed. TikTok’s local music chief, Ollie Wards, has announced his exit after five years, closing a chapter in which the platform became a powerful force in music discovery. At Sony Music Australia, Kate Bonanno is wrapping up her tenure as senior director of publicity and promotions, ahead of a move into artist management with ARIA Award-winning duo Angus & Julia Stone.
Meanwhile, creative and tech-focused organisations have been gearing up for growth. Chisel has appointed Krystyna Frassetto as head of growth and strategy, while Time Under Tension has launched an AI Academy, appointing Simon Hillier to lead the initiative. Retail agency Haeday has also marked its next phase with two senior Brisbane-based hires.
Taken together, these moves highlight an industry in constant motion, where leadership shifts, innovation, and new priorities continue to reshape the media landscape week by week.
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