COVID-19

We’re being complacent – taking the soft option with pay cuts and messaging – in our approach to COVID-19 13

During the Great Depression, many newspapers betrayed their readers. Some are doing it again now 3

SCA to raise $169m in equity funding, flags further cost reductions 3

Virgin Australia stands down staff across marketing, partnerships, media and brand 24

60% of women concerned about their income due to COVID-19, Bauer study reveals

ARN implements cuts for staff, on-air talent and board in response to COVID-19 2

News.com.au issues apology to woman falsely accused of spreading COVID-19

News Corp takes on Chinese Embassy after being accused of ‘ignorance, prejudice and arrogance’ in COVID-19 reporting 10

Heart Foundation launches COVID-19 education campaign 2

New reality show featuring professional swimmers to launch in lieu of 2020 Olympics

Virgin Australia kicks off campaign against ‘monopoly in Australian skies’ 51

Woolworths takes out full-page ads to explain toilet paper shortage and new COVID-19 safety measures 14

Cannes Lions Festival and Awards cancelled 1

Enthral launches The Good News, a platform for positive stories 2

‘Back us not block us’: Media owners and IAB urge advertisers to stop blocking ads next to COVID-19 news 3

ACCC boss blames digital platforms and COVID-19 for suspension of News Corp community titles 3

Ad spend declines for 17th month in a row 4

Optus waives mobile fees for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19