May 14, 2023

Start the Week: Google in the frame on PWC's tainted tax advice; Albanese turns up temperature on gambling ads; new local leaders for Snap

Welcome to Start the Week, our Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.Today:* Did PWC tax workarounds help Google offshore its profits?* Crackdown on gambling ads looms;* Snapchat announces new local leadership of Tony Keusgen and Ellie Rogers;* The ‘madness’ of ABC Radio National;* Nine and News Corp rally against AI;Today’s episode feature Tim Burrowes and Abe Udy.Further reading:* Australian Financial Review: PwC tax leaks: Apple, Google and Microsoft believed to be named in firm emails* The Guardian: Albanese expresses personal dislike for gambling ads during sporting events as pressure builds for ban* Australian Financial Review: Rowland hints junk food may follow gambling in Labor’s ad sights* Sunday Telegraph: Campbell: Dutton takes a punt on gambling advertising* Australian Financial Review: Adolescent Sportsbet puts an adult in charge* Sydney Morning Herald: Radio was the ABC’s crown jewel, but new data shows how it has fallen* Media Week: Snap Inc. appoints Tony Keusgen as managing director ANZ, replacing Kathryn Carter* The Age: AI data the next flashpoint between media and technologyAudio production was courtesy of Abe’s Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.Message us: letters@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unmade.substack.com

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