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Inside Mamamia

Monthly insights on Australian women from our strategy team, and news from inside Mamamia for agencies and partners.

Latest insightJul 2026

Move over, It Girl. 2026 is the year of the Lit Girl

The hottest accessory this year isn't a handbag. It's the book tucked inside it.

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News·Appointments8 Oct 2026
Mamamia signs Danielle Rigg-Smith as NSW Sales Director

After three years in the UK leading partnerships at Pinterest, Snap and TikTok, Danielle Rigg-Smith returns to Australia to lead Mamamia's NSW partnerships.

News·Rankings17 Sep 2026
House of brands embeds Mamamia as Australia's strongest independent publisher

Audience and download growth across Mamamia's house of brands have seen Australia's largest women's network embed its position as Australia's most popular independent publisher, according to the independent Triton Digital Podcast Ranker for August.

News·Appointments15 Sep 2026
Alison Izzo joins Mamamia as Head of You Beauty

Former Vogue Australia Digital Director Alison Izzo joins Mamamia to lead You Beauty, Australia's biggest beauty podcast.

News·Appointments3 Aug 2026
Mamamia strengthens its podcast team with three senior appointments

Keeshia Pettit joins as Executive Producer of Mamamia Out Loud, while journalists Charlotte Mortlock and Tamsin Rose join as Co-Hosts and Co-Producers of The Quicky.

News·Leadership20 Jul 2026
Mamamia announces CEO transition

Luca Lavigne appointed CEO. Outgoing CEO Nat Harvey stays on for a handover after accepting an external role.

News·Appointments3 Jul 2026
Mamamia strengthens commercial leadership with three senior appointments

Lanai Wiadrowski becomes National Sales Director, Danni Wright Director of Strategy and Partnerships, and Michila Macleod Sales Director for VIC, SA and WA.

Insight·MediaJun 2026
The validation era

Why the next decade of media won't belong to the loudest brands, but to the most verified.

Insight·Audio & videoMay 2026
Why the future of audio is visual

Vodcasts are no longer a niche behaviour, but a mainstream migration.

Insight·MoneyApr 2026
How far does your salary really stretch in 2026?

Why everyday expenses are eating up your paycheck.

Insight·PodcastsMar 2026
Move over Meryl, step aside Leo. A new star has entered the main stage

With the introduction of dedicated awards categories, podcasts have cemented their place among entertainment's highest ranks

Insight·WellbeingFeb 2026
From coping to connecting

Moving from coping to connecting: Why the real resolution should be about people, not perfection

Insight·CreatorsDec 2025
You can't outspend influence. You can only partner with it

Reach sparks the conversation. Influence closes the gap. That’s why creators drive impact.

Insight·HealthNov 2025
Female health is having a moment, and why this matters to advertisers

As women’s health moves from private concern to public conversation, brands have a rare opportunity to connect, lead, and make real impact.

Insight·Gen XOct 2025
An invisible $19 billion opportunity

Why ignoring Gen X women is a huge disadvantage to your brands

Insight·MoneySep 2025
Financial fitness: the guide my younger self needed

A letter to our younger selves about shaping a financially secure, independent future as a woman in Australia.

Insight·AttentionAug 2025
Do you even want to stop doomscrolling?

The silent addiction rewiring your brain

Insight·Gen ZJul 2025
The death of forever

Gen Z Isn’t Following the Plan — They’re Chasing the Plot Twist

Insight·MoneyJun 2025
The cost of instant gratification

What happens when we're trying to live like the 1%, but our bank account disagrees?

Insight·ParentingMay 2025
Adolescence, algorithms and anxiety

Parenting in a digital world: why Australian parents are rewriting the digital rulebook.

Insight·PoliticsApr 2025
The new political playbook

How the political landscape is changing alongside media consumption behaviours.

Insight·TravelMar 2025
Travel is back, but not as you know it

For Australian women, travel isn't just returning, it's evolving.

Insight·MoneyFeb 2025
Australian women are redefining their careers in 2025

Here's one thing we think you should to listen to this month

Insight·MoneyFeb 2025
Australian women are redefining their careers in 2025

Here's one thing we think you should to listen to this month

18 insight editions from the Inside Mamamia newsletter (formerly M.DNA Drop), published automatically when they send, plus news posts from the Mamamia team. Each post keeps one permanent URL and shows when it was last updated.