Dan Barrett
Major new agreement sees the NFL take 10% stake in ESPN
The NFL has taken a 10% share in the Disney-controlled ESPN. It comes just ahead of the launch of ESPN's direct to consumer streaming service.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 6, 2025
Sorry Productivity Commission - If AI data protection laws ain’t broke, don’t relax ‘em
Recommendations from the Productivity Commission to relax data laws have been met with a shared outcry from the media sector.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 6, 2025
Media Roundup: eSafety finds social media platforms aren't blocking child exploitation, Nine publishing to out-earn Nine TV, Trump v Murdoch trial paused, Aussie writers reject AI, and Disney doubles competitor revenues
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 6, 2025
Why is Tubi so different to every other streamer? The 'rabbit hole of discovery' proposition
Tubi's David Salmon explains how Tubi is a different streaming service for both the audience and media buyers.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 5, 2025
Will The Office Australia return for a second season? Prime Video comments on its future
The head of Prime Video Australia & NZ has spoken out about the future of the Australian adaptation of The Office.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 1, 2025
Prime Video fuels fan engagement with the stars and creator of The Summer I Turned Pretty
Prime Video's Prime Book Club LIVE brought together the stars and showrunner of The Summer I Turned Pretty with fans.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 31, 2025
Google claims 'respect for parents' as it cancels concert after YouTube added to Under 16 social media ban
Google cancelled a concert at Parliament House in the hours after the federal government added YouTube to its social media ban for under 16s.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 31, 2025
Amazon calls it quits on Google Shopping? Or are they just on a break?
Amazon seems to have pulled out of bidding on Google Shopping ad placement. Is it just a pause, or a sign of a strategy shift?
by Dan Barrett – Jul 30, 2025
Netflix trails HBO Max, Stan, and Disney+ with new Australian SVOD sign-ups
New streaming service HBO Max leads new sign-ups in Australia with Netflix focused on retention.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 30, 2025
YouTube snaps back at government for being added to under-16 social media ban
YouTube has hit back at the Government's decision to reverse a previous exemption from the upcoming social media ban for Australian's aged 16 and under.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 30, 2025
Ahead of the teen social media ban, Meta hosts youth safety summit
Meta’s Global Head of Child Safety fronted an event in Sydney to discuss the protections for teens put in place by Instagram.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 29, 2025
Ansett is back! It's now a travel brand powered by AI
An enterprising marketer registered the trademark and is bringing Ansett back to Australians as an AI-powered travel brand.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 28, 2025
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