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Dan Barrett

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Dan Barrett was the editor of Mediaweek and is a longtime media industry commentator & critic. He writes the Always Be Watching email newsletter. Former media roles include: SBS, iSentia, and Mediacom. He was one of Australia's first podcasters and is passionate about building communities around media.
Why audiences (and sponsors) love The Block
Television

Why audiences (and sponsors) love The Block

There's a reason why, after 1000 episodes, audiences and sponsors keep returning to one of Australia's most successful shows.

by Dan BarrettJul 28, 2025

Network 10 has a new owner - FCC approves $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance
News

Network 10 has a new owner - FCC approves $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance

In the US the Federal Communications Commission has given the greenlight for Network 10 owner Paramount Global to merge with Skydance.

by Dan BarrettJul 25, 2025

"Loyalty is the new scale" - Man of Many introduces mandatory login in effort to safeguard site in a post-search world
Technology

"Loyalty is the new scale" - Man of Many introduces mandatory login in effort to safeguard site in a post-search world

Mens lifestyle site Man of Many has put in place a registration wall to create a greater one-to-one link with its audience.

by Dan BarrettJul 24, 2025

Cloudflare's frontline defence helping publishers fight the AI bots
AI

Cloudflare's frontline defence helping publishers fight the AI bots

Cloudflare VP of Product Will Allen on the war against AI crawlers: For 15 years, we've been fighting bots."

by Dan BarrettJul 22, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery exits NZ FTA market, sells Three to Sky TV NZ for $1
Television

Warner Bros Discovery exits NZ FTA market, sells Three to Sky TV NZ for $1

Warner Bros Discovery will exit New Zealand’s free-to-air TV market entirely, selling assets to Sky TV NZ, while retaining assets including HBO Max.

by Dan BarrettJul 22, 2025

Seven announces new Senior content team
Television

Seven announces new Senior content team

Seven has today announced newly created senior content team roles that will report into Chief Content Officer, Brook Hall. Kate Amphlett has been appointed as Director of Communications and…

by Dan BarrettJul 22, 2025

Does Mark Humphries really think he can change the world through comedy?
Streaming

Does Mark Humphries really think he can change the world through comedy?

Comedian Mark Humphries tackles the housing affordability crisis with earnestness, jokes, and Alan Kohler in a bathtub.

by Dan BarrettJul 22, 2025

I have seen the future of media monitoring and it is Truescope
AI & Data

I have seen the future of media monitoring and it is Truescope

Australian media monitoring firm Truescope has the lead on competitors with innovative platform with AI at its core.

by Dan BarrettJul 21, 2025

IMAX announces up to five new Australian locations in HOYTS partnership
News

IMAX announces up to five new Australian locations in HOYTS partnership

Australian chain Hoyts and IMAX are renewing their relationship with a plan for four IMAX screens across the country.

by Dan BarrettJul 17, 2025

Email marketing CRM Klaviyo empowers customers with new AI shopping agents
Technology

Email marketing CRM Klaviyo empowers customers with new AI shopping agents

The consumer brand CRM Klaviyo has unveiled a public beta today for its new product delivering its clients conversational AI sales agents.

by Dan BarrettJul 16, 2025

Where you can watch the 2025 Emmy Award nominees in Australia
News

Where you can watch the 2025 Emmy Award nominees in Australia

If you are in Australia and looking to watch the shows and stars nominated at the Emmy Awards, this is the guide you are looking for.

by Dan BarrettJul 16, 2025

With $15 million in new funding and US ambition, Linkby is on a major growth trajectory
Technology

With $15 million in new funding and US ambition, Linkby is on a major growth trajectory

"It's been growing by as much as 100% YOY in recent months."

by Dan BarrettJul 15, 2025

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