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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.
Nine kick off sales pitch on the road to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
News

Nine kick off sales pitch on the road to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

The road to ad sales for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 kicked off on Thursday afternoon with a luncheon for buyers, clients, and media.

by Dan BarrettJun 27, 2025

YouTube hits back at eSafety Commissioner's call for Under 16 ban
News

YouTube hits back at eSafety Commissioner's call for Under 16 ban

YouTube argues that blocking kids access would cause greater harm and that the ban is unwarranted and unreasonable.

by Dan BarrettJun 27, 2025

Five more years for NewsCorp CEO Robert Thomson
News

Five more years for NewsCorp CEO Robert Thomson

News Corp has extended CEO Robert Thomson's contact for another five years. He has been in the role since 2013.

by Dan BarrettJun 23, 2025

Alex Cullen joins The Christian O'Connell Show
Radio

Alex Cullen joins The Christian O'Connell Show

Alex Cullen will join the show, filling a gap left by the recently departed co-host Jack Post, who announced his shock departure in May.

by Dan BarrettJun 19, 2025

Australia's first Gen AI film festival celebrates the spirit of disruption
Creativity

Australia's first Gen AI film festival celebrates the spirit of disruption

Australia now has its own Gen AI film festival in the form of the DISRUPT AI Film Festival (DAIFF). Agency TBWA is behind the new festival.

by Dan BarrettJun 18, 2025

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist gets an Australian airdate
Television

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist gets an Australian airdate

With access to friends of the Kardashian family and French law enforcement, the documentary explores what happened that night.

by Dan BarrettJun 18, 2025

Netflix's major Netflix House update overnight
Television

Netflix's major Netflix House update overnight

Netflix gave a major update on the launch of the already-announced two Netflix House venues and revealed plans for a third.

by Dan BarrettJun 18, 2025

Sydney Marathon finds a new running buddy in Seven
Sports

Sydney Marathon finds a new running buddy in Seven

Coverage of the marathon will be streamed and broadcast across Australia live on Seven's channels and streaming service.

by Dan BarrettJun 17, 2025

Which networks performed the best? The 2025 Logie Award nominations by the numbers
Television

Which networks performed the best? The 2025 Logie Award nominations by the numbers

How did networks do this year with Logie Award nominations? Mediaweek has crunched the numbers to work out which networks led the pack.

by Dan BarrettJun 16, 2025

SCA’s Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron to exit company
News

SCA’s Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron to exit company

Dave Cameron to step down as SCA Chief Content Officer.

by Dan BarrettJun 16, 2025

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the iconic The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book with a limited edition coin from the Mint
Magazines

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the iconic The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book with a limited edition coin from the Mint

The Australian Women’s Weekly Sophie Tedmanson explains how the iconic Birthday Cake Book continues to find deeply-felt human connection as it takes a part in the lives of Australian families.

by Dan BarrettJun 13, 2025

New BINGE drama Mix Tape premieres in Sydney
Streaming

New BINGE drama Mix Tape premieres in Sydney

Teresa Palmer and Jim Sturgess walked the red carpet at the launch of BINGE Original Mix Tape in Sydney this week.

by Dan BarrettJun 12, 2025

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