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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.
ABC's Good Game: last Oz screen culture show turns 10
Television

ABC's Good Game: last Oz screen culture show turns 10

ABC marks the 10th anniversary of Good Game

by Dan BarrettSep 25, 2016

Studio 10 celebrates 60 years of Australian television
Features

Studio 10 celebrates 60 years of Australian television

A Friday morning takeover reminded us  all why we love the telly

by Dan BarrettSep 23, 2016

TEN embraces The Wrong Girl
Television

TEN embraces The Wrong Girl

The popular book has been adapted into the network’s newest romantic comedy

by Dan BarrettSep 21, 2016

Aussie Gold Hunters: Discovery's new outback series
Features

Aussie Gold Hunters: Discovery's new outback series

The remote locations are a burden and blessing for Aussie Gold Hunters

by Dan BarrettSep 20, 2016

Where to watch 2016 Emmy Award Winners in Australia
Television

Where to watch 2016 Emmy Award Winners in Australia

One of the increasing difficulties in watching premium television series is knowing where one can watch the shows. This is made the more difficult in Australia where the local content provider may…

by Dan BarrettSep 19, 2016

Nine partnership with Disney-owned Maker Studios for 9Now
Television

Nine partnership with Disney-owned Maker Studios for 9Now

Five original series from the Disney-owned Maker Studios are now available to stream on Nine's advertising-supported video on demand platform 9Now. Maker Studios is known for producing short-form…

by Dan BarrettSep 15, 2016

Spotify, Apple Music competitor Soundcloud Go launches in Australia
Radio

Spotify, Apple Music competitor Soundcloud Go launches in Australia

Competition in the streaming music subscription space is fierce with established players like Spotify and Apple Music leading the marketplace with their offerings. While each has their own…

by Dan BarrettSep 15, 2016

Smooth operators: Bogart Torelli and Mike Perso know their audience
Features

Smooth operators: Bogart Torelli and Mike Perso know their audience

Mediaweek speaks with Melbourne and Sydney smoothfm breakfast hosts following recent ratings upticks.

by Dan BarrettSep 14, 2016

Peter Tonagh highlights the path forward for Foxtel
Television

Peter Tonagh highlights the path forward for Foxtel

A focus on the delivery of content a priority for the sub-TV giant

by Dan BarrettSep 13, 2016

SVOD subscriptions overtake Foxtel subscriptions
News

SVOD subscriptions overtake Foxtel subscriptions

New research by Roy Morgan has found that not only do half of Australians now have paid television options in the home, but that on-demand video subscriptions like Netflix and Stan have overtaken…

by Dan BarrettSep 9, 2016

New Nine series Doctor Doctor is no joke
Features

New Nine series Doctor Doctor is no joke

Doctor Doctor follows the story of a heart surgeon forced to work in his regional home town of Whyhope as a GP

by Dan BarrettSep 9, 2016

hayu deliver offline downloads and Apple TV app
News

hayu deliver offline downloads and Apple TV app

NBCUniversal's reality TV app hayu has announced the launch of an Apple TV app for its over-the-top video service, along with the ability to watch shows offline. Subscribers without an internet…

by Dan BarrettSep 9, 2016

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