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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.
Love is in the airwaves: Love Child returns for S3
Entertainment

Love is in the airwaves: Love Child returns for S3

Nine Network’s 60s period drama Love Child returns for its third season

by Dan BarrettJun 28, 2016

The Fix: the pop culture secret sauce
Features

The Fix: the pop culture secret sauce

Nine entertainment site The Fix infuses 90s nostalgia into its current celebrity reporting

by Dan BarrettJun 28, 2016

Against all odds, Offspring is back
Television

Against all odds, Offspring is back

The fan favourite makes its eagerly anticipated return

by Dan BarrettJun 24, 2016

Fetch TV reveals new hardware and deals with Spike TV and Presto
Television

Fetch TV reveals new hardware and deals with Spike TV and Presto

Fetch TV announced new content partnerships and the next generation of its hardware at an event in Sydney last week.

by Dan BarrettJun 23, 2016

BET Play launches in Australia
Television

BET Play launches in Australia

Following the launch of its Comedy Central and Spike TV brands in Australia, Viacom today announced the launch of BET Play. With content celebrating US black culture, the service is likely to have a…

by Dan BarrettJun 22, 2016

Viceland to launch in Australia through SBS partnership
Television

Viceland to launch in Australia through SBS partnership

SBS are partnering with VICE to launch linear TV channel VICELAND in Australia. The channel will air on free-to-air television and will take the place of SBS2. It launches in late 2016. The channel…

by Dan BarrettJun 22, 2016

A Q&A with Patricia Karvelas
News Brands

A Q&A with Patricia Karvelas

This election has proven to be a busy one for the Radio National, Sky News, and The Party Room podcast host

by Dan BarrettJun 21, 2016

Teaser trailer: HBO's Westworld
Television

Teaser trailer: HBO's Westworld

HBO's Westworld is set to make its debut in October 2016.

by Dan BarrettJun 20, 2016

Applications open for Australian Ninja Warrior
Television

Applications open for Australian Ninja Warrior

A local version of the popular near-impossible elimination obstacle course game show Ninja Warrior has been commissioned by Nine.

by Dan BarrettJun 19, 2016

To buy or not to buy: CarAdvice doubles down on content
Business

To buy or not to buy: CarAdvice doubles down on content

CarAdvice doubles down on content to ensure it remains Australia’s most significant automotive influencer

by Dan BarrettJun 19, 2016

Screen NSW: Kickstarting VR conversations with 360 Vision
Features

Screen NSW: Kickstarting VR conversations with 360 Vision

The Screen NSW event was a key launching point for creatives discussing VR in Australia

by Dan BarrettJun 17, 2016

The Briefcase: Nine has a case to answer for
Television

The Briefcase: Nine has a case to answer for

In the noisy clutter of TV schedules Nine hopes ob-doc The Briefcase will cut through

by Dan BarrettJun 17, 2016

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