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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.
Spike to launch on Fetch TV - 1 July 2016
Television

Spike to launch on Fetch TV - 1 July 2016

Viacom will launch Spike on Fetch TV from 1 July 2016. The addition to the platform follows the April launch of Comedy Central on Fetch TV. Like Comedy Central, Spike joins Fetch as a linear TV…

by Dan BarrettJun 15, 2016

Let's Dance! ABC series Dance Academy hits the big screen
Television

Let's Dance! ABC series Dance Academy hits the big screen

Kids series Dance Academy has conquered the world and is now looking to conquer the big screen

by Dan BarrettJun 11, 2016

Pitchfork's Ryan Schreiber on music and Condé Nast sale
Features

Pitchfork's Ryan Schreiber on music and Condé Nast sale

Gathering no moss: A passion for new and relevant music drives Pitchfork’s Ryan Schreiber

by Dan BarrettJun 10, 2016

The Chaser’s Election Desk: less hamster, more stunts
Television

The Chaser’s Election Desk: less hamster, more stunts

"We thought, during an election is probably not a bad time to do a few stunts. It’s a perfect opportunity. And taking the piss out of politicians, you can’t really go wrong.”

by Dan BarrettJun 9, 2016

9Now launches on Apple TV and introduces server side ad-insertion
Television

9Now launches on Apple TV and introduces server side ad-insertion

9Now has launched on Apple TV, which now means every catch-up service is available on the platform.

by Dan BarrettJun 6, 2016

TV Week to publish one-off special edition highlighting streaming TV
Television

TV Week to publish one-off special edition highlighting streaming TV

TV Week On Demand seeks to inform its readers about everything they need to know about streaming TV

by Dan BarrettJun 6, 2016

Secret City thrives on Scandi-noir ambition
Television

Secret City thrives on Scandi-noir ambition

The new Foxtel political thriller Secret City doesn’t hide its influences

by Dan BarrettJun 3, 2016

Video Shazam your Kit Kat
Publishing

Video Shazam your Kit Kat

A recent campaign with Kitkat is part of an ongoing education process by Shazam to show users they are more than just audio recognition.

by Dan BarrettMay 31, 2016

20 To One is back!
Television

20 To One is back!

The popular talking-head nostalgia comedy show 20 To One is returning to Nine this week

by Dan BarrettMay 28, 2016

Cleverman creator Ryan Griffen's four-year journey
Television

Cleverman creator Ryan Griffen's four-year journey

Indigenous series creator Ryan Griffen loves superheroes and wanted one for his son

by Dan BarrettMay 27, 2016

Screen ACT: Cracking the code in the secret city
Television

Screen ACT: Cracking the code in the secret city

Screen ACT is looking to increase screen production in our nation’s capital

by Dan BarrettMay 25, 2016

The NRL Rookie: Nine readies new crop of tomorrow's stars
Sports

The NRL Rookie: Nine readies new crop of tomorrow's stars

Nine expects the rookies to score some points

by Dan BarrettMay 25, 2016

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