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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.
Galaxy Quest: The My Cat From Hell host is not what you expect
Television

Galaxy Quest: The My Cat From Hell host is not what you expect

Jackson Galaxy has kicked off his promotional tour of Australia and Asia

by Dan BarrettApr 13, 2016

ABC TV opens its Comedy Showroom, lets viewers give pilots the green light
Television

ABC TV opens its Comedy Showroom, lets viewers give pilots the green light

Viewers will be able to vote on which comedy shows get the green light

by Dan BarrettApr 9, 2016

BuzzFeed and Simon Crerar's war on your home screen
News Brands

BuzzFeed and Simon Crerar's war on your home screen

Savvy media companies like Buzfeed understand the value of mobile notifications

by Dan BarrettApr 8, 2016

Seven reveals hosts and commentary team for Rio 2016 Olympics
Television

Seven reveals hosts and commentary team for Rio 2016 Olympics

Seven has unveiled its hosting and commentator lineup for the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio

by Dan BarrettApr 8, 2016

The L Word writer/director Rose Troche to present at 360 Vision in Sydney
News

The L Word writer/director Rose Troche to present at 360 Vision in Sydney

Rose Troche will present at the upcoming 360 Vision event to be held in June.

by Dan BarrettApr 7, 2016

Quickflix announces restructure - closing Sydney office and management pay reduction
Television

Quickflix announces restructure - closing Sydney office and management pay reduction

Quickflix chief Stephen Langsford will slash his annual salary by $80,000 amid changes at Quickflix.

by Dan BarrettApr 4, 2016

Daryl Somers is back in the room at Nine
Television

Daryl Somers is back in the room at Nine

A sceptical EP and a beloved TV host embrace a hypnotism game show Stuart Clark believes he is onto a winner with the new series You’re Back in The Room – a hypnotism game show hosted by Daryl…

by Dan BarrettApr 4, 2016

Nickelodeon: Not just the merchandise
Television

Nickelodeon: Not just the merchandise

Developing merchandise for popular kids’ properties is just part of the focus at Nickelodeon

by Dan BarrettApr 2, 2016

Snapchat Discover set to explode in Australia despite caution by local publishers
Features

Snapchat Discover set to explode in Australia despite caution by local publishers

Just over a month into Snapchat Discover launching in Australia, the only local publishers pushing content on the platform remain cautious

by Dan BarrettApr 1, 2016

Spotify: Accessing a hard-to-reach audience
Business

Spotify: Accessing a hard-to-reach audience

Spotify's ANZ sales director Andrea Ingham talks about penetrating a hard-to-reach audience

by Dan BarrettApr 1, 2016

The Australian catch-up TV guide: Which network is doing what?
Television

The Australian catch-up TV guide: Which network is doing what?

This is the year that Australia’s FTA TV broadcasters have all embraced online in a meaningful way, writes Mediaweek's Dan Barrett

by Dan BarrettMar 31, 2016

BuzzFeed news app launches in Australia
News

BuzzFeed news app launches in Australia

BuzzFeed today launched their news app for Australia.

by Dan BarrettMar 31, 2016

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