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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.
Freeview set to launch app that combines catch-up and streaming channels
Television

Freeview set to launch app that combines catch-up and streaming channels

Freeview has today announced a new mobile service that aggregated each of the FTA networks, the appointment of a new Chairman, and the return of SBS to its membership.

by Dan BarrettMar 7, 2016

SBS Arabic24 broadcasts news and information to Arabic-speaking Australians 24/7
Radio

SBS Arabic24 broadcasts news and information to Arabic-speaking Australians 24/7

In a sign of commitment to the increasing number of Arabic-speaking Australians, SBS have launched SBS Arabic24 to deliver 24/7 news, information, and culture to the community.

by Dan BarrettMar 7, 2016

Ben Davis: Not the last man standing
Radio

Ben Davis: Not the last man standing

Brisbane Live host Ben Davis rejects the idea that he's the last man standing at 4BC, looking wide to his national team.

by Dan BarrettMar 5, 2016

Andrew Denton on why he's launched a podcast
Features

Andrew Denton on why he's launched a podcast

Former TV presenter Andrew Denton explains why he chose podcasting as the medium to set an agenda with Better Off Dead.

by Dan BarrettMar 3, 2016

Twitter Moments launches in Australia
Features

Twitter Moments launches in Australia

Twitter rolls out curated tweet product Twitter Moments to Australian users.

by Dan BarrettMar 1, 2016

Quick As A Flash: The Australian's Newsflash app for bite-sized news
Features

Quick As A Flash: The Australian's Newsflash app for bite-sized news

In launching the new Newsflash app, The Australian is reaching a different type of consumer

by Dan BarrettMar 1, 2016

Comedy Central channel launches in Australia
Television

Comedy Central channel launches in Australia

Comedy Central will launch a TV channel in Australia on 1 April. Launching on Fetch TV, it will offer new episodes of The Daily Show & Inside Amy Schumer.

by Dan BarrettFeb 29, 2016

Pop Goes The Sugar: How Popsugar thrives among its audience of women 18-34
Features

Pop Goes The Sugar: How Popsugar thrives among its audience of women 18-34

With an authentic fan voice, culture site Popsugar thrives with its audience of women 18-34

by Dan BarrettFeb 26, 2016

Movies in the spotlight for new multichannel 7flix
Television

Movies in the spotlight for new multichannel 7flix

Responsible for scheduling the new channel 7flix, Brook Hall reveals the thinking behind the movie-focused channel.

by Dan BarrettFeb 26, 2016

The Hook Up: triple j loves more than just music
Radio

The Hook Up: triple j loves more than just music

Triple j's newest show is dedicated to the subject of sex and airs every Sunday night from 9pm.

by Dan BarrettFeb 25, 2016

Goalpost Pictures - To Cleverman and beyond!
Television

Goalpost Pictures - To Cleverman and beyond!

Mediaweek speaks with Goalpost Pictures partner Rosemary Blight about their production company's path to Cleverman.

by Dan BarrettFeb 24, 2016

Behind the scenes at Studio 10: TEN's mid-morning panel chat show
Television

Behind the scenes at Studio 10: TEN's mid-morning panel chat show

Mediaweek visits the set of TEN's mid-morning panel chat show

by Dan BarrettFeb 23, 2016

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