Dan Barrett
The Brits can now pay to opt-out of Facebook ads, but could we see a similar move in Australia?
Is there an economic argument to introduce a subscription ad-free Facebook to Australia? It'd be pricey.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 29, 2025
Nine Radio's Bill McDonald out at 4BC
4BC host Bill McDonald surprised audiences with an announcement he is leaving the radio station after 2 years as Mornings host.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 26, 2025
Major questions cloud Trump's TikTok executive order
As Donald Trump signs his executive decision into law allowing US investors to take over TikTok, questions linger over whether he can even do it
by Dan Barrett – Sep 26, 2025
Despite misinformation on the rise and decreased incentives, news publishers still continue to publish to Facebook
"They're still very much reliant on the platform in order to extend their audience reach."
by Dan Barrett – Sep 26, 2025
New tools let Cloudflare users block AI Overview crawlers
Cloudflare’s new Content Signals Policy gives publishers greater control over AI use of their content, expanding its managed robots.txt service for over 3.8 million domains.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 25, 2025
Amazon Upfronts 2025: 3 thoughts on Amazon's pitch to media and buyers
The over-use of the phrase "full funnel" would have been a target of ridicule if it didn't perfectly represent what Amazon's strength was as a sales pitch.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 25, 2025
Amazon Upfronts 2025 - Buyers Commentary
There was no shortage of opinions from buyers about the pitch delivered.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 25, 2025
Catherine West to step down as Nine chair, Peter Tonagh named successor
Nine Entertainment has announced that Catherine West will retire as chair at the company’s 2025 AGM, with Peter Tonagh set to take over the role.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 25, 2025
Media Roundup: Seven investigated by employment law firm, Kimmel finds monster ratings, Chastain slams Apple TV+ decision to pull show, Free TV seeks damages from Big Tech, NAB wants AI customer education, and vale Mark Patrick
Viewers were very keen to see what Jimmy Kimmel had to say about his show being dropped.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 25, 2025
Amazon Ads brings Netflix inventory and Complete TV to Australia
The announcement was made at its Upfronts for 2025.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 24, 2025
Google Cloud report finds huge ROI win for early AI agent adopters, with meaningful impact on marketing and creative operations
A new Google Cloud study finds that businesses investing in AI agents are seeing lifts in productivity, customer experience, and marketing.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 24, 2025
Network 10 unveils cutting-edge green screen virtual studio in Melbourne
Network 10 has launched Studio 1A, a virtual production facility powered by Unreal Engine, designed to transform its news and broadcast capabilities.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 23, 2025
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