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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.
Save the date: Bluey movie release date revealed
Film

Save the date: Bluey movie release date revealed

The movie, based on the hugely successful Australian kids show, will debut in cinemas ahead of streaming release.

by Dan BarrettSep 5, 2025

The 5 key takeaways from the SBS Upfronts
Television

The 5 key takeaways from the SBS Upfronts

If you weren't in the room for the SBS 2026 Upfronts presentation yesterday afternoon, this is what you should know about its upcoming slate of programming.

by Dan BarrettSep 4, 2025

Prime Video adds HBO Max for Australian subscribers
Television

Prime Video adds HBO Max for Australian subscribers

HBO Max is now available in Australia via Prime Video as an add-on subscription, offering titles from HBO, Warner Bros., DC, and more.

by Dan BarrettSep 4, 2025

SBS On Demand adds functionality upgrades, video podcasts, FAST channels, and gives users the option to opt-out of (some) ads
Television

SBS On Demand adds functionality upgrades, video podcasts, FAST channels, and gives users the option to opt-out of (some) ads

SBS will improve the On Demand experience for viewers ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, along with new FAST channels, and video podcasts.

by Dan BarrettSep 3, 2025

US court rules Google doesn't have to sell Chrome or Android
Technology

US court rules Google doesn't have to sell Chrome or Android

Following a Department of Justice antitrust case, a US judge has ruled that Google will need to change how it does business.

by Dan BarrettSep 3, 2025

With 135 FAST Channels and rapid viewer CTV takeup, LG Ads is keen to grow local relationships
Technology

With 135 FAST Channels and rapid viewer CTV takeup, LG Ads is keen to grow local relationships

In his first interview with local media, Alex Blundell Jones tells Mediaweek about the growth of the local sales team as he establishes local relationships in the market.

by Dan BarrettSep 2, 2025

Fetch TV adds six new FAST channels and Crunchyroll app
Television

Fetch TV adds six new FAST channels and Crunchyroll app

Fetch TV has launched six new channels in Australia, including Moonbug, Stingray and Declassified, while also adding anime streamer Crunchyroll to its platform.

by Dan BarrettSep 1, 2025

As Nine doubles down on what works, it becomes clear that sports is the future of the business
News

As Nine doubles down on what works, it becomes clear that sports is the future of the business

As Nine announced its FY25 results, it was obvious the business has three things on its mind: Sports, Stan, and Stan Sport.

by Dan BarrettAug 28, 2025

eSafety Commissioner issues formal warning over Chatroulette style app
Technology

eSafety Commissioner issues formal warning over Chatroulette style app

The eSafety Commissioner can seek civil penalties of up to $49.5 million. 

by Dan BarrettAug 26, 2025

ANZ's '5 in 5' podcast isn't just good listening - it's great content marketing
Marketing

ANZ's '5 in 5' podcast isn't just good listening - it's great content marketing

ANZ's Helen Kerr and Elizabeth Rudall on the audience value in the 5 in 5 podcast. And why you're (probably) not the intended audience for it.

by Dan BarrettAug 26, 2025

There was one major road-bump getting DRIVE in the FAST-seat with new 24/7 channel
News

There was one major road-bump getting DRIVE in the FAST-seat with new 24/7 channel

A fully engaged audience is the measure of success for DRIVE TV's Terry King with the launch of the DRIVE FAST channel on 9Now.

by Dan BarrettAug 25, 2025

Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen to return to Home and Away
Television

Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen to return to Home and Away

Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen will return to Home and Away for a major storyline filmed in Western Australia, marking a decade since their characters left the series.

by Dan BarrettAug 25, 2025

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