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News Australia’s Tubi bet pays off with record FAST streaming growth
Free streaming is quietly becoming a serious advertising play.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 11, 2026
ARN Media to exit All Ordinaries
It's added another twist to what has already been a turbulent period for the broadcaster.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 9, 2026
The $110B question: will Paramount protect Trump’s favourite ‘punching bag’?
Paramount CEO David Ellison promises to maintain CNN’s editorial independence following his US$110.9B WBD takeover.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 6, 2026
OOH measures all formats nationwide with $20M MOVE launch
The Australian outdoor industry's $20 million MOVE platform lands March 9, with world leading human attention metrics.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 6, 2026
Paramount to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ in $110B deal
Paramount confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ will merge into a single super-streamer to tackle Netflix.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 3, 2026
Trump’s AI showdown: a ticking time bomb for Aussie enterprise
The Pentagon just blacklisted Anthropic. Australian media and tech agencies face a ticking compliance timebomb.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 2, 2026
Netflix won’t raise Warner Bros bid after rival offer
Netflix says matching Paramount Skydance’s price isn’t attractive, despite calling Warner Bros a “world-class” asset.
by Mediaweek – Feb 27, 2026
Trump threatens Netflix: Fire Susan Rice or else
The Don is once again shaking up the WBD takeover battle.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 23, 2026
Heith Mackay-Cruise takes chairman role at SCA as Kerry Stokes exits board
It comes as the newly expanded media group enters its next phase.
by Mediaweek – Feb 20, 2026
Taboola appoints Krishan Bhatia as chief business officer
The former Amazon Ads and NBCUniversal executive will lead Taboola’s global sales and partnerships.
by Mediaweek – Feb 20, 2026
Entertainment Group launches the ‘Gathering for Good’ initiative
CEO Heidi Halson tackles donor fatigue and a cost of living crisis with celebration and collaboration.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 20, 2026
CMO Spotlight: Hisense’s Michelle Wee on redefining value
The Hisense marketing lead champions the power of sports sponsorships, and why brand is performance.
by Mediaweek – Feb 20, 2026
WBD to Ellison: empty the piggy bank, you have seven days
WBD rejects Ellison’s sweetened bid... but sets a seven-day deadline for a final offer, as Netflix is put on ice.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
End of an era: NBCU to close Matchbox Pictures after 18 years
Universal International Studios shutters Matchbox Pictures marking a major shift in Australian production.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 17, 2026
500 jobs in limbo as Barbeques Galore enters administration
It comes following what the retailer described as ongoing cash flow pressure.
by Mediaweek – Feb 13, 2026
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