Smith was formerly head of partnerships at global media agency Initiative in Sydney
Barp will be leading a team of over 30 staff
Plus, Seven has announced its Grand Final day coverage lineup
Two live games per round across SBS and SBS Viceland starting October 7
Hugh Marks: "We will not seek to replace Alex’s role directly"
"Mum suggested I go on the show"
Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night's TV ratings
Meanwhile The Age won three major categories
Crowley joins Donna Hay from InterContinental Hotels Group
This Is Us and The Exorcist coming to Amazon Prime Video
The series is based on the acclaimed novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
New series The Letdown plus new seasons of The Ex-PM and Rosehaven
New recruits Jimmy Bartel, Adam Cooney and Dwayne Russell join the superstar lineup
Facebook studies the future of journalism
This is the first time NBL teams will travel to the US to play against NBA teams
Supergirl, The Flash, Gotham, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow
Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings
Rotten Tomatoes reports only 21% of critics like The Orville versus 89% of viewers