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TV ratings August 20: No AFL but Seven and The Front Bar win Thursday
• SBS’s latest hit, you guessed it, Scenic Railway Journeys
by James Manning – Aug 21, 2020

News brands: “Sad day for everyone” as Border Watch closes after 159 years
"Today is a sad day for everyone."
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 21, 2020

Radio Sales Network to represent 102.9 Hot Tomato in Brisbane market
• Hot Tomato was purchased by Grant Broadcasters in December 2018
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 21, 2020

Mediaweek Roundup: Miranda Devine, Domain, Emma Alberici + more
• The Border Watch, Anjali Rao, David Schwarz, Sima Taparia, Roy, HG and Fatso
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 21, 2020

KIIS FM talent amplifies Menulog for national campaign
The KIIS Network amplified Menulog’s new jingle featuring Snoop Dogg across Kyle and Jackie O and Will and Woody
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

ABC acts after complaint about 'racist' language on kid’s show Bluey
The ABC’s Audience and Consumer Affairs division responded
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

ABC appoints BBC exec to curate content across ABC TV, iview & listen
Allan is expected to start at the ABC in November.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

SCA to use statewide breakfast shows for Hit Network regional stations
"SCA has adapted to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 environment"
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

ABC iview launches refreshed and rebuilt app experience for Smart TVs
• Alongside multiple platform improvements, the updated app has adaptive video streaming.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

Podcast Week: Angus & Dylan on ListenABLE, Steve Price On The Record
• Tanya Hennessy signs with Spotify, All the 2020 Podcast of the Year categories
by James Manning – Aug 20, 2020

TV ratings August 19: The Bachelor continues to romance key demos
• Seven and Nine share #1 primary, Seven #1 network
by James Manning – Aug 20, 2020

SCA: Full year TV & radio dollars down 18.2%, May revenue -50% YOY
• The split of revenue across the year was audio $371m and television $170m.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

Peter Bush resigns as chair of SCA, replaced by former CEO of Lion Nathan
• The board has appointed Rob Murray to succeed Bush as chairman.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

HT&E: June quarter dollars down 46%, July slighter better -27% YOY
• ARN reported it had cemented its position as the strongest metropolitan radio network in Australia
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

Glasgow-based producer of The Cry opens in Melbourne, details next project
• Following the success of The Cry, filmed in Australia, the production business is setting up shop in Melbourne
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 20, 2020

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