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Mediaweek Roundup: Harold Mitchell, AAP, Google, 3AW, NRL + more
• Regional broadcasters, John Hewson, COVID-19, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Kangaroos v All Blacks, and AFL
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2020
James Murdoch quits as director of News Corp over editorial direction
• The youngest son of Rupert Murdoch, has quit his directorship of News Corporation
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2020
BAFTA TV winners: Chernobyl wins again at virtual event
• Chernobyl won two more BAFTAs, for Mini-Series and Leading Actor for Jared Harris
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2020
Foxtel’s new movie channel launching September 1: Lifetime Movie Network
• LMN is an entertainment destination for women, featuring made for television movie programming.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2020
ARIA Chart: Taylor Swift takeover: #1 single, #1 album, 5 in top 10, 10 in top 20
• All of the new entries on the chart this week belong to Swift, bar two.
by James Manning – Aug 2, 2020
How Network 10 avoided lockdown to make new The Masked Singer
Plus what is planned for new seasons of Survivor and Amazing Race
by James Manning – Aug 2, 2020
Doug Mulray returns to Triple M to celebrate stations 40th anniversary
• Elsewhere at the station, Rob Duckworth was back hosting the lunchbreak on the birthday.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
Google ANZ on ACCC draft code: “Undermines Australia’s ambition to be leading digital economy”
“The code discounts the already significant value Google provides to news publishers across the board"
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
Publishers react to ACCC call for plan for Google & Facebook to pay for news
Michael Miller: “The tech platforms' days of free-riding are ending”
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
JCDecaux reports revenue plunge: Asia-Pacific region down 41%
• The biggest fall in the half was felt in the transport sector
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
ACM closes print sites after three-way deal with Nine & News Corp
“We are confident that these changes will make our newspapers stronger and more sustainable into the future."
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
Anthony Ellis replaces Sarah Keith as MD of Publicis Media Exchange ANZ
• Ellis will move from his current position as Chief Investment Officer at Zenith
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
Australian news media to negotiate payment with major digital platforms
• The ACCC noted the draft code is aimed at addressing acute bargaining power imbalances
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
TV ratings Thursday July 30: AFL & NRL's competitive Thursday night
• It was a dud AFL match, but it kept Seven #1 for another night
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
John Burns’ farewell 3AW show: “I’m the luckiest bloke in the world”
• The final day started with 3AW overnight host Tony Moclair paying his own tribute before 5.30am.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
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