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Everything you ever wanted to know about Optus Sport…except audience numbers!
Clive Dickens on the Matildas, subscription, pricing, rights, advertising, and aggregation
by James Manning – Aug 27, 2023

Kelly Cooke named NBA's head of content distribution for APAC
Cooke joins the NBA from Moonbug Entertainment
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 24, 2023

Usman Khawaja to join Fox Cricket commentary team
Steve Crawley: “Having him and David Warner continue their partnership in our commentary box will be a great win for fans.”
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 21, 2023

Meltwater reveals social media engagement insights on the 2023 Women's World Cup
Ross Candido: "Seeing events like The Australian Women’s World Cup bringing the nation together and igniting change is hugely exciting"
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 18, 2023

Ed Love: Sport is getting faster at embracing FAST channels
"FAST can become an effective avenue to get more sports into Aussie homes faster"
by Amy Shapiro – Aug 16, 2023

Visa shows support for Matildas by converting outdoor advertising for FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final
Fans will be able to submit messages of support and well wishes which will then be selected to appear on the digital outdoor advertising screens
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 16, 2023

Brands that backed the Matildas are reaping the rewards
Mikayla Hopkins: "While many said there’s no money in women’s sport, this data proves the exact opposite"
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 16, 2023

Roundup: Matildas mania with Tele in spy photo controversy, Threads fail, Hoyts rebrand, Jase on K&J bombshell
Plus commentator clash – Carey v Kornes, Prime's Neighbours trailer, 23,000 ABC complains analysed
by James Manning – Aug 16, 2023

Roundup: TV ad dollars, Kyle and Jackie live into Melb, The Block prices, Matildas TV, BBC loves our sitcom
Plus more changes at CNN on air, possible 3AW morning and drive shake-up and radio favourites retire
by James Manning – Aug 15, 2023

Seven’s best buy Women’s World Cup rights: James Warburton’s bargain Matildas score
Seven’s Super Saturday had a number of challenges to overcome as it smashed audience records
by James Manning – Aug 14, 2023

Roundup: Bush Summit, Foxtel challenges, SEN test, QMS future, Matildas inflate rights costs
ARN national breakfast for Christian O'Connell ? UK Telegraph sale, News Corp paper price rises, Neil Mitchell
by James Manning – Aug 14, 2023

Matildas World Cup TV ratings: Matildas v England clash sets new Seven and Optus Sport records
The second week of FIFA Women's World Cup the biggest ever week on Optus Sport
by James Manning – Aug 12, 2023

Roundup: NRL players end media ban, New Emmys date, Elon Musk lashes ABC
Twitter to reinstate ‘client council’, Australia's film industry, Bluey, Denise Scott
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 11, 2023

Foxtel Group extends multi-year rights partnership with Matchroom
Andrew Howarth: "We will continue to provide fans with unparalleled access to the world's best sporting events"
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 9, 2023

Foxtel Media delivers 411 million streaming minutes as sport dominates viewing across platforms
Martin Medcraf: "With the nation’s favourite codes in full swing, Australian audiences are streaming sports in huge numbers"
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 8, 2023

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