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'We have to do the work': Crunchyroll is busting anime advertising myths
"We also have to inform advertisers that our audience does not just 'watch', they are fully invested in the ecosystem of not only anime but pop culture."
by Jasper Baumann – May 23, 2024

Prime Video ad tier to include 'meaningfully fewer ads' in July launch
16.6% of VoD households are choosing a cheaper ad-supported plan, compared to 9.2% a year ago.
by Jasper Baumann – May 22, 2024

Thinkerbell launches candles that smell like BINGE Originals
"Candles that smell like individual scenes from your favourite shows, precisely layered around a wick that has been produced to burn at an exact speed is kind of fun."
by Amy Shapiro – May 16, 2024

Ahron Young looks back as streaming news and business network Ticker turns five
New programming and distribution, plus new CMO as revenue and audience build.
by James Manning – May 13, 2024

Usman Khawaja named Prime Video's ICC Men's T20 World Cup ambassador
Prime Video exclusively holds the live Australian broadcast rights for ICC cricket events for the next four years.
by Jasper Baumann – May 13, 2024

Thinkerbell launches second instalment of 'I Saw it on BINGE'
Fiona King: "We thought there was no better way to continue the brand journey than placing [Mike] in another awkward scene."
by Amy Shapiro – May 7, 2024

KommunityTV inks deals with Tennis Australia and Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League
The live streams will be accompanied by news stories and profiles of the teams, clubs, and players in News Corp's metro and regional mastheads.
by Alisha Buaya – May 2, 2024

Top Gear Australia roars into action at Sydney Motorsport Park
Triple M's The Rush Hour with Gus Worland, Jude Bolton, and Wendell Sailor was broadcast live from the event.
by Jasper Baumann – May 2, 2024

Ad-supported streaming plans on the rise as households battle high interest rates
Kayo saw its highest-ever share of new VoD subscribers (10%) following the release of Hubbl.
by Jasper Baumann – Apr 30, 2024

Why Stan’s How to Poison a Planet from iKandy Films deserves your attention
A partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald helped take the documentary to a wider audience.
by James Manning – Apr 30, 2024

Kurt Burnette and Seven sales team challenge TV narrative, comment on recent headlines
The revolution in selling TV, sales convergence, Phoenix, SVOD growth ends, and Seven as a fundraising machine.
by James Manning – Apr 24, 2024

Key streaming exec Amanda Laing announces resignation from Foxtel Group
Foxtel Group loses a potential future leader, with Binge searching for its next MD.
by James Manning – Apr 23, 2024

Paramount is 'unshackling from FTA competitors' with ad tier launch
Prosser: "This is the first time I can stand in front of them [advertisers], and say, 'This is a true proposition' ... The advertisers and advertising agencies are now understanding exactly what that global proposition brings to this market."
by Brittney Rigby – Apr 18, 2024

Hubbl in market: Is the ‘quantum leap in entertainment tech’ living up to the hype?
Hamish and Andy started as product testers before they signed on as ambassadors.
by James Manning – Apr 17, 2024

Jason Dunstall a key game day attraction on Fox Footy's Kayo Sports programming
Keeping the Fox Footy audience entertained: ‘It is important to have a sense of humour around the football.'
by James Manning – Apr 12, 2024

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