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With 135 FAST Channels and rapid viewer CTV takeup, LG Ads is keen to grow local relationships
In his first interview with local media, Alex Blundell Jones tells Mediaweek about the growth of the local sales team as he establishes local relationships in the market.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 2, 2025

NBL extends ESPN broadcast deal with Disney+ integration, along with 10 FTA extension
The NBL has extended its media rights deal with ESPN, ensuring every game of the 2025–26 season will be available live on Disney+ alongside traditional platforms.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 20, 2025

Fetch renews ESPN deal to maintain premium sports offering
Fetch has renewed its multi-year distribution agreement with ESPN, ensuring subscribers retain access to NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and more.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 13, 2025

Price increase: Are you ready to pay $28.99 a month for Netflix?
With yet another Netflix price increase in effect, will it cause you to rethink how much you are paying for streaming?
by Dan Barrett – Aug 13, 2025

The home screen is the new prime time for Connected TVs
LG Ad Solutions’ latest research finds the Smart TV home screen has become the starting point for half of Australian CTV viewers.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 13, 2025

Seven West Media revenue and profit fall but digital is 'kickstart' to growth
Jeff Howard: 'We've delivered EBITDA growth of 6 per cent in the second half of the year, which is the first half of growth for Seven West Media since FY22.'
by Frances Sheen – Aug 12, 2025

Kayo Sports and Foxtel extend Disney-led ESPN partnership in multi-year deal
Kayo Sports and Foxtel have renewed their multi-year ESPN deal, securing NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC and more for Australian audiences, plus exclusive commercial distribution rights.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 11, 2025

Australia sets the blueprint for HBO Max’s next global push
JB Perrette: 'Australia has been a great success story for us in these early months and has exceeded our expectations.'
by Frances Sheen – Aug 8, 2025

First trailer for The Office spin-off The Paper and where to stream it in Australia
Watch the first trailer for The Paper, a TV series spin-off from the American version of The Office. It debuts in Australia next month.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 8, 2025

Disney to launch streaming TV Hulu brand in Australia
As Disney takes full ownership of Hulu, it is phasing out Star to offer a single unified global brand for its general entertainment streaming.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 6, 2025

beIN SPORTS CONNECT joins Foxtel iQ app lineup
Foxtel has added beIN SPORTS CONNECT to its iQ4 and iQ5 boxes, bringing more European football and tennis content to its integrated sports hub.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 6, 2025

Why is Tubi so different to every other streamer? The 'rabbit hole of discovery' proposition
Tubi's David Salmon explains how Tubi is a different streaming service for both the audience and media buyers.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 5, 2025

Building Bad: Stan's explosive union exposé
The series investigates corruption, criminal infiltration, and misconduct within the CFMEU, Australia's largest construction union.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 29, 2025

Does Mark Humphries really think he can change the world through comedy?
Comedian Mark Humphries tackles the housing affordability crisis with earnestness, jokes, and Alan Kohler in a bathtub.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 22, 2025

First Look: Sam Neill returns in The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer
The third instalment of The Twelve begins in August on BINGE and Showcase.
by Frances Sheen – Jul 9, 2025

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