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Gaven Morris’s ABC funding plea: 'There is no more fat to cut in ABC News'
'From this point on, we’re cutting into muscle.'
by Mediaweek Admin – May 11, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: Aussie biopics from Ned Kelly to Olivia Newton-John
Television became obsessed with bad guys, but it also added to the mix iconic Aussie entertainers.
by Andrew Mercado – May 11, 2018

TV Ratings May 10: MasterChef #1 in key demos, as Nine wins night with News and footy
Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.
by James Manning – May 11, 2018

Australia In, Russia Out – Who else was eliminated from Eurovision semifinal 2?
Russia was the biggest shock in semifinal when it failed to qualify for the grand final.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 11, 2018

activeTV looking to sell successful reality format Celebrity Car Wars in Oz
'We know it will appeal to local audiences and sponsors.'
by Mediaweek Admin – May 10, 2018

Nine’s Amelia Adams appointed as the next European correspondent
Adams and her husband will relocate their young family to London from the beginning of July.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 10, 2018

TV Ratings May 9: Just 4 points separate four main primary channels in midweek rumble
Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.
by James Manning – May 10, 2018

21st Century Fox’s Q3 results: Strong revenues ahead of Disney deal
Lachlan Murdoch on what’s hot: Cable networks, Fox News, Greatest Showman
by Mediaweek Admin – May 10, 2018

No primetime day-night Australia v India Test for Seven and Fox Sports
India had declined to play the Adelaide Test under lights.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 9, 2018

Endemol Shine casting for Aussie version of game show Pointless for Ten
There is speculation that the program will be replacing Family Feud on Network Ten.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 9, 2018

Budget 2018 and public broadcasters: ABC funding frozen, Modest boost for SBS
ABC MD Michelle Guthrie said freeze will cost organisation $84 million.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 9, 2018

Greece among 10 countries eliminated from first Eurovision semifinal
Australia gets its chance to compete on Friday morning early our time when Jessica Mauboy performs.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 9, 2018

TV Ratings May 8: Two dozen Tuesday – MasterChef and The Voice both reveal top 24
Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.
by James Manning – May 9, 2018

Meet Viacom’s voice of the consumer: 'Research is the foundation of everything'
'The future of our business depends on being close to the audience.'
by Kruti Joshi – May 9, 2018

Network Ten names sports presenter Matt White as new head of sport
White’s new position is in addition to his on-air role at the network.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 9, 2018

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