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Netflix introduces mobile data controls
Netflix users attempting to access the service on mobile phones and other mobile network-connected devices have struggled to keep data consumption down. Users concerned about downloading too much…
by Mediaweek Admin – May 6, 2016

Daryl Karp reappointed as non-executive director of SBS Board
The federal government has reappointed Daryl Karp as non-executive director of the SBS Board for a second five-year term.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 6, 2016

Will viewers say Bravo to NBCU/MediaWorks JV?
On Tuesday night in Auckland the official Bravo announcement was made in front of MediaWorks customers and local media. Moments later the TV boss quit!
by James Manning – May 6, 2016

Mediaweek Asia: Weekly roundup
Peter Olszewski round out the week's media news in the Asian market
by Peter Olszewski – May 6, 2016

Presto commissions two new exclusive Home and Away specials
Two new Home and Away specials have been commissioned by subscription streaming service Presto
by Mediaweek Admin – May 6, 2016

This week in Mediaweek #1254: Matty Johns, Wolf Creek, Bravo in NZ, Charlie Fox
Inside the 9 May issue of Mediaweek magazine #1254 Television Moments after the official announcement of MediaWorks’ joint venture with NBCUniversal to launch Bravo as a New Zealand FTA channel, CEO…
by Mediaweek Admin – May 6, 2016

Foxtel to bring the biggest English football clubs to subscribers
Six Premier League club TV channels will be available to Foxtel sports package subscribers
by Mediaweek Admin – May 5, 2016

The Doctor Blake Mysteries back for a fifth season
ABC has announced its highest-rating locally produced drama series, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, has been commissioned for a fifth series
by Mediaweek Admin – May 5, 2016

Twitter users love TV, desperate to talk about it regardless of how they watch
Tony Broderick, Twitter’s Australian representative in charge of TV partnerships, talks audience behaviour
by Dan Barrett – May 5, 2016

Playing Fetch with a growing audience: Fetch TV's great ambitions
The pay television provider isn’t chasing after Foxtel’s customers – it has greater ambition
by Dan Barrett – May 4, 2016

Mediaweek TV Guide – 4 May 2016
Your Mediaweek guide of what to watch and when tonight. Reviews by James Manning and Andrew Mercado.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 4, 2016

2016 Federal Budget: Reactions from TV & radio broadcasters
Comments on the 2016 Federal Budget from senior broadcasting figures including Free TV Australia, TEN, Seven, The MEAA and more
by Mediaweek Admin – May 4, 2016

The Kettering Incident to premiere on Foxtel in July
The Kettering Incident, starring actor Elizabeth Debicki and Matthew Le Nevez, will premiere on Foxtel in July.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 3, 2016

Screen Australia launches Australian Screen Guide
Screen Australia's new website includes a database of where to watch Australian film and TV.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 3, 2016

NBCUniversal partners with MediaWorks to launch Bravo
NBC Universal to launch Bravo as a New Zealand FTA channel.
by Mediaweek Admin – May 3, 2016

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