News Corp Australia has begun rolling out its restructure, which will see the publishing business divided into three divisions and involve news.com.au’s editor-in-chief, Lisa Muxworthy, exiting the business.

The three divisions will include: free news like news.com.au; state and community mastheads such as The Daily Telegraph and Courier Mail; and prestige titles, including The Australian and Vogue.

Muxworthy, the editor-in-chief of news.com.au – the most popular news website in the country – and John McGourty, the Editorial Innovation Centre’s group director, are among the first to reportedly exit.

Executive chair Michael Miller has confirmed to staff that “some impacted people will regrettably leave our business.”

“As we are now living at a time when the way news and information is created and consumed is changing faster than it has ever changed, we too must continue to evolve,” he wrote to staff.

Under the new structure, Nicholas Gray will lead the prestige division,  and The Australian‘s editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn will have magazines added to her remit.

Mark Reinke will head the state and community mastheads division, which will capture The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, and Advertiser, plus regional and community publications.

And Pippa Leary – most recently a key exec at the annual D_Coded event – will become managing director of the free news and lifestyle division, spanning news.com.au, the NCA newswire, and lifestyle digital brands. Mick Carroll, the Sunday Telegraph‘s editor, becomes editor-in-chief, and The Daily Telegraph editor-in-chief Ben English will step into a bigger role leading the national reporting team. The Herald Sun’s Sam Weir will add the Hobart Mercury and Weekly Times to his responsibilities.

Jason Scott, the current managing director of news in Queensland, will be executive director of the sport network. Current national executive editor Peter Blunder will move to a part-time advisory role and remain on the board.

News UK CEO Rebekah Brooks and Lachlan Murdoch were in Sydney ahead of the plans being unveiled to staff.

The changes to News Corp’s structures come after Meta pulled out of its deals to continue paying for news. The big publishing businesses, namely News Corp and Nine, are lobbying the government to ‘designate’ Meta, which would see it forced back to the bargaining table.

If the government makes this decision, the risk is Meta will strip all news from its platforms in Australia, as it has done in Canada, disproportionately impact small and independent news publishers.

“Our nation’s response to this techno-anarchist will be watched closely on the international stage,” Miller wrote in an opinion piece in March.

“If content providers were farmers, Meta would steal their crops and demand their victims thank them for the privilege.

“After months of failing to enter negotiations with Australian media outlets we should believe Meta when it says it won’t pay for news. It has, as they say, some form in this area.

“It represents yet another demonstration of the imbalance of bargaining power which the code was designed to restore.”

Recently, News Corp held its annual D_Coded event for clients. Leary told Mediaweek of the event’s context: “We know in digital, there’s a tonne of people selling snake oil.

“What we try and do with D_Coded is hit on a theme each year, which really zeroes in on the key marketing challenges our clients are facing.”

See also:
Pippa Leary: How D_Coded tackles ‘the two horsemen on the horizon’
Lou Barrett: D_Coded all about creating better outcomes for News Australia clients

Laura Tingle, the ABC’s chief political correspondent for 7.30, has been counselled by ABC news director Justin Stevens for calling Australia a “racist country” at the Sydney Writers Festival, but Tingle maintains the backlash is “yet another anti-ABC pile on.”

In a statement released yesterday, Stevens said the comments “lacked the context, balance and supporting information of her work for the ABC and would not have met the ABC’s editorial standards.”

“Although the remarks were conversational, and not made in her work capacity, the ABC and its employees have unique obligations in the Australian media,” he continued.

“Laura has been reminded of their application at external events as well as in her work and I have counselled her over the remarks.”

At a Sydney Writers Festival event over the weekend, moderated by former ABC Insiders presenter Barrie Cassidy, Tingle criticised Peter Dutton‘s pledge to cut migration in response to the housing crisis. One of Dutton’s comments was that migrants are causing “congestion on our roads.”

“We are a racist country, let’s face it. We always have been, and it’s very depressing,” she said on the panel.

In her own lengthy statement, Tingle said that while the nature of the panel meant she could not provide thorough context, she stands by her assertion that there is racism in Australia.

“I wasn’t saying every Australian is a racist. But we clearly have an issue with racism. For some months now, for example, The Australian newspaper has been devoting considerable space to its alarm about a rise in anti-Semitism in Australia.

“Without even going into the historic record, there is also ample evidence that racism remains a particular problem in our legal and policing systems.

“If I had been speaking on an ABC platform, or not in a five-way discussion, I would have provided all that context, as I do in my stories for the ABC.”

She noted that writers festival discussions are “much less formal and more free-flowing than a piece of analysis on an ABC platform”.

“I regret that when I was making these observations at the Writers’ Festival the nature of the free-flowing panel discussion means they were not surrounded by every quote substantiating them which would have – and had – been included in what I had said earlier on the ABC,” she added.

“This has created the opportunity for yet another anti-ABC pile-on.

“This is not helpful to me or to the ABC. Or to the national debate.”

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See also: ABC strategy behind this week’s launch of ABC Family & ABC Entertains

After more than 78 years behind the microphone, the legendary Bob Rogers yesterday passed away at his Sydney home aged 97. He retired from the 2CH airwaves just three and a half years ago.

After 23 years’ presenting mornings on 2CH, a health scare saw Bob hand his microphone over to Tim Webster in 2018, but he continued his successful Saturday night show Reminiscing. When he retired in 2020 it marked his 25th year at Classic Hits 2CH.

Bob’s retirement coincided with the change of ownership at the station as Sports Entertainment Network took over 2CH. The music station moved to DAB+ later in October 2020. The old 2CH AM frequency became SEN 1170 Sydney in mid-October. Two years later SEN closed 2CH.

Bob Rogers tributes

2GB breakfast host Ben Fordham paid tribute to Rogers at the start of his show today and played highlights from Rogers’ career across the morning. The clips included Rogers talking about his decision to pose nude for Cleo magazine in his 50s!

Radio executive Cherie Romaro: “Bob was unique! He was one of the best. I was privileged to be his manager and learned first-hand why he was so successful. I had never known anyone who prepared the way he did. Heading into the studio with arms full of paper research. He will always be fondly remembered as one of the very best. A national radio treasure.”

2CH colleague Trevor Sinclair: “Today we said goodbye to my friend, radio legend Bob Rogers. The man who told me in 1976 “just get out there on radio and remember who you are and be yourself”. He died at home with his wife, Jerry, and his precious daughters there. He was 97. His show business career spanned 80 years.
Bob started in radio at Melbourne’s 3XY when he was 15. He was still doing his show with us on Sydney’s 2CH in his nineties.”

Music historian and author Glenn A Baker: “The death of Bob Rogers at 97, like the recent passing of Graham Webb, closes a door on radio history. Everything we hear on radio these days owes a debt to them.
Bob was so very helpful to me when I was writing my Beatles Down Under book and was there on the Sheraton balcony, with his daughter Sheridan, when I was engaged in its promotion.
He was noted for introducing Top 40 radio programming to Australia in 1958, on 2UE. Before his retirement in October 2020, Rogers presented the six-hour Saturday evening Reminiscing program on Sydney radio station 2CH. He had previously presented The Bob Rogers Show on weekday mornings.
His company was always uplifting and his tales always riotous.”

Former 3XY host Derryn Hinch: “Today, I said goodbye to my dear friend, my ‘brother’, radio legend Bob Rogers. He died at home with his wife, Jerry, and his precious daughters there. He was 97.
His show business career spanned nearly 80 years. Bob started in radio at Melbourne’s 3XY when he was 15. He was still doing a radio program on Sydney’s 2CH in his nineties.
The words legend and icon are thrown around too easily these days but Bob Rogers was both. As a kid I used to listen to him on my crystal set from across the ditch in New Zealand.
One of his career highlights was in the 1960s when he accompanied The Beatles on their trip to Australia. He was called ‘the fifth Beatle’. Bob was a champion tennis player at White City, was one of the first male nude models for Cleo magazine and was an ace poker player.
I shall be honoured to deliver his eulogy in Sydney next week. Vale, my brother.”

Bob Rogers and Derryn Hinch

2GB colleague Ben Fordham: “Bob was one of the nicest characters you’re ever likely to meet. Everyone loved having him around the building and he just loved being on the radio,” Fordham said. “He was such a humble gentleman and you had to remind yourself this is the same bloke who toured with the Beatles and once posed nude in a magazine.” From The Daily Telegraph.

2GB colleague Ray Hadley who visited Rogers two weeks ago: “When you use the word legend in radio, it’s often overused but we are talking about one of the legendary most famous broadcasters in this nation’s history,” Hadley said on 2GB on Wednesday night. “I can thoroughly say having known him quite well for the last 35 years, you wouldn’t meet a better bloke. Absolutely gentlemanly, a fantastic man and he’s sadly gone.”
From The Daily Telegraph.

Broadcaster Ian Maurice: Australian radio legend Bob Rogers has died at the ripe old age of 97. His illustrious career saw him still broadcasting into his nineties. I admired him enormously. He and John Laws were my radio heroes.

Broadcaster Mike Carlton: “Hidey hodey everybody…”. Icon indeed. I grew up listening to “Robert B on 2UE,” was thrilled to shake his hand when I was a teenager. A lovely man, too. He was one of the radio greats and they don’t make ‘em like that any more.

Life & Times of Bob Rogers

Bob Rogers began his career in 1942 in Melbourne at 3XY as a panel operator, moving to Mildura with his first job as an announcer, he then went to Hobart, and learnt how to be a disc jockey. After smuggling in a record from the USA: Vaughn Monroe’s Ghost Riders in the Sky and playing it, he got a huge audience reaction and Bob quickly learnt if he could play hit music he could get more listeners and be different from everyone. Thus, the beginning of the ‘Radio DJ’.

He then went to Brisbane’s 4BH and in 1957 he was the first person to discover Slim Dusty and play Pub with No Beer.

Between 1958 and 1962 Rogers presented Australia’s first Top 40 show on 2UE, and was Australia’s top radio DJ for the next eight years. What no one remembers is John Laws was his news reader on 2UE.

It was there that Rogers and Laws began a feud that lasted until 2019, with both only recently burying the hatchet.

In 1962, Bob joined Sydney’s 2SM and his show was an instant success shooting straight to number 1. Because of his success, Bob was chosen to cover the Beatles on their tour across Europe, Asia and Australia, this is when he was officially named as the Fifth Beatle.

It was 1976, Bob wrote Rock and Roll Australia, the birth of the Australian rock industry.

Bob Rogers in his home office

In 1995, Rogers accepted an offer from station owner John Singleton to join 2CH and this is where he ended his 78-year career.

Bob said his goodbyes to his extensive and loyal audience on Reminiscing on Saturday October 3, 2020 from 6pm to 12 midnight. His final show was filled with tributes from celebrities, the music industry, fellow broadcasters and his own Classic Hits 2CH team.

“I have absolutely loved my time in this industry – I have met so many wonderful people and built such a treasured connection with my listeners and team, but at my age (93 years) I feel it’s the perfect time to say goodbye and hand over the microphone to my fellow presenters,” Bod said.

“I wish to thank my devoted and brilliant producer Gary King, my general manager Cherie Romaro and my fellow presenters, Tim Webster, Chris Kearns, and Trevor Sinclair. I will miss radio, my listeners and my work friends, but it is time,” he added.

Romaro with Bob Rogers. The radio great gave up his weekday show in 2018 and then retired from radio in 2020

2CH’s Cherie Romaro paid tribute to Bob at the time of his retirement: “I have worked with Bob for a relatively short time, but I quickly learnt there was no other radio presenter like Bob Rogers his preparation and devotion to his listeners is second to none. Bob will leave a lasting legacy, not only at Classic Hits 2CH but the entire Australian broadcast industry.

“He is a legend in the truest sense of the word, and I was privileged to be able to witness him at work firsthand. He will always be remembered as one of the best at his craft. There will never be another Bob Rogers,” she said.

Australian creative director Jay Morgan has launched POPULA, a creative brand agency focused on producing and evolving brand work for a mobile-first world. 

Morgan has held leadership roles at Havas, VML, The Monkeys, and most recently Meta, where he was the tech giant‘s creative director and strategist. 

“It’s no secret that our behaviours have changed. Audiences of all ages are now mobile-first, but for various reasons too few agencies are giving their brand partners campaigns which are created for this screen,” Morgan explained.

“And I saw firsthand during my four years at Meta how critical mobile advertising is to the success of customer first businesses. 

“POPULA has been born to turn this problem on its head, starting with mobile as the primary screen and creating ideas which extend out from there. We don’t know of any other creative agencies offering this approach.” 

Australian consumers spend more time on their mobile devices than any other. Research has shown mobile is the dominant device for viewing content, and represents over half (56.86%) of the traffic generated on any website.

Further studies project 63% of total ad spend to be generated by mobile in the digital advertising market by 2028.

Morgan continued: “There’s a myth that you can’t build brand in mobile, but that is simply not true. We care deeply about craft and brand building, and we’re approaching creative briefs to work brilliantly in mobile environments first, because that is where most customers are spending their time now. It’s an approach that’s already reaping benefits for the brands we’re working with.” 

Former CMO of Uber and Zip, Steve Brennen, who is currently CEO of fintech acceleration partner, Archie, and chairs ADMA, commented on POPULA’s mobile-first approach to advertising.

“Getting your brand advertising right for where your audience is today isn’t just important, it’s mission critical. POPULA’s approach to creating brand advertising makes so much sense for today’s consumers,” said Brennen. 

So far, POPULA has created work for clients including BHP, Commonwealth Bank, Canva, Meta, Quad Lock, Red Cross, BIG W, Woolworths Group, and Mindset Health. 

See also: Meta introduces enhanced image and text generative AI tools for advertisers

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Top Image: Jay Morgan

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart continues her reign for a fifth consecutive year at the top of the 2024 Financial Review Rich List.

This year, Rinehart’s worth broke through the $40 billion barrier for the first time – up $3 billion from last year. Her estimated rise in wealth is driven by higher valuations across the mining sector.

Australia’s wealthiest 200 control $625 billion – up 11% from last year. Mining and property continue to be Rich List mainstays, with five of the top 10 fortunes built from mining. However, the tech sector is making a comeback, with three tech players taking places on the top 10 list.

This year marks the 41st Rich List, first published in BRW Magazine in 1983. At the time, the total worth of Australia’s wealthiest people was $4.6 billion, and it took just $10 million to make the list. It now takes $718 million to make the Rich List.

Rinehart’s wealth is $14 billion more than her closest rival – property scion Harry Triguboff, who is worth an estimated $26.49 billion.

Media magnate Kerry Stokes’ (in 12th place) net worth increased 51% year-on-year to $11.3 billion.

Rich List co-editor Michael Bailey said new financial reporting rules introduced by the federal government last year made this the most comprehensive Rich List ever.
 
“Major private companies previously exempt from publicly lodging financial reports, like Bruce Gordon’s WIN Television, ‘Caravan King’ Gerry Ryan’s Jayco, and ethanol giant Dick Honan’s Manildra, all had to reveal their profits for the first time – in some cases materially changing their estimated valuations.”

The publication noted the tech sector as the story of 2024, with the sector responsible for $108.1 billion of this year’s list.

According to the Financial Review, in 2014, there were no technologists in the Rich List’s Top 10. Now, there are four: Mike Cannon-Brookes (listed in third spot alongside Annie Cannon-Brookes in light of their separation, although their wealth of $24.38 billion is still combined as they are yet to split assets), Scott Farquhar (number five, worth $22.88 billion) and Canva’s Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht (in tenth place, worth $13.62 billion).
 
In total, 28 technologists have made the 2024 Financial Review Rich List, up from 24 last year – including fintech entrepreneur Jack Zhang and crypto gambling billionaires Ed Craven and Tim Heath. The tech sector is also responsible for some of the notable debutants: Estonian-based online gaming mogul Tim Heath; the founder of CoinSpot cryptocurrency exchange, Russell Wilson; and the founder of the LMCT+ online promotions business, Adrian Portelli.
 
Rich List co-editor Yolanda Redrup said: “The Rich List named its first two billionaires in 1987 – Robert Holmes à Court ($1.4 billion) and Kerry Packer ($1.3 billion) – now, there are 150 Australians and their families who have achieved this feat. This highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and hard work of the members of this list.
 
“There are nine Rich Listers who have appeared on every list since 1984, and many are household names, but the next decade could be one of changing faces, as the mean age nears 70 and billions of dollars are set to be passed onto the next generation.”

All up, there are 11 new individuals or couples on this year’s Rich List, including Simon Dyer and his family, who brought mattress brand Sealy to Australia, and Queensland’s Murphy family, whose Canstruct earned $1.82 billion over five years as the long-term operator of the federal government’s offshore detention centre in Nauru.
 
The number of women on the list has grown from 36 last year to 41 this year.
 
Top 10 (worth a collective $222.6 billion)
1. Gina Rinehart – $40.61 billion – Mining
2. Harry Triguboff – $26.49 billion – Property
3. Mike Cannon-Brookes & Annie Cannon-Brookes – $24.38 billion – Technology
4. Anthony Pratt & family – $23.30 billion – Manufacturing 
5. Scott Farquhar – $22.88 billion – Technology
6. Clive Palmer – $22.75 billion – Mining
7. Nicola Forrest – $16.92 billion – Mining
8. Andrew Forrest – $16.76 billion – Mining
9. Ivan Glasenberg – $14.86 billion – Mining
10. Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht – $13.62 billion – Technology
 
States by numbers
1. NSW – 80 Rich Listers
2. VIC – 57 
3. QLD –  21
4. WA – 19
5. SA – 3 
6. ACT – 2
7. NT – 1  
8. TAS – 1

Compiled by Tess Connery

Em Rusciano explores what it means to be neurodivergent in Anomalous

Singer, comedian, writer, and radio and podcast presenter, Em Rusciano, has launched her latest piece of work, Anomalous: a five-episode podcast series that shines a light on the neurodivergent community.

The five episodes explore the ADHD and autism experience in females and AFAB people, using the experience of Rusciano’s ADHD and autism journey as a platform. Anomalous aims to debunk myths about neurodivergence, provide insights on what happens during diagnosis, and show how people with disabilities are misrepresented in the media.

Podcast Week’s Tess Connery caught up with Em Rusciano, who described Anomalous as “an absolute labour of love.”

“It came out of my National Press Club address – a lot of people saw themselves in me. I realised there wasn’t really a resource out there that was user-friendly for neurodivergent people,” Rusciano said.

“When you get diagnosed, you don’t really know where to start, and you’re probably already in a general state of overwhelm. I thought once I’ve done all my research and figured out who I am as a person, I wanted to make an easy one-stop shop for the newly diagnosed neurodivergent human – but also the people that love, know, and work with them.”

There is no one experience of neurodivergence, and Rusciano said she was “hypersensitive” to that fact when it came time to create Anomalous. 

“I can’t speak to everybody’s experience with neurodivergence, and that’s really what held me up for a long time. I felt afraid to tackle the topic because I knew women like me, especially in the AFAB community were underrepresented when it comes to ADHD and autism – most people think of Bart Simpson for ADHD and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man for autism. 

“Every time I found myself wanting to not do it out of fear of doing it wrong, I reminded myself that that’s all people had to go on. It was my job to change those ideas around what it is to be neurodivergent.”

With Anomalous now out in the world, Rusciano said all the “angst, sleepless nights, and feeling a bit exposed and raw” were worth it. In fact, she goes as far as to say that people’s reactions have been “magic.”

“As somebody who makes things, to put something out there into the world and have people receive it exactly how you intended them to is pretty special.

“People are saying they feel seen, they’re sending it on to family members who may have been struggling to understand their diagnosis, and psychiatrists and psychologists are recommending it to their patients. It’s doing exactly what I hoped it would do.”

Ultimately, Rusciano hopes that the podcast helps to “reframe neurodivergence and disability in general.”

“There’s a lot of deficit language around ADHD and autism, and I’m trying to reframe the idea to say that it’s a difference, not a deficit. The way that neurodivergent people communicate is our language, and then neuro-normative people have their language – neither is right or neutral. It’s just about having a better understanding of the other side. 

“I hope people are more curious and more open to putting the support in their workplace, home, or school that will enable people to be their best selves.”

[Listen to Anomalous here and catch Rusciano on tour in July and August]

Therapist and reinvention coach, Kiz Harvey, launches Kizmet

Kiz Harvey, known for her work in the field of mental health advocacy and personal development, has launched her latest venture: Kizmet; a podcast dedicated to navigating the complexities of intimacy and sexuality after divorce.

Kizmet will explore topics related to mental health, personal growth, and self-discovery, from managing stress and overcoming adversity to cultivating mindfulness and building meaningful relationships. Through conversations, interviews, and storytelling, Harvey and her guests will share wisdom, practical tools, and anecdotes to inspire change.

“Thriving now, I’m eager to guide listeners on a similar path to fulfillment. Driven by a passion for understanding the human psyche and facilitating growth, I pursued higher education, earning a certification in mediation and a degree in psychology,” Harvey said. 

[Listen to Kizmet here]

Richard and Christian Wilkins team up to delve into the family dynamics of celebs 

Every family has its quirks. Whether it’s traditions, memories or bumps in the road, families aren’t just bonded by blood, but by the moments that colour the lineage. It’s something that no amount of fame can change.

The Apple and The Tree is a new podcast hosted by Aussie father and son duo, Richard and Christian Wilkins, taking listeners behind the closed doors of some of Australia’s best known and well-loved families.

Some of the famous relos sitting down for a chat include father and son music legends Jimmy Barnes and David Campbell; popstar twins Jess and Lisa Origliasso (aka The Veronicas); the mega multi-hyphenate siblings Alli and Cody Simpson, and cricketing brothers Brett and Shane Lee.

[Listen to The Apple and the Tree here]

Talent search Find and Tell podcast looks for Australia’s next big podcast star

ARN’s iHeart and Indigenous Podcast Network, BlakCast are launching a podcast series Find and Tell. Hosted by broadcaster and author Jamila Rizvi, Find and Tell takes audiences on a quest to unearth the next generation of diverse storytellers.

Find and Tell is designed to act as a talent search for people from all walks of life – including folks with no media or broadcasting experience – to try their hand at podcasting. The audience will hear the triumphs, drawbacks, excitement, disappointment, and the stories that the storytellers find and tell.

iHeart and BlakCast received hundreds of entries from aspiring podcasters all over the country. After narrowing it down to the final four, they were flown to ARN’s iHeart studios in Sydney for a podcasting bootcamp. They were also provided with professional-grade recording equipment from RØDE, received some essential financial support and were paired up with their own iHeart producer.

[Listen to Find and Tell here]

Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families marks 1,000 episodes

iHeart podcast Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families has hit a significant milestone: the release of its 1,000th episode. Hosted by Dr. Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie, Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families has become a resource for parents seeking humour, stories, and evidence-based advice on navigating family life.

In every episode, Justin and Kylie offer practical tips and an approach to parenting that blends entertainment with education. The Coulsons’ don’t shy away from sharing their own experiences as parents of six daughters, and each episode is designed to offer both practical tips and genuine insights.

The podcast continues to grow with a 6% increase year on year (2022-2023), with monthly downloads of over 100k.

[Listent to Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families here]

ARN launches internal podcast bringing employees The Science and Art of Radio

ARN has launched a podcast series designed to educate its employees by offering an in-depth exploration of radio. This in-house resource is the latest initiative from ARN’s The Science and Art of Radio project.

Now available to all ARN employees, The Science and Art of Radio Podcast Series covers a topics including industry news, music fundamentals, show production, talent management, digital content creation, the role of a content director, and more. This series is a collaborative effort, featuring insights from professionals within ARN, and will be regularly updated and expanded.

Duncan Campbell, ARN chief content officer, said: “Reflecting on my early days as a junior content director, I had abundant opportunities to learn and grow – opportunities that aren’t as prevalent today. As Australia’s leading audio company, ARN is committed to offering its people the chance to develop and become tomorrow’s content leaders. I’m passionate about ensuring our industry nurtures the next generation of leaders because, without them, we won’t have an industry.”

The Foxtel Group last night celebrated the Season 2 launch of Binge’s global hit comedy original, Colin From Accounts. Series creators and stars Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer (above) walked the red carpet at Sydney’s Factory Theatre for what was billed as the world premiere.

They were joined by the cast of Colin From Accounts – Helen Thomson, Emma Harvie, Tai Hara, Michael Logo, Genevieve Hegney, Annie Maynard, John Howard, Justin Rosniak.

Creating the most fuss on the red carpet was the real star of the show – Colin. The seven-year-old Border Terrier Zak was most in demand as he was cuddled by the cast, and hounded (!) by the paparazzi.

Cast of Colin from Accounts with Patrick Delany, CEO Foxtel Group

Season 1 of the eight-episode series broke records to become the Foxtel Group’s most-watched original scripted series of all time. The series has been a global success, premiering across the world in over 100 countries including in the UK on BBC and the US on Paramount+ to excellent reviews, with a certified fresh score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Guests at the launch heard from Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany plus Binge executive director and Colin From Accounts executive producer Alison Hurbert-Burns. They both referred to the success of the series. Delany noted this was the most-watched Foxtel Original, ever.

Lana Greenhalgh and Alison Hurbert-Burns, Foxtel Group

Other Foxtel Group executives included Foxtel Group’s chief commercial and content officer and Binge managing director Amanda Laing, who will soon depart the subscription TV business.

See also: Key streaming exec Amanda Laing announces resignation from Foxtel Group

Colin as played by Zak

What happens in Colin From Accounts Season 2

TV critics have received instructions from Binge that they shouldn’t reveal any plot points from the new episodes being dropped in season two.

What we can say is that Colin’s owners Gordon and Harriet are together, sort of, after splitting at the end of the first season. They gave away Colin to new owners at the end of Season 1. Will they be reunited with their beloved pooch?

There is also a significant twist at the end of the first episode which will have viewers wondering if they missed something in Season 1.

Rob Gibson and Ian Collie, Easy Tiger

Colin From Accounts production notes

Colin From Accounts is produced by Easy Tiger Productions (Scrublands, One Night, The Twelve) and CBS Studios.

Executive producers are Rob Gibson, Ian Collie, Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Trent O’Donnell, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh with Kevin Greene producing.

Trent O’Donnell returns as set-up director, with Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope taking the reins for three episodes and Madeleine Dyer returning to direct an episode.

According to chair of CRA and CEO of ARN Media, Ciaran Davis, there has never been a better time to invest in radio.

The national industry body for commercial broadcasting, Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA), has released new insights a year after Radio 360 transformed radio audience measurement in Australia.

“Our audiences keep growing to new record highs and we are delivering world-leading innovation when it comes to radio measurement,” said Davis.

“We know that if brands invest just 11% of their campaign budgets in radio they can double their effectiveness – and Radio 360 now gives media planners the insights they need to have that impact.”

Radio 360 was developed by market research company GfK in response to the evolution of audio consumption, with the aim of providing a holistic picture of listeners for agencies and advertisers.

The hybrid measuring system for its metropolitan radio surveys was introduced to the market on Tuesday 6 June 2023, with the release of Radio Ratings Survey Three. 

GfK media masurement director, Deb Hishon, explained how its MediaWatch technology offered new insights into audience habits, outside of the traditional survey periods.

She gave the example: “We used MediaWatch data to measure Summer listening and found that 91.1% of daily listeners continued to listen between 3 December 2023 and 28 January 2023, but at a slightly later time of day.

“The insights that wearable data provides were not available under the previous methodology, and it is fantastic that we can use these to further highlight the value of radio.”

The MediaWatch data revealed a 40% spike in radio listeners during the Bondi Westfield attack on 13 April, as the community turned to radio for updates.

“Radio 360 was the first hybrid audience measurement system in the world when we launched it 360 days ago,” added CRA’s chief commercial officer, Jo Dick.

“Now, through the combination of surveys, log files, and the MediaWatch wearable technology, advertisers have a more complete picture of listeners – who they are, when they are listening, and if it’s via broadcast or streaming.” 

Media Federation of Australia CEO, Sophie Madden, said the system “provides a more holistic view of the volume of digital listening and therefore helps agencies make more informed decisions in spending marketing dollars.”

“In a fast-moving media landscape, constant improvements to  how we measure and report are essential and we look forward to continuing to work with CRA on ongoing methodology enhancements,” she said.

CRA is currently hunting for a new CEO following the sudden exit of Ford Ennals.

See also: “The future of Streaming is talk”: Nine Radio boss on the impact of Radio 360

Australian ad spend is expected to grow by 1.8% to reach USD$13 billion this year, according to dentsu, following a decline of 0.8% in 2023.

The latest dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecasts also reported that at 4.2%, growth in Asia-Pacific is faster than the 2023 pace of 3.7%, with China, the biggest ad market in the region, expected to increase by 4.8%, and India remaining the most dynamic market of the region at 6.8%.

Ken Lam, national head of investment at iProspect, said of the APAC region: “Ad spend is such an important indicator of broader economic health and it is wonderful to see Australia, and the broader Asia Pacific region growing despite a year of economic uncertainty.

“The Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent comments highlighting the stablisation of real incomes, with growth expected later this year, which will drive growth in consumption is positive for the marketing and advertising industry.

“With it likely that interest rates will remain on hold for the remainder of the year, with a cut potentially on the horizon in December, there should be greater optimism for advertisers in H2 2024 with opportunities for brands to accelerate growth in a more buoyant market which will be driven by major events across EU (Euro 2024), Globe (Paris Olympics) and the US (Presidential Election) boosting advertising investments locally and globally.”

Ken Lam

Dentsu’s Global Ad Spend Forecasts, which examines major shifts in ad spend by geography and media channel across 56 markets, has also predicted advertising spend will grow by 5% globally in 2024 and reach USD$754.4 billion.

The year-over-year increase is not only more rapid than observed in 2023 by the Japanese holding company but also beats the pace of the global economy.

In the top 12 markets, inflation-adjusted growth is projected at 2.6% in 2024 (vs. 5.2% at current prices).

Will Swayne, global practice president – media of dentsu, said: “The year has started at a faster pace than previously anticipated, and we predict spend to maintain momentum in the second half of the year with major sporting events drawing global attention. The November US presidential election alone is forecast to account for about a third ($11 billion) of the incremental ad spend in 2024.”

Digital is expected to remain the fastest growing channel at 7.4% to reach USD$449.3 billion and 59.6% of global ad spend.

Substantial ad spend increases are forecast for retail media (+32% YOY), paid social (+13.7% YOY), and programmatic (+10.9% YOY), while paid search (+7.7% YOY) and online video (+6.7% YOY) are also set to maintain strong growth.

Although its share of spend is predicted to slightly contract to 22.5%, television is forecast to rise by 2.6% and attract $170 billion in investment in 2024.

Growth is driven by spend in connected TV (+24.2% YOY), as streaming platforms ramp up their advertising offerings, and is currently enough to counter the decline in broadcast television spend (-0.4% YOY), dentsu said.

Print advertising spend is forecast to continue contracting (-2.6% YOY), but out-of-home should grow by 4.2%, audio by 0.4%, and cinema by 4.8%.

The report revises the forecast delivered in December 2023 based on improving outlooks in some of the biggest advertising markets: the US, Japan, the UK, Germany, and France.

Swayne added: “Our forecast underscores media’s importance in the world, as a sensor for changing consumer behavior and the economic landscape. As the media ecosystem becomes increasingly digital and data driven, there are unbounded opportunities to connect people and brands. Innovating new opportunities for brands and businesses to grow.” 

GumGum has appointed Niall Hogan as general manager of JAPAC, as it plans to expand across the region.

In the role, he will spearhead sales, customer success, and operational delivery of the digital advertising platform’s media advertising business across the region and its emerging markets.

Hogan will lead a team of over 100, and his primary focus will be driving revenue growth while upholding GumGum’s reputation as a supplier of contextual, creative, and attention-based advertising solutions.

He will also aim to establish GumGum as a trusted partner to advertisers and agencies amidst increasing privacy concerns and government regulations.

Hogan’s goals include positioning The Mindset Platform, GumGum’s leading solution for contextual, creative, and attention media buys, while striving to build the platform into the top media choice in JAPAC. He will closely collaborate with regional leaders in Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia to solidify GumGum’s position as the premier contextual media partner for advertisers and agencies.

Hogan: “I’m thrilled to join GumGum and lead its JAPAC operations during such a transformative period in the digital advertising landscape. As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, I aim to position GumGum as the ultimate choice for advertisers and agencies navigating this dynamic terrain.

“By harnessing the power of GumGum’s innovative Mindset Platform, we are committed to delivering unparalleled results and insights. Together with our talented team, we aim to shape the future of contextual-first advertising, where relevance and engagement co-exist with privacy and consumer trust.”

Previously, Hogan successfully launched and scaled four separate media and tech companies across two continents. As the first non-US hire at Integral Ad Science (IAS), he helped launch and lead the business in the UK and later in Southeast Asia.

Most recently, Hogan served as the first APAC employee at Ogury, a privacy-first solution provider.

Sorrel Osborne, head of media, APAC, welcomed Hogan to GumGum: “With his wealth of experience and proven track record in spearheading successful ventures across diverse markets, we are confident that Niall will play a pivotal role in driving our expansion efforts in the rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific region.

“His strategic vision and leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our position as the leading contextual and attention measurement platform, delivering exceptional value to both our clients and partners.”

See also: GumGum integrates Playground xyz’s media portfolio into APAC business

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Top image: Niall Hogan

The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) has refreshed its brand strategy, positioning, and visual identity via branding agency Guts Creative.

The partnership was facilitated by adland’s social purpose organisation UnLtd, in a bid to evolve the ACMF brand in its 22nd year of tackling inequality through programs that support thousands of young people at risk.

Founded in 2002 by Don Spencer OAM of Play School fame, ACMF has been changing young people’s lives through music with long-term music programs in remote and disadvantaged schools, juvenile justice centres and hospitals. 

UnLtd has also secured media agency This is Flow as a social impact partner for ACMF, which will be planning and launching a national campaign with creative in early August.

Kara Sullivan, founder of Guts Creative, described the significance of the project for the agency. “We are old enough to have grown up with Don on our TV and as soon as we read the insights from young people in the juvenile justice system, we were hooked,” she said.

“It’s been awesome working with the ACMF and Dan to amplify the brand; re-positioning ACMF as the vibrant, impactful and powerful force they truly are.”

In addition to the new logo and brand identity, which launched this month, ACMF’s refresh also entails a new website which is currently underway, plus a revamped look for its National Songwriting Comp, launching on 3 June.

The rebrand was led by Guts’ lead designer Dan Marshall, who has published five children’s books and was shortlisted for a Children’s Book Council of Australia Award earlier this year. 

“An exciting brief like this doesn’t come along every day and as passionate music lovers we were stoked to work with a bona fide music legend like Don,” said Marshall.

“Going into the schools and seeing the powerful affect ACMF has on children’s lives was a fantastic experience and proved a huge inspiration.” 

Director of Partnerships at UnLtd, Jade Harley, commented that “the research and strategic thinking that Guts has put into this project is a gamechanger for the ACMF and will stand the test of time.

“The resulting new identity is vibrant, joyful and impactful – speaking to the breadth and depth of ACMF programs, not only in schools, but in juvenile justice centres and hospitals across the country.” 

General manager of ACMF, Frances Georgeson, described the rebranding as “dynamic and joyous.”

“It further amplifies the impact the foundation delivers through its long-term music programs to thousands of children each week who would otherwise miss out on the benefits a music education provides,” said Georgeson.

In June, UnLtd will host the AdLand Bail Out. OMD CEO Laura Nice, oOh!media’s Chris Freel, UM’s Ben McCallum, and Atomic 212 CEO Claire Fenner are among the 100 senior industry leaders participating in the intiative to help break the cycle of youth incarceration.

See also: Laura Nice, Chris Freel, Claire Fenner among UnLtd’s Adland Bail Out lineup

Credits:
Branding agency: Guts Creative
Research and strategy: Kara Sullivan and Stephanie Moscovis
Creative director: Dan Marshall 
Media agency: This is Flow

Anytime Fitness Australia and the Sydney independent The Hallway have launched an audio campaign to engage music-loving gym enthusiasts. The campaign is part of the Find Your Fit brand platform, which was launched by the partnership in October last year.

Running across Spotify and targeting listeners of Australia’s most popular music genres – rock, country, and hip hop – the ads introduce a cast of gym-goers whose music tastes match their workout styles. The aim is to convey the broad customer base that might ‘find their fit’ at the franchise.

“This is a great opportunity to evolve our Find Your Fit platform in a fun and contextual way, and creatively demonstrate that Anytime Fitness is for ‘Any body, Any time,'” explained Anytime Fitness’ chief marketing officer, Caitlin Bancroft.

Directed by Ralph van Dijk and produced by Made in Katana, with narration by a mix of local and international talent, the 30-second spots build worlds through soundscapes with overlaid music tracks inspired by their respective genres

“What a pleasure it’s been to expand the Find Your Fit universe with the team at Anytime Fitness, and a particular joy to reunite with Ralph to do it,” said creative director at The Hallway, Jessica Thompson.

“And if you’re as surprised as I was to learn country is amongst the top 5 workout genres, I say we step into our spurs and see what all the fuss is about.”

In April, The Hallway unveiled a new brand campaign for BCU Bank, with a playful nod to some of the more unorthodox financial backup plans of Australians rooted in genuine consumer behaviours, from “asking daddy” to selling feet pictures and waiting for inheritances.

See also: The Hallway tells Aussies to get ‘A Better Back-Up’ for BCU Bank

Credits:
Client: Anytime Fitness
Creative and Media: The Hallway
Director: Ralph van Dijk
Production: Eardrum
Production: Made in Katana

Youi has launched its latest platform, Footy. Made by Fans as part of its official insurance partnership with the NRL and AFL team Brisbane Lions.

Led by the national insurer‘s internal agency, the latest campaign is an ode to the unsung heroes of the game.

Featuring real footy lovers in the TV spots, the films celebrate the contributions of everyday fans across the country, from ‘head wobblers’ to banner poets.

Youi has been an official partner of the NRL since 2017 and began its partnership with the Brisbane Lions’ AFL and AFLW teams in 2020. 

“As the people’s champion, we wanted the platform to deliver something of real value to footy fans and tangibly demonstrate Youi’s connection to the game,” said Youi CMO, Angela Greenwood.

“This is just the beginning, and we’ll continue to walk the talk when it  comes to celebrating, supporting and rewarding fans.” 

Creative director Matt Gilmour echoed former player Brendon Fevola who commented “fans make the game” against the backdrop of empty stadiums during the Covid pandemic. 

“I agree with Brendan, which is why I love this platform that’s all about what fans bring to footy,” said Gilmour.

“Our in-house team has brought this direction to life beautifully and I’m excited for Youi to keep showing  up and doing things for all the fans throughout the season.”

The creative platform will be rolled out across TV, broadcast partnerships, on contextual out of home (OOH) and audio.

As part of its community engagement efforts, Youi will also be sponsoring two local initiatives across the AFL and NRL, The Youi Community Hill and Canteen, and the Youi Community Scrum.

Located at the home of the Lions, Brighton Homes Arena, The Youi Community Hill and Canteen is a shared space for fans to congregate together throughout the season. The Canteen was created to support the Lions’ community partners, and has raised $40,000 so far for local clubs and initiatives, with Youi matching every dollar.

The Youi Community Scrum is a bespoke community uplift program for regional communities and fans, launching on 5 June, first across the Northern Rivers of New South Wales and outer Brisbane in Queensland, which have both been hit by significant weather events in recent years. The program will provide equipment for clubs, with a focus on those which are still recovering. 

NRL CEO, Andrew Abdo, praised Youi’s efforts, saying the insurer “spent the time to create such a unique  platform, that truly resonates with, and celebrates fans. Something we are proud to partner with Youi on.”

Brisbane Lions CEO, Greg Swann added: “We have a great partnership with Youi, they’re an innovative brand always looking to work with our club, engage our fans and help our football community.

“Our club is made by fans, they’re who we play for week in week out and it’s great to see Youi align  so well with the fabric of our club.”

See also: NRL Magic Round pulls off TV ratings trick: Foxtel Group audience at record levels

Credits: 

Youi 
Chief marketing officer: Angela Greenwood 
Head of marketing, strategy, planning and insights: Dave Annesley 
Brand and partnerships Manager: Drew Reid 
Partnerships coordinator: Darien Wilson 
Senior marketing communications manager: Alexina Harris 
Integrated communications manager: Danielle Sidney 
Head of creative and production: James Bilaver 
Creative director: Matt Gilmour 
Copywriter: Trent Christie 
Art director: Gemma Wicham 
Campaign delivery lead: Simone Delaney 
Campaign delivery manager: Jordie Smyth 
Head of media: Marcel Hashimoto 
Broadcast media lead: Craig Munks 
Social and programmatic manager: Matt Mcdonald 

Production partners 
Director: Luke Shanahan 
Producers: Clare Shervington and Helen Morahan 
DOP: Alex Serafini 
Editor: Stuart Morely 
Designer: Cherith Crozier

Partners
Brisbane Lions and NRL

Concerns about the cost of living have jumped to 40% from 30% in 2022, according to Broadsheet and SOON Future Studies third annual Future Cities research report.
 
A Tale of Two Cities gathered responses from 6,420 readers living in inner-urban neighbourhoods. It used audience insight and future thinking to explore the ever-changing landscape of Australian cities.
 
The report focuses on three prevalent tensions: climate crisis on a budget, new age living, and connected but disconnected.
 
The findings, supplemented with research, trends, and reports from SOON Future Studies, examine these themes and provide brands and marketers with crucial insights into evolving cultural trends in our cities.

Meanwhile, climate change concerns have dropped by more than half, from 29% in 2022 to 13%.

The report highlighted an increased recognition of the importance of screen-free time, with 75% of Broadsheet readers considering screen-free time as either essential or very important.

This coincides with happiness decreasing across all age groups. According to the report, the trend has flipped from 12 years ago, where people aged 15 to 24 were measured as happier than older generations. The correlation with the uptick in screen time is striking.

For the Broadsheet audience, the survey found younger readers feel like they face more obstacles to making friends than the older cohort, and are lonelier than ever before. Only 24% of younger readers feel they face no obstacles when making friends, compared to a much larger 70% of boomers.

The findings also revealed one in five Broadsheet millennial readers have no desire to have children, which is higher than the global average.
 
Roya Lines, Broadsheet studio and strategy director, said: “As we navigate a permacrisis (permanent-crisis), thanks to an aging population, declining birth rates, cost of living crisis and of course, climate change, the shape of our cities is on a path of significant change. People are craving (and in some cases needing) connection, experiences and community with a touch of nostalgia and fun.

“By 2034 the number of people over 65 will outnumber children under 18 for the first time, and those under 18 right now are lonelier than ever before. Our report this year highlights how people from all corners of the world are innovating to change the path we are on and brands that can embrace age, foster community and facilitate connection will be the ones to win.”

Tully Walter, strategic futures director SOON Future Studies, added: “Despite the complexities, deciphering these unstoppable forces provides us with the insights and strategic foresight to adapt and innovate in an uncertain world.

“In analysing the global megatrends with the Broadsheet audience’s emerging attitudes we aim to uncover the opportunities and white spaces to connect with future brands, communities and consumers of the future.”

Foxcatcher has launched its audience and activation product, WorldView Retail, to predict each customer’s lifetime value, allowing the design of more targeted journeys.

Worldview Retail enables brands to maximise ROI and customer growth by closing the gap between potential and converted customers and through intelligent segmentation.

Foxcatcher said it has integrated data cleanroom functionality into WorldView to better meet customer needs and allow brands to upload their first party data securely and privately into the platform.

The data and technology specialist is also working with several partners to expand the capabilities of WorldView into new activation partners across programmatic, search, social, and other ID solutions.  

Varun John and Andrew Molan

“Worldview Retail and our innovative cleanroom technology will empower our clients to precisely segment and engage customer cohorts, driving unparalleled performance in today’s increasingly competitive landscape,” Andrew Molan, Foxcatcher head of technology, said.

The Foxcatcher customer scoring system, in combination with the business’ cleanroom technology, aims to be a game-changer for brands. The customer scoring system allows brands to remain top of mind and drive long-term value, Foxcatcher said.

WorldView Retail and cleanroom functionality is available now and currently extending to incorporate new technology partners.

Varun John, Foxcatcher’s general manager of commercial and investment, added: “Understanding customer lifetime value is paramount to maximising ROI for our clients. Worldview Retail empowers us to craft personalised customer journeys that foster loyalty from the very first interaction, driving long-term value for brands.”

Last week, Foxcatcher announced a partnership with InMobi to refine media planning and activation with an SPO and audience match integration.

Jaclyn Hadida, InMobi’s country manager for ANZ, explained: “We know that InMobi audience data can turbocharge brand campaign performance thanks to the power of our unique, always-on segments, which engage and activate engage with consumers.

“Together with Foxcatcher’s data capabilities, the partnership will deliver exceptional audience insights and marketing outcomes. We are excited to join hands with the Foxcatcher team to achieve this.”

See also: Foxcatcher and InMobi partner to enhance media planning and activation

Aquaculturalist Krzysztof Wojtkowski has won Alone Australia season two after surviving 64 days in New Zealand’s South Island (Aotearoa’s Te Waipounamu).

The 39-year-old outlasted nine other participants to win the prize of $250,000. 

Krzysztof said: “I still can’t believe that I’ve won. The thought of being the last person standing was never on my mind. For me, just getting out there and getting the opportunity to experience this was the big win for me. 

“Time is finite, you only get so much time in the world, so make the best of every opportunity. I spent 64 days alone, but I never felt alone. I got to camp, I got to build things, I had a million-dollar view. I’ve learnt a lot from the experience and I’m so grateful for it.”

Ahead of the final episode, after 54 days, three participants remained – personal trainer and subsistence hunter Andreas, wilderness adventure guide Suzan and Krzysztof. 

After 57 days, Andreas had lost 30 per cent of his starting bodyweight, saying “There is no way in any shape or form that I can sustain myself here any longer… This is as far as I’m willing to risk my health and sanity.” 

Suzan tapped out after 63 days, saying “I really did want to bring home the $250,000 to the family, you know, and that was a real drive. But more than that disappointment is the happiness of moving towards home, to my own forest, to my own pack.”

Alone Australia has recorded more than 4 million viewers tuning into the series so far. Five episodes have now achieved a Total TV reach of over 1 million viewers and the series is among the most watched shows on Australian BVOD.

Kathryn Fink, SBS’s director of television congratulated Krzysztof, saying “Alone Australia has once again captured the public imagination. We’ve followed the highs and lows of our incredible cast over the past ten weeks and have been captivated by their raw and authentic stories.

“Following the enormous success of the launch of Alone Australia last year, the second series has also drawn significant audiences on TV and on SBS On Demand. We’re delighted the show has once again positioned itself as a standout hit of the year and demonstrates the strong shift to the multiplatform on-demand world that television is increasingly moving to.”

ITV Studios Australia CEO and managing director David Mott said: “Firstly, I would Iike to congratulate Krzysztof, this season’s winner of Alone Australia, and extend this to all of our participants this year. They have all delivered and shared their remarkable journeys under the most trying of conditions.

“I am also enormously proud of our team at ITV Studios Australia on producing such a world class series, once again, and to the team at SBS for their unwavering support and commitment.”

Alone Australia is an A+E Media Group format and ITV Studios Australia production for SBS.

TV Report 28 May 2024:

Nine TV Report

A Current Affair

Nine‘s A Current Affair looked into the news that the search for missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy had found new evidence, with police divers searching a dam after discovering what appeared to be a phone and wallet.

The Summit

A secret message from the Mountain’s Keeper warned that the group was moving too slowly and needed to leave one trekker behind by sneaking out in the middle of the night. While Tiffani was asleep, the five other trekkers crept away.

Seven TV Report

The 1% Club UK

Hosted by Lee Mack, one hundred contestants try to answer a series of questions and win up to £100,000.

The Front Bar

Sam Pang and Andy Maher were joined behind the bar by Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald, with the trio chatting to Dwayne Russell. 

10 TV Report

The Project

10‘s The Project covered the hidden ‘tax’ on loyalty, and spoke with rock legends Cold Chisel. 

MasterChef Australia

After being eliminated in the last episode, Sav earned herself a place back in the competition, beating out other eliminated contestants. 

ABC

Hard Quiz

Tom Gleeson tested contestants’ knowledge on the trombone, video game The Last of Us, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and the DeLorean motorcar.

Gruen

The panel dissected Garnier’s hair food and cottage cheese’s new secret weapon. Wil Anderson was joined by Todd Sampson, Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon, Karen Ferry and Russel Howcroft.

SBS

Alone Australia – Season Two Finale

Aquaculturalist Krzysztof Wojtkowski won Alone Australia season two after surviving 64 days in New Zealand’s South Island. The 39-year-old outlasted nine other participants to win the prize of $250,000.

Alone Australia – Reunion

Hosted by Hamish Blake, the entire cast reunited for the first time since they were dropped into the terrain of New Zealand’s South Island.

Tuesday 28th May 2024: VOZ Total TV Ratings Overnight Top 30 – Programs ranked on reach

Total People TV Ratings

Nine’s The Summit recorded a total TV national reach of 1,401,000, a total TV national audience of 563,000 and a BVOD audience of 60,000.

10’s MasterChef Australia recorded a total TV national reach of 1,282,000 a total TV national audience of 668,000, and a BVOD audience of 57,000.

Seven’s Dream Home recorded a total TV national reach of 1,272,000, a total TV national audience of 602,000 and a BVOD audience of 60,000.

Seven’s Home and Away recorded a total TV national reach of 1,249,000, a total TV national audience of 838,000, and a BVOD audience of 117,000.

The Cheap Seats, on 10, recorded a total TV national reach of 1,201,000, a total TV national audience of 532,000, and a BVOD audience of 21,000.

See Also: TV Report 28 May 2024: Dream Home faces a major flooring setback

People 25-54

Nine’s The Summit:
• Total TV National Reach: 514,000
• National Audience: 232,000
• BVOD Audience: 34,000

10’s MasterChef Australia
• Total TV National Reach: 487,000
• National Audience: 248,000
• BVOD Audience: 32,000

Seven’s Dream Home:
• Total TV National Reach: 396,000
• National Audience: 197,000
• BVOD Audience: 32,000

Seven’s Home and Away:
• Total TV National Reach: 395,000
• National Audience: 270,000
• BVOD Audience: 65,000

10’s The Cheap Seats:
• Total TV National Reach: 469,000
• National Audience: 245,000
• BVOD Audience: 13,000

People 16-39

Nine’s The Summit:
• Total TV National Reach: 195,000
• National Audience: 82,000
• BVOD Audience: 16,000

10’s MasterChef Australia
• Total TV National Reach: 211,000
• National Audience: 98,000
• BVOD Audience: 18,000

Seven’s Dream Home:
• Total TV National Reach: 157,000
• National Audience: 72,000
• BVOD Audience: 17,000

Seven’s Home and Away:
• Total TV National Reach: 171,000
• National Audience: 108,000
• BVOD Audience: 38,000

10’s The Cheap Seats:
• Total TV National Reach: 161,000
• National Audience: 79,000
• BVOD Audience: 6,000

Grocery Shoppers 18+

Nine’s The Summit:
• Total TV National Reach: 1,050,000
• National Audience: 419,000
• BVOD Audience: 48,000

10’s MasterChef Australia
• Total TV National Reach: 1,001,000
• National Audience: 529,000
• BVOD Audience: 46,000

Seven’s Dream Home:
• Total TV National Reach: 995,000
• National Audience: 478,000
• BVOD Audience: 48,000

Seven’s Home and Away:
• Total TV National Reach: 975,000
• National Audience: 666,000
• BVOD Audience: 93,000

10’s The Cheap Seats:
• Total TV National Reach: 939,000
• National Audience: 423,000
• BVOD Audience: 17,000

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