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Dan Barrett

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Dan Barrett was the editor of Mediaweek and is a longtime media industry commentator & critic. He writes the Always Be Watching email newsletter. Former media roles include: SBS, iSentia, and Mediacom. He was one of Australia's first podcasters and is passionate about building communities around media.
Tubi Trivia completely rocked SXSW as the only panel session to mention Titanic 2
SXSW

Tubi Trivia completely rocked SXSW as the only panel session to mention Titanic 2

For some tremendous fun, Andrew "Bucky" Bucklow had SXSW on the edge of its seat with a hard-hitting pop culture game show

by Dan BarrettOct 15, 2025

SXSW: How to create affinity with an audience when influence has been disrupted
Marketing

SXSW: How to create affinity with an audience when influence has been disrupted

In an era where influence is being disrupted, how can you engage with an audience to create a stronger bond with them?

by Dan BarrettOct 15, 2025

Your online retail experience will get better with Search AI
Technology

Your online retail experience will get better with Search AI

Search AI can extract value from internal systems. For retail, it means better handling of inventory and customer service.

by Dan BarrettOct 15, 2025

Instagram looks to US movie classification-style permissions to improve safety on teen accounts
Platforms

Instagram looks to US movie classification-style permissions to improve safety on teen accounts

Instagram will introduce 'PG-13' content standards for teen accounts, with new parental controls and AI updates rolling out in Australia, the US, UK, and Canada.

by Dan BarrettOct 14, 2025

Inside the invitation-only intimate fireside chat with popular SXSW speaker Mo Gawdat
SXSW

Inside the invitation-only intimate fireside chat with popular SXSW speaker Mo Gawdat

Yesterday away from SXSW, The Growth Distillery hosted a private chat with Mo Gawdat. Dan Krigstein explains why they didn't want to talk about AI.

by Dan BarrettOct 14, 2025

Apple very quietly rebrands Apple TV+
Technology

Apple very quietly rebrands Apple TV+

No, it will not be rebranded as Apple Max.

by Dan BarrettOct 13, 2025

The Weekend Box Office gets a taste of reality with Tron: Ares
Entertainment Data

The Weekend Box Office gets a taste of reality with Tron: Ares

For the final weekend of the school holidays, it was up to Tron: Ares to drive box office. The kids love Jared Leto, right?

by Dan BarrettOct 13, 2025

Paramount to shut down MTV music channels in Australia
Television

Paramount to shut down MTV music channels in Australia

With the MTV music channels exiting Fetch TV at the end of the month, the iconic Paramount-owned music channels will be closed in Australia.

by Dan BarrettOct 13, 2025

Innovation and new experiences to be found in 2025's Summer of Cricket on Fox Sports and streaming on Kayo
Sports

Innovation and new experiences to be found in 2025's Summer of Cricket on Fox Sports and streaming on Kayo

Foxtel's Adam Howarth on the Summer of Cricket, delivering every ball of The Ashes, India tour, BBL and WBBL live- with new tech features and talent integrations.

by Dan BarrettOct 13, 2025

Local adaptation of hit UK and US show Ghosts debuts on 10 this November
Television

Local adaptation of hit UK and US show Ghosts debuts on 10 this November

The local version of Ghosts arrives with a double-episode premiere on 10, while the full series will stream on Paramount+ the same night.

by Dan BarrettOct 13, 2025

Leo Australia wins Grand Effie for Suncorp resilience campaign
Agencies

Leo Australia wins Grand Effie for Suncorp resilience campaign

Leo Burnett Australia has taken out the Grand Effie for its work with Suncorp, while BMF and ALDI claimed Effective Agency and Advertiser of the Year.

by Dan BarrettOct 10, 2025

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