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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.
All you can eat reality TV SVOD service hayu launches 22 March
Television

All you can eat reality TV SVOD service hayu launches 22 March

The Netflix for reality shows, hayu, to launch in Australia on 22 March, ahead of the Easter long weekend

by Dan BarrettMar 17, 2016

Rapid embrace of VR at SXSW: Rapid Films bets big on VR
Features

Rapid embrace of VR at SXSW: Rapid Films bets big on VR

Local production house Rapid Films is betting big on VR

by Dan BarrettMar 16, 2016

Mediaweek TV Picks – 15 March 2016
Television

Mediaweek TV Picks – 15 March 2016

TV Recommendations for 15 March 2016 across broadcast TV, SVOD, and Foxtel/Fetch TV

by Dan BarrettMar 15, 2016

From green as grass to top of class: River Cottage Australia host Paul West's journey
Television

From green as grass to top of class: River Cottage Australia host Paul West's journey

River Cottage Australia host Paul West talks about the lessons learnt in four seasons of the show

by Dan BarrettMar 15, 2016

Mediaweek TV Picks - 14 March 2016
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Mediaweek TV Picks - 14 March 2016

In the inaugural TV recommendations column, suggestions include Billions, Vinyl, and All Star Family Feud

by Dan BarrettMar 14, 2016

AnimeLab: A streaming service for the anime fans
Television

AnimeLab: A streaming service for the anime fans

Niche SVOD player AnimeLab offering devoted anime fans a rich library plus shows simulcast direct from Japan

by Dan BarrettMar 11, 2016

When I Get a Minute on iview
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When I Get a Minute on iview

Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb will debut a culture conversation show on iview this week.

by Dan BarrettMar 10, 2016

Charlie Pickering's weekly nerves
Television

Charlie Pickering's weekly nerves

Show host Charlie Pickering and EP Chris Walker reveal the stress that goes into the ABC comedy show

by Dan BarrettMar 9, 2016

Cybershack empire built on a multiplatform foundation
Radio

Cybershack empire built on a multiplatform foundation

How the Cybershack website grew from radio roots with a strong TV support structure

by Dan BarrettMar 8, 2016

ABC iView now on Apple TV
Television

ABC iView now on Apple TV

ABC have released an iView app for the fourth generation Apple TV.

by Dan BarrettMar 8, 2016

Property ViewAR: House inspections served on a platter
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Property ViewAR: House inspections served on a platter

REA has launched an augmented reality app to take house hunters beyond the listings

by Dan BarrettMar 8, 2016

Australian podcasters converge for Audiocraft 2016 conference
Radio

Australian podcasters converge for Audiocraft 2016 conference

Audiocraft 2016 producer Kate Montague on the foundation of Australia's first dedicated conference to podcasts and audio storytelling.

by Dan BarrettMar 7, 2016

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