Dan Barrett
Your guide to the 2025 Emmy Awards winners and where to watch the shows in Australia
Mediaweek will live update the winners of the 2025 Emmy Awards, with a guide on where to watch the shows in Australia.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 15, 2025
Honeycomb Strategy appoints Lyla Thorn as marketing and content manager
Honeycomb Strategy has appointed Lyla Thorn to the newly created role of marketing and content manager, strengthening the consultancy’s industry presence.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 15, 2025
3 big thoughts on the Foxtel 2026 Upfronts
Foxtel delivered a big, raucous upfront presentation that was big on celebrity presenters with a clear sales pitch to buyers in the room.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 12, 2025
Branded storytelling, gaming, new ad formats, and further innovation unveiled at Foxtel 2026 upfronts
In the Foxtel 2026 Upfronts pitch, Foxtel went hard on innovation in its pitch to advertisers with gaming front and center.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 11, 2025
Kayo Sports secures global sports partnerships in 2026 lineup
Foxtel’s Kayo Sports announced at its Media Upfront that it will remain the home of AFL, NRL, cricket, motorsport, golf, and US sports, backed by new multi-year rights deals.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 11, 2025
BINGE unveils 2026 slate with new originals and global hits
The upcoming content line-up includes local originals, returning fan favourites, and a mix of major international shows.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 11, 2025
Foxtel's Erin Zillman spills on the challenges of staging an upfront... hours before the Foxtel 2026 Upfronts
Upfronts presentations for every media company are a huge undertaking and a major logistical challenge. Erin Zillman previews Foxtel's event.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 11, 2025
The 5 big thoughts on the 2026 Mamamia upfronts
Some key thoughts from the presentation as the team at Mamamia showcased what the year ahead looks like for the business.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 10, 2025
Mamamia shifts to "house of brands" strategy in upfronts 2026 pitch
Mamamia reveals 2026 content slate including new podcasts, vodcasts and verticals across relationships, Gen X, food, and travel – all under a new house of brands model.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 10, 2025
BBC Studios strikes deal with HBO Max for British comedy and drama
The new partnership delivers a slate of British comedy and drama, including the Alan Partridge universe and shows starring Australian talent Sam Campbell and Aaron Chen.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 10, 2025
Who is getting what as Lachlan Murdoch wins the family business in succession battle with family
The years-long Murdoch family succession drama has come to an end with one very clear winner and everyone else several billion dollars richer.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 9, 2025
Prime Video secures Sony and Roadshow films in new multi-year Pay-1 deals
Prime Video will be the exclusive streaming home in Australia for Sony Pictures and Roadshow Films' theatrical slates.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 8, 2025
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