Dan Barrett

Save the date: Bluey movie release date revealed
The movie, based on the hugely successful Australian kids show, will debut in cinemas ahead of streaming release.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 5, 2025

The 5 key takeaways from the SBS Upfronts
If you weren't in the room for the SBS 2026 Upfronts presentation yesterday afternoon, this is what you should know about its upcoming slate of programming.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 4, 2025

Prime Video adds HBO Max for Australian subscribers
HBO Max is now available in Australia via Prime Video as an add-on subscription, offering titles from HBO, Warner Bros., DC, and more.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 4, 2025

SBS On Demand adds functionality upgrades, video podcasts, FAST channels, and gives users the option to opt-out of (some) ads
SBS will improve the On Demand experience for viewers ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, along with new FAST channels, and video podcasts.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 3, 2025

US court rules Google doesn't have to sell Chrome or Android
Following a Department of Justice antitrust case, a US judge has ruled that Google will need to change how it does business.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 3, 2025

With 135 FAST Channels and rapid viewer CTV takeup, LG Ads is keen to grow local relationships
In his first interview with local media, Alex Blundell Jones tells Mediaweek about the growth of the local sales team as he establishes local relationships in the market.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 2, 2025

Fetch TV adds six new FAST channels and Crunchyroll app
Fetch TV has launched six new channels in Australia, including Moonbug, Stingray and Declassified, while also adding anime streamer Crunchyroll to its platform.
by Dan Barrett – Sep 1, 2025

As Nine doubles down on what works, it becomes clear that sports is the future of the business
As Nine announced its FY25 results, it was obvious the business has three things on its mind: Sports, Stan, and Stan Sport.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 28, 2025

eSafety Commissioner issues formal warning over Chatroulette style app
The eSafety Commissioner can seek civil penalties of up to $49.5 million.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 26, 2025

ANZ's '5 in 5' podcast isn't just good listening - it's great content marketing
ANZ's Helen Kerr and Elizabeth Rudall on the audience value in the 5 in 5 podcast. And why you're (probably) not the intended audience for it.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 26, 2025

There was one major road-bump getting DRIVE in the FAST-seat with new 24/7 channel
A fully engaged audience is the measure of success for DRIVE TV's Terry King with the launch of the DRIVE FAST channel on 9Now.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 25, 2025

Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen to return to Home and Away
Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen will return to Home and Away for a major storyline filmed in Western Australia, marking a decade since their characters left the series.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 25, 2025

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