Mediaweek Newsmakers
Gogglebox’s Matty Fahd on walking away from TikTok and getting his family life back
After 18 years in media, Matty Fahd explains why leaving TikTok gave him back family time his packed schedule had taken.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 21, 2026
Newsmakers: SCA and Seven explain why your "guilty pleasure" is worth millions to advertisers
New SCA and Seven data shows demand forms well before the click — the case for brand spend, backed by real hard numbers.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 16, 2026
Kyle Sandilands pulls no punches in explosive Newsmakers interview
Australia's most polarising broadcaster joins Mediaweek Newsmakers to discuss critics, the ABC and life inside his own bubble.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 10, 2026
Newsmakers: Why marketers need to stop giving the last click all the credit
Seven and Prophet say marketers must move beyond last-click attribution to unlock stronger growth through full-funnel media.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 4, 2026
Simon Ryan slams HoldCo CEO churn on Newsmakers podcast
'It's not surprising to have three CEOs in five years, which in my view lacks consistency, lacks foresight and lacks the ability to execute a strategy.'
by Natasha Lee – Jul 21, 2026
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'It almost sent me mad': Antoinette Lattouf on her fight against the ABC and women who win
In this episode of Mediaweek Newsmakers, Lattouf opens up about the battle that has forever changed the Australian media landscape.
by Natasha Lee – May 27, 2026
‘Hey, you’re the bloke on TV’: The day Michael Usher got punched on assignment
The man, known affectionately as 'Mush', reflects on war zones, breaking news and the wild moment that blindsided him.
by Natasha Lee – May 13, 2026
How Nine and Magnite push programmatic boundaries
Nine and Magnite unpack programmatic transparency, live streaming, and the power of direct publisher partnerships.
by Duane Hatherly – May 12, 2026
Tom Malone bets on Tapt Media as radio’s next power play goes national and digital
Malone sits down with Mediaweek's Newsmakers podcast to unpack talent pipelines, talkback craft and Tapt Media’s national ambitions.
by Natasha Lee – May 6, 2026
Thought leader or marketing fluff? Spotify’s Jenny Haggard cuts through the noise
Haggard unpacks thought leadership, empathy, and how the platform’s strategy has evolved over time.
by Natasha Lee – May 5, 2026
'Non-fiction's boring as hell': Comedic genius Anthony Jeselnik swaps punchlines for pages
Mediaweek's Newsmakers podcast sits down with one of the world's most exciting comedians to learn why literature reigns supreme.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 15, 2026
Mediaweek Newsmakers: MOVE 2.0 unshackled
The $20 million measurement tool MOVE 2.0 is live, giving planners power to track audience mobility over formats.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 20, 2026
Mediaweek's Newsmakers chats with six of Omnicom’s most powerful women
The result is a conversation that is frank, funny and, at times, deeply reflective.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 11, 2026
Marc Fennell’s latest investigation: Australia's Greatest Conman?
The two-part SBS doco peels back the layers of the man who fooled Australia’s biggest banks.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 24, 2026
From Tamworth cadet to Sydney anchor: Mark Ferguson reflects ahead of milestone birthday
How the kid from the country came good.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 20, 2026
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