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SBS national digital and TV sales leader Kieran Beasley departs after 13 years
He will be staying on till June to support the transition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup sales cycle.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 20, 2026
TV Ratings Wednesday 18 February: MAFS hits 3.2m reach
Married At First Sight led Total People with 3.205m reach and 740k BVOD, ahead of Nine’s Winter Olympics coverage and the national news bulletins.
by Mediaweek – Feb 19, 2026
WBD to Ellison: empty the piggy bank, you have seven days
WBD rejects Ellison’s sweetened bid... but sets a seven-day deadline for a final offer, as Netflix is put on ice.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
Next on Netflix: New content chief Amanda Duthie dreams big
Netflix ANZ unveiled its 2026 slate to the media and advertisers with a focus on high-risk, high-reward content.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes as Bari Weiss reshapes CBS News
It brings an end to a two decade long tenure on the network.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 17, 2026
End of an era: NBCU to close Matchbox Pictures after 18 years
Universal International Studios shutters Matchbox Pictures marking a major shift in Australian production.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 17, 2026
TV Ratings Monday 16 February: MAFS leads as Olympics and news deliver big audiences
Married At First Sight again led Monday night, with Olympics coverage and news also drawing big audiences.
by Mediaweek – Feb 17, 2026
TV Ratings Weekend 13-15 February: MAFS dominates Sunday
Married At First Sight and the Winter Olympics powered Nine to dominant audiences across the weekend.
by Mediaweek – Feb 16, 2026
HBO Max Australia to live stream the 2026 EE BAFTAs
On-demand access will be available shortly after the live streamed event.
by Makayla Muscat – Feb 12, 2026
Seven’s half-year: ad market bites, but 7plus and ratings lift
Seven’s revenue dipped, but streaming surged and it claimed a record TV revenue share despite a weak ad market.
by Mediaweek – Feb 11, 2026
Ellison’s newest Paramount play for WBD: cash sweeteners
After the 'Project Eagle' leak, Ellison ups the ante with a break-up fee and governance promises to kill the Netflix bid.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 11, 2026
SBS On Demand gives audiences choice to opt out of certain ads
The audience-first feature follows a successful beta trial that began in 2024.
by Vihan Mathur – Feb 10, 2026
TV Ratings Weekend 6-8 February: Winter Olympics surge
Winter Olympics coverage powered Nine across the weekend, before Married At First Sight delivered Sunday’s biggest audience.
by Mediaweek – Feb 9, 2026
Seven pits Aussies against Brits in new SAS showdown
The season will be filmed in Morocco.
by Mediaweek – Feb 9, 2026
'The View' is being investigated amid crackdown on equal time for politicians
It could reshape how political interviews are handled across American television - and beyond.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 9, 2026
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