Inside the 11 April issue of Mediaweek magazine #1250
First Look
Media megatrucks – NEP Australia shows off its newest 4K outside broadcast truck launched in time to provide AFL coverage for the Seven Network and Fox Sports
Person Of The Week
New editor of Good Weekend, Amelia Lester – “fundamentally interested in how we can continue to carve out that space for considered, thoughtful, and long-form reportage on the internet”
Inside Digital Media #1
The BuzzFeed News app – not too many notifications, curated Australian content
Inside Television #1
Everything you wanted to know about ratings measurement: OzTAM chief Doug Peiffer reveals the secrets of data collection
Inside Television #2
On ABC TV’s Comedy Showroom viewers get to vote which of six new show pilots get the green light to go into production, including choice selections from Julian Morrow and Ronny Chieng
Inside Television #3
ABC TV’s high energy consumer affairs show The Checkout returns for its fourth series
Inside Subscription TV
Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell, has a secret: he’s a dog lover
Inside Podcasts
Mediaweek launches its weekly panel podcast of news stories that dominated the week in Australian media featuring editor James Manning, deputy editor Dan Barrett and digital editor Kruti Joshi. Plus recommendations for further listening
Inside Radio
Behind the scenes of the Kyle and Jackie O show, EP Nic McClure talks about her 20 years in radio, long working days, and that not-so-pleasant meeting with her boss
Inside Publishing
NewsLocal editor-in-chief Kathy Lipari talks about the importance of community newspapers and their role in attracting ad dollars. Plus Pacific Magazines youth titles EIC Daniel Findlay tells how kids’ magazines have become a powerful market
Spectator
The week in pictures: Sony Music launches A&R Academy, Postcards goes prime time, and Sydney’s Nova 96.9 celebrates 15 years
Media People
Staff movements at Ten Network, Sky News, The Age, Nine, and STW Communications Group