Goggin replaces Jaime Chaux, who is leaving SCA to become head of digital at Commercial Radio Australia.

As a radio, documentary and podcast producer, Goggin’s career has spanned podcasting, online, social media and radio broadcasting. During her time as a podcast producer with the BBC, she has been responsible for all elements of podcast production from concept to publishing.

In her new role, Goggin is responsible for the execution of PodcastOne Australia’s content strategy.

Together with the head of PodcastOne Grant Tothill, Goggin will be responsible for the selection, commissioning and development of new original podcasts.

Her broad role includes managing the PodcastOne US and Australian content slate, managing the team of podcast producers, overseeing the PodcastOne digital social lead to create compelling social and digital content to deliver audience reach and engagement via digital platforms, supporting monetisation of the content and managing the relationship between PodcastOne Australia and PodcastOne US content teams.

Grant Tothill said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to the PodcastOne team. As an experienced podcast maker and qualified journalist, she is a wonderful addition to our growing podcasting family and with her experience and qualifications she brings new thinking to our team.

“We haven’t even reached our first birthday yet and PodcastOne is growing in its popularity and reach every week driven primarily through its domestic podcasts. With over 40 original locally created podcasts, and with many more in development, the growth of the business is showing Australians are hungry for high-quality storytelling audio on demand.”

Goggin starts her new role on March 26 and she will report to Tothill.

Media companies were alarmed that the bill placed direct liability on broadcasters and publishers, whereas they believed the liability should lie with the wagering provider.

The new rules are set to be introduced in coming weeks.

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Dugout represents the first time the world’s biggest clubs have joined forces to create a business – with partners including AC Milan, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, Juventus, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid CF, Inter Milan, Roma, Napoli, Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid and more.

ballball.com was launched by News Corp in August 2013 and is now one of the leading football video platforms in South-East Asia. The platform distributes short-form highlights from European and other top football leagues to the region – generating 800 million video views during the 2017-18 football season.

The acquisition will lead to the creation of a new Dugout entity – Dugout SE Asia – which will be headquartered in Singapore and will lead the expansion of Dugout in the region.

While parent company Dugout will be the majority shareholder of Dugout SE Asia, News Corp will also have a stake in the new business. This strategic partnership will include senior News Corp executive Simon Greenberg sitting on the board of Dugout SE Asia.

Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, did not mention Disney’s pending $52.4 billion acquisition of various Fox businesses, which still must receive government approval, in Wednesday’s announcement. Instead, he described the new structure as “strategically positioning our businesses for the future”.

Kevin Mayer, who has recently served as chief strategy officer, working on the purchases of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and BamTech, a streaming-focused company, was named chairman of a new Disney division: Direct-to-Consumer and International. The unit will be made up of Disney’s overseas media businesses; global advertising sales for ESPN, ABC and other channels; syndicated television sales; and – most importantly – a portfolio of subscription streaming services.

To complete the Fox integration, Iger, 67, agreed to renew his contract for a fourth time, delaying retirement from July 2019 to the end of 2021. Rupert Murdoch, who controls 21st Century Fox, asked Iger to stay as a condition of the deal, which was valued at US$66.1 billion including debt.

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A letter from the editor, Steve Etwell, was published on page two on Wednesday, explaining the change, along with a digital letter and an email to all subscribers last night.

The letter reveals the launch of an “Unlimited” premium subscription model, moving away from metered digital subscriptions. The change to the premium model will not be a noticeable change for subscribers, but a visible difference for non-subscribers, unable to access any story with the News Corp rainbow-coloured Plus sign.

Bryce Johns, editorial director at News Regional Media, said: “Today The Chronicle is the first regional masthead to move to a premium digital subscription model and our 11 other daily regional newspapers will follow over the next few weeks.

“Serious journalism costs money, and our local journalism is critical to the ongoing prosperity of our communities across the Sunshine State.

“Subscribers will be well informed with unlimited access to the best local journalism and investigations, as well as the top writers on issues that matter around the country.

“There is also a range of other benefits including those enjoyed by other News Corp metro masthead subscriptions through news+.

“News Regional Media is committed to better serving our local communities, which is why readers would have seen a range of We’re For You advertisements about our editors’ pledge and commitment in recent weeks.

“Our team of editors and journalists will continue to champion our people and our regions, giving a voice to the issues and stories that matter to our local communities.”

However, after the recent decision by Fairfax Media to no longer participate, The SMH and The Age have dropped off the chart, making way for new arrivals in the top 10 like the BBC and Herald Sun.

In the Digital Content Ratings sport sub-category, cricket remains popular with the combined Cricket Network (Cricket Australia, BBL and some state cricket organisations) sitting at #3, behind News Corp properties news.com.au and Fox Sports.

The Herald Sun reports the list can still be found online, having been republished since originally being published, then taken down by Mayne.

Mayne, who has been a fierce critic of former lord mayor Robert Doyle during the sexual harassment investigation, has himself been accused of sexist conduct over the “Bracks Babes” list he published in 2001, which rated female workers based on their physical attractiveness to men.

Mayne has apologised, stating it was “far worse” than he had remembered.

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He was appointed by Alexander Downer way back in 2006.

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Caroline Jones

The scholarship is named in honour of the distinguished broadcaster and journalist Caroline Jones, who had a more than 50-year career at the ABC before retiring in 2016. Caroline was the first woman reporter on This Day Tonight and the first woman to anchor Four Corners, and was associated with Australian Story since its inception in 1996. In 1997 she was voted one of Australia’s Living Treasures.

“I’m honoured to have this Scholarship initiated in my name by ABC News,” said Jones. “So many people opened doors of possibility for me. This scholarship will offer an outstanding career opportunity each year for a young indigenous person.

“It’s a project close to my heart and I welcome the prospect of more indigenous journalists taking their place in the Australian media.”

The scholarship provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to build a career in news and current affairs. He or she will do a range of work placements within ABC News, including with the Specialist Reporting Team, ABC Investigations, the business and digital teams, Foreign Correspondent and Four Corners.

Clairs’s milestone was made that much sweeter after the first radio ratings for 2018 were released by GfK, which saw him and co-hosts Kymba Cahill and Matt Dyktynski beat the Nova 93.7 breakfast show, which has held on to the top position for the past six surveys.

The Mix 94.5 breakfast show rose 1.8 points to a 15.1% share of the Perth radio audience.

“It was unreal,” he said. “Erica Hodge, our content director, was shaking. I thought she was going to have a breakdown she was so excited… You could hear the management team downstairs screaming because Hit 92.9 had a great survey too.”

Clairs said they celebrated the win with a herbal tea, a far cry from the heydays of the 90s, when he recalls the day PM FM finally beat 96FM in 1992 and there was dancing on the tables.

One memory that sadly sticks in his mind is when they lost co-host Shane McFarlane, who died from a gastric illness in October 2015. “Kymba and I talk about him a lot,” he admitted.

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Nova 100 and smoothfm 91.5 will officially partner with the Good Friday Appeal by providing extensive on-air, online and social support, as well as active involvement in key fundraising activities including Feaster, PJ Day, Kick For the Kids, Good Friday online raffle, Run for the Kids and Kids Day Out.

Peter Colosimo, Nova Entertainment’s Melbourne general manager, said, “Most Melbournians have had firsthand experience with the Royal Children’s Hospital at some stage during their lives. The Good Friday Appeal plays a huge role in raising funds for this important institution and we are delighted to continue our partnership to highlight and provide scale to its fundraising efforts.”

Nova 100 will support Run for the Kids in one of the station’s biggest activations this Sunday March 18. Nova 100’s Selfie Zone will allow participants to capture the moment they reach the top of the Bolte Bridge while a Nova cheer squad will motivate competitors during the run. In addition, Nova 100 will provide a recovery zone for runners with massage therapists, a DJ and a photo both activation at the finish line.

Mike Perso and Jennifer Hansen, from smoothfm 91.5’s More Music Breakfast Show, will host a Feaster Long Lunch for listeners on Friday March 23 and the breakfast show will encourage additional donations via fundraising events in the lead-up to Good Friday. smoothfm will also create a family-friendly relaxation zone at the Good Friday Appeal’s Kids Day Out with massages, a tea cup ride, kids yoga, a photo booth and meet and greet opportunities with smoothfm announcers Cameron Daddo, Mike Perso and Jennifer Hansen.

Cummins had a 15-test match career with the Australian Wallabies, played a season with the Australian Sevens, earned a Commonwealth Games silver medal, and played with the Western Force and overseas in Japan.

Earning the nickname “Honey Badger” because of his strength, ferocity and toughness, Cummins was a crowd favourite.

Currently taking a break from the game, Cummins has also become a media favourite.

He was recently announced as co-host with Dannii Minogue of season three of Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster shot in Los Angeles (to be released mid-2018), he co-developed and starred in National Geographic Channel’s Meanwhile in Australia…, which will be launched this year, and was the face of Tourism Australia’s global youth campaign Aussie News Today.

He has written two books about his life (a third book is in the works), travels extensively and has appeared in advertising campaigns for several high-profile brands.

Network Ten executive producer of The Bachelor Australia, Hilary Innes, said: “We are delighted that Nick has agreed to be Australia’s next Bachelor. He will bring a refreshing, honest and cheeky energy to season six. On top of all his incredible achievements, he is both lovable and surprising. I know he will be a phenomenal Bachelor.”

Hosted by Osher Günsberg, The Bachelor Australia is a Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia production for Network Ten.

Mediaweek mentioned the new series yesterday.

Based on Jean Hanff Korelitz’s bestselling book “You Should Have Known”, The Undoing has been adapted by Kelley and centres on Grace Sachs (Kidman), who is living the only life she ever wanted for herself. She’s a successful therapist on the brink of publishing her first book, has a devoted husband and young son who attends an elite private school in New York City.

Kelley will write and executive produce along with Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films and Bruna Papandrea through Made Up Stories.

Blossom Films, created by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari, executive-produced the Emmy-winning limited series Big Little Lies for HBO.

Foxtel Executive director of television, Brian Walsh, said: “We’re delighted to be the exclusive Australian broadcaster of Nicole Kidman’s next television project, which is set to be another smash hit series for both HBO and Foxtel. Nicole and David E. Kelley are an unbeatable combination, and we’re looking forward to bringing both The Undoing and the second series of Big Little Lies to showcase.”

In 2017, Seven’s ratings lead started to look shaky. Once an unassailable powerhouse in the early stages of the ratings year, MKR faltered, its average figures dipping to their lowest in eight seasons. While Seven performed well with Wanted and Little Big Shots, it was disappointed by Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story, persisted with House Rules – the dullest of the reality-TV tentpoles, which is really saying something – and served up two of the worst shows of the year in Cannonball and Yummy Mummies. Seven’s primary channel, nudged over the line by the surprise success of The Good Doctor, ultimately recorded the slimmest of wins (0.1%) for the year.

Seven’s 2018 slate suggests a dearth of innovation. There’s more House Rules (yawn), a singing contest, a dancing contest and a biopic starring Delta Goodrem as Olivia Newton-John that’s been gathering dust since Hoges failed to dazzle.

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Amazon nearly got to the top with The Grand Tour at #2 last week. However, in the new chart Mediaweek publishes today, The Grand Tour has slipped to #7.

Star Trek Discovery keeps top spot on the Digital original chart for New Zealand.

The Walking Dead tops the Overall TV chart in both markets for another week.

CA wants a deal for the next six seasons, starting in October, and has told broadcasters that, potentially, only select content needs to be shown on free-to-air television, including Ashes, Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests, every women’s international game, about half of the Big Bash League, including finals, and special events such as the annual Allan Border Medal presentation.

The strategy paves the way for a potential huge bid by Foxtel, which could conceivably win the rights for some men’s Test matches, all men’s one-day and limited-over internationals, and 28 Big Bash matches, excluding the finals.

CA is said to want at least $150 million annually, or $900 million over six years for all rights, though a heated bidding contest across various packages could push the value past $1 billion. Nine Entertainment Co and Network Ten have paid about $118 million annually over the past five years.

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