Mediaweek Australia

The Seven Days podcast hits the road this week. SBS director of  TV and online content Marshall Heald joins Mediaweek‘s James Manning and Kruti Joshi at the Screen Forever conference in Melbourne. In this week’s podcast wrapping up the week in media news, the trio talk about: •  Passing of Adelaide radio icon Bob Francis •  SBS 2017 Upfront: Three dramas, 65-ep food show, 11 other major commissions •  97.3 breakfast: Robin Bailey off-air, Bianca Dye replaces Bailey •  nextmedia acquires Prevention, K-Zone and Total Girl from Pac Mags •  Foxtel commissions fifth season of A Place To Call Home •  Government admits media reform package may be delayed until 2017 •  News Corp’s The Mercury announcing paywall tomorrow for digital readers •  National Geographic rebrands after JV with 21st Century Fox: One brand logo, new tagline   Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Seven Days – 18 November 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

This week, the Seven Days podcast travels to Triple M studios in Sydney. Mediaweek‘s James Manning and Kruti Joshi are joined by The Grill Team’s Emma Freedman. On this weekly episode of the podcast, the trio talk about the week it’s been in media. They discuss: • The role media played in the US Presidential election and Donald J. Trump’s surprise win •  Nine’s upfront: Have we had enough of reality TV? •  The results from the second last radio survey for 2016 •  The Huffington Post building its own sales team •  Helen McCabe‘s first major announcement at Nine, 9Honey •  The Australian reports increased circulation of print and digital audiences Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Seven Days – 11 November 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

Mediaweek’s Kruti Joshi visits Nine’s Australia Square Sydney office to speak with new head of lifestyle Helen McCabe. They talk about McCabe’s move into the new role from Women’s Weekly, as well as the change from print to digital, the future of 9Honey, competition from Mamamia and News Corp’s upcoming women’s destination, and plans to get into podcasting. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS   The post Nine.com.au’s Helen McCabe [Ep 54] appeared first on Mediaweek.

Mediaweek editor James Manning joins Kruti Joshi from China in this episode of Seven Days. The duo talk about: •  Australia China Media Forum •  Nine sports presenter Ken Sutcliffe to retire from full-time news reading this year •  Upfronts week: Highlights from Ten and ABC in 2017 •  Comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld to tour Australia in 2017 for TEG Dainty •  More Brit TV comes to Foxtel on demand with extended BBC Worldwide relationship •  Stan could be worth more than $600 million with 1.3m subscribers by 2018 •  Studio 10 celebrating three years on air after they said it wouldn’t last •  Fairfax Media launching biannual Spectrum Magazine in SMH, The Age & AFR •  ABC News launches on Messenger The post Seven Days – 4 November 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

In this episode, Kim Doherty (nee Wilson) joins James Manning and Kruti Joshi at the Mediaweek HQ for her first interview after being named editor-in-chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly. They talk about Doherty’s short tenure at NewsLifeMedia’s Kidspot.com.au, the move to edit Australia’s biggest selling monthly magazine, the heritage brand it has become, the November issue of the magazine and why she is biased towards Guardian Australia. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS     The post Australian Women’s Weekly’s Kim Doherty (nee Wilson) [Ep 53] appeared first on Mediaweek.

In this episode of Seven Days, Mediaweek‘s James Manning and Kruti Joshi are joined by The Australian CEO Nicholas Gray. The trio discuss the media news headlines of the week, which are: •  Big deal day for APN News & Media: the acquisition of Adshel and digital media business Conversant Media •  The Australian is celebrates five years of digital subscriptions •  AT&T acquires Time Warner for US$85b – ramifications for Australian media sector •  News Corp launches digital freemium subscription model across six regional newspapers •  Trudi Jenkins launches The Store by Fairfax bringing new revenue stream to publisher •  New radio home for Classic Rock fans as Pacific Star turns 3MP volume up to 11 •  Viacom Labs pioneering first-ever live-stream-to-TV format on new MTV Australia program •  Mamamia to expand into sports, automotive, travel and finance reporting in 2017 •  Seven reveals programming schedule for next 18 months – mix of returning hits, live major sport and new drama biographies •  New breakfast show war: Nine’s Today wins most metro weeks, but Seven’s Sunrise still #1? •  Australian Survivor grand final •  Who welcomes back Sexiest People issue •  Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Seven Days – 27 October 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

Mediaweek editor James Manning and news.com.au editor-at-large Melissa Hoyer catch up on this Mediaweek Industry podcast to talk about the year that’s almost been. Hoyer talks about time on the road reporting for news.com.au and why she thinks it’s important to be active on social media, as well as revealing which platforms are her favourite. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Melissa Hoyer [Ep 52] appeared first on Mediaweek.

Mediaweek contributor Andrew Mercado joins Mediaweek’s James Manning to talk television. We again revisit the new Australian dramas to check on their ratings and we look at the new dramas about the British royal family – BBC First’s Victoria and Netflix’s The Crown. Andrew is also enthusiastic about Mum, James likes Brock and they also discuss the power of social media on new TV programs, the US election debates and Westworld. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Mediaweek TV Podcast – 14 October 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

In this episode of Seven Days, Mediaweek‘s James Manning and Kruti Joshi are joined by the series’ first guest panelist, Melissa Hoyer, editor-at-large of news.com.au, to discuss this week’s media headlines. In this podcast they talk about: • Readership for news media • Passing of notable sports journalist Rebecca Wilson •  Bauer loses publisher of The Australian Women’s Weekly, Matt Dominello, and GM of Hearst Australia, Marina Go •  Big winners at ACRAs •  Nova Entertainment restructures senior team in Sydney • Final week of Survivor Australia – could it return for s2? •  Michelle Bridges v Sydney paprazzi, Guy Sebastian calls out Woman’s Day story • Ten’s Brock miniseries – a disappointment or winner?     Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Seven Days – 13 October 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

Mediaweek’s James Manning talks with the editor-in-chief of delicious. Kerrie McCallum. They discuss the special 15th birthday edition of the monthly NewsLifeMedia title and talk about how the food magazine sector has been performing. Hear all about Gin & Tonic tarts and Snickers-inspired desserts. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Kerrie McCallum [Ep 51] appeared first on Mediaweek.

In this episode of Seven Days, wrapping up the week in media news, Mediaweek’s James Manning and Kruti Joshi talk about: NRL v AFL grandfinal Closure of Presto, Foxtel Play pricing SBS Viceland launching mid-Novemeber New study from the ABC shows people listen to an average of five podcasts per week Radio conference and awards in Melbourne ARIA Awards 2016 nominations Kristina Keneally and Peta Credlin’s new show on Sky News A-League on Fox Sports Deep Water on SBS Women’s Health on I Support Women in Sport The post Seven Days – 6 October 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

Stan, launched in January 2015, has held its own against the large global Netflix juggernaut. With a mix of third-party content and its own original productions, the subscription video on demand service has carved out a valued position in the space. Mike Sneesby, Stan’s chief executive officer, and programming chief Nick Forward join Mediaweek editor James Manning and deputy editor Dan Barrett in the Mediaweek offices for a chat about the growth of the service and its programming objectives. It’s a candid conversation which goes in depth on the company’s strategy and increasing pressure from its foreign competitors – Netflix and, soon, Amazon. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Stan – Mike Sneesby and Nick Forward appeared first on Mediaweek.

In this week’s wrap of the week in media news, editor James Manning, deputy editor Dan Barrett and digital editor Kruti Joshi talk about: • SCA to rebrand regional stations • Nine’s Hugh Marks calls for a cut to licence fees • US presidential debate ratings • Nine MD of programming and production Andrew Backwell leaving the broadcaster • Passing of Max Walker • New CEO for Pacfic Magazines, Gereurd Roberts • Grand finals weekend on Fox Sports & Fox Footy • Fetch TV signs new deals with TPG and iPrimus • News.com.au back at #1   Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Seven Days – 29 September 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

Mediaweek’s James Manning and Dan Barrett are joined by Andrew Mercado to discuss the big events in television for this past month. The three discuss: 2016 Emmy Awards – which winners were deserving? The new slate of Australian dramas. What’s hot and what’s not? The new slate of US broadcast dramas. What’s worth checking out? Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Mediaweek TV Podcast- September 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

On this week’s Seven Days podcast, Mediaweek editor James Manning is joined by deputy editor Dan Barrett and digital editor Kruti Joshi to discuss the media news of the week: Triple M shutters Classic Rock digital radio channel Could Andrew Denton be returning to TV and/or radio? Domain upgrades app to connect users with real estate agents Matt Eagles wins The Recruit 2016. Signs with Brisbane Lions Who magazine adds Brangelina to its cover Could the JonBenet Ramsay family sue CBS? Nickelodeon Slimefest returns SBS upgrades On Demand Pacific’s Felicity Harley quits magazines for new News Digital Networks launch SCA relaunches Scoopla Snapper Media in new partnership with Mega Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Seven Days – 22 September 2016 appeared first on Mediaweek.

Andrew O’Keefe is no stranger to Seven’s afternoon gameshow timeslot. For the past year he has fronted The Chase, which replaced his previous gameshow Deal or No Deal. He joined Mediaweek to discuss the one-year anniversary of the show, balancing it against Weekend Sunrise and his late night talk show interests. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Andrew O’Keefe marks one year of The Chase [Ep 48] appeared first on Mediaweek.

The EP of Good Game Janet Carr and its on-air presenter Stephanie ‘Hex’ Bendixsen stepped out of the production suite as they put the finishing touches on their 10th anniversary special to talk with Mediaweek. The two are frank and open about the TV show that has built a very strong and loyal digital audience for ABC TV. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post Good Game co-host Stephanie Bendixsen and EP Janet Carr [Ep 47] appeared first on Mediaweek.

Victoria Madden, the lead writer and creator of The Kettering Incident, joins Mediaweek deputy editor Dan Barrett and contributor Andrew Mercado to discuss the Foxtel series. Joining Madden is Sydney-based writer Mike Jones, who provided writing support for Madden in crafting the mythological elements of the series. Madden outlines the origins of the product, her inspirations, and her thoughts on all of the conversation that has surrounded the series. Mediaweek is available on: iTunes | PocketCasts | Soundcloud | RSS The post The Kettering Incident’s Victoria Madden with Mike Jones appeared first on Mediaweek.