Media & marketing
‘None of us knew’: How Wil Anderson surprised David Wenham on his ABC special
The much-loved actor interviews an array of prominent Australians and looks back at archival footage from the past 90 years in the six-part series The ABC of.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Sixty countries, 110 licences, 1000 products: How Bluey conquered the world
The lovable blue heeler and her family is a merchandiser’s dream, and BBC Studios’ Fiona Lang is dreaming very big indeed.
- by Karl Quinn
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Gaming & wagering
PointsBet rejects $220m bid by Murdoch consortium
A consortium led by wagering pioneer Matthew Tripp was seeking to acquire the Australian division of PointsBet.
- by Zoe Samios
‘Unfavourable legislation’: Media executives call for defamation law reform
New Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is being asked to review defamation laws.
- by Zoe Samios
‘Hard work beats talent’: Q&A with TV presenter Tony Armstrong
Former AFL player Tony Armstrong on the best piece of advice he’s ever received, and what’s at the top of his sporting bucket list.
- by Stephen Brook
‘He would have hated it’: TV legend David Leckie receives top honour
Once one of the most powerful figures in Australian television, David Leckie, has posthumously been made a Member of the Order of Australia.
- by Zoe Samios
Streaming services warn government to dump production quota plan
Global streaming giants have asked the federal government to not impose production quotas, saying a shortage of labour and a lack of facilities make it impossible to meet targets.
- by Zoe Samios
Editorial
Defamation
Legal threat to journalists puts public interest at risk
Australian journalists work to a code of ethics that is underpinned by the fundamental tenet of respect for the truth and the enduring right of the public to receive accurate, timely information.
- The Herald's View
SBS taps former News Corp, Disney executive as new TV boss
The multicultural public broadcaster SBS has hired one of Australia’s most senior global media executives, Kathryn Fink, to run its television division.
- by Zoe Samios
Palmer splashed $31m on ads during six-week election campaign
Clive Palmer spent more than $5 million a week on advertising between the election being called on April 10 and the broadcast blackout at midnight on May 18, Nielsen figures show – more than the Labor and Liberal parties combined.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Social media
Want to make a living as an influencer? Be male, Millennial, and on TikTok
New data shows Australian influencers earned an average of $52,000 last year through sponsored posts and merchandise. But are influencers effective advertisers?
- by Anthony Segaert