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Australian journalist Cheng Lei spent over three years in Chinese detention.  In this episode of Newsmakers, Lei sits down with Mediaweek's Natasha Lee for an in-depth and emotional chat about memory, motherhood, and surviving a system built to silence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a landscape where Nine and Seven command the lion’s share of commercial news audiences, and the advertising dollars that follow, 10 is charting a different course.  Martin White , Vice-President of Broadcast News, Paramount, sat down with Mediaweek's Newsmakers podcast, to reveal he believes it's the network's commitment to telling it straight, without editorialising, that sets them...

Fiona Williams is the host and producer of SBS podcast Eyes on Gilead. The podcast recaps episodes of SBS acquisition title The Handmaid's Tale and has built a very large following of fans from across Australia and around the world. Mediaweek's Natasha Lee and Dan Barrett caught up with Fiona to talk about the origins of the podcast, along with how it has been received by SBS viewers. See omnystud...

In a media landscape shaped by the infinite scroll, where attention is a currency and every frame competes with cat videos and breaking news, TIME Magazine's D.W. Pine is in the thick of it. In a conversation with Mediaweek's Natasha Lee , the magazine's Creative Director explains how he's not just steering a legacy brand through the algorithmic tide, he’s helping redefine how we experience...

Hosted by journalist Natasha Lee , Newsmakers dives into the strategy, storytelling and spin behind Australia’s biggest headlines.  This week, advertising expert and creative director Dee Madigan , from The Campaign Edge, known for her sharp political insights and unflinching commentary on gender dynamics, has pulled back the curtain on a trio of challenges facing women in media, advert...

From the headlines to the bylines, Newsmakers brings you conversations with the people shaping Australia’s media landscape. Each week, Mediaweek's Natasha Lee talks to the people who are driving the stories in the news.   This week, radio announcer Kymba Cahill addresses why she disappeared from the radio so suddenly and how it feels to return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

In this episode, Foxcatcher ’s Managing Director Marcus Betschel and Head of Sales APAC Karan Kent sit down with Mediaweek’s Natasha Lee for a candid conversation about building trust, evolving the client-agency relationship, and what it really takes to drive results in a fragmented media landscape. Marcus and Karan don’t hold back - from the role of independent agencies, stagnat...

Editor-in-Chief Chris Dore, ThinkNews Brands CEO, Vanessa Lyons and Roy Morgan CEO, Michele Levine discuss The Nightly's impressive first year in the digital news landscape and the industry trends that support it with Mediaweek's Natasha Lee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mediaweek editor Brittney Rigby sits down with Microsoft Advertising’s Elliott Knight, Compare the Market’s Dan Stevens, and Kinesso Australia’s Kellyn Coetzee to discuss how generative AI will impact the marketing landscape and what it means for brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RyanCap founder Simon Ryan returns to the Mediaweek Heavy Hitters podcast. He talks to Mediaweek editor-in-chief James Manning about the recent sale of the RyanCap business. Simon details the changes and opportunities that come with the new owner. He also talks about the state of the Australian ad market and the outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new streaming device Hubbl was launched this week at a Sydney event hosted by Foxtel and Hubbl chief executive Patrick Delany. In this interview with Mediaweek's James Manning, Delany gives an insight into what the Foxtel Group is hoping to achieve with the new device. You will hear Delany in his own words on the two devices, cost, billing, bundling, discounts, impact, competition, Hamish and...

As Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech launch a new podcast – Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – Mediaweek celebrates with them for the new title. Long and Fenech were first heard on a Mediaweek podcast over a decade ago before they decided to partner on the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast. In this special edition, Mediaweek’s James Manning is joined by former podcast co-host Brendon Wood and the Two B...

Scott Lorson from Fetch TV speaks with Mediaweek’s James Manning on how his business is making TV easy. The platform’s chief executive shares his thoughts about where Fetch TV sits on a constantly evolving TV landscape. Fetch TV is marketing hard as it welcomes former Telstra TV customers to the platform. What does it offer these new customers? Lorson explains where he thinks the streaming model i...

In the final episode of the Heavy Hitters SXSW series before the event starts, Trent talks to News Corp's Paul Blackburn and Vudoo's Nick Morgan about some of the stand out parts of the conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of their panel at SXSW- Retails Leaders on the next evolution of shopping- Pinterest's Lottie Laws and Mecca Brands' Hannah Fillis join Trent Thomas to talk about how consumer shopping expectations have changed and where there’s room for retailers to innovate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Heavy Hitters SXSW, Trent talks to Seven's CMO Mel Hopkins and CRO Kurt Burnette about the companies Seven House and its yearly upfront that will both be taking place at SXSW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Osher Günsberg's two live recordings of his hit podcast 'Better Than Yesterday' at SXSW,  Günsberg joins Trent Thomas to discuss his appearance. He also chats about the Masked Singer Australia and The Bachelors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of Heavy Hitters SXSW, Trent Talks to SXSW Sydney MD Colin Daniels and Cameron Roberts, Sydney Strategy Lead at RyvalMedia about what to expect from the first SXSW in the APAC region, and how to get the most out of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mediaweek first – a podcast with an elected official. Seven News and sport presenter and commentator Basil Zempilas has pulled back on his major TV and radio commitments since his election. Now he is about to stand for a second term as Mayor of Perth. Mediaweek's James Manning visited Zempilas in his City of Perth office high above the Swan River. He talked about his career path and its sudden s...

Welcome to a special Mediaweek Behind the Screens podcast powered by Samsung Ads looking at sport and streaming platforms. It’s a fascinating time to have a discussion like this – only weeks after the Australian women's soccer team the Matildas finished top 4 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. A tournament purchased by a streaming platform – Optus Sport – with some games then on sold to a FTA broadcas...

Welcome to the Behind the Screens podcast, powered by Samsung Ads. In this series Mediaweek editor-in-chief James Manning talks to executives from the TV industry to examine the changing viewing habits impacting business models. The fifth and final episode in this series looks at the future of television. Special guest is Liana Dubois, chief marketing officer, Nine Entertainment. See omnystudio.co...

Joining Greg ‘Sparrow’ Graham on the new Mediaweek Heavy Hitters podcast are some of the top media agency CEOs in Australia – Peter Horgan (CEO - OMG), Laura Nice (Co-CEO - OMD Australia), Sian Whitnall (Co-CEO - OMD Australia), Mark Jarrett (CEO PHD Group Australia), and Jane Stanley (CEO – Hearts & Science ANZ). The group discuss the state of the industry, the big client issues – and what's...

Welcome to the Behind the Screens podcast, powered by Samsung Ads. In this series Mediaweek editor-in-chief James Manning talks to executives from the TV industry to examine the changing viewing habits impacting business models. The fourth episode is called Is CTV the new cookie? Special guests are Gai Le Roy from IAB and Shani Kugenthiran from Paramount ANZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Welcome to the Behind the Screens podcast, powered by Samsung Ads. In this series Mediaweek editor-in-chief James Manning talks to executives from the TV industry to examine the changing viewing habits impacting business models. The third episode is called Life in the FAST Lane and our special guests are Richard Henson from Seven and Alex Spurzem from Samsung Ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Welcome to the Behind the Screens podcast, powered by Samsung Ads. In this series Mediaweek editor-in-chief James Manning talks to executives from the TV industry to examine the changing viewing habits impacting business models. The second episode is called Are You Paying Attention? and our special guests are Mark Frain from Foxtel Media and Nick Thomas from EssenceMediacom. See omnystudio.com/lis...