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Nick McKenzie has exposed war crimes, brought down politicians, and forced entire institutions to face the truth. Now, Australia’s most awarded investigative journalist joins Newsmakers to talk power, pressure - and why journalism still matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of America's most distinctive and daring voices, The Atlantic's Hanna Rosin , is headed to Sydney this month, and she's not coming quietly. Ahead of her appearance as keynote speaker at the 2025 Women in Media National Conference, Rosin sat down with Mediaweek for a conversation that pulls no punches: on masculinity in crisis, gender roles in reverse, journalism under pressure, and what it mea...

To broadcaster David Koch , Pinstripe Media was always more than a business, it was a family legacy. In this episode of Newsmakers , David Koch unpacks the decision to sell the small business and personal finance content company he built with his family, and what it means to hand over the reins to the next generation. Best known as the steady hand behind the Sunrise desk for more than two decades,...

This week on Mediaweek’s Newsmakers , our guest doesn’t just cover controversy, she often  is the controversy. Maureen Callahan is one of the sharpest, boldest, and most unfiltered voices in modern media. Her bylines span Vanity Fair , Spin ,  Daily Mail (where she’s now a columnist), and  New York Post , where she’s critic-at-large. Her writing? Unapologetic...

After more than four decades in the radio industry and 15 years at the helm of the Australian Radio Network's (ARN) content strategy, Duncan Campbell is stepping into a new chapter, but he's not switching off the mic entirely. In the latest episode of Mediaweek's  Newsmaker's podcast, ARN's outgoing Chief Content Officer speaks candidly about how he got his start, the real story behind signin...

In this deeply personal episode of Mediaweek’s Newsmakers , host Natasha Lee sits down with longtime friend and veteran entertainment journalist Jonathon Moran . More than just an interview, this conversation blends shared history with honest reflection, as JMo opens up about his career, his battles, and the power of vulnerability and the launch of his new book Mental As Anyone. A touching l...

In this episode, we sit down with someone who barely needs an introduction in media circles,  Neil Shoebridge. With more than 30 years under his belt across journalism, publishing, and corporate communications, Neil has seen (and shaped) it all. Now co-founder of SKMG, he shares sharp, no-spin insights on media strategy, brand storytelling, and what really goes on in a corporate crisis. Wheth...

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.