In this episode we discuss the sweeping changes to the Australian Media landscape. This includes the government’s proposed changes to media reform and ownership, Cricket Media rights and the AFL’s interest in eSports. We will also discuss the future of Twitter in relation to its latest video deals. (Recorded: Tuesday 9th May, 2017) SHOW NOTES:… Keep Reading
Spoke with the team at the ABC about what I thought would be the good and bad news for television, streaming and VoD in 2017 – http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-18/good-news-bad-news-2017/8204934 Keep Reading
Spoke with ABC NewsRadio about Twitter streaming the Melbourne Cup Listen to the interview – Twitter’s Stream of the Melbourne Cup Could Be The Future of Sportscasting Keep Reading
Traditional pay-television providers, already under pressure from consumers opting for streaming internet video, are facing a new threat. Google is getting into TV advertising, and a decision made earlier this year by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has everyone from traditional set top box providers to diversity champions worried. The FCC says it wants… Keep Reading
The European Commission has released a proposal that will require video streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon and Apple to meet at least a 20% quota of locally produced (ie European) works. This is part of a push to create a digital single market within the European Union. In Australia, around 10% of homes have Netflix… Keep Reading
The Ten Network is signing a five year regional television affiliation agreement with WIN, ending long standing speculation. While WIN needs Ten’s big name programs, this move looks forced and results in WIN sacrificing its affiliation with a higher ranking network, whereas Ten gains additional markets from WIN, the largest of the regional broadcasters. WIN… Keep Reading