Digital
Bid to charge net giants for news
News outlets, publishers and TV networks could get the right to charge Facebook and Google for publishing their content.
Optus plans wider EPL coverage
The No 2 telco says it is months away from unveiling a new content rights acquisition pitched to ‘family audiences’.
‘Tradigital’ now a digital blur
Forget social, hyper-targeting and other jargon we hear everyday. The year’s hot new buzzword is ‘tradigital’.
Contempt costs Yahoo!7 $300k
Yahoo! 7 has been fined $300,000 after an ‘inexperienced’ reporter caused a murder trial to be aborted.
Trolls get 12-hour timeouts
Twitter puts users on the naughty step for un-PC language or offensive behaviour not deemed serious enough for a full ban.
Digital growth drives sales
A 12 per cent rise in digital subscriptions drove up sales to help The Australian buck the industry trend.
World of ‘likes’
Facebook has taken over the world, and despite a few high-profile setbacks it’s only the beginning.
Ten downgrades profit forecast
Ten Network has slashed its half-year earnings forecast, blaming a weak ad market and increased content costs.
Time, Moelis take slice of Rokt
US media giant Time and global investment bank Moelis are the latest backers of digital marketing company Rokt.
The Australian tops growth
Weekday print readership reached 475,000 in December, up 5.1 per cent year-on-year.
Fairfax ‘sticking with print’
Fairfax Media vows to continue publishing papers for several years as it appoints a digital expert to run its mastheads.
‘Not intimidated’ by Seven
The lawyer for Amber Harrison has vowed to fight Seven West’s “extraordinary injunction” against her.
SBS appoints chairman
Dr Bulent Hass Dellal was today appointed SBS chairman for three years — ending a year of uncertainty at the multicultural broadcaster.
Twitter removes Harrison tweets
Twitter has taken down posts by Amber Harrison, the former lover of Seven boss Tim Worner, following a court order.
Editor defends Trump coverage
The Wall Street Journal’s editor defends the paper against criticism its reporting on Donald Trump has been soft.
Fairfax marketing ‘misleading’
Fairfax Media engaged in ‘misleading or deceptive conduct’ promoting the Domain property app, a court has found.
Trading Post targets Gumtree
A group of digital entrepreneurs are using the medium that made their fortunes to revitalise Trading Post.
Fairfax misled on Domain claims
Claims Fairfax’s Domain app had “the most property listings in Sydney”, were misleading, a court has found.
Seven gets Harrison injunction
Seven has slapped a court injunction on the former lover of its chief executive, Tim Worner.
SMH editor-in-chief quits
Fairfax Media has restructured the ranks of its senior editors after Darren Goodsir resigned.
More Stories
Better Caring wins funding boost
Mitchell BingemannBetter Caring is the first recipient of News Corp Australia’s dedicated media for equity fund, Scaleup.
Bid to charge net giants for news
Darren DavidsonNews outlets, publishers and TV networks could get the right to charge Facebook and Google for publishing their content.
Zuckerberg’s hollow manifesto
Danny FortsonMark Zuckerberg’s letter to Facebook users is high-minded but often contradictory.
Optus plans wider EPL coverage
MITCHELL BINGEMANNThe No 2 telco says it is months away from unveiling a new content rights acquisition pitched to ‘family audiences’.
Fairfax disarray, investor angst
MARK DAYThe future of the once great publishing powerhouse Fairfax Media is confused.
Seven ups local fare
Darren DavidsonSeven Network has commissioned three new programs as the broadcaster doubles down on locally produced programs.
Australia should be honest broker
TROY BRAMSTONAt a time of worldwide disruption, Australia should be a ‘model of global power’ in the Asia-Pacific.
‘Tradigital’ now a digital blur
MARK RITSONForget social, hyper-targeting and other jargon we hear everyday. The year’s hot new buzzword is ‘tradigital’.
Monocle’s decade of net defiance
STEPHEN BROOKMonocle, the magazine that defied the internet age, turns ten this week, with special edition and new design.
Ten questions: Vanessa O’Hanlon
STEPHEN BROOKVanessa O’Hanlon has swapped years of dawn starts at ABC News 24 Breakfast to tackle a new challenge: spearheading a regional news division for for Nine
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Darren Davidson
Media Editor
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Darren Davidson is The Australian's media editor. Prior to joining The Australian in 2011, he was the editor of AdNews. He began his career in London where he undertook a cadetship, before writing for newspapers and magazines including The Daily Telegraph and Campaign. He began working part-time on a local newspaper aged 14, and holds a BA [Hons] in History.davidsond@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter: @darrendavidson
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Mitchell Bingemann
Senior Media Writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Mitchell Bingemann has spent the past decade reporting on the technology, telecommunications, media and aviation sectors in Australia. He joined The Australian in 2008, and is a multi-award winning journalist for work including investigations into the National Broadband Network, data-retention legislation and aviation regulation.bingemannm@theaustralian.com.au
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Stephen Brook
Diarist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
A former media editor of The Australian, Stephen Brook spent eight years in Britain before rejoining The Australian in 2011. Brook is a former deputy editor of mediaguardian.co.uk and was previously features editor at The Australian. -
Chris Mitchell
Journalist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Chris Mitchell began his career in 1973 in Brisbane, and joined The Australian in 1984. He was appointed editor of The Australian in 1992 and editor in chief of Queensland Newspapers in 1995. He returned to Sydney as editor in chief of The Australian in 2002 and held that position until his retirement in December 2015.mitchellc@theaustralian.com.au
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Mark Ritson
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Mark Ritson is an adjunct professor at Melbourne Business School. He has a PhD in Marketing and works as an international brand consultant. He has been voted Professional Publishers Association Business Columnist of the Year in the UK three times.m.ritson@mbs.edu
Twitter: @markritson
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