Media
exclusiveBid 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.
Fairfax halt before Domain move
Bridget CarterFairfax shares are in a trading halt after The Australian’s report it plans to spin off real estate business Domain.
Seven Group swings to loss
A $140m impairment on its stake in Seven West has dragged Seven Group into the red, amid signs of a mining upturn.
Ooh!Media’s confidence in merger
MITCHELL BINGEMANNThe chief executive of outdoor advertising company Ooh!Media says he is confident its proposed $1.6 billion merger with rival APN will get the green light
CommentNo need to verbal erratic Trump
Chris KennyIn their group hysteria, the media are so keen to oppose and mock Donald Trump they underscore his own attacks on them.
Karvan’s law as guilty pleasure
STEPHEN BROOKClaudia Karvan is not one of those award-winning actors who view the audience desire for reality TV with disdain.
exclusiveSeven ups local fare
Darren DavidsonSeven Network has commissioned three new programs as the broadcaster doubles down on locally produced programs.
MEDIA DIARYCameron owns up on cartoon
STEPHEN BROOKRoss Cameron’s confession embroils the former MP in fresh controversy after his anti-gay speech earlier this month.
CommentA price for propping up populists
CHRIS MITCHELLMedia leadership is required to tell voters what policies are needed to make our country more prosperous.
Inside Fairfax’s Domain split
Bridget Carter, Scott MurdochFairfax managing director Greg Hywood and head of its events division Andrew McEvoy are said to be departing the media company
‘Tradigital’ now a digital blur
MARK RITSONForget social, hyper-targeting and other jargon we hear everyday. The year’s hot new buzzword is ‘tradigital’.
Southern Cross nixes WIN talks
Mitchell BingemannSouthern Cross has pulled the plug on talks for the sale of its northern NSW regional television operations to WIN.
Buys buoy oOh!Media profit
Stuart CondieoOh!Media group has booked a robust lift in full-year profit, as a trio of recent acquisitions helped boost revenue.
Fairfax disarray, investor angst
MARK DAYThe future of the once great publishing powerhouse Fairfax Media is confused.
Zuckerberg’s hollow manifesto
Danny FortsonMark Zuckerberg’s letter to Facebook users is high-minded but often contradictory.
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.
Optus to unveil new portfolio
MITCHELL BINGEMANNThe No 2 telco says it will reveal a new content rights acquisition pitched to ‘family audiences’.
Better Caring wins funding boost
Mitchell BingemannBetter Caring is the first recipient of News Corp Australia’s dedicated media for equity fund, Scaleup.
Our Team
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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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