Media News
Career comes out of a (You)Tube
EMILY RITCHEWendy Huang runs Australia’s fastest growing YouTube channel, Wengie.
PANPAs prove The Oz the best
The Weekend Australian has again been named weekend newspaper of the year at the annual PANPA awards.
ABC unleashes ‘diversity tracker’
STEPHEN BROOKThe ABC has begun asking its news reporters to catalogue the ethnic diversity of people in their news stories.
Mirror in talks to buy rivals
Martin StrydomThe owner of the Daily Mirror is in exclusive talks about buying the Express and Star newspaper titles.
All walks of life say Yes
Stephen BrookThe Marriage Equality campaign has released its first advertisement since the high court approved the postal vote | VIDEO
Vanity Fair editor leaves
Jeffrey A. TrachtenbergAfter 25 years, editor departs the magazine that became a leading chronicler of popular culture.
New NXT hopes for reforms
ROSIE LEWIS, GREG BROWNNick Xenophon has proposed a funding package that could see media reform laws pass parliament next week.
TV networks seek clarity over ads
JOE KELLYFree TV Australia says it is ‘confused’ how advertising guidelines will apply during the same-sex marriage survey.
Gordon win in CBS legal bout
DARREN DAVIDSONMedia mogul Bruce Gordon has won the first round in a legal challenge to CBS’s takeover of Ten Network.
Nova in biggest Oz podcast deal
Stephen BrookNova Entertainment has created the biggest commercial podcast offering in Australia.
Amazon on hunt for second HQ
Cara LombardoAmazon announces plans to open second headquarters that will house up to 50,000 employees and cost $5 billion to build.
Key Ten meeting postponed
Darren DavidsonThe battle for the Ten Network has taken another twist, with a creditors’ meeting delayed for a week.
Peter Luck dies at 73
Stephen BrookThe journalist and writer helped change TV current affairs, and shared his great love of Australia with the public.
Facebook admits another ad error
Darren DavidsonFacebook inflates its advertising reach by millions of people in another admission about errors.
Media chiefs demand ABC curbs
DARREN DAVIDSONMedia industry leaders are demanding a review of the charters outlining the purpose of the ABC and SBS.
Xenophon puts deal within reach
ROSIE LEWISThe Nick Xenophon Team is on the verge of clinching a media reform deal with the Turnbull government for a second time.
Modi critic gunned down
Colleagues, activists and friends gathered in cities around India to protest the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh.
Father’s Day ‘not political’
ROSIE LEWISCoalition senators condemn “disgraceful” decision to subject a Dads4Kids Father’s Day ad to political advertising standards.
Fox joins challenge to CBS bid
DARREN DAVIDSONUS media giant CBS’s attempt to take control of the Ten Network will head to court this morning.
The Australian sweeps awards
STEPHEN BROOKThe Australian has dominated the Newspaper of the Year Awards, winning the daily and weekend newspaper of the year awards.
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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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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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