Podcasts about Foxtel

SHINE SHINE BLOODY SHINE! Fresh from the deepest darkest pages of The Daily Mail, Sam is joined by fangirls Scott and Shane to recap The Reunion of season three of our Sydney Housewives and a deep dive into our night out with the dolls! Hat-gate continues as Victoria Montano comes through on her promise and Caroline's hot mic cubicle coaching causes chaos. Osher replaces Joel and is not giving camp, but he sufficiently trolled the ladies regardless. Oh and a surprise visit from Jackie Gilles sets the record straight.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

On 3AW Mornings while discussing the Collingwood vs Geelong Saturday night clash with Tom Elliott, Tony Jones took aim at the AFL for locking Saturday games behind a paywall, making them exclusive to Foxtel and Kayo subscribers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 3AW Mornings while discussing the Collingwood vs Geelong Saturday night clash with Tom Elliott, Tony Jones took aim at the AFL for locking Saturday games behind a paywall, making them exclusive to Foxtel and Kayo subscribers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the finale baby. Teddy and Sam go in hard on the whole season and its fiery(?) conclusion. Feuds continue, some which seem to make no sense at all, and at a glitterati party the divas get it all out on the table.. Well, some of it. That and some takes on Jojo Siwa's continued chaos.  Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

Cam Knight is a standup comedian, actor and presenter. He was the co-host of the Channel 9 show called Unreal Estate alongside Kate Langbroek in 2016. He has regularly appeared on the Today show, co-hosted Studio 10 on Channel 10 and could be heard as a weekly co-host on Triple M's Merrickville and The Weekenders with Dan Ginane in Sydney. As well as performing sell out shows across the country, performing around London and receiving 5 star reviews and award nominations, Cam featured on the televised Montreal Just for Laughs Festival Stand Up Series at the Sydney Opera House in 2015, 2019 and 2023 as well as hosting the televised Sydney Comedy Festival Gala on the Comedy Channel. He has guest starred on ABC's Tonightly, Skit Box, Soul Mates, Comedy Up Late & How Not To Behave, the second series of The Other Guy on Stan and also the upcoming series of Drunk History on Network 10. In 2024 he landed the key role of Funny Steve Farley in the Last King of the Cross S2. He also hosted a variety of shows on Foxtel for 5 years in the mid 2000's. Most notably Stand Up Australia on The Comedy Channel.  Cam is performing his new shows in Sydney (7th May -10th May) and at the Newcastle Comedy Festival (in July) - check them out before they sell out (ticket links below) We chat about his time with Foxtel, acting, comedy, his new comedy shows coming out very soon (tickets in episoe notes), 1.5-star misprints in the paper, performing new material every day, sobriety and learnings, hate mail, imposter syndrome, burn out, breath work, the last King of the Cross + plenty more! Check Cam out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcamknight Sydney comedy tickets 7-10th May Sydney: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/cam-knight-7-10th-may-2025/176836 Newcastle Comedy Festival: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/cvddi/cam_knight__unbothered_moisturised_happy_in_my_lane_focused_flourishing_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camknightcomedy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcamknight Website: www.camknight.com.au ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan  

It's a double down week girls - To join us for the second part of reading episode 9 for filth is the gorgeous Guncle Diaries! Terry's jewellery may be flying thanks to Jillian's dark magic but so are we. Kate's not convinced motherhood is the best idea and doll, same. It's all heating up as we edge towards the final. That and some Drag Race and Housewives Universe chats.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

Everybody say LOVE! Scott Love joins Sam on the cringe couch to talk the penultimate episode of our Sydney gals. Grief, bangs, ball pits and product placements plague our girlians this week. And a lot of whirlwind trips to Europe (who keeps signing off on this?!). That and some Melbourne Housewives chat and some Pope drama. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

Welcome back to the Leading Change Podcast. Today, Lauren is joined by Stephanie Chung, a seasoned technology and transformation leader with hands-on experience across industries such as media, finance, real estate, and construction. Stephanie has held leadership roles at companies like CBRE, Foxtel, Fairfax, and Channel 7, where she's focused on connecting business goals with technological innovation and fostering team collaboration.In their conversation, they take a playful spin on change, tackling everything from the twists of agile transformations to the all-too-real challenge of change fatigue. Stephanie shares how to get every team vibing on the same wavelength, offering down-to-earth insights on building trust, taming unruly data, and turning AI into a strategic sidekick.In this episode, we also dive into the foundations of AI governance, the importance of data quality (spoiler: rubbish data in = rubbish data out), and tips for navigating maturity curves. Stephanie gives practical advice on how to lead transformation successfully by focusing on people and process before technology, ensuring meaningful change and lasting impact.If you're curious about how to break down silos, overcome change fatigue, and turn agile challenges into opportunities, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Let's dive in.Connect with Stephanie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-chung-83b21a16/Remember, change is not just about adaptation; it's about seizing opportunities and propelling our organisation into a future of boundless growth. "Leading Change" is your compass, your source of inspiration, and your toolkit for navigating the uncharted waters of change.Subscribe, Listen, and Ignite Change Today!

The DIVA of Drag Race Down Under Minnie Cooper joins Sam to bat back at these Sydney Housewives.. And the balls are in our court. We are finally back in Sydney and the girls have ACTIVATED. Caroline and Terry get dirty in the Westfield Tower, and Nicole's excuses were all over the place. The dolls also discuss Katy Perry's floptana mission to space and some Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky. 

It was the sudden declines in footy audiences that did it for Suncorp Executive Manager of Media, Greg Kearney and OMD Chief Media Partnerships Officer, Marelle Salib. They knew that diehard sports fans don’t just ditch their teams overnight. But Kearney and Salib had years’ worth of market mix model (MMM) data that countered the volatile numbers coming from OzTAM back in 2023. Those zero ratings, or “doughnuts” per Foxtel Media boss Mark Frain, preceded the split between the pay TV provider and the free-to-air TV networks on measurement, with Foxtel Media breaking away to use Kantar to validate its own return path data from a million subscribers. Digging deeper showed that the ratings were way off for a slew of shows, “and clients were asking what was going on”, per Salib. No measurement system can ever be 100 per cent perfect all of the time, she acknowledges, but OMD has been running Kantar and its own client MMM data in parallel: “What we're seeing is the performance of things like sports sponsorships are remaining stable, and that is a really good indicator of performance … The Kantar data set appears to be really robust,” says Salib. While Suncorp has a sophisticated approach to media investment, Kearney says reach remains a “crucial” input. “We need to know where the audience is, and it's changing so rapidly. If you don't know that, you're significantly behind the eight ball. And secondly, audience numbers are a huge part of the cost equation,” he says. “If you don't get that right, the inputs into your market mix models are going to be off … and you're never going to have a good view on your business outcomes.” Foxtel’s Frain acknowledges the move from one measurement system to another is “pretty challenging” for the industry, but says breaking away and enabling Foxtel Media to plug its pipes into multiple data sources and market mix models “is the best thing we have ever done”. Plus, it gets the pay TV provider closer to closing the loop on how media investment actually delivers a business result. Now Frain’s aiming to plug in more data sources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analizamos el anuncio de aranceles de Trump, Walmart, Tesla, News Corp, Foxtel y DAZN con Celso Otero, gestor de fondos de renta 4 Gestora.

In conversation on being cast by creator Mike White in The White Lotus, nice guy Rob Carlton; discusses playing tennis with co-star Jason Isaacs, cruising around Thailand filming on a yacht, working with the one & only Parker Posey and more. veteran stand up Australian comedian, actor, writer, Silver Logie winner for playing Kerry Packer, in Paper Giants (2011), also gives much of his time to charities close to his heart. Rob also talks about his 2025 live show as part of the Melbourne Comedy FestivalTHE WHITE LOTUS a HBO series on Binge, Foxtel, Max (Australia) 

*Live show tickets available now* SPANKIE MUTHATUCKIN' JACKZON joins Sam to roast these Sydney Housewives this week, and gerrrrl, hold my drink. It may be balmy in Palmy, but a storm is brewing across Queenstown, ready to ravage our ladies on their ultimately sad girls trip. Montano is in more hats, with more horses and reversing more Bentleys and Caroline is sick of Kate's refusal to find the love.  Sam and Spankie also get stuck into the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

Hi everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! I truly appreciate you tuning in for today’s episode, featuring two powerhouse content creators at the top of their game in scripted drama—John Polson and Bruna Papandrea. They join me to discuss their latest project, The Last Anniversary. Bruna Papandrea is an acclaimed Australian film and television producer and the founder of Made Up Stories. Before that, she co-founded Pacific Standard with Reese Witherspoon. Her impressive resume speaks for itself, with hits like Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers etc. The list goes on. Plus the feature film, The Dry, and the sequel to that, Force of Nature. It’s an absolute honour to have her here to discuss this exciting new TV series, now streaming on Binge and Foxtel. Joining her is John Polson, the director of The Last Anniversary. I’ve been a huge fan of his work since the ’90s, ever since I saw him in The Sum of Us alongside Russell Crowe. Over the years, John has made a remarkable transition behind the camera, working out of New York and making a significant impact in film and television. He’s also the creative force behind Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, which has supported countless emerging filmmakers. In this episode: • Bruna shares her favourite Liane Moriarty book and the three key elements she looks for when choosing a story. • John explains how directing a TV series differs from filmmaking and what unique challenges come with signing onto a project like this. • We uncover some fascinating behind-the-scenes details—Did Liane Moriarty want a role in the series? Has Bruna ever considered acting herself? • Plus, we’ll discuss the stellar cast, including Miranda Richardson, why this series has a broader appeal than some of Bruna’s past projects, and an update on Big Little Lies Season 3 (which Liane just finished writing this week!). There’s so much to dive into, with plenty of exclusive insights. So sit back, relax, and enjoy as we explore the incredible world of The Last Anniversary, streaming weekly on Binge and Foxtel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you loved Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall, get ready for The Last Anniversary. Today - how Nicole Kidman ensured this Australian story got an Australian location, cast and accent. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced and edited by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Live show tickets available now* Shane and Sam are shine shine shining it up this week with our Sydney girlies. We are talking fashion pilates, Chihuahua Reiki and Martine's kids menu. What a time to be alive. Nicole is MIA from the healing workshop and Caroline is over hearing about the drama, she's got her own beef with Dr Kate to sort out. All that and some Kylie, Eurovision and Drag race chat.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

Disney is making a big play for a new demographic of customers in Australia as it adds ESPN to Disney+. The owner of Pokemon Go will sell its gaming division for $3.5 billion USD to video game developer Scopely. Zara’s owner has seen its revenue jump to over $12 billion USD for the last quarter… but it’s warned of a very uncertain future because of tariffs and US demand. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy and Nathan preview Friday night's clash between Penrith and the Roosters. Plus, the evidence that Penrith's depth bubble may be bursting. We go off topic on a Foxtel discussion, and demand the return of the Graham Annesley Monday press briefing!

Welcome to a midweek update from Unmade, on the morning after News Corp's main marketing-industry focused event of the year, D_Coded. Yesterday's big announcement was Tubi. Two months after announcing the sale of Foxtel, News Corp is back in the TV business.Also today, Enero's sinking share price hits the lowest point in more than a decade.News Corp Australia gets back into TV with TubiFor a while now, I've been puzzled by Tubi.It's the biggest asset in the extended News Corp universe not to have a presence in Australia. In the US, Tubi is a big deal. Its share of total TV viewing is nearly 2% and it's bigger than Peacock, Paramount+ and Max. In some quarters it's been bigger than Disney+.Actually, it's not entirely true to say that Tubi has not had a presence in Australia. Tubi has been here all along and repped by Foxtel Media. But it didn't receive much love, even as it built towards 1.3m active monthly users locally.When I interviewed Foxtel boss Patrick Delany this time last year, I told him I was surprised they were not doing more with Tubi.At the time, Delany argued that the reason for Tubi's success in the US is the fact that it's entirely free to its audience. While Australia's free to air networks are available over the airwaves, US viewers are used to paying for everything they watch via cable. So Tubi was a bigger point of difference, he argued.However, I suspect that was not the only reason. With Foxtel about to pass into the ownership of DAZN, Tubi now represents News Corp's seat back at the table of television. It didn't make sense for News Corp to go hard until the Foxtel deal was done.Tubi has a straightforward business model. There's no paid membership tier. It's pureplay FAST - free ad-supported streaming TV.That puts Tubi in the same space as 7plus, 9now, Tenplay, along with global players like Paramount's Pluto TV. And of course, with the FAST services being offered by the connected TV providers.Incidentally, Tubi lives within the other half of the Murdoch empire, Fox Corp. News Corp is effectively a local rep.In today's podcast I interview News Corp's executive chairman Michael Miller. He pushes back against my assumption that Tubi lacks premium content. And while it's true that Tubi has a deep archive, a look at the home page this morning reminds me of the experience of standing in the discount section of my local video store. They looked like blockbusters, but I just hadn't heard of them.(Titanic 2, anyone? Jack's back… and he's got a score to settle about the whole floating door episode.)Tubi's secret weapon is the world's favourite price point: free. There are plenty of Australians who can't or won't afford to pay for their streaming.And its not-so-secret weapon is the marketing firepower of News Corp. Would Kayo or Binge have grown without the company's cross promotion?In my conversation with Miller, he places Tubi as a “top three or four” marketing priority for the year.And News Corp is backing the push with an aggressive price point - a launch price of a $15cpm.Considering that's likely to be big brand advertising on the main lounge room screen, that's an aggressive price.By the way, in case you can't read the small print on the screen behind sales boss Barrett in the photo above, the price is for campaigns with a minimum spend of $20,000, running before June 30. And “independent measurement unavailable”.The rest of today's conversation with Miller spans the other announcements around D_Coded, including marketer-friendly expansions of its Intent Connect planning system, and the company's continuing efforts to make the concept of engaged reach a thing.Miller also makes it clear that News Corp still views the coming election and US trade war concerns as a delay, not an end to the News Media Bargaining Code framework. “We have been patient,” he says.Unmade Index fights off Trumpcession fears as Enero sinks to decade-long lowDespite an early selloff triggered by global concerns over a looming Trumpcession, the Unmade Index bounced back in later trading yesterday to finish flat.The biggest local weight on the Unmade Index, Nine, was lifted by its majority-owned real estate platform Domain. Nine was up by 1.3%, while Domain rose 1.8%.ARN Media was up by 4.9%, taking it back above a $200m market capitalisation.Among stocks moving in the other direction, print and marketing group IVE lost 8.6%, while Seven West Media lost 3.2% to land on its lowest point since January. Southern Cross Austereo was down by 3.6%.Enero Group, owner of ad agency BMF among others, slumped by 6.7% to land on its lowest share price in more than a decade.The Unmade Index ticked up by a fraction, rising by 0.09% to land on 551.2 points.Time to leave you to your Thursday. We'll be back with more tomorrow.Editing was courtesy of Abe's Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.We'll be back with more soonHave a great day.Toodlepip…Tim BurrowesPublisher - Unmade + Mumbrellatim@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unmade.media/subscribe

*Live show tickets available now* Choo Choo! All aboard the “woke wank train” as Stephen joins Sam to celebrate 100 episodes of The Cringe in beautiful Bali. Your girl works hard and deserves a little poolside R&R with all the stunning content she's been feeding you. These housewives have turned it up a notch this season and so have we. Get ready for Caroline in every Vouge, Kate's make-up free collar, Martine feeling assessed and the return of The Biv! Queen alert. Stephen and Sam also recount last nights boganic debauchery at Finns Beach Club and talk The Traitors US finale briefly.     Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

Victoria, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory will no longer have access to free-to-air football on Saturdays this year due to the new broadcasting deal inked between the AFL and Foxtel. Meanwhile on field, can Brisbane get even better in season 2025? How will Luke Beveridge handle the on and off-field dramas with the end of his contract looming and Roosy explains how John Longmire will be feeling watching his first match from the stands in a very long time. 

In this episode of The Five-Minute Advocate, Michael Walker takes us on a journey through the history of Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout and its lasting impact on the country's digital future. From Tony Abbott's decisions to scale back the NBN, to the surprising connection with Rupert Murdoch's Foxtel, Michael explores how political choices delayed Australia's entry into the digital revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightlife has taken the opportunity to speak with ABC Chair Kim Williams, and Philip Clark discussed the turbulent times for public broadcasters, with budget pressure and the rise of the internet and emerging technologies such as AI, which have challenged the place of the ABC and indeed a great deal of what we term traditional media. 

Saudi-backed service DAZN has reportedly entered the battle for New Zealand Rugby's broadcasting rights. The national body are yet to come to a new agreement with incumbent rightsholders Sky - who are understood to have submitted a smaller bid than their current deal. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul initially broke the story, and he says NZR felt the need to reach out to a potential bidder who could offer more. He suspects DAZN could be looking to acquire Sky as well - as it's currently in the process of buying Australia's Foxtel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British streaming platform DAZN are being courted by New Zealand Rugby to make an 11th hour bid for the rugby rights deal up after this year. Talks between Sky and New Zealand Rugby continue, but the pair have failed to reach an agreement on a scaled down offer from the current agreement. The New Zealand Herald reports NZR is talking to DAZN - who are currently in the process of buying Australia's Foxtel. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra has dialled up a net profit of just over $1 billion for the last six months after seeing growth in its mobile biz… and saying goodbye to Foxtel. Wesfarmers has seen its sales and earnings jump in the first half of the financial year thanks to its GOAT performers, Bunnings and Kmart. Nikola, the electric trucking startup, has filed for bankruptcy in the US after struggling to raise money… or find a buyer. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Noah Anderson is the newest leader to enter the captaincy ranks in 2025. Which skippers sit where on the pressure gauge leading into the home and away season? Christian Petracca is a confirmed starter for the Demons in their season opener against the Giants, how will the rolling narrative of Melbourne unfold this year? Plus, the media landscape has changed in 2025. Saturday's belong to Foxtel with no AFL on free-to-air channels. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians using the cheapest tiers of streaming services Netflix and Foxtel will no longer experience ad-free streaming soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a high-flying aviation manager turn into a famous blockbuster movie producer? What life lessons did he learn along this journey?Dive into this episode with Jomon Thomas, the creative force behind 'Monkey Man' (and also other well known movies

ESPN, Fubo, Netflix, Amazon, DAZN, and the NFL dominated the news headlines over the holiday season. In the first StreamTime Sports episode of 2025, host Chris Stone is joined by technology editor Steve McCaskill to break down all of the biggest stories of the opening weeks of 2025. Key Talking Points: What caused the collapse of the Venu Sports joint venture between ESPN, Fox Sports, and Warner Bros Discovery? What Fubo's merger with Hulu means for the sports streaming disruptor moving forward? Will Netflix's successful NFL and WWE forays mean more live sports investment? What is next for the Premier League and Amazon as their deal ends? Why has DAZN acquired Foxtel in Australia? Can TGL drive interest from its successful debut? 

This week, I discuss the Disney and Fubo deal, what it means for subscribers and the impact of Venu Sports no longer launching in the market. I detail the deal terms and what's being misreported, separating facts from guesses. I also discuss viewership numbers from Netflix's debut of WWE's Monday Night Raw, final global viewership numbers for Netflix's NFL games on Christmas and complete NFL season viewership data on Peacock. Finally, I highlight Diamond Sports Group's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, DAZN's plans to acquire Foxtel, MSG Networks blackout dispute with Altice and TV news from the CES show.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

Recorded literally as the sale of Foxtel was being announced, the future of legacy media remains uncertain, in the face of an onslaught from digital and streaming options. But it needn't be one-way traffic, as 30-year television and radio veteran Rob McKnight of tvblackbox.com.au tells host Scott Phillips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first half of this ginormous double episode features Garth Franklin and a chorus of OHM Discord (David, Jacob, Marco, Rob, Marisa and Alex) racing with Will Graham to Francis Dollarhyde's lair. "The main difference [between MANHUNTER and CRUISING] is that [in MANHUNTER] blue lighting means isolation and safety whereas blue lighting in CRUISING usually means someone's getting fisted." When I ask for internet movie news, trailblazer - and one of my dearest friends - Garth Franklin to be on MINHUNTER he brings his whole self. GARTH FRANKLIN - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, DARKHORIZONS.COMOne of the very first online entertainment journalists, Sydney-based Garth Franklin has clocked up more hours, stories and experience in this field than the entire staff of various other sites combined. Respected and well-regarded amongst his peers, Franklin created and designed the very first Dark Horizons® incarnation on geocities.com back in April 1996 and has steered it through at least four major re-designs, two recessions, hundreds of interviews, thousands of screenings, and tens of thousands of articles.Franklin, who is also a ‘Top Critic' on Rotten Tomatoes and member of the Australian Film Critics Association, has also contributed columns for several outlets including Empire Magazine Australia, Cinescape Magazine and AOL, served as a film critic on both Foxtel's Channel V and ABC Radio 702 with Angela Catterns, contributed content or towards pieces for numerous outlets ranging from IGN to USA Today to the U.S. Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, and guested on several podcasts including The Leaky Cauldron, Smodcast's Team Jack, Pod Save Our Screen and Hell is for Hyphenates.Join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month to receive an exclusive weekly podcast and access to the OHM Discord here.ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONSWEBSITE: ONEHEATMINUTE.COMPATREON: ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONS PATREONTWITTER: @ONEBLAKEMINUTE & @KATIEWALSHSTX & @OHMPODSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Hobson is an Australian tenor, composer and performer. He is Australian Royalty in the music space and is one of Australia's best known operatic and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia and in both state and international opera companies, including his award-winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme) and the title role in Orphee. Other roles include Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Ferrando (Cosi fan Tutte), Count Almaviva (The Barber of Saville), Nadir (Pearl Fishers), Lindoro (L'Italiana in Algeri), Frederic (The Pirates of Penzance), The Architect in the world premiere of The Eighth Wonder, Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), the title role in Candide, Danilo (The Merry Widow) and Aristaeus/Pluto (Orpheus in the Underworld). In the world of music theatre, David has played the role of Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Buddy in Sondheim's Follies and Nicky Arnstein in Funny Girl. Special engagements include appearing with the San Francisco Opera in the world premiere of Dangerous Liaison, a performance in the Great Hall, Canberra for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Schubert's Winterreise for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and singing the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final. He has performed his own show at the Sydney Opera House and at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and toured nationally with Lisa McCune, Marina Prior, Yvonne Kenney and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. He is also well known from his appearances on Carols in the Domain, Carols by Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, It Takes Two, Dancing with the Stars and as a presenter on the Foxtel arts channel, STUDIO. He has recorded numerous albums with many reaching No 1 chart status. David has also won awards including Operatic Performer of the Year, the Sydney Critics Circle Award, The Age Performing Arts Award for Best Performer in Opera and an Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Award. In 2023, David performed around Australia in a 60 city concert tour of The 2 of Us, with Marina Prior. David recently toured around Australia with comedian Colin Lane in their show, In Tails. We chat about saying no, collaboration, falling into his work, physicality behind opera, doing comedy with Colin Lane, his voice and looking after it, gratitude, rejection, generosity of spirit, fork in the road moments plus plenty more.   The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check David out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhobbo/ Website: https://www.davidhobson.net.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsontenor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLFneHVu5PDu46YBlGOecw In Tails with David Hobson and Colin Lane: https://www.davidhobsonandcolinlane.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IjPdzVCaGhebzQzGMlfAv?si=bMPD1SLYRQOKnEU0i-YhHg&nd=1&dlsi=b6fb61e4d69542c3 ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

AMP has become the first major superannuation fund to invest in cryptocurrency after investing $27 million into Bitcoin on behalf of its members Adobe has seen its share price plummet after concerns that its AI tools aren’t being monetised as fast as expected Foxtel is looking more and more likely to be sold soon as Execs from a British sports platform meet with the Foxtel team _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Peacock, Danny Weidler & Michael Chammas are in for the last episode of 2024 as the boys debate the imminent announcement that PNG will be the 18th NRL team! Plus we talk the roster shake up at the Roosters, Jarome Luai's Tigers clauses & why the sale of Foxtel could shake up the NRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV Blackbox's Rob McKnight & Steve Molk return for one more podcast chat before the end of 2024 to wrap things up and look into the future, now that the Upfront season is complete.There's so much to catch up on given they've been away for so long, and with so much happening, including:The press releases from the 2024 ratings year where Seven, Nine, and 10 all claim to have won something (Spoilers: they may not have won what they claim to win);A sharp turn into the state of the Australian media industry given the complete staffing disruption that took place, including (more) redundancies, firings, resignations, controversial sackings, Nine's Intersection report, and almost the entirety of the ABC's News Breakfast team leaving (but staying with the ABC); andRob & Molk cast their eye across the Upfront offerings from all FTA networks and Foxtel and make their calls on what wil be good, what sounds iffy, and what is going to stink.It's all the opinion you've been missing from your TV Blackbox mum and dad!If you like it - share it with a friend, or on your social media networks. Also, let Rob and Molk know if you agree (or not) with their assessments...engaging conversation is always enjoyed.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A preview of Australia v India with THE BIG GUNS! World number 1 against World number 2. The worlds best are getting set to go head to head on Australian soil. Join Howie, David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Adam Gilchrist for a fun and comprehensive preview of one of the most anticipated Test Match Series' in recent memory.  Watch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Fox Cricket via Foxtel or Kayo starting from Friday November 22.   Thank you to the Fox Cricket team for making this special Test Match Series Preview episode of the Howie Games possible. ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/  Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A preview of Australia v India with THE BIG GUNS! World number 1 against World number 2. The worlds best are getting set to go head to head on Australian soil. Join Howie, David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Adam Gilchrist for a fun and comprehensive preview of one of the most anticipated Test Match Series' in recent memory.  Watch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Fox Cricket via Foxtel or Kayo starting from Friday November 22.   Thank you to the Fox Cricket team for making this special Test Match Series Preview episode of the Howie Games possible. ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/  Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foxtel has announced it will start is set to offer sports content and Sky News Australia on its streaming service Binge Flight Centre has seen its share price drop more than 15% after it warned the market that airfare prices were deflating PepsiCo has announced it will put more chips back into its Dorito bags after consumers were furious with its shrinkflation Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Read the PDS and TMD on the Raiz Invest website or App to understand the risks and decide if Raiz is suitable for you. AFSL 434776 Visit raizinvest.com.au to learn more and read the PDS and TMD to decide if its right for you. AFSL 434776. Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —-The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed plans to launch its Max streaming platform in Australia in the first half of 2025. Google Australia is about to roll out the most significant change to its Search engine in over a decade…because it's welcoming AI. Meta has debuted augmented reality glasses called Orion, with holographic displays. — Download the moomoo app here to get 3 free stocks when you sign up. Conditions apply Moomoo disclaimer: *Pass-through fees and FX costs not included. *T&C's apply. Applicable to new clients only. Subject to deposit and minimum account balance requirements. AFSL224663. Fractional trading of less than one share is subject to different pricing schedules. The minimum order size for fractional trading is 0.0001 shares. For fractional trading buying, the minimum order amount is U$5.00. — Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlayDaily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletterFlux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFlux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance—-The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fin podcast, senior writer Neil Chenoweth and media and marketing reporter Sam Buckingham Jones on why Lachlan's position as successor is in doubt, what Rupert is trying to do about it and whether he can win. This podcast is sponsored by IG Further reading:The three headaches of Rupert Murdoch in his battle for controlA bombshell lawsuit between Rupert, Lachlan and his other children begins in Reno, Nevada, next week. Meanwhile, shareholders want change and Foxtel's for sale.The Murdoch succession saga is far from overTwo weeks after turning 52, Lachlan Murdoch is facing the worst of worlds. After three difficult decades he's finally won the race to be Rupert's successor at the head of News Corp and Fox Corporation. At last, he has the reins, he's finally the man. Except that his father is still around.Trouble in the Murdoch trust fundIf you think you're doing it tough in the COVID-19 lockdown, spare a thought for Rupert Murdoch's family – they really don't get on but they're locked together in a family trust … forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we stride into Episode 264 of the "Her Empire Builder Show," we're thrilled to feature the incredible Nicole Hatherley—a dynamic global brand strategist, professional speaker, executive coach, and inspiring entrepreneur! Nicole Hatherly is obsessed with Brand Strategy and Humans! She's an award-winning global brand strategist, accredited professional speaker, executive coach, board advisor, and international awards judge with over 30 years experience creating innovative strategies for powerhouse brands like CommBank, TikTok, Foxtel, Woolworths, Electrolux, JC Penny, and Yahoo. An international keynote speaker sharing her brand and thought leadership insights, Nicole has shared the stage with visionaries such as Arianna Huffington, Seth Godin, and Brené Brown. As an Industry Fellow and adjunct instructor at the Queensland University of Technology, Nicole leads successful programs for academics and industry to activate their vital thought leadership to positively impact the world. Her in-demand work ‘branding humans' (humanely

The bodies of Danny, Jayne, Mark and Ruth were found two days after their final shift at Burger Chef in late 1978, 20 miles away in a rural field.  They'd been shot, stabbed and bashed - each of their murders telling its own devastating tale of the teenagers' last terrifying moments alive.  Their deaths shocked their small tight-knit community and now, 40 years later, two Australian filmmakers are searching for answers.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Find out more about Mamamia's charity partner RizeUp Australia here. THE SPEEDWAY MURDERS is NOW available to buy and rent at home on Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, Fetch and Foxtel. You can watch the trailer here. And if this episode has brought up anything for you or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). CREDITS Guest: Co-writers & co-directors of The Speedway Murders, Luke Rynderman and Adam Kamien Host: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Liv Proud Audio Producer: Leah Porges GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today's episode with Sarah Walker one of the creators, Executive Producers and writers on The Twelve Series 2. Which is mid season on Foxtel and Binge I am a big fan of Sarah's work over the years and in a past podcast contract I featured LGBTI guests - I had featured Sarah's story and in some ways it was my enjoyment talking TV with her that made me want to start work on this TV Reload podcast. So there you go. A little bit of trivia for those who have been listening since the start.  Sarah Walker is a highly experienced Australian author, screenwriter and script producer. She was the lead writer on Lingo/BBC1 ratings hit thriller The Secrets She Keeps and Foxtel's The Twelve; she co created Network 10's Wonderland and was script executive on the prison drama Wentworth. I will ask about the shows future and if there will be more crimes for a new Twelve moving forward and how important Sam Neil is in the continuation of this story? I will ask about the nature of Foxtel's productions and how Brian Walsh legacy has played a part in making scripted drama.  This season feels a little easier to follow and its rare the second series is better than the first. So I will ask about the notes that were created before going into the writers rooms.  We will even get an update on the work Sarah has been doing with Charliese Theron and where those projects are currently at. There is so much to unpack with some fantastic secrets along the way. So sit back and relax as we unpack The Twelve Series 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Corp, the publishing behemoth, has officially put up Foxtel and its streaming services up for sale! The parent company of clothing brands Millers, Katies and Noni B saw its shares drop more than 40% last week as it struggles to stay afloat. Life360's share price has hit an all-time high as it crosses 70 million users. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatworkDownload the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlayDaily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletterFlux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFlux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance—-The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today's episode the ladies from F BOY Island Series 2. Which started this week on Binge and Foxtel. After a very successful first series where along with Abbie Chatfield, the content creators turned the whole dating reality format on its head and two out of the three girls walked away with relationships that are still going . I found the new approach of adopting the sexual side of dating and calling modern daters out on their bad behaviour really entertaining. However, I am sure this format isn't for everyone.  In this chat I learnt from last year and instead off talking to all the girls together - I asked the publicity teams to give me a quick 10 minute pow wow with the girls - just because there was a lot of listeners complaining about the screaming… Which was probably just mainly me.   I will ask Krystal how this show is different to her time on the Bachelor and if ‘the mids' her team for the average looking bloke is a safer option to dating the more confident better looking guys.  I think returning viewers would like to know how Ally was cast and if it was a stunt off the back of her dating experience with last years F Boy Vern. Plus I will ask her about her interpretation of F Boy is? Nicole will unpack why she is single and why she thinks boys don't try to get to know her….  We will get some insights into their clothing decisions, what Abbie Chatfield is really like and if some of the girls would like to see F Girl Island.  There is so much to unpack with Krystal, Ally and Nicole. So sit back and relax as we unpack F Boy Island Series 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TPG is setting up a new battlefield against Telstra after partnership with Foxtel's new streaming aggregation platform Hubbl. YouTube has rolled out a new policy that will allow people to request the takedown of AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice. Nike's share price has dropped close to 20% after it announced that it expects quarterly sales to drop 10%. — Get 50% of Flux Pro for the next 12 months: https://fluxfinance.page.link/EOFY-campagin-50off Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatworkDownload the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlayDaily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletterFlux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFlux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance—-The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foxtel Media CEO Mark Frain dishes on how the customer and advertising experience are shifting amid the proliferation of streaming. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.[00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damien Fowler.[00:00:01] Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.[00:00:02] Damian: And welcome to this edition of The Current Podcast.[00:00:05] Ilyse: This week we're delighted to speak with Mark Fra, the CEO of Foxtail Media.[00:00:10] Damian: Foxtel Media is the advertising arm of the Foxtel Group, one of Australia's leading media companies, with more than 4. 7 million subscribers.[00:00:19] Ilyse: Like many legacy broadcasters, over the last decade, Foxtel has reinvented itself for the Netflix era, building on its pay TV subscription model by adding in streaming platforms such as Binge and Kayo. It supports streaming services.[00:00:35] Damian: And last year, Foxtel introduced an ad tier on the service, following in the footsteps of Netflix and Disney We started by asking Mark about the state of the television advertising model in Australia this year.[00:00:46] Mark: Yeah, I mean, I think like the rest of the world, the TV market here in Australia is, going through significant change with the growth of, all of the streaming platforms with many of the, add tiers and add capabilities starting [00:01:00] to, launch in the Australian marketplace. Probably what is pretty unique, in terms of the Australian marketplace is that there's currently three major freeware broadcasters that all have their own, digital, platforms as well.[00:01:14] so they're managing transition from linear to digital themselves, but at the same time you've just got this enormous groundswell of video inventory coming from the streaming player. So we're, certainly getting towards a tipping point in the trends in the Australian TV marketplace at the moment.[00:01:31] Damian: Mark, could you just, put into perspective the growth of streaming that you've seen at Foxtel?[00:01:41] Mark: Foxtel has been on an enormous transformation for last four or five years. And if I look, probably four or five years ago, just under 10 percent of our subscribers were streaming customers. And if I look at where we are today, that number is just under [00:02:00] 70%. So a quantum growth in the type of customer we've got.[00:02:04] And critically, what that has also meant is that in the last four or five years, the Foxtel customer base Has grown pretty much close to 100 percent from where it was previously, and that's all been down to, the growth of streaming. And secondly, if I look at it from a Foxtel Media, advertising perspective.[00:02:27] And probably only three years ago that seven or eight percent of our advertising revenue came from digital. As we go into the next financial year, that number will be just under 60%. So we're the beneficiary of that change in customer base from Foxtel, from traditional broadcast TV business to one now that is, is leading and driving streaming the Australian marketplace.[00:02:51] Damian: Yeah, in terms of Foxtel, could you talk us through your relationship between, your existing linear model and [00:03:00] your launching of an ad tier on Binge?[00:03:03] Mark: Yeah. So traditionally, Foxtel has been the, major pay TV provider. In the Australian marketplace, with numerous, linear channels from sport, entertainment, news, all the typical, pay TV channels you would have, coupled with, two digital platforms, Foxtel Now, that have really been the IP services of Foxtel.[00:03:26] And then over the last four to five years, the Foxtel Group. Has launched heavily into streaming. Firstly, it launched KO, a dedicated sports streaming platform with over 40 premium sports, including both the major codes locally in Australia and a lot of the global content like Formula One, as an example.[00:03:50] About 18 months, two years after launch of KO, we then launched Binge. which is K. O. 's sister if you like, entertainment [00:04:00] platform backed by a lot of HBO, NBCU, content. So, made a significant jump, into streaming in the last three to four years. And that has allowed the Foxtel group to pretty much double its subscriber count, from being a traditional pay TV company to now one that plays heavily in streaming.[00:04:19] Damian: You know, in the streaming ecosystem, which we all know is highly competitive, right now, everyone's looking for subscribers and numbers, what's the competitive advantage that Binge brings to the table?[00:04:32] Mark: Yeah. Yeah, you're right. I mean, number one, it's enormously competitive. I think table stakes now are a premium level of content. unfortunately from the global content producers that we work with, coupled with our local content, I think we've got a significant library of content that has debt. I think if you, scratch the surface on some of the content offerings, you don't get the depth of premium content.[00:04:59] On [00:05:00] Binge, we've been very strict on running Four to five minutes of ads an hour on very tight on frequency capping just to make sure that, we give those customers that are buying into the value equation of subscription and advertising a very good customer experience, which includes both the content they're watching and also the advertising experience.[00:05:22] Ilyse: would you say Binge competes with other streamers when it comes to like content acquisition, production, and then maybe like ad experience?[00:05:33] Mark: Yeah. I think we're fortunate enough, that the way that almost the origins of the Foxtel pay TV business has given us relationships and longstanding content relationships with the likes of NBCU, Warner Brothers, Discovery, the BBC group, et cetera. So many of the big globally renowned, media businesses.[00:05:59] [00:06:00] So that has allowed us to transition a lot of that content from the traditional pay TV channels. onto an on demand platform like Binge, and then we've been a significant investor in local content. So we've been able to both produce a number of Binge originals but at the same time leverage the existing local content we've already produced across the Foxtel group. Almost, I mean, we often describe it internally as one kitchen with many restaurants. and by that, I mean by the many different points of distribution, whether that be a linear paid TV channel, or whether that be a binge, on demand platform.[00:06:45] so we talk a lot about, watchability as a term in our business and making sure that every platform that we represent, that the ad experience stacks up to be the most watchable experience for customers.[00:06:59] Ilyse: And does the [00:07:00] content you have speak to specific audiences? Or are you finding that your audience is really across the board?[00:07:11] Mark: There's no question. I think that's the beauty of the streaming platforms that various elements of kind of content bringing a very different audience. And we're in the streamer landscape, you're we're in this very much pause play mentality from a customer perspective. So if that content is so appealing for customers, they may come in.[00:07:35] And binge on that content for X amount of weeks or months and then dip back out.[00:07:40] Particularly with the under younger end of the market that come in and out and then maybe into another streaming platform where they've cited another bit of world kind of renowned content that's got heaps of social buzz with it.[00:07:52] Ilyse: Mm hmm. Yeah, right? That's what I was gonna say.[00:07:56] Damian: I think. Not to malign as a Gen X er. As [00:08:00] a millennial, I'm not[00:08:03] Ilyse: anything. Um, and so, that's interesting when you talk about, content in that way. and that has a lot to do with, viewer retention, as you mentioned. Is there anything else that, Foxtail is envisioning or, strategizing? to really hold onto those viewers or attract new ones.[00:08:25] Mark: Yeah, I mean, I, I think from our perspective, we've gotta, we've gotta continue to evolve, the customer and product experience. There is, there's not a moment to stand still in this streaming environment. whether that be improving the. The viewer quality from HD to 4K to 8K. I think customer expectations are so high.[00:08:50] And whatever we do, in terms of the content experience and the ad experience, we just got to make sure that total value equation, stacks up.[00:09:00] Ilyse: Yeah, you know, in the U. S. at least, bundling is very popular. especially if you're a major network like Disney that's bundling like three different of its like streaming services. What about when it comes to like partnerships with you guys? Are you looking into any of those types of offerings when it comes to like bundling?[00:09:22] Mark: Or, or are you looking to like partner with any network or streamer? , is kind of partnership is embedded in our model. whether that be, as I mentioned before, that the content partners, the Warner Brothers, the NBC use, of this world. So we've had a long standing relationships and partners with them moving forward and going back to the earlier points upon the value equation.[00:09:49] even in the core, Foxtel set top box business over time, we've continued to add, all of the streaming platforms to that service, whether it be Netflix, whether it be [00:10:00] Amazon, whether it be Paramount. So, customers have felt they were getting more of their content choices, more of their streaming platforms in, in one place.[00:10:10] So there's been a level of partnership with the streamers right from the outset even, with the core set, top box business, and we've carried that on, to where we are. today, in the last, few weeks we launched, Hubble, which is our, new streaming ion business. and within that, platform we've got a stack and save, opportunity for customers where.[00:10:33] to your point on bundling, the more subscriptions they have they get a bottom line discount and I think there's so many customers out there I put myself in that bracket that you sign up to numerous streaming services and half the time You don't know exactly how many you've got and how much you're paying for.[00:10:50] Um, so we've actually centralized that into One platform, one invoice, with a stack and save, kind of discount position for customers that have multiple [00:11:00] streaming options. So partnership is embedded in our model, no question.[00:11:03] Damian: Yeah, that's[00:11:04] Ilyse: easy. I wish we had that here, honestly. Because there's not one, really.[00:11:08] Damian: Yeah, right.[00:11:09] Ilyse: Kind of have to look back on everything you're charging, and that's, your card, and that's, that's[00:11:16] Mark: it doesn't take long for months to pass and realize you're still paying for Yeah,[00:11:24] Mark: In terms of like your kind of customer research or, your audience first approach, what are you hearing from your customers vis a vis, ads, the ad, not the ad experience per se, but whether, ads are a game changer for them, you know, in this era of kind of subscription fatigue and all of that.[00:11:43] Damian:  Are customers receptive to that ad load you're talking about and is that basically a selling point for Binge and your streaming channels when it comes to advertisers and attracting advertisers to those platforms?[00:11:57] Mark: in everything we do from a, [00:12:00] an advertising perspective to, respect our customers. We've got a very, customer first mentality within the Foxtel group. It's one of our, it's one of our values. And to your point, we test, the various levels. As I mentioned earlier, engagement and attention to our customers.[00:12:17] in terms of their level of response to the content and the advertising. And we kind of, we've seen their perceptions of, the binge brand hold really strong as we've added advertising to that platform. And you've got to look at the economic backdrop here. disposable incomes are under significant kind of, pressure, the hike in interest rates globally over the last.[00:12:43] 12 to 18 months have put enormous pressure on household spending. So I think the introduction of the ad tiers, not just the binge, but for a lot of the global players has been a, another, kickstart to, subscriber [00:13:00] growth levels, across the industry. And it just gives customers optionality.[00:13:06] and probably what was interesting When we added advertising to the binge platform, clearly we've done some modeling on what might be the churn levels of customer out of that tier and what might be the spin up into the next tier without advertising. And in both kind of cases, number one, the actual churn level in terms of those customers pulling out the platform was well under expectations.[00:13:39] in the zero point something kind of percent and a handful of more customers of spun up. So net, we were left with a scalable audience, even probably bigger than we actually modeled for our advertisers. So it was a really good story. So I think the research got us in the right place in terms of the ad experience we put forward.[00:14:00] Ilyse: I know we've written quite a bit about how, like, streaming is democratizing, sports in a way for, maybe perhaps, smaller brands to get in on sports, versus in a linear environment where it's, More expensive, usually. is that what you're experiencing? Is there a difference in brands wanting to advertise on linear versus streaming? Or, and how is that like playing out?[00:14:25] Mark: it's a good question. A lot of our, premium brands have transitioned into streaming at the same time to ensure they've got. Yeah. Brand presence and share a voice across both live linear and into streaming, but you're right that there's no doubt it's given opportunities for smaller brands to get on board and be involved in live sport, which historically may have been, cost prohibitive.[00:14:52] and what I would say in almost summary of that trend, we've, on our, major [00:15:00] sporting, properties here in Australia, whether that be the cricket, whether that be the AFL or the NRL, which I've already mentioned, in the last couple of years, we've had a record number of advertising partners on all of those kind of codes.[00:15:12] And that's been the blend of those big premium advertisers that have always been involved in sport, that have had the financial bandwidth to do so. Plus, A multitude of new brands that have come on, streaming. So we've got more, if you like major sports partners than you've ever had before.[00:15:30] Ilyse: I feel like it's also pretty interesting because when it comes to live sports streaming kind of offers an environment where, I don't know you can watch them at any point. For one thing, and then two, we've, at least we've written about how some more like niche sports are appearing in streaming environments, versus linear, and I'm curious what you think about that. Pickleball.[00:16:01] Mark: Great example. very timely, actually. last night I was, fortunate enough to be out with, wheelchair rugby Australia. and as an example, we brought, their content onto the KO platform, probably four years ago now. And what that has done to that code in particular, it's allowed them to grow exponentially in the number of teams that now play wheelchair rugby in the Australian marketplace, the number of participants they've got.[00:16:36] the number of females that are now playing it, and across those three or four years, the quality of that team has meant that they've been able to, they've won the World Cup, they've won the World Championships, and they're off to, the Olympics, later this year.[00:16:53] So, outside of the big ticket, sports, It's also great to show the impact you could [00:17:00] have on other sports that wouldn't be kind of, that aren't out there of competing for sports rights. It's a very different model about how you support them and their corporate growth moving forward.[00:17:12] Ilyse: know, it, it seems, even in Australia, it's a very fragmented media ecosystem. How are you thinking about measuring audiences, especially now with the rise of, alternative currencies? what's, the Aussie gold standard,[00:17:31] Mark: it's a fascinating question and I, myself and my team spend a lot of time, observing, reading, going to the U. S., the U. K. and observing the trends. And over the last probably three to four years, I mean, there has been a An explosion of alternate currencies in the U. S. when you look at the likes of, video amp and others taking the challenge to Nielsen, we observed that.[00:17:56] And whilst I don't think we're going to get to the [00:18:00] same level of different currencies in the Australian marketplace, I think you will see, publishers Probably grab the accountability of measurement themselves. moving forward. in this market, we've got, post town, which is a kind of, Nielsen supported, service and from a Fox sale perspective, we're part of that.[00:18:24] Industry standard, but we also recognize that we've got, set up box data with IP return path. We've got multiple streaming platforms. So a there's a role for us to make sure We leverage, that data probably more than we ever have. and that's not just to use it, internally in terms of retention and everything else you use your own data for.[00:18:52] But how do we actually use that for not just targeted advertising? How do we use it as a currency [00:19:00] moving forward? Because the depth of that data is so strong.[00:19:05] Now, While you were stating some of the various partnerships that you do have. And I'm just curious because it sounds like so many. how do you possibly manage all the partnerships? Especially with Foxtail's, yearly roadmap. I[00:19:24] it's a great question. I think, fortunately, a lot of, the content deals that the Foxtel business has is, Number one, they're multi year agreements, and therefore, the actual, the start and renegotiation dates, a lot of, a lot of those content deals are spread out across multiple years, so that gives us an opportunity to probably manage the heavy lifting part of those deals, which is often the renegotiation, and the work to move forward to continue a deal.[00:19:58] [00:20:00] But I think, this is not just, on the content side, this is certainly on the advertising side. One piece of feedback that we continually we get and probably more so than ever right now is the importance of senior relationships in the industry. Never have we seen probably an influx of such scale in terms of global streaming competitors coming to the market, particularly on The advertising and add to your side.[00:20:35] And one thing that I think we can, that can continue to stand the same good state is the senior level of relationships that we hold in the industry. And that's not, that's not exclusive to Australia. I think that's in any market. and that's one part that. We take very seriously in terms of how we manage, our partnerships, whether they be content or advertiser [00:21:00] related.[00:21:00] Damian: I guess we'd like to get a perspective of your, year in view. what's exciting you about the next six months?[00:21:09] Mark: I think going back to the point of kind of competition, we'll have, Amazon Prime will launch, its, advertising service, from a streaming video perspective later this year. Um, Paramount Plus have just announced the launch of their, ad tier. So there's enormous activity and interest in the category.[00:21:29] So our focus is number one, to be part of that growth curve in streaming video, if not leading in many, many areas, and probably one of the areas that I'm being truly honest, I wouldn't have forecast that it. Thank you. our involvement as a business, whether that be Foxtel Media or me personally, in audiences and in measurement, I've never been as personally involved, in that area.[00:21:59] And [00:22:00] I think there's a, there's an opportunity to get that right. and most importantly, getting that stands us in great stead for future growth. So seeing an explosion in both currencies and measurement, attention, engagement, and new metrics. So that feels like the new battleground for us moving forward and one that from a Foxtel perspective, we want to make sure that we lead.[00:22:27] Mark: And that's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. We'll be back next week, so stay tuned.[00:22:33] Ilyse: The current podcast theme is by Love and Caliber. The current team includes Cat Vessey and Sydney Cairns.[00:22:39] Damian: And remember I'm Damian.[00:22:41] Ilyse: I'm Ilyse.[00:22:42] Damian: And we'll see you next time. 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