Duane Hatherly
Best AI tools for musicians in 2026
AI music tools are helping artists save time and enhance creativity. Here are the top platforms to streamline workflow.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 24, 2026
Trump threatens Netflix: Fire Susan Rice or else
The Don is once again shaking up the WBD takeover battle.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 23, 2026
Entertainment Group launches the ‘Gathering for Good’ initiative
CEO Heidi Halson tackles donor fatigue and a cost of living crisis with celebration and collaboration.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 20, 2026
CMO Spotlight: Hisense’s Michelle Wee on redefining value
The Hisense marketing lead champions the power of sports sponsorships, and why brand is performance.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 20, 2026
WBD to Ellison: empty the piggy bank, you have seven days
WBD rejects Ellison’s sweetened bid... but sets a seven-day deadline for a final offer, as Netflix is put on ice.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
Next on Netflix: New content chief Amanda Duthie dreams big
Netflix ANZ unveiled its 2026 slate to the media and advertisers with a focus on high-risk, high-reward content.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
End of an era: NBCU to close Matchbox Pictures after 18 years
Universal International Studios shutters Matchbox Pictures marking a major shift in Australian production.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 17, 2026
Catching evil: Mark Llewellyn & Andy Byrne on their killer podcast
The TV veterans have found themselves in a live investigation for a notorious serial killer.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 17, 2026
Grill’d shifts into high gear with Oscar Piastri partnership extension
Next steps include a nationwide menu expansion and a strategic push into the FMCG retail sector.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 12, 2026
Ellison’s newest Paramount play for WBD: cash sweeteners
After the 'Project Eagle' leak, Ellison ups the ante with a break-up fee and governance promises to kill the Netflix bid.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 11, 2026
CMO Spotlight: Bel Harper on the ‘Summer of oOh!’
The oOh!media executive champions the under-leveraged power of creativity, and why classic formats thrive.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 11, 2026
Bob Iger finally lets it go: Josh D’Amaro named Disney CEO
The House of Mouse has a new heir. D’Amaro takes the throne and Iger exits in March.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 4, 2026
