Analysis
Community radio emerges as unlikely powerhouse of Australia’s music industry
Not bad for a sector often treated like the industry’s side hustle.
by Natasha Lee – May 18, 2026
Same old pitch problems, ‘couple of surprises’: Darren Woolley breaks down 2026 State of the Pitch
The wolf of marketing sat down with Mediaweek to unpack this year's state of the pitch report.
by Vihan Mathur – May 6, 2026
Spending power holds as high-value shoppers change how they buy
New research from The Growth Distillery breaks down the signals retailers should be watching.
by Natasha Lee – May 4, 2026
We asked a lawyer to unpack Jackie O’s $82m case, and where it could land for ARN and Kyle
A high-stakes legal fight, a fractured on-air partnership, and a case that could reshape how talent disputes play out in Australia.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 9, 2026
Inside the 'insidiously brilliant' rise of Rainbet’s gambling empire
I repeat, this article is not sponsored by Rainbet.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 30, 2026
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Sandilands v ARN: What Kyle's statement of claim really reveals
<i>Mediaweek</i> has gone through the filing in detail.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 24, 2026
'Cowardly': Why ARN’s ratings day silence is louder than any spin
Survey 1 for 2026 is done and dusted, yet ARN chose not to front the media to discuss the results. It was the wrong call.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 20, 2026
Who’s closing the gender pay gap in media and adland?
New WGEA data shows mixed progress across media owners, agencies and platforms, with gaps narrowing for some.
by Mediaweek Admin – Mar 3, 2026
‘We will not stand still’: Heith Mackay-Cruise and John Kelly on speed, scale and the next phase of SCA–Seven
Despite the merger being just 49 days in, the training wheels have well and truly been torn off.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 25, 2026
New study identifies three behaviours behind health and wellness spend
The data links higher health spend to product research, specialist content consumption, and review-checking.
by Mediaweek Admin – Feb 24, 2026
