Mediaweek Newsmakers
‘Hey, you’re the bloke on TV’: The day Michael Usher got punched on assignment
The man, known affectionately as 'Mush', reflects on war zones, breaking news and the wild moment that blindsided him.
by Natasha Lee – May 13, 2026
How Nine and Magnite push programmatic boundaries
Nine and Magnite unpack programmatic transparency, live streaming, and the power of direct publisher partnerships.
by Duane Hatherly – May 12, 2026
Tom Malone bets on Tapt Media as radio’s next power play goes national and digital
Malone sits down with Mediaweek's Newsmakers podcast to unpack talent pipelines, talkback craft and Tapt Media’s national ambitions.
by Natasha Lee – May 6, 2026
Thought leader or marketing fluff? Spotify’s Jenny Haggard cuts through the noise
Haggard unpacks thought leadership, empathy, and how the platform’s strategy has evolved over time.
by Natasha Lee – May 5, 2026
'Non-fiction's boring as hell': Comedic genius Anthony Jeselnik swaps punchlines for pages
Mediaweek's Newsmakers podcast sits down with one of the world's most exciting comedians to learn why literature reigns supreme.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 15, 2026
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Mediaweek Newsmakers: MOVE 2.0 unshackled
The $20 million measurement tool MOVE 2.0 is live, giving planners power to track audience mobility over formats.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 20, 2026
Mediaweek's Newsmakers chats with six of Omnicom’s most powerful women
The result is a conversation that is frank, funny and, at times, deeply reflective.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 11, 2026
Marc Fennell’s latest investigation: Australia's Greatest Conman?
The two-part SBS doco peels back the layers of the man who fooled Australia’s biggest banks.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 24, 2026
From Tamworth cadet to Sydney anchor: Mark Ferguson reflects ahead of milestone birthday
How the kid from the country came good.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 20, 2026
Joe Hildebrand and Rita Arrigo face off on AI and journalism in Mediaweek's first Newsmakers debate
Is AI stealing from newsrooms or sparking its rebirth?
by Natasha Lee – Oct 15, 2025
