Today’s topics:
AFL rights go to the wire
As video streaming disaggregates, piracy returns
Streaming revenue overtakes TV advertising
Will Nine’s newspaper journos strike?
Aussie startup aims to be the next WordPress
Adland’s inclusivity problem
Today’s episode features Unmade’s Tim Burrowes. As always, we’d love to hear what you think at letters@unmade.media
Further reading:
The Australian: Live matches in focus as AFL TV rights deal comes down to the wire
Sydney Morning Herald: Netflix’s next challenge: piracy is back
The Australian: Australians spending a record amount on media and entertainment, PwC report shows
The Australian: Nine Publishing staff to vote on protected industrial action as pay fight heats up
The Australian: Smith ‘counselled’ by 2GB after Hadley attack
Australian Financial Review: WordPress rival raises $500,000 in seed funding
Australian Financial Review: ‘Like an accountant’: Businesses urged to audit digital marketing
Unmade: Adland is a cosy club for some; why do so many want to leave?
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Start the Week: Return of the pirates; AFL rights bidding heats up; Will Nine journos strike?