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Spotify has hit a marketing sweet spot: Users feel compelled to share their annual listening habits and, in doing so, advertise the streaming service to their legions of followers.
Alongside some fresh Christmas flicks, there’s another ‘Carol’ featured in this month’s wrap – but this one is miserable, and trying to evade aliens.
It’s not often that a screen adaptation manages to outdo a book – but in the case of Bunny Munro, the transformation is nothing short of merciful.
The exodus reflects a general concern that major tech companies are too cosy with the Trump administration.
Much remains uncertain about how the legislation will practically affect streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+.
The proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger would concentrate oversight of two prominent newsrooms – CNN and CBS – under one owner with strong ties to Donald Trump.
Price hikes and controversies have landed Spotify in hot water – with some artists opting to pull their music from the platform.
The first Erin Patterson documentary, Stan’s three-part documentary Revealed: Death Cap Murders, depicts Patterson as a loner who craved community.
Ghanaian film-makers struggle to access international distribution.
From a new ABC drama to a Biggest Loser documentary, here’s the best of what’s streaming now.
When the quest for attention meets a platform for edgy content, plenty can go wrong.
Netflix meets TikTok in the fast-paced world of vertical dramas. This billion-dollar industry is blowing up – while riding on worker exploitation.
Whether you like Nordic noir, horror, feisty feminists or gardening, our experts have rounded up the best of what’s new to streaming.
From historical practices of polygamy, to today’s outspoken MomTok influencers, the Mormon church’s PR team hasn’t had a break.
A good finale can be a sweet sendoff for viewers after years of investment. A bad one, however, can leave a bitter taste.
The global rise of a small subset of K-dramas is impacting the entire Korean TV landscape – and it’s not all for the best.
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album has been in the Top 50 albums chart for more than 400 weeks – but it won’t be there for much longer.
Streaming and social media have transformed the way we discover music. But algorithms and programming formats mean local artists are disappearing in the global mix.
The branding saga of the name of HBO Max offers a clear lesson for marketers: when a rename threatens familiarity, consistency and clear messaging, customers will push back.
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Lecturer, Digital Communication, RMIT University
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Associate Professor, Film Screen & Animation, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Screen Media, Victoria University
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Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
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Professor & Dean, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University
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PhD Candidate in Film Studies, Deakin University
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Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Associate Professor in Media, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Media Studies, Queensland University of Technology
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