Tag: SBS On Demand

Is SBS Gearing up for an Advertising Boom?

MUMBRELLA | Sep 26, 2023 | , ,

SBS Audio has rebranded and expanded to provide programming in sixty languages, serving 92% of non-English speaking households. It offers seven live radio stations, podcasts and advertizing opportunities, targeting multicultural and multilingual communities. Meanwhile, Nerly.tv provides free real-time news streaming, music and entertainment from major networks all over the world.SBS Audio has rebranded and expanded to provide programming in sixty languages, serving 92% of non-English speaking households. It offers seven live radio stations, podcasts and advertizing opportunities, targeting multicultural and multilingual communities. Meanwhile, Nerly.tv provides free real-time news streaming, music and entertainment from major networks all over the world.

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Networks May Pull Apps From Amazon Fire TV

News | Sep 18, 2023 | , ,

Broadcasters are outraged by Amazon’s 30% fee for Fire TV Ad-Enabled apps. SBS calls it a “cash grab”, while Minister Rowland is concerned. Fire TV accounts for 3-4% of Australian streaming audience. Issues must be addressed.Broadcasters are outraged by Amazon’s 30% fee for Fire TV Ad-Enabled apps. SBS calls it a “cash grab”, while Minister Rowland is concerned. Fire TV accounts for 3-4% of Australian streaming audience. Issues must be addressed.

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Network Heads Lobby Canberra

News | Aug 13, 2023 | ,

Network execs from ABC, SBS, Seven Nine and Ten lobby in Canberra for Smart TV access, three-year ban on gambling ads, defamation law reform and news media bargaining code. They want FTA apps at top of screens and greater visibility for free local content, urging government action to enable viewers to easily find and enjoy Australian stories.

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Albanese Government Launches Review of National Broadcasters ABC and SBS

Jul 24, 2023 | , ,

The Albanese Government has launched a review to examine governance and funding conditions for Australia’s national broadcasters, ABC and SBS. It will focus on providing five-year funding terms at government-announced levels and more transparency around board appointments. Public consultation will end on August 31st. Australians are encouraged to provide their feedback so that the ABC and SBS can deliver on their Charters.

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Labor Considering Options to Protect ABC and SBS From Funding Cuts

Jul 21, 2023 | ,

Communications minister Michelle Rowland has announced a review of the ABC and SBS to protect them from privatisation. The review will consider options to support the independence of the broadcasters, examine board appointments and identify mechanisms to maintain five-year funding terms. This comes after budget cuts and job losses affected services, with 80% of viewers over the age of 55.

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