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Emma Shepherd

Sydney

Editor-in-Chief at Mediaweek (Australia)

Articles

  • 1 month ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

    When Richard Flanagan’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North first landed in bookshops in 2013, it was heralded as a literary triumph, an intricate, deeply felt portrait of love, memory, and the scars of war. More than a decade later, its screen adaptation arrives with a similar ambition: to move, to confront, and to connect. Now out on Prime Video, the five-part limited series is both sweeping in scope and intimate in its emotional depth.

  • 1 month ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

    The Seven Network has appointed Annie Griffiths to the newly created role of director of commercial strategy and innovation, continuing a wave of senior leadership moves designed to align the business with its content, commercial and communications priorities.

  • 1 month ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

    Kayo Sports has posted its highest streaming figures to date, clocking a record 844 million minutes viewed over a packed weekend of live sport from Thursday to Monday, a 16% increase on its previous record set in March 2025. The milestone came off the back of a stacked sporting line-up, including AFL Gather Round, NRL, the Masters Tournament, Formula 1®, Supercars, MotoGP, UFC 314, Super Netball, the IPL, and NBA on ESPN.

  • 1 month ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

    ARN has appointed seasoned digital executive Ben Campbell as director – of digital strategy, data and digital ventures as the company sharpens its focus on commercial transformation and accelerates its digital audio ambitions. Campbell officially joins ARN on 2 June. Campbell brings more than two decades of experience across Australia and the UK, with a proven track record in building market-leading digital advertising products, driving data strategy, and leading ad tech innovation.

  • 1 month ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

    McDonald’s Australia has announced a senior marketing shake-up, with Chris Brown set to depart his role as chief marketing officer after four and a half years with the business. Brown will leave the Golden Arches in May to pursue new opportunities. Stepping into the role is Annabel Fribence, who returns to McDonald’s Australia to lead the brand’s marketing function. “It’s been one hell of a ride,” said Brown. “We’ve achieved significant success and launched new platforms and capabilities.