Frances Sheen

Sydney

Head of Content at Mediaweek (Australia)

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Articles

How Lem Zakharia has created a new kind of agency

4 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

As Executive Producer of It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield, Lem Zakharia became a familiar figure with listeners known for her candid insights and on-air honesty. But her recent exit from the podcast, while sad for regular listeners, marked a turning point and the beginning of a new chapter.
Stan extends Sony deal with exclusive Outlander prequel

5 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

Stan has reaffirmed its strategic content ambitions, announcing an extended multi-year partnership with Sony Pictures Television that will deliver a fresh slate of exclusive US scripted dramas, plus a library of acclaimed film and TV content to Australian audiences. The deal strengthens a long-running alliance with Sony, one of Hollywood’s most-prolific studios, after the pair signed a strategic content partnership back in 2022.
SXSW Sydney 2025 announces first music conference speakers

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

SXSW Sydney has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its 2025 Music Conference, with a globally diverse line-up of culture-makers, strategists and industry leaders set to tackle the state of independence, global scalability, digital strategy, and AI’s growing role in music. Leading the announcement is Emmy Award-winning music supervisor Jen Malone.
Dan Barrett announced as new Mediaweek editor

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

Mediaweek is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Barrett as the new editor, marking a significant step in the publication’s evolution. Barrett, a seasoned media commentator and journalist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the Australian media landscape to the role. This isn’t Barrett’s first role with Mediaweek – he held the role of Deputy Editor in 2015-16.
GroupM confirms 'small number' of Australian redundancies as part of global restructure

2 weeks ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

GroupM has confirmed it has made redundancies across its Australian operations as part of a broader strategic restructure under parent company WPP. A source affected by the changes told Mediaweek a number of employees had been let go across “the agency’s investment teams” earlier this week. GroupM’s agencies include EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, and Wavemaker.
GroupM confirms ‘small number’ of Australian redundancies as part of global restructure

2 weeks ago | harro.com | Frances Sheen

GroupM has confirmed it has made redundancies across its Australian operations as part of a broader strategic restructure under parent company WPP. A source affected by the changes told Mediaweek a number of employees had been let go across “the agency’s investment teams” earlier this week. GroupM’s agencies include EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, and Wavemaker.
Outdoor media partner for Australian 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics teams

2 weeks ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

After the standout performance of its Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games network, QMS has confirmed it will continue as the official outdoor media partner for the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.. The partnership will once again see QMS lead the digital out-of-home (DOOH) media strategy around two of the world’s most prominent sporting events.
Inside Max Australia's bold social campaign for rebrand

2 weeks ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

When Warner Bros. Discovery launched the streaming platform Max in Australia on March 31, 2025, it did so with fanfare. There was a multimillion-dollar campaign, red carpets featuring stars from The White Lotus and The Last of Us, and a bold promise of ‘All Killer. No Filler.’But just six weeks later, during its annual Upfronts, WBD announced Max was globally re-branding as (once again) HBO Max. Surely, this surprise move was greeted with horror by the Australian division?
Leadership change at Nine as Jamie Gilbert-Smith exits role

3 weeks ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

Nine has confirmed the departure of Jamie Gilbert-Smith, Director of Trade Marketing, following a strategic restructure of the Trade Marketing team. In a note to staff shared this week, Matt James, Chief Sales Officer, acknowledged the “tough decision” to realign parts of the business, resulting in the disestablishment of the Director of Trade Marketing role. Gilbert-Smith will officially leave the business at the end of this week.
Nostalgic storytelling makes a sharp return in Poker Face

3 weeks ago | mediaweek.com.au | Frances Sheen

Television’s past is proving to be its future. While streaming platforms have spent the last decade chasing cinematic universes and hyper-serialised arcs, a surprising winner has emerged; a return to classic, episodic storytelling, and it’s not just older viewers tuning in. Poker Face, the stylish mystery-of-the-week series now streaming on Stan, has its roots in 70s and 80s classics like Columbo, Knight Rider, and Magnum P.I..