Day: September 7, 2020

Survey: Covid boosts all digital entertainment – CMO

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With a global pandemic upon us, news, rather than film, is the must-see event of 2020, according to the latest Deloitte Australia Media Consumer Survey.

From COVID-19 to bushfires, Australians have binged on news content updates on the small screen and social channels, reflected in an overall increase in all news sources across all demographics during lockdown.

“Press conferences became appointment viewing during lockdown and television was the biggest winner with 90 per cent of …

Tamworth country music: Kevin Bennett and Luke O’Shea collaborated on single Happy Australia Day to spark conversation about history – standard.net.au

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AS A high school teacher, Luke O’Shea found a gap in learning and knew it had to be filled. And, as a singer-songwriter, he knew music was a good way to connect with people. The song Happy Australia Day is a collaboration between O’Shea and award-winning artist and Kamilaroi man Kevin Bennett. The single was created to spark an open conversation about Australia’s history, and the truths underpinning Australia Day. READ ALSO: “It’s always struck…