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      The Media in 2025: Expert views on the Media Landscape Report

      The Australian media landscape is shifting fast—AI, social platforms, and journalism itself are changing every day. In this 45-minute recorded webinar, learn what this all means for you and the future of media.

      Top industry minds Hal Crawford (Mumbrella) and Nic Hayes (Media Stable and #MeetTheMedia) unpack the key findings from the 2025 Australian Media Landscape Report with Medianet's Managing Director, Amrita Sidhu.

       

       

      In this digital fireside chat, we cover:

      • The key findings from the report - including the impact of generative AI and shifts in social media.
      • The challenges journalists are facing and current threats to public interest journalism.
      • What PR, communication and marketing professionals can learn and take away from the report.

       

      Meet our industry experts!

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      Hal Crawford

      Editorial Director, Mumbrella

      Hal Crawford is a journalist and media executive with experience in all digital media. He is the former Editor in chief of ninemsn, former Chief News Officer at Mediaworks in Auckland, and is now the Editorial Director at Mumbrella.

      He chairs the Advisory Board at the Centre for Media Transition at UTS.

       

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      Nic Hayes

      Managing Director, Media Stable

      Nic is a media professional with more than two decades of experience in media, communications, public relations, broadcasting, and media intelligence (monitoring). He has extensive knowledge of the modern Australian media landscape and has far-reaching connections with journalists and media around the country.

      Nic launched expert directory Media Stable in 2012 to help businesspeople and experts get their messages, stories, and opinions in front of the media.

      Nic also founded Australia’s leading media introduction event, #MeetTheMedia, which runs annually in most Australian cities.  He is a regular contributor and guest on various television and radio programs, print and online media. Nic is also the host of ‘The Experts Podcast’, conducting weekly interviews with experts and media
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      Amrita Sidhu

      Managing Director, Medianet

      With over 18 years of experience in business strategy, sales growth, and relationship management across media sectors, Amrita is the Managing Director of Medianet, as well as a proud board member of the prestigious global body for communication measurement, AMEC.

      In her current role, Amrita leads the business strategy, operations, and commercial performance of Medianet —a leading platform that provides media intelligence, PR, and communications solutions to clients across Australia and New Zealand.