Over the past few months, Paramount has been making waves across the Australian media landscape—reshaping how news and entertainment are delivered to viewers nationwide.

Network 10, a key pillar of the Paramount portfolio, has taken bold steps to solidify its position, from expanding its regional reach to ramping up its programming slate and strengthening its news offering.

The network recently acquired regional TV assets from Southern Cross Austereo, increasing its presence in Southern New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. And they’re not done yet—with a proposed acquisition of assets from WIN Television in Northern New South Wales currently under review. All this points to a clear strategy: deeper regional engagement and broader national reach.

At a time when other broadcasters are scaling back, 10 is investing. It has launched three new news bulletins—10 News First: Lunchtime, Afternoon, and Late News—giving Australians more access to breaking stories throughout the day.

On the entertainment front, 2025 has launched with major momentum. From reality juggernauts like I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here and Australian Survivor: Brains vs Brawn, to fresh comedy (Taskmaster Australia) and fan-favourites like Gogglebox, 10 has delivered a strong, varied lineup. The highly anticipated Sam Pang Tonight is now on air—bringing something uniquely Australian to the late-night talk space.

Joining me to unpack all of this and more is Dan Monaghan, Senior Vice President of Programming and Content at Paramount ANZ.

In this episode, we’ll dive into:

• Why 10 is expanding its news division—with new bulletins, while competitors are cutting back
• The resurgence in Total TV audiences and what’s driving renewed engagement
• Paramount’s regional expansion and what it means for reach and advertising
• The end of Neighbours—its legacy, future, and how 10 plans to fill the drama quota void
• A blockbuster season of I’m a Celebrity—Robert Irwin’s hosting debut and what's next for the show
• What’s ahead for Australian Survivor, including the upcoming Survivor: Australia v The World
• Reactions to Sam Pang Tonight, how the show is evolving, and what to expect in season 2
• 10’s full control of Gogglebox and the behind-the-scenes changes
• Taskmaster’s success and the impact of casting big-name Aussie talent
• MasterChef Australia: Back to Win and how 10 balances legacy formats with fresh spins
• The return of Have You Been Paying Attention? and The Cheap Seats
• Programming updates on NCIS: Sydney, Watson, Ghosts, SVU, and So Help Me Todd
• The strategy behind 10 Peach Comedy and 10 Bold—balancing iconic content with fresh programming
• The future of 10 Play and how it’s integrating with the broader 10 digital ecosystem
• The success of Deal or No Deal Island and deciding what lands on TV vs streaming
• The enduring popularity of daytime soap operas like The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, and their role in the network’s online strategy
• And finally, what else viewers can expect from Paramount and Network 10 in 2025

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