From televised musical spectaculars to streams of explosions on Periscope, live news and entertainment is available in more varied and accessible forms than ever. But in a multi-channel, multiplatform universe, how do you go about finding an audience for what’s happening right now?

Whether it's Snapchat or PewDiePie – the internet is always spewing out hype-shrouded phenomena, often understood exclusively by Gen Z. The latest is Periscope; one in a slew of apps that let users film live-streamed video from their smartphones. Do we really want to watch someone film a video selfie?

Lena Dunham is the latest star to grab a slice of the lifestyle sector with the launch of her e-newsletter, ‘Lenny’. Aimed at young feminists, it’ll cover everything from politics to style, without shying away from the nitty gritty. But will such a retro medium resonate with Dunham’s young fans?

Is print dead? Niche Australian magazineFrankiesays relax. In a pessimistic publishing climate, the bi-monthly is defying the odds – gaining loyal readers and increasing circulation for ten years running. But how isFrankieflourishing in an atmosphere of fickle readership and digital migration?

Today’s news outlets are like Twitter feeds; filled with short articles to quickly read, but rarely revisit. Coda Story is different. It offers a thematic approach to news stories, analysing all the major events as they unfold. But what’s the point of long form articles if no one wants to read them?

Somewhere between a gaudy soap opera and hip-hop rendition ofGlee,Empirehas enjoyed a growing viewership for ten consecutive weeks, now drawing more than 17 million viewers. But what is it that’s madeEmpirethe biggest thing to hit America’s small screen in over a decade?

Eleven years after its debut, the Fast and Furious franchise is more lucrative than ever. The latest is the third film ever to break $1 billion in the box office. But is its success down to cars, girls and explosions? Or does it offer something no other franchise does – a cast as diverse as its audience?

How do you read the news? For most people it's in the form of a story with a headline, followed by a beginning, a middle and an end. But a new media movement called 'structured journalism' thinks there is a better way, throwing out the rulebook in favour of a more flexible, interactive approach.