People are hooked on their handsets, checking their phones up to 200 times a day. And Aussie start-up Unlockd has found a way to make use of this – by getting them to view an advert every time they unlock their device. Why? Because if they do, they'll get a discount on their phone bill.

Streaming platforms have become an established part of people's media habits, but they may narrow consumption to mainstream, global shows and movies. Concerned by this issue, the Australian government is undertaking a review to provide policy options to support local content.

The TV industry has seen radical change over the past decade, but high costs for premium content have left free-to-air stations in trouble. Now, Australia’s Seven Network is offering a paid service in addition to its free coverage of the Olympics. Could freemium be the future of sports broadcasting?

People don’t like ads, and the success of Spotify Premium shows that they'll pay to avoid them. YouTube is now offering a similar option in the form of YouTube Red, giving users an ad-free experience and exclusive content. How might the loss of commercials impact the future of the ad industry?