Welcome to the Variety Australia Entertainment 50 – the inaugural list highlighting the talented individuals and industry organisations who play a crucial role in producing successful content in Australia’s entertainment industry.
This list celebrates the creators behind innovative and original content for Australian and global audiences.
In the spotlight are producers, directors, writers and executives, and the list was curated by the Mediaweek team.
Criteria for the Variety Australia Entertainment 50
Recognition: Honouring individuals or entities whose work has garnered widespread acclaim and acknowledgement within the industry.
Commercial: Assessing projects that have demonstrated strong commercial success, reflecting the financial impact on the industry.
Viewership: Celebrating content that has captivated audiences through ratings and/or engagement metrics.
Volume: Highlighting the output of creators.
Cultural/social impact: Acknowledging the transformative power of the media in shaping conversations and leaving a cultural footprint.
These categories ensure a well-rounded assessment of nominees, focusing not only on commercial success but also on the broader influence content has on Australian culture.
Every day this week, we’ll countdown the names on the list releasing more each day until we reveal who’s in the number one position at the Mediaweek 100 lunch.
