Netflix will state in Australia on March 24th

Ariadna Martinez – The arrival of Netflix in Australia was expected to be on March but no one knew whether it would be the very end or the very start of the month. Today, Netflix has stated it will be available on the 24th. Furthermore, Netflix has made a list of the devices it’ll be compatible. This list is formed by all smart televisions manufactured by Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips and HiSense, it also includes game consoles as PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Wii as well as Apple TV, Google Chromecast and Apple or Android tablets and smartphones.

There’s been a lot of speculation about Netflix’s prices and they have declined to offer further detail that buyers of Xbox One would get three months of free service. The interesting thing will be to compare US pricing if it’s cheaper or if it has wider offerings. Netflix will also sell “gift cards” in $20, $30 and $50.

The Explainers hire Nathan Fitzpatrick as their commercial

Ariadna Martínez – The Explainers, a leading communication studio from Sydney, has announced today the appointment of Nathan Fitzpatrick as their commercial lead.

The Explainers emerged two years ago and has experienced an unprecedented time of growth as a result of their divers work. They either explain videos on the net or publish content and infographics. Fitzpatrick’s new incorporation is the result of all the good job they’ve been doing lately.

Nathan Fitzpatrick

Matt Taylor, The Explainer’s managing director, hs said they’ve “had an amazing couple of years since we launched and Nathan will help us take the next step on the road to our future business” as he knows the good path Fitzpatrick counts with. He has worked in business development and marketing in the music industry of Australia, the Uk or Europe.

Netflix is expected to launch in Australia next March

Ariadna Martínez – Fetch TV is bringing Netflix, a streaming video company, into Australian lounge rooms. It will be Netflix’s first australian hardware partnership and it is expected to arrive on march 31.

Although it’s not clear what australians will be able or not to watch on Netflix, it is true it will be available in every internet-enable home entertainment device including smartphones, televisions, tablets or even game consoles.

Aussie online pay TV which is also on Fetch TV has announced they are going to support Netflix’s arrival by offering the US streaming giant an easy access to the 170,000 Australian homes already using Fetch TV by paying $10 per month.

It is expected for Netflix to be more likely to complement the already existing content options rather than replace them.

Fairfax Media wants a New Zealand’s Huffington Post

ARIADNA MARTÍNEZ – Fairfax Media (www.fairfaxmedia.com.au) is a leading multi-platform media company located in all over Australia and Asia. Its portfolio includes websites, tablets and smartphones apps all compromised with their readers to offer them independent journalism and dynamic venues for commerce and information.

Farifax has signed a deal with The Huffington Post, the most online newspaper read in USA, in order to create a new digital version of the american newspaper with the most important news of all Australia. Even though the details have not been revealed yet, it seems clear that Fairfax will provide all the information and The Huffington Post will put their efforts to sell advertising. Among all expectations, Fairfax will have 49 per cent stake in the joint venture and The Huffington Post the other 51 per cent rest.

Their editorial design will be the same as in the american version and it will be available by July 2015.