Mumbrella live blog: Tuesday, May 13
Welcome to Mumbrella’s live blog, our rolling summary of everything you need to know in media and marketing. Refresh the page for the latest updates.
Top stories:
- TV ratings: 24’s return loses to Q&A and Media Watch
- Bauer launches data play for casual readers with rewards app
- Easter holidays hit online publishers
- Five Australian agency heads to speak at Cannes Lions
- Mumbrella hangout with Spotify CD Richard Frankel and MD Kate Vale
- Dr Mumbo: Non nom nom, nom nom nom, nom nom nom nom nom
4:55pm – Fox has confirmed The Simpsons and Family Guy crossover will be happening next year, showing some scenes from the episode where the Griffins take a road trip to Springfield. One standout moment seems to be a Packer – Gyngell style brawl between Homer and Peter Griffin.Good to see it’s getting around. More from IGN news here.
4:10pm – There’s an interesting piece on the Sydney Morning Herald website being syndicated from the New York Times about The Voice and whether musical shows have reached their peak. It looks at what’s being spruiked in the upfront season in New York as examples of what will be hot next on TV. See it here.
