Start the Week: Nine retains The Ashes; Media bosses step up platform lobbying; Consumers cut their streaming spend

Welcome to Start the Week, our Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.Today:* The big media beasts kick anti-platform lobbying into gear;* Nine retains overseas Ashes rights;* New Foxtel costs revealed;* How the public is cutting their streaming spendFurther reading:* Australian Financial Review: Media chiefs demand ‘urgent’ curb of big tech* Australian Financial Review: Rod Sims - Take action to stop AI entrenching big tech’s market power* Australian Financial Review: Nine retains English Ashes contests until 2031 in new deal* The Australian: Horse racing fans left furious after TV coverage missed photo finish of main Derby Day race* Australian Financial Review: Fox Tells* The Australian: Majority of Australians carefully managing subscription streaming services: DeloitteToday’s episode feature Tim Burrowes and Abe Udy.Time to leave you to start your week.Editing was courtesy of Abe’s Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.Message us: [email protected]’ll be back tomorrow with Tuesdata.Toodlepip…Tim [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unmade.substack.com