Start the Week: Return of the pirates; AFL rights bidding heats up; Will Nine journos strike?

Today’s topics:* AFL rights go to the wire* As video streaming disaggregates, piracy returns* Streaming revenue overtakes TV advertising* Will Nine’s newspaper journos strike?* Aussie startup aims to be the next WordPress* Adland’s inclusivity problemToday’s episode features Unmade’s Tim Burrowes. As always, we’d love to hear what you think at [email protected] reading:* The Australian: Live matches in focus as AFL TV rights deal comes down to the wire* Sydney Morning Herald: Netflix’s next challenge: piracy is back* The Australian: Australians spending a record amount on media and entertainment, PwC report shows* The Australian: Nine Publishing staff to vote on protected industrial action as pay fight heats up* The Australian: Smith ‘counselled’ by 2GB after Hadley attack* Australian Financial Review: WordPress rival raises $500,000 in seed funding* Australian Financial Review: ‘Like an accountant’: Businesses urged to audit digital marketing* Unmade: Adland is a cosy club for some; why do so many want to leave?Audio production on Media Unmade was courtesy of Abe’s Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers and sound design for corporate videos, digital content, commercials and podcasts.Message us: [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