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    Top Digital Media Companies in Sydney

    Digital media and publishing are constantly changing. Every new media and technology released, every shift in audience trends provides new areas for connecting and monetizing audiences.

    Here are the top digital media companies in Sydney to keep an eye on.
    ABC
    The Sydney Morning Herald
    9News
    Nine
    7NEWS
    Special Broadcasting Service
    The Australian
    7 Network
    Mamamia
    The Roar
    Pedestrian
    RUSSH Magazine
    Livewire Markets
    Mumbrella
    Australian Associated Press
    The CEO Magazine
    Junkee Media
    Inside Retail
    Accountants Daily
    Money Management
    Financial Standard
    Bite Magazine

    ABC

    ABC – The Australian Broadcasting Corporation – is Australia’s national broadcaster. It was established in 1932 by an act of federal parliament and is administered by a government-appointed board. ABC’s website offers local, national, and international news in politics, business, sport, science, health, and entertainment.

    October to December Traffic

    199.0M
    -5.80% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    66.33M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    ABC attracts an average of 66.34M visitors per month, with 28.89% using desktop and 71.11% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 8.78% social, and 2.62% other traffic.

    The Sydney Morning Herald

    Founded in 1831 and currently owned by Nine, The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH), also known as the Herald, is a daily tabloid-format newspaper. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Australia. The digital version publishes daily pieces in verticals like business, world, politics, lifestyle, sport, and others. According to Nine, SMH’s combined audience is (print + digital) is 7.268 million. 54% of readers are male, 46% female.

    October to December Traffic

    75.32M
    -13.80% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    25.10M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    The Sydney Morning Herald attracts an average of 25.10M visitors per month, with 29.70% using desktop and 70.30% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 6.49% social, and 2.80% other traffic.

    9News

    Founded in 1956, 9News is the national news service of the Nine Network. It features a national bulletin as well as regional bulletins produced by Nine’s stations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin. 9News website –9news.com.au – publishes news and updates in politics, sport, weather, and others, as well as offers region-specific coverage of news.

    October to December Traffic

    65.84M
    -17.40% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    21.95M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    9News attracts an average of 21.94M visitors per month, with 21.39% using desktop and 78.61% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 7.94% social, and 19.40% other traffic.

    Nine

    Formerly known as Ninemsn, Nine is a news website owned Nine Entertainment Co. It was established in 1997 as a joint venture between Microsoft and what is now known as Nine Entertainment Co, however, in 2013, Nine Entertainment acquired Microsoft’s shares. Nine offers regional and national coverage in such verticals as news, sport, entertainment, travel, property, coupons, and product reviews.

    October to December Traffic

    62.45M
    -6.70% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    20.81M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Nine attracts an average of 20.81M visitors per month, with 24.83% using desktop and 75.17% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 5.68% social, and 7.18% other traffic.

    7NEWS

    7News – or Seven News – is the highest-rating broadcast news service in Australia as of 2022. In addition to national bulletins, 7News also produces capital-based and regional bulletins for the Gold Coast, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. Its website offers location-specific news content in verticals like sport, lifestyle, entertainment, sport, and politics.

    October to December Traffic

    35.21M
    -20.70% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    11.73M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    7NEWS attracts an average of 11.73M visitors per month, with 13.68% using desktop and 86.32% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 47.98% social, and 2.45% other traffic.

    Special Broadcasting Service

    SBS – the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) – is Australia’s national broadcaster funded primarily by the Australian Government. The purpose of SBS is “to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect Australia’s multicultural society”. Originally established as a radio network in 1978, SBS has since expanded to operate six TV channels and seven radio networks. The website offers information in the world of sport, food, news, as well as TV and radio guides, teaching resources, and more.

    October to December Traffic

    23.22M
    -8.90% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    7.740M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Special Broadcasting Service attracts an average of 7.742M visitors per month, with 36.43% using desktop and 63.57% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 4.83% social, and 3.21% other traffic.

    The Australian

    A broadsheet newspaper and digital publication, The Australian is headquartered in Adelaide and published by News Corp Australia. It was founded in 1964 and is the only daily publication that’s distributed nationally. The Australian covers national and international news in the areas of business, sport, arts, real estate, travel, technology, and numerous others. Being a part of a larger network of News Corp publications allows The Australian to integrate pieces from such publications as The Wall Street Journal and Inquirer into its digital offering.

    October to December Traffic

    25.76M
    +7.80% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    8.586M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    The Australian attracts an average of 8.589M visitors per month, with 26.86% using desktop and 73.14% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 7.12% social, and 3.15% other traffic.

    7 Network

    Owned by Seven Weste Media, The Seven Network is the second-largest Australian network in terms of population reach. It is one of the five major free-to-air television networks in the country. The Seven Network features news broadcasts, sports programming, and fiction shows. As of 2023, it is the highest-rated television network in Australia.

    October to December Traffic

    12.30M
    +41.60% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    4.100M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    7 Network attracts an average of 4.100M visitors per month, with 62.50% using desktop and 37.50% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 1.91% social, and 6.82% other traffic.

    Mamamia

    Originally created as an online blog by Mia Freedman in 2007, Mamamia has transformed over the years into a news, opinion, and lifestyle digital publication catering to Australia’s female population. Mamamia features news and updates primarily in the interest areas of entertainment and lifestyle. According to Mamamia, it is also the world’s largest women’s podcast network.

    October to December Traffic

    10.95M
    -3.40% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    3.650M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Mamamia attracts an average of 3.653M visitors per month, with 11.68% using desktop and 88.32% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 18.06% social, and 2.99% other traffic.

    The Roar

    Founded by brothers Zac and Zolton Zavos in 2007, The Roar is one of the largest sports opinion websites in Australia. The two brothers initially set it up as a blog where they posted their father’s writing – Spiro Zavos was a rugby columnist at the time. However, in no time it evolved into a larger digital publication that started publishing hundreds of expert and curated articles by fans. According to The Roar, it publishes around 600 fan articles and over 60,000 comments from nearly 2 million visitors on average per month.

    October to December Traffic

    8.587M
    -36.10% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    2.862M
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    The Roar attracts an average of 2.862M visitors per month, with 14.42% using desktop and 85.58% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 19.61% social, and 1.56% other traffic.

    Pedestrian

    Pedestrian was founded in 2005 by Chris Wirasinha and Oscar Martin. It is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It is a youth digital news and entertainment website owned by Pedestrian Group, which also owns such Australian brands as Vice Media (Australia), Business Insider Australia, Refinery29, Lifehacker Australia, and others. Pedestrian Group is a company owned by Nine Entertainment. Pedestrian’s coverage primarily focuses on areas of news, entertainment, style, music, tech, gaming, sport, travel, health, home, and a few others.

    October to December Traffic

    2.869M
    -22.00% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    956,333
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Pedestrian attracts an average of 956,645 visitors per month, with 25.66% using desktop and 74.34% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 10.56% social, and 3.90% other traffic.

    RUSSH Magazine

    Founded in 2004, RUSSH is a quarterly fashion magazine and digital publisher. RUSSH’s main verticals are fashion, beauty, wellbeing, culture, horoscope, home, and travel.

    October to December Traffic

    1.612M
    +39.00% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    537,333
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    RUSSH Magazine attracts an average of 537,344 visitors per month, with 23.31% using desktop and 76.69% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 9.84% social, and 4.34% other traffic.

    Livewire Markets

    Livewire Markets was founded in 2013. The publication strives to level the playing field by “giving all investors access to high-value investment insights, commentary and analysis from Australia’s leading money managers.” It features content in a variety of formats, including articles, podcasts, videos, and live events.

    October to December Traffic

    1.341M
    -19.50% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    447,000
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Livewire Markets attracts an average of 447,017 visitors per month, with 40.75% using desktop and 59.25% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 3.68% social, and 9.07% other traffic.

    Mumbrella

    Founded in 2008 by Tim Burrowes, Mumbrella “covers everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.” It features news, opinion, and features pieces for advertising, media, and PR professionals. In addition to its coverage of news and developments in the industry, Mumbrella runs a series of conferences and awards, including Publish Awards, Sports Marketing Summit, Mumbrella Awards, and others. Mumbrella is owned by Diversified Communications.

    October to December Traffic

    1.171M
    -5.70% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    390,333
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Mumbrella attracts an average of 390,657 visitors per month, with 33.23% using desktop and 66.77% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 12.84% social, and 3.93% other traffic.

    Australian Associated Press

    Australian Associated Press – AAP – is an Australian news agency that established in 1935. While its main focus is on breaking news, AAP also covers court reporting, sport, politics, feature stories, and photographs. Originally, the AAP was focused on providing Australian media with news from overseas. However, in 1980, it launched a full domestic news service.

    October to December Traffic

    750,530
    -16.76% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    250,176
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Australian Associated Press attracts an average of 250,177 visitors per month, with 31.80% using desktop and 68.20% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 18.35% social, and 4.58% other traffic.

    The CEO Magazine

    With offices in Stockholm, Sydney, Singapore, the Philippines, and New York, The CEO Magazine is headquartered in Sydney. Covering the developments in the world of business, it publishes interviews, opinion pieces, and news that cater to its audience of business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. It offers regional editions for Australia & New Zealand, EMEA, Asia, India & South Asia, and North America. The CEO Magazine hosts annual Executive of the Year Awards that celebrates “the amazing talent that exists in corporate Australia.”

    October to December Traffic

    614,276
    -24.18% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    204,758
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    The CEO Magazine attracts an average of 204,759 visitors per month, with 36.86% using desktop and 63.14% on mobile. Predominantly from the United States, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 4.06% social, and 4.17% other traffic.

    Junkee Media

    Junkee is a pop culture and news publisher that was launched in 2013 by Sound Alliance (now Junkee Media). It targets readers who are between 18 and 29 years old. Junkee’s coverage include movies, politics, tech, culture, and more.

    October to December Traffic

    429,424
    -26.44% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    143,141
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Junkee Media attracts an average of 143,141 visitors per month, with 26.84% using desktop and 73.16% on mobile. Predominantly from the United States, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 8.17% social, and 2.98% other traffic.

    Inside Retail

    Published by Octomedia, Inside Retail is a B2B publication targeting the retail professional audience. It was founded in 1971 and was originally a weekly newspaper. The digital publication now features news, analysis, and executive interviews. Headquartered in Sydney, Inside Retail also has dedicated websites for Asia, New Zealand, and the United States.

    October to December Traffic

    358,166
    -13.73% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    119,389
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Inside Retail attracts an average of 119,389 visitors per month, with 46.84% using desktop and 53.16% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 5.33% social, and 5.52% other traffic.

    Accountants Daily

    Launched by Momentum Media in 2014, Accountants Daily offers news, analysis, and insight to accounting professionals in Australia. Its verticals include tax, business, technology, regulation, super, and appointments. In addition to publishing analysis and news pieces, Accountants Daily hosts a series of awards, including The Australian Accountants Awards, 30 Under 30 Awards, and Women in Finance Awards.

    October to December Traffic

    240,569
    -36.85% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    80,189
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Accountants Daily attracts an average of 80,190 visitors per month, with 38.53% using desktop and 61.47% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 3.93% social, and 5.18% other traffic.

    Money Management

    Money Management offers insights into the Australian financial services market. It features news and analysis pieces around such themes as taxation, property investments, superannuation, financial planning, investment strategies, and others. The publication primarily targets financial planners, fund managers, bankers, insurers, accountants, and government. Money Management is owned by Momentum Media.

    October to December Traffic

    210,374
    -2.41% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    70,124
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Money Management attracts an average of 70,125 visitors per month, with 54.45% using desktop and 45.55% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 2.61% social, and 14.38% other traffic.

    Financial Standard

    Financial Standard offers trade news, investment analysis, and education for financial advisers, researchers, consultants, investment managers, and investors. It publishes industry news and views, special reports, investment performance tables and analysis, mandata moves, and more. It also features industry-specific journals, such as as FS Advice: The Australian Journal of Financial Planning and FS Super: The Journal of Superannuation Management, among others.

    October to December Traffic

    108,726
    -6.89% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    36,242
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Financial Standard attracts an average of 36,242 visitors per month, with 58.20% using desktop and 41.80% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 2.88% social, and 4.83% other traffic.

    Bite Magazine

    Bite Magazine is a monthly magazine for the Australian dental profession. It covers news, product reviews, events, business news, and practice management tips. Its website also offers a calendar of industry events and a range of guides.

    October to December Traffic

    37,944
    +34.68% vs. the prev period.

    Monthly Avg Traffic

    12,648
    Visit Website
    Statistics
    Bite Magazine attracts an average of 12,648 visitors per month, with 22.56% using desktop and 77.44% on mobile. Predominantly from the Australia, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 2.39% social, and 1.99% other traffic.
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