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ION Video has appointed former Apple executive Kelli Richards as its inaugural Advisory Board member, aiming to leverage her Silicon Valley connections and media tech expertise to accelerate commercialisation.

Swift TV has completed initial rollouts across four sites of Australia’s largest aged care provider and secured three more sites under a multi-year recurring revenue contract, marking a key commercial milestone.

Swift TV Ltd has landed its inaugural hospitality contract with Daydream Island Resort, deploying its in-room platform across 244 rooms and marking a strategic expansion beyond resources and aged care sectors.

Swift TV has gained final Netflix approval after a multi-year certification, becoming Australia’s sole enterprise Connective TV platform with direct Google Play Store access. This integration bolsters its foothold in sectors demanding seamless consumer streaming with robust enterprise controls.

The Star Entertainment Group has secured a US$390 million, three-year credit facility with WhiteHawk Capital Partners, fully refinancing its existing debt and unlocking approximately A$130 million in additional liquidity.

Unith Ltd (ASX:UNT) posted Q3 FY2026 revenue of A$1.26 million, secured a $2 million finance facility to fuel commercial expansion, and showcased significant advancements in its AI Digital Humans platform, including proprietary streaming technology and SDK launches.

ARN Media reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but accelerated digital growth and cost savings, while defending ongoing legal disputes with former talent.

Zip Co’s April update highlights robust US and ANZ market expansion, with total transaction volume surging and credit losses forecast below 1.75%. The company reconfirms FY26 guidance, underpinned by AI-driven underwriting and new subscription offerings.

Flight Centre Travel Group posted strong nine-month growth with record transaction values and profit gains, while geopolitical unrest in the Middle East caused a $10 million hit to leisure profits in April. The corporate segment remains robust, and the company maintains its full-year profit guidance amid ongoing AI-driven efficiency improvements and strategic portfolio reshaping.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Vmoto Limited has inked a worldwide partnership with MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group to produce and distribute three MotoGP-branded electric scooter models, aiming to boost brand visibility and sales through 2030.

Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) has upgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA guidance to a range of $15.5 million to $16.5 million, reflecting broad-based growth and operational efficiencies across its media and events businesses.