Australian Sports Entertainment Blog
Under The Water Cooler. Sydney HQ
Under The Water Cooler
Sydney HQ
Up to approx 30 degrees
Combat sports are red hot right now
WWE and UFC nder TKO banner as per NYSE
Wrestling Match Of The Decade wheels in motion for WrestleMania: Roman Reigns vs Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
John Cena and Johnson escape fallout from Hollywood writers strike!
MMA: The UFC Sean Strickland era is here. Izzy has been advised by many to rest up, rethink his political allegiance and messaging with China. Will he ever live down the "Dog Day Afternoon" in Sydney, Australia! Pro MMA can be a dog eat dog business and SS's mind games got to "The Last Stylebender". Was the fight already lost for Izzy before the "Let's Fn Go"?
UFC Nucho in Mexico. Grasso vs Shevchenko. Draw says judges! Oops. Re-match next time on U.S soil?!
Hot Temp's In Sydney, Australia see pause on bush burn-offs likely for a few days as mini heatwave hits.
Water safety reminder: Beach, rockpools, anywhere around water.
Work/Biz/Life Balance: If working with screens/computers try 15 mins break from screen for every hour on. Protect eyes, head, well-being. A walk around the block and an extra glass of water can work wonders. Water and coffee in the office (but not too close to keyboards)!
Washington, USA: Political basketcases?! USA set for an authentic leader in office. Many of the most suitable candidates work in private enterprise? Too good for the Oval Office?! A bit like some in the land down under of Australia, but not quite as obvious.
New South Wales government of Australia scores big praise by Sydney, Australia sports loving fans. About 3 or so more UFC events to hit Sydney within the next 4 years.
PPV (Pay-Per-View) business models, offerings to get some revamp thanks to TKO (WWE and UFC) deal; What percentage of WWE fans also watch at least some UFC? A higher percentage than the amount of UFC fans who also watch some WWE! Not all exactly or speculative numbers are in the public domain and can we suggest some are hidden - at least in part. Back in the Optus Vision days we used to get our hands on much raw data, thanks to my old bosses and the marketing and PPV department. Many industries have trade secrets, much like the Google Algorithm or KFC's "eleven secret herbs and spices"!
Alt news and niche news finding audiences in Australia, US, Canada, Europe, while many in society has tuned out or largely turned off "TV News" and other "mainstream aka lamestream"; Sky News Australia is an exception to the rule. Sky boasts an interaction with 11.1 million Aussie's each month. Multiplatform strategy works a charm, with quality and authentic journalism - funny about that hey!!! "Happy to help further spread the good and authentic news"..Anon journo type overheard around the watercooler.
24-hour News Cycle vs Always On via The Internet..
Too much news going on all the time? Part of the reason the Media Man Group often updates X (formally Twitter) and blogs such as Media Man Int Blogger and Media Man Blogger quicker than news going live to it's flagship websites. Evergreen content strategy works a treat as well as unique perspectives and some gonzo journalism type reporting seldom found in mainstream news. The Google Algorithm is friendly to this business model so it's a Win-Win-Win!
Yes, we are still taking on some select PR and advertising campaigns. Email is if you have something you want the world to know about. There's an old expression that goes something like, "If you have the money we have the time"!
Seriously, we love the once great craft of journalism. The decline of the industry is well documented.. Hat's off to the authentic journos who continue to scribe and sniff out a good story. Journos vs AI! That's a big rabbit hole ain't it.
Remember in this sometimes crazy world, Heath is wealth and time and energy are most valuable resources.
LinkedIn: For more professional (whatever that is anyway) scribes and media presentation check us out via LinkedIn. Greg Tingle, Founder and Director, Media Man Int and Media Man Australia. LI is a MM multi-time 'Social Media Platform Of The Month' winner and finalist (and so it Twitter, now X, right Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino.
Thanks for stopping by Media Man. Beach to Bush Telegraph via The Internet Superhighway. Wrestling and surfin' the web and beyond. Seagulls and Kangaroos ahead!
Media Man
Hot Temp's In Sydney, Australia see pause on bush burn-offs likely for a few days as mini heatwave hits.
Water safety reminder: Beach, rockpools, anywhere around water.
Work/Biz/Life Balance: If working with screens/computers try 15 mins break from screen for every hour on. Protect eyes, head, well-being. A walk around the block and an extra glass of water can work wonders. Water and coffee in the office (but not too close to keyboards)!
Washington, USA: Political basketcases?! USA set for an authentic leader in office. Many of the most suitable candidates work in private enterprise? Too good for the Oval Office?! A bit like some in the land down under of Australia, but not quite as obvious.
New South Wales government of Australia scores big praise by Sydney, Australia sports loving fans. About 3 or so more UFC events to hit Sydney within the next 4 years.
PPV (Pay-Per-View) business models, offerings to get some revamp thanks to TKO (WWE and UFC) deal; What percentage of WWE fans also watch at least some UFC? A higher percentage than the amount of UFC fans who also watch some WWE! Not all exactly or speculative numbers are in the public domain and can we suggest some are hidden - at least in part. Back in the Optus Vision days we used to get our hands on much raw data, thanks to my old bosses and the marketing and PPV department. Many industries have trade secrets, much like the Google Algorithm or KFC's "eleven secret herbs and spices"!
Alt news and niche news finding audiences in Australia, US, Canada, Europe, while many in society has tuned out or largely turned off "TV News" and other "mainstream aka lamestream"; Sky News Australia is an exception to the rule. Sky boasts an interaction with 11.1 million Aussie's each month. Multiplatform strategy works a charm, with quality and authentic journalism - funny about that hey!!! "Happy to help further spread the good and authentic news"..Anon journo type overheard around the watercooler.
24-hour News Cycle vs Always On via The Internet..
Too much news going on all the time? Part of the reason the Media Man Group often updates X
(formally Twitter) and blogs such as Media Man Int Blogger and Media Man Blogger quicker than news going live to it's flagship websites. Evergreen content strategy works a treat as well as unique perspectives and some gonzo journalism type reporting seldom found in mainstream news. The Google Algorithm is friendly to this business model so it's a Win-Win-Win!
Yes, we are still taking on some select PR and advertising campaigns. Email is if you have something you want the world to know about. There's an old expression that goes something like, "If you have the money we have the time"!
Seriously, we love the once great craft of journalism. The decline of the industry is well documented.. Hat's off to the authentic journos who continue to scribe and sniff out a good story. Journos vs AI! That's a big rabbit hole ain't it.
Remember in this sometimes crazy world, Heath is wealth and time and energy are most valuable resources.
LinkedIn: For more professional (whatever that is anyway) scribes and media presentation check us out via LinkedIn. Greg Tingle, Founder and Director, Media Man Int and Media Man Australia. LI is a MM multi-time 'Social Media Platform Of The Month' winner and finalist (and so it Twitter, now X, right Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino.
Thanks for stopping by Media Man. Beach to Bush Telegraph via The Internet Superhighway. Wrestling and surfin' the web and beyond. Seagulls and Kangaroos ahead!
#news #newsbiz #PopCulture #combatsports #WWE #UFC #TKO #WrestleMania #gonzo #gonzojournalism #onlinenews #watercooler #watercoolernews #newsroom #sky #skynews #realnews #realviews #nichenews #niche #agent #agency #scribe #blog #blogs #platforms #biz #balance #search #ai #letsgo #forthewin #AndStill #PPV #payperview #streaming #info #intel #scoops #RabbitHole #worldnews #mediabiz #adbiz #buzz #media #mediaman
SEJ Google update Sept 2023
SEJ's Roger on Google. Re if a site loses website traffic, machine learned content, rankings and.more. Google remains king of the search engine in the vast majority of categories despite numerous AI competitors so if your business has anything to do with popularity/rankings on the web it's smart to read up and keep your finger on the pulse. Published via LinkedIn so LI and the Microsoft folks are certainly across updates of this nature also. It's Spy vs Spy as per the iconic section of MAD Magazine. Their Tech Special is quite the collectors item also. Back to the web publishing and online entrepreneurial business activities!
MMA/Wrestling News : Caged Fury Fighting Championships @CFFCMMA
Commentary by John Morgan and CM Punk (Phil Brooks) @CMPunk
"Look who I ran into backstage" - Morgan
"Yeah, I got some time on my hands, for the next two months" - Brooks
"What do you wanna talk about?" - Brooks
#MMA #mmanews #mixedmartialarts #CMPunk #PhilBrooks #JohnMorgan #CagedFury #CFFC #sportsnews #sportsbiz #wrestling #wrestlingnews #mmapromotion #sportspromotion #promotions #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #buzz #trends #broadcast #broadcasting #X #media #mediaman
All Elite Wrestling
(Image credit: AEW)
Pro Wrestling Dream Match Tipped To Become Reality At All Elite Wrestling @AEW : 'WrestleDream'
FTR vs Aussie Open.
October 1, 2023. Seattle, Washington
AEW Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/AEW
Video
Aussie Open set their sights on the AEW World Tag Team Champions! | 9/16/23, AEW Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxPrZn2GFq0&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling
#AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #dreammatch #wrestling #prowrestling #AussieOpen #FTR #aewtag #combatsports #sportsbiz #sportsnews #PPV #payperview #payperviews #FITE #FITETV #streaming #popculture #showbiz #biz #X #media #mediaman
Pro Wrestling Dream Match: Roman Reigns @WWERomanReigns vs Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson @TheRock finally may become reality in a WWE @WWE ring
WrestleMania Season has come early - sort of! The dream match wrestling fans across the globe have been waiting for may actually happen at the upcoming WrestleMania @WrestleMania
This past Friday Night SmackDown 'The Rock' finally showed up to largely a very positive responce. He even got a "Welcome home" from long time rival John Cena @JohnCena
Traditonally with pro wrestling mega matches that are worthy of WrestleMania status, the headliner match or matches get a storyline with usually some confrontations, angles, twists and turns in the lead up.
Reigns remains 'Head Of The Table' and the Tribal Chief of 'The Bloodline'. The trials and tribulations of Reigns and his stable of Samoans are well documented and the numerous crime scenes over the past 3 years have the fingerprints of puppet master and self appointed "Evil Genius" Paul Heyman @HeymanHustle written all over them.
WWE announcers such as Michael Cole @MichaelCole , Corey Graves @WWEGraves and Kevin Patrick @kev_egan sometimes speak of "recruitment drives" as WWE factions look for further strength in numbers. This can strengthen the position much like a Hollywood or MMA agent with numerous world class talents on the books.
Wrestling politics can play in the success of a pro wrestlers (and managers) career, not to mention the always potential threat of talent leaving for a rival faction or promoter!, with or without a Hollywood Writers Strike!
Johnson's return to the WWE appears very timely, and this news fresh off the official launch of TKO @TKOGrp which is akin to a parent of both the WWE and UFC @UFC. Back in 2009 Johnson put the UFC's BMF title around the waist of MMA legend Jorge Masvidal @GamebredFighter
WWE Universal Champion Reigns and cousin, Johnson, can both be described as BMF'er. Johnson is no stranger to colourful language, this week giving the hint to the WWE live audience to chant A hole at Austin Theory @_Theory1 The WWE lockeroom is getting "the rub" from Johnson, but upstart and gold contender Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE may say otherwise. The Aussie Dynamite has been blowing up things and people in the WWE and may have something to say about the potential possibility of others stealing his spotlight, and so may "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes for that matter. Rhodes may look to cash in on a fatigued Johnson, Rhodes and/or Rolllins @WWERollins come WrestleMania, Day 1 or Day 2!
Hollywood's loss (for now) appears to be the WWE Unviverses' gain. The match of the decade continues to near to reality by the day.
WWE, TKO, Reigns, Rock, BFK'ers abound. A perfect storm is brewing. WWE bean-counters, fans and WWE co-workers win. The Samoan American connection is alive and well. Chiefs, elders and fans, brace yourself for a wrestling war of electrifiying consequences. It's just about pick 'em time.
#WWESmackDown #WWE #WrestleMania #WrestleMania40 #RomanReigns #TribalChief #DwayneJohnson #TheRock #CodyRhodes #WWEUniverse #TKO #BMF #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #sportsbiz #sportsnews #PLE #PPV #payperview #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture @showbiz #trend #trends #buzz #X #media
‘Wrestlers’ Is Here to Rip Your Freakin’ Head Off
The new doc series from the creator of Last Chance U and Cheer is an underdog story pulsing with adrenaline.
From the right corner of the ring, an oiled-up baby face enters with a stone-cold glare and a juicy flex. From the left, a sneering heel climbs through the ropes under floodlights, only to be met with jeers and hisses from the darkness of the stands. What happens next isn’t just a fight; it’s a story. It’s Shakespearean drama. It’s bloody theater that also happens to be more true to life than you’d think.
Wrestlers, the new doc series from director Greg Whiteley (Last Chance U, Cheer) and BBC Studios Los Angeles takes you right to the center of the fight. It doesn’t only depict the brawls between ambitious athletes managing their stressful lives off the ring (though watching a rage-fueled fighter and a hardened vet go head-to-head in a violent, hair-pulling tussle is thrilling –– especially when you consider they’re mother and daughter). The fight at the center of the story is even more intense: Legendary wrestler Al Snow is attempting to keep professional wrestling league Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) afloat, navigating the brutal waters of mounting debt and the power struggles of new ownership.
The seven-episode series is intimate, emotional, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional wrestling, revealing the hardship and sacrifice that goes into creating this highly complex feat of performance art and athleticism.
What is Ohio Valley Wrestling?
OVW is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and once served as a premiere training ground for aspiring pro wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Dave Bautista, The Miz, and Randy Orton. In recent years, OVW has struggled to keep its doors open, prompting Snow to sell a majority stake to a group of local businesses — one of whom is Matt Jones, one of the most popular radio personalities in the state of Kentucky.
Who Are the Wrestlers at Ohio Valley Wrestling?
The cast of Wrestlers is comprised of OVW legends like Ca$h Flo, Mr. PEC-tacular, Mahabali Shera, Hollyhood Haley J, and more. To learn more about the babyfaces, heels and bosses at OVW — including their signature moves — check out our Wrestlers cast guide.
Wait, what’s a babyface?
In wrestling, a babyface (also known as a “face”) is a heroic “good guy” or fan favorite. Typically, they’ll play it fair in the ring and avoid cheating or dirty manuevers. The babyfaces in Wrestlers include Ca$h Flo and the Amazing Maria James. The babyfaces perform relative to the heels in any given match, and sometimes wrestlers shift between the two identities, depending on their narrative arc.
So what’s a heel?
Simply put, a heel is a villain — a bad boy, a nasty girl, or anyone who fights dirty in the ring. The heels in Wrestlers include Hollyhood Haley J and Freya the Slaya.
“In wrestling, you’re going to do the same things you do when you tell any story and have a protagonist and an antagonist,” Al Snow told Tudum. “We've got to explain to the audience what the context of the story is, [and help them] understand the challenge that's facing our protagonist, and what the antagonists are trying to prevent.”
In other words: If nothing else, wrestling is a story of good versus evil — and who prevails depends on the day.
Watch Wrestlers on Netflix now.
Video
Wrestlers | Official Trailer | Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9CISx70Oo&ab_channel=Netflix
Websites
Netflix: Wrestlers
https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81592264
Ohio Valley Wrestling
https://ovwrestling.com
(Credit: Netflix/OVW)
Combat Sports News
UFC @UFC Noche Results:
Alexa Grasso (48-47) and Valentina Shevchenko (48-47) fight to a split draw (47-47)
Jack Della Maddalena (29-28, 29-28) defeats Kevin Holland (29-28) by split decision
Raul Rosas Jr defeats Terrance Mitchell by TKO, Round 1, :54
Daniel Zellhuber defeats Christos Giagos by submission, anaconda choke, Round 2, 3:26
Kyle Nelson (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) defeats Fernando Padilla by unanimous decision
Loopy Godinez defeats Elise Reed by submission, rear naked choke, Round 2, 3:38
Roman Kopylov defeats Josh Fremd by TKO (body shot) at 4:44 of Round 2
Edgar Chairez versus Daniel Lacerda declared a no decision at 3:47 of Round 1
Tracy Cortez (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) defeats Jasmine Jasudavicius by unanimous decision
Charlie Campbell defeats Alex Reyes by TKO (right hand) at 3:38 of Round 1
Josefine Knutsson (30-24, 30-25, 30-27) defeats Marnic Mann by unanimous decision
Videos
UFC YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/ufc
Noche UFC: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrM6yp2r-M&ab_channel=UFC
Alexa Grasso: 'I Hope Every September 16th We Can Have a Card Like This' | Noche UFC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYOHs7tvfQ&ab_channel=UFC
Alexa Grasso Octagon Interview | Noche UFC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCN6z-gM3W0&ab_channel=UFC
Noche UFC: Pre-Fight Panel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSXblxM1IQ&t=85s&ab_channel=UFC
#UFCNoche #NocheUFC #UFCResults #ufcwomen #MMA #mixedmartialarts #AlexaGrasso
#ValentinaShevchenko #sportsnews #sportsmedia #popculture #PPV #payperview #trend #trending #buzz #X #media
Black Superman - 'Muhammad Ali', By Johnny Wakelin
Lyrics
This here's the story of Cassius Clay
Who changed his name to Muhammad Ali
He knows how to talk and he knows how to fight
And all the contenders were beat out of sight
Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali
He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee
Mohammed, the black superman
Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
Now all you fight fans, you've got to agree
There ain't no flies on Muhammad Ali
He fills the arena wherever he goes
And everyone gets what they paid for
Muhammad, was known to have said
You watch me shuffle and I'll jab off your head
He moves like the black superman
And calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
He says I'm the greatest the worlds ever seen
The heavyweight champion who came back again
My face is so pretty you don't see a scar
Which proves I'm the king of the ring by far
Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali
He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee
Mohammed, the black superman
Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali
He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee
Muhammad, the black superman
Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
I'm Ali catch me if you can
Audio
https://music.apple.com/us/album/black-superman-muhammad-ali/286163209
#BlackSuperman #MuhammadAli #Ali
#JohnnyWakelin #boxer #boxing #legend #popculture #media
"I'm more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC @UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene" - Jason Statham #JasonStatham #quote #MMA #UFC #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsmedia #popculture #media
"Video is growing very quickly on Facebook. A lot of people compare that to YouTube. I think that kind of makes sense. YouTube isn't the only video service, but I think it's the biggest, and it probably makes more sense to compare Facebook video to YouTube rather than Netflix because that's a completely different kind of content" - Mark Zuckerberg #MarkZuckerberg #quote #Facebook #Meta #YouTube #video #videoservice #Netflix #content #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediatrends #socialmediawars #socialmediaplatforms #platforms #innovation #bigtech #tech #innovation #popculture #internet #media
Combat Sports News
UFC @UFC Noche
Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso defended her championship vs Valentina Shevchenko.
The bout went the distance with both competitors coping a bruising in the five-round affair.
Many MMA insiders and hardcore fans are asking questions about the judges scorecards.
A split draw! (48-47, 47-48, 47-47). You could see a look in the eyes of Shevchenko.
One judge giving Grasso the final round 10-8 despite Shevchenko dominating the majority of the round.
Shevchenko spoke with UFC/MMA living legend Daniel "DC" Cormier.
“I think it really was 3-2 on my side, but I think judges felt a little bit of pressure because it was Mexican Independence Day”.
“In a fair fight, in a fair competition, victory would be mine.”
They used to say in the fight game, "That's boxing", but now they may also say, "That's MMA in a foreign land", or something to that effect. We're all heard of the expression "hometown advantage", be it football, or other. A re-match appears on the cards, this time perhaps on U.S soil, or some other place. MMA will survive. Stay hungry!
#UFC #UFCNoche #ufcwomen #NocheUFC #AlexaGrasso #ValentinaShevchenko #sportsnews #sportsbiz #ufcnews #ufcmedia #fighting #sportsmedia #combatsports #popculture #entertainment #showbiz #PPV #payperview #payperviews #Mexico #trend #trending #X #media
Combat Sports News
UFC @UFC Noche
Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso defended her championship vs Valentina Shevchenko.
The bout went the distance with both competitors coping a bruising in the five-round affair.
Many MMA insiders and hardcore fans are asking questions about the judges scorecards.
A split draw! (48-47, 47-48, 47-47). You could see a look in the eyes of Shevchenko.
One judge giving Grasso the final round 10-8 despite Shevchenko dominating the majority of the round.
Shevchenko spoke with UFC/MMA living legend Daniel "DC" Cormier.
“I think it really was 3-2 on my side, but I think judges felt a little bit of pressure because it was Mexican Independence Day”.
“In a fair fight, in a fair competition, victory would be mine.”
They used to say in the fight game, "That's boxing", but now they may also say, "That's MMA in a foreign land", or something to that effect. We're all heard of the expression "hometown advantage", be it football, or other. A re-match appears on the cards, this time perhaps on U.S soil, or some other place. MMA will survive. Stay hungry!
#UFC #UFCNoche #ufcwomen #NocheUFC #AlexaGrasso #ValentinaShevchenko #sportsnews #sportsbiz #ufcnews #ufcmedia #fighting #sportsmedia #combatsports #popculture #entertainment #showbiz #PPV #payperview #payperviews #Mexico #trend #trending #X #media
"Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives" Tony Robbins #TonyRobbins #quote #beliefs #power #experience #lives #life #create #mindset #attitude #mbs #biz #world #media
"Back when the UFC @UFC first started, I wanted to see what MMA was all about; at the time, I was training with Tank Abbott, and so I went to see him fight. While at the fight, I saw this guy fighting that I just crushed in high school wrestling, and I thought, 'Hey, I'm a street fighter, and I have a wrestling background,' so I gave it a shot" -Tito Ortiz #TitoOrtiz #quote #UFC #MMA #martialarts #wrestling #fighting #sports #sportsbiz #combatsports #media
"The problem is that with blogging, the model is publish first, maybe fact-check later. In newspapers, the model is you fact check first and then publish. But those models are merging" - Craig Newmark @craignewmark #CraigNewmark #Craigslist #quote #blogging #blogs #blogger #publish #factcheck #publish #models #businessmodels #businessmodel #newspapers #newsmedia #onlinepublishing #onlinenews #media
"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart" - Marcus Aurelius #MarcusAurelius #quote #stoic #philosopher #stoicism #Roman #RomanEmpire #Rome #Italy #fate #life #heart #mindset #widsom #mbs #media
"We have a very wide range of content, but the brand-newest movies, what's happening with those is a $30 pay-per-view option - not from Netflix but from DirecTV and others - of movies that are in the theater" - Reed Hastings #ReedHastings #quote #netflix #content #movies #payperview #PPV #directtv #entertainment #homeentertainment #popculture #streaming #showbiz #biz #media
"You always think as an organization, obviously if you're in sports, you want to be with ESPN. ESPN is it. But you don't really realize how good ESPN is and how big their platform really is until you're in it: Dana White, UFC @UFC #DanaWhite #quote #UFC #ESPN #MMA #combatsports #platform #sports #network #sportsnews #sportsbiz #media
Media Man: Under The Water Cooler
Sydney HQ.
Up to approx 30 degrees
Combat sports are red hot right now
WWE
@WWE
and UFC
@UFC
under TKO
@TKOGrp
banner as per NYSE
@NYSE
Wrestling Match Of The Decade wheels in motion for WrestleMania: Roman Reigns
@WWERomanReigns
vs Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
@TheRock
John Cena
@JohnCena
and Johnson escape fallout from Hollywood writers strike!
MMA: The UFC Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA era is here. Izzy has been advised by many to rest up, rethink his political allegiance and messaging with China. Will he ever live down the "Dog Day Afternoon" in Sydney, Australia! Pro MMA can be a dog eat dog business and SS's mind games got to "The Last Stylebender". Was the fight already lost for Izzy before the "Let's Fn Go"?
UFC Nucho in Mexico. Grasso vs Shevchenko. Draw says judges! Oops. Re-match next time on U.S soil?!
Hot Temp's In Sydney, Australia see pause on bush burn-offs likely for a few days as mini heatwave hits.
Water safety reminder: Beach, rockpools, anywhere around water.
Work/Biz/Life Balance: If working with screens/computers try 15 mins break from screen for every hour on. Protect eyes, head, well-being. A walk around the block and an extra glass of water can work wonders. Water and coffee in the office (but not too close to keyboards)!
Washington, USA: Political basketcases?! USA set for an authentic leader in office. Many of the most suitable candidates work in private enterprise? Too good for the Oval Office?! A bit like some in the land down under of Australia, but not quite as obvious.
New South Wales government of Australia scores big praise by Sydney, Australia sports loving fans. About 3 or so more UFC events to hit Sydney within the next 4 years.
PPV (Pay-Per-View) business models, offerings to get some revamp thanks to TKO (WWE and UFC) deal; What percentage of WWE fans also watch at least some UFC? A higher percentage than the amount of UFC fans who also watch some WWE! Not all exactly or speculative numbers are in the public domain and can we suggest some are hidden - at least in part. Back in the Optus Vision days we used to get our hands on much raw data, thanks to my old bosses and the marketing and PPV department. Many industries have trade secrets, much like the Google Algorithm or KFC's "eleven secret herbs and spices"!
Alt news and niche news finding audiences in Australia, US, Canada, Europe, while many in society has tuned out or largely turned off "TV News" and other "mainstream aka lamestream"; Sky News Australia
@SkyNewsAust
is an exception to the rule. Sky boasts an interaction with 11.1 million Aussie's each month. Multiplatform strategy works a charm, with quality and authentic journalism - funny about that hey!!! "Happy to help further spread the good and authentic news"..Anon journo type overheard around the watercooler.
24-hour News Cycle vs Always On via The Internet..
Too much news going on all the time? Part of the reason the Media Man Group often updates X
@X
(formally Twitter) and blogs such as Media Man Int Blogger and Media Man Blogger quicker than news going live to it's flagship websites. Evergreen content strategy works a treat as well as unique perspectives and some gonzo journalism type reporting seldom found in mainstream news. The Google Algorithm is friendly to this business model so it's a Win-Win-Win!
Yes, we are still taking on some select PR and advertising campaigns. Email is if you have something you want the world to know about. There's an old expression that goes something like, "If you have the money we have the time"!
Seriously, we love the once great craft of journalism. The decline of the industry is well documented.. Hat's off to the authentic journos who continue to scribe and sniff out a good story. Journos vs AI! That's a big rabbit hole ain't it.
Remember in this sometimes crazy world, Heath is wealth and time and energy are most valuable resources.
LinkedIn: For more professional (whatever that is anyway) scribes and media presentation check us out via LinkedIn. Greg Tingle, Founder and Director, Media Man Int and Media Man Australia. LI is a MM multi-time 'Social Media Platform Of The Month' winner and finalist (and so it Twitter, now X, right Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino.
Thanks for stopping by Media Man. Beach to Bush Telegraph via The Internet Superhighway. Wrestling and surfin' the web and beyond. Seagulls and Kangaroos ahead!
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SEO and online news developments on the horizon
Google to remove "How to (get) rich" results
Google working on another AI search engine
X (X Corp) working on "The Everything App"; Will have a fintech/online banking type functionality
Bloggers want X to have a full blown blogging solution
Will X also start selling website design and development packages ala Google Domains sale to Squarespace
More "alternative media" news websites and alt social media platforms rising up as much of society further moves away from "mainstream media" aka "legacy media"
Become the "go-to* on your line of business.
Build it and they will come (with the right SEO, SEM, meta-tags, webcode and patience)!
Have fun in biz or at work or it's just not worth it.
The winning mindset. Mindset is much of "The Secret"
Plug into trends and hot topics. Become part of the pop culture discussion!
Disrupt the market, unique selling points and solutions,.and seize the day!
Box Office News
Not exactly a record setting week for the movie/theatre biz but the show must go on!
'Nun II' maintains top spot in North American box office for another weekend.
The Nun II is the top movie in North America for a second weekend, earning an extra $14.7 million in receipts, Box Office Mojo has announced.
A Haunting in Venice - $14.5 million #AHauntingInVenice
The Equalizer 3 - $7.2 million #TheEqualizer3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding - $4.7 million #MyBigFatGreekWedding3
Barbie - $4 million #BarbieTheMovie
Jawan - $2.49 million #Jawan
Blue Beetle - $2.48 million #BlueBeetle
Gran Turismo - $2.4 million #GranTurismoMovie
Oppenheimer - $2.1 million #Oppenheimer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - $2 million #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles
#TheNun2 #popculture #movienews #boxoffice #movieboxoffice #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #biz #media
SEL YouTube September 2023
SEL's Nicola on YouTube AI. Alphabet/YouTube is on a roll..More great AI developments.. YouTube Shorts are working a charm for us. Brand logos/images rule.. Improved AI for content, movie and streaming show subtitles and more.. YouTube is now in contention for our 'Social Media Platform Of The Month' awards based on pure merit. YouTube getting on the front foot before X Corp goes ballistic with X and "The Everything App"..Will Amazon Prime Video, Dailymotion and/or Rumble have a counter hold and strike back at this? Stay tuned for the ongoing "social media wars" as we call them. The customer (and YouTube wins).
SEJ Googles Search Relations September 2023
SEJ's Matt on domain names. Lots of considerations. All part of the branding experience and strategy. Many more elements to consider.. For example, we have a strong portfolio of names and websites and none of the names get old or out of date. The names from Media Man fit in with a wide array of matters, but it's obvious there's a strong news media perspective. Business and world conditions do change but news and media remains a staple of society and the web. Domain names and now websites remain very affordable so business entrepreneurs can take more risks without having to bet the ranch. Google Domains recently sold to Squarespace if you didn't hear already. That news broke approx 2 months ago. Keep spreading the risk, start spitfires and seize the day. Did we say be Google - Alphabet friendly? Yes, with the right amount of AI, X Corp, social media and so on. Trust the gut and use your head in the sometimes crazy world. Another winning number by Search Engine Journal.
SEL Prepare For Season September 2023
SEL's Jonathan on peak season (for many, but not all) business, goods, services and other sectors. The vast majority of businesses have high and low sectors. We work in and around sports, combat sports, ads/pr, pop culture and related. An advantage of not having a shopfront, warehouse etc etc is the cost saving as well as risk minimization..In addition online news and information based outfits can plug into and generate what is widely know as "evergreen content"..For eg, this rich history of boxing, pro wrestling and martial arts never gets old or out of date. Sports business, sports memorabilia, sports content streaming and such remain popular all year round. This type of content can help drive online based sales of boxing and MMA gloves, mouthguards, home gyms, sports DVDs, ring attire and even broadcasting equipment such as podcast kits, Google Cast and you get the picture. Having previously owned a restaurant I'm all too aware of the challenges faced by many more traditional type businesses. SEO continues to be of benefit to most sectors. We're even helping out many agencies and their clients and associates with this as folks know the importance of it all year round. Spread the risk with paid, organic and other. Win-Win-Win!
