When you think of “media,” what comes to mind?
Chances are, it’s not Match.com, but rather, traditional entertainment companies like Netflix or the New York Times. But while the term “media” may be short, its reach is broad, spanning print, broadcast, digital media and more.
As the media landscape grows, new companies, from startups to large corporations, are emerging with a range of services, from video game development to, yes, digital dating.
Here are a few to watch.
Media Companies in Melbourne
- Evolution 7
- Network 10
- Electronic Arts
- Linktree
- Intopia
- Autodesk
- Social Discovery Group
- MiQ Digital
- Nexxen
- Canva
Media Companies in Melbourne to Know
Evolution 7 is a digital agency based in Melbourne that specializes in UX design, design strategy and web development. With over 25 years of experience, the company operates as a small team of fewer than 20 employees serving a range of clients.
Electronic Arts is a video game developer for computers, mobile devices and tablets. The company builds its own franchises, including Need for Speed, Battlefield and The Sims, while also producing licensed titles like FIFA and Madden NFL. It operates more than 16 offices worldwide.
MiQ Digital offers businesses and agencies real-time data insights and analytics to enhance marketing campaigns and expand their customer base. Headquartered in the United States, the company also has offices in England, India and Australia.
Founded in 1982, Autodesk develops software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Maya and Sketchbook for creators, including 3D artists, architects and engineers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has a global presence with offices worldwide and a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
Linktree partners with platforms like Amazon, TikTok and YouTube to help users — from teachers and celebrities to small businesses and The White House — create a personalized page for sharing multiple links in one place. The company has offices in the United States and Australia.
Melbourne-based Intopia is a disability- and female-led agency specializing in digital accessibility and equitable design, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. It provides services such as accessibility assessments, conformance reports and training to help organizations become more inclusive.
Social Discovery Group is a global conglomerate of dating, social, and entertainment platforms — including Dating.com, DateMyAge and Cupid Media — serving over 250 million users worldwide. Committed to combating loneliness, the company operates numerous offices, including one in Melbourne.
Based in Yarra, about 65 kilometers from Melbourne, Network 10 is a division of Paramount and one of Australia’s five national free-to-air networks, focusing on content for young audiences through channels like Nickelodeon and Pluto TV. The company’s office is in the Como Centre, also known as Channel 10 Tower.
Canva’s digital design platform allows users to create social media posts, presentations, posters, logos and more, free of charge. With campuses worldwide, the company reports having 220 million monthly active users.
Nexxen provides advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters worldwide with solutions to enhance their advertising efforts. Its technology stack includes both demand-side and supply-side platforms integrated into its own data platform. The company operates in over 17 office locations globally.
