In a fast-changing media landscape, we ask the new leaders at Seven and Nine whether they can stabilise linear audiences, grow streaming market share, and tempt young people to spend less time with video sharing platforms and more in premium TV environments. What are the strategies for building better digital businesses? Where are the growth opportunities for commercial TV and are these tied to new data capabilities and AI? We ask whether there will be room for locally-owned media giants in a world increasingly populated by global studio streamers and tech platforms. What is the ‘unique selling point’ that means Australians will need Seven and Nine as much in 2035 as they do today? Protected access to free listed sports has been confirmed (in linear) and there are new prominence rules. Has the Federal Government now done enough to support local media?