Today
Rich Lister-backed Vinyl Group buys firm after HR complaints
One of Australia’s biggest media industry news websites, Mediaweek, has sold for $1 million to the ASX-listed music company backed by Richard White.
Yesterday
Cosima Marriner appointed editor of the Financial Review
Her appointment comes after former Nine publishing executive James Chessell became the publication’s editor-in-chief.
Haigh and Lalor eye a longer boundary for cricket writers
Gideon Haigh and Peter Lalor spent decades reporting on the sport. Now they’re hoping readers will pay for specialised coverage with Cricket Et Al.
This Month
- Analysis
- Media & marketing
REA’s success exposes shrinking Domain
The growth engine for Nine Entertainment, property classifieds platform Domain, has not been firing – and is losing ground to News Corp-controlled REA Group.
Networks seek legal advice as gambling signs evade ad ban
The government has told networks it cannot block betting companies from advertising on sports jerseys or around sporting grounds. Broadcasters disagree.
- Updated
- Earnings season
Foxtel on the block as News Corp confronts reality
The publishing and broadcasting multinational says there is acquisition interest in its pay television arm after a year-long study of its assets.
- Updated
- Analysis
- Media & marketing
News Corp finally confronts the grim reality of Foxtel
After nearly 30 years as a shareholder, the media giant has gone public with a bid to offload the pay TV business. Any new owner will confront big challenges.
New punters to halve under Labor’s gambling crackdown, brokers warn
One of the sector’s most respected analysts has told clients that the racing industry will be some $6.4 billion worse off over time from the proposed changes.
Paul Keating’s prediction about Nine-Fairfax goes both ways
Also, the secondary effects of a strike at Nine Publishing land as others seek meetings; and who Seven West Media has hired to manage its crisis PR.
TV networks to demand fee relief as $40m wagering hole opens up
Sports codes, wagering firms and media companies have a week to make their pitch to the Albanese government, after secret briefings on Thursday and Friday.
- Analysis
- Media & marketing
Murdoch thinks Fox, News Corp worth more right wing
At the heart of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s bid to change the family’s “irrevocable” trust is an idea Fox and News Corp are more valuable as conservative outlets.
Fox in hunt for more lucrative sponsors after making Olympic history
Australia’s most successful individual Olympic medallist already has considerable earning power, experts say.
Gambling ad crackdown imminent as sports, media join secret meetings
Sporting codes, wagering and media companies have been summoned to private meetings with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.
July
AFR, SMH, Age staff reach wage deal after five-day strike
Unionised staff at Nine Entertainment’s major mastheads voted to approve a new, three-year pay deal.
AFR, SMH, The Age staff vote to strike on eve of Paris Olympics
From 11am Friday the bulk of the Nine Entertainment publishing workforce will walk off the job after rejecting the latest pay offer from management.
- Exclusive
- Media & marketing
Matt Gudinski remakes Mushroom in biggest restructure this century
Matt Gudinski, the son of legendary promoter Michael, will shut a range of well-known imprints and consolidate its artists under one umbrella.
WIN, Southern Cross consider selling TV stations to Network Ten
A relatively small sale of regional broadcast assets could open the door for WIN owner Bruce Gordon to take a larger stake in Nine Entertainment.
‘Unclear’ how much Meta makes from Australian users: ACCC
It is clear Meta banks billions in revenue from Australians offshore, the competition watchdog said responding to questions from a government inquiry.
‘Incredible legacy’: business, political leaders on AFR chief’s departure
John Howard, Peter Dutton, Andrew Forrest and Jennifer Westacott are among those to pay tribute to outgoing AFR editor-in-chief Michael Stutchbury.
Michael Stutchbury calls time as AFR editor-in-chief after 13 years
The 67-year-old led the paper through six PMs and thousands of editions. He will be succeeded by former executive editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, James Chessell.
