TV Revenue Down 30% Despite Viewer Growth
Second-quarter commercial TV revenue reportedly declined over 30% following the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic despite audience growth. According to unaudited... Read More
New Streaming Service To Be Billion-dollar Flop?
A new streaming service called ‘Quibi’ has commentators predicting a multi-billion dollar flop, despite the paid-for TV app for mobile attracting a... Read More
Alan Jones Quits Radio Over Health Concerns
Tap-rating 2GB talkback breakfast show host Alan Jones has shocked listeners and announced he’s leaving radio at the end of May, following... Read More
Broadcasters Squabble With Sports Bodies Over Commitments Made Before COVID-19
Despite the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC), Nine and Foxtel agreeing on the NRL season commencing on 28th May, there are still... Read More
AAP Newswire Service Closes After 85 Years
After 85 years of operation, news agency Australian Associated Press, whose 180 journalists provide a significant amount of the nation’s daily news... Read More
Nine Slam Facebook, Google “Free-Riding”
Nine has used the ACCC’s digital platform regulation recommendations to slam Google and Facebook, claiming they’ve placed publishers in financial pressure whilst... Read More
Facebook Slam “Unfounded” ACCC Recommendations
Facebook has slammed the ACCC for “unfounded” recommendations over digital tech giant regulation, submitting a strongly-worded report to the Australian Treasury. The... Read More
Macquarie Media Urges Nine Takeover Bid
Macquarie Media has today urged shareholders to accept a $1.46/per share off-market takeover offer from Nine, putting the company at an enterprise... Read More
‘HBO Max’ Aussie Launch Rumours Fly
The streaming video on demand (SVOD) market is set to further intensify following reports US juggernaut, HBO, has filed a trademark for... Read More
Stan Near Profitability But Facing Stiff Competition
Nine Entertainment Co’s Stan streaming platform now has more than 1.7 million subscribers, but that hasn’t stopped it taking a $21.3 million... Read More