Editorial comment: Only a few hours ago did news break of one of the greatest sporting scandals in living memory. The Melbourne Storm’s $1.7 million salary cap breaches over the last five years has left the NRL with another scandal and significant damage to the brand in Melbourne, which may be irreparable. There was no… Continue reading Melbourne Storm’s actions leave News Limited dismayed!
Category: Television
Australia’s Got Talent – Japanese style!
In anticipation of the launch of Australia’s Got Talent tonight, check out these fantastic take offs of SuBo on Japanese TV!
Disney Dances with CASPA!
Yesterday’s deal between Hybrid TV and Disney Media Distribution confirmed that the next decade is the decade of choice for the consumer. The agreement, Disney’s first foray into a Video on Demand in the Southern Hemisphere, will lift Hybrid TV’s CASPA On-Demand offering to over 200 programs and 2000 hours of TV viewing on-demand. CASPA… Continue reading Disney Dances with CASPA!
Australia’s Got Talent in 2010
the Seven marketing department have come up with some great promos for the new season.
My Kitchen Rules performs for sponsors
Seven’s My Kitchen Rules finished it first season last night with Queensland couple Veronica & Shadi taking out first place and $100,000 in prize money over Victoria’s Clint & Noah. The real winners of the series, however, was the Seven Network. Last night 1.525 millions viewers tuned in to watch the final that finished just… Continue reading My Kitchen Rules performs for sponsors
What are the anti-siphoning laws?
Extract from a research paper  by the author of this website titled: ‘The effectiveness and relevance of Australia’s Anti-Siphoning laws in today’s television environment.’ The Anti-siphoning laws reside at s115 of the Broadcasting Services Act (BSA).[1] This section empowers the Minister (currently the for Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) to publish… Continue reading What are the anti-siphoning laws?
20 years in and SBS renews broadcast agreement for Tour de France
SBS today announced it has extended its Tour de France broadcast contract with Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) until 2017. This also includes SBS continuing to be the official  online and mobile delivery provider until 2017. SBS Director of Content, Matt Campbell said, “2010 marks SBS’s 20th anniversary for its Tour de France coverage so… Continue reading 20 years in and SBS renews broadcast agreement for Tour de France
Seven brings footy shows into primetime
Next Wednesday at 7:30pm in southern states the Seven Network takes another plunge into a prime time footy show. This time former Network Ten personality Peter Helliar will take the reins and be joined by AFL experts and Seven commentators Matthew Richardson and Leigh Matthews. The show will also feature Catherine Ellis, a former ABC… Continue reading Seven brings footy shows into primetime
Federal Court approves Seven shareholder meeting
Seven Network Ltd announced today that the Federal Court has approved Seven’s plan to hold shareholders meetings in relation to the proposed merger between the listed Seven Network Ltd and Kerry’s Stokes’ private WesTrac assets. The new company if given the go ahead by shareholders, will according to Seven contain Seven’s existing investments, including the… Continue reading Federal Court approves Seven shareholder meeting
One HD signs sponsors as Alonso wins Bahrain F1 GP
As reported in yesterday’s Australian newspaper, One HD has signed four sponsors for the entire F1 season for the first time in its history. According the the Australian newspaper, both Harvey Norman and Enzed have renewed their sponsorships, while Bridgestone has gone from a spot buyer to be a season package holder. Joining last year’s… Continue reading One HD signs sponsors as Alonso wins Bahrain F1 GP