Masterchef has been the most revolutionary product to emerge over the last 12 months. With record TV ratings, huge hit counts on its website and recent Logies success it is no suprise that on May 10 Masterchef adds another ingredient to its successful recipe, the Masterchef magazine. Last year when it was announced that the… Continue reading Masterchef adds another ingredient to its recipe
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Seven Group Holdings becomes a reality
Yesterday the Federal Court of Australia approved the schemes of arrangement for the proposed merger between Seven Network Ltd and WesTrac Group. Therefore paving the way for Kerry Stokes to emerge with a 68 per cent majority stake in the new company to be called Seven Group Holdings (SGH). Federal Court approval by Justice Peter… Continue reading Seven Group Holdings becomes a reality
Melbourne Storm’s actions leave News Limited dismayed!
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!
Talk Radio Round 1: MTR 1377 v 3AW 693
The battle on Melbourne’s talk radio airwaves is about to intensify. This Monday (April 19th) at 6am sees the launch of a revamp 3MP 1377 to become Melbourne Talk Radio (MTR) 1377 with Steve Price at the helm of the Pacific Star Network and Macquarie Radio Network joint venture. The station is aimed at taking… Continue reading Talk Radio Round 1: MTR 1377 v 3AW 693
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!
The Great Paywall of News Corporation
China’s ‘Great Firewall’ stops Chinese internet users from accessing sites deemed to be not in the best interest of the Chinese Government. News Corporation now has its own ‘Great Wall’, the ‘Great Paywall’ in a bid to engage readers and a generate new revenue schemes as the digital era takes hold. News International, the UK… Continue reading The Great Paywall of News Corporation
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
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