The Seven Network’s Rio 2016 Media Kit has a pertinent quote from Kurt Burnette (Seven’s Event Director - Olympic Games and Chief Revenue Officer), where he notes that: You are about to become deeply involved with what we are now referring to as “the very first unmissable Olympic Games”. This statement is in reference to the fact… Continue reading Olympic broadcasters back social to boost Games audience
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The end of the News of the World
The United Kingdom’s biggest selling newspaper is set to close this Sunday. In an unprecedented move News International Chairman James Murdoch has ordered the closure of the 168 year old News of the World (NOTW) tabloid. Despite a circulation of nearly 3 million and a readership estimated at 7.5m every Sunday, the News Corporation group… Continue reading The end of the News of the World
Packer resigns, Warburton in…the media circus continues
Ten Network Holdings today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Seven Media Group’s Chief Sales and Digital Officer James Warburton. The announcement comes after the Ten board last week removed long-time CEO Grant Blackley . As a result of the announcement Lachlan Murdoch steps down as Acting CEO. Today’s announcement followed a… Continue reading Packer resigns, Warburton in…the media circus continues