The AMWU will take an ongoing labour dispute with The West Australian to advertisers JB Hi-Fi and the Good Guys today, as a lockout of newspaper printers nears two weeks.
A significant increase in revenues spurred by a solid TV advertising market during the half year has buoyed Seven West Media’s net profit by 3.2 per cent to hit $120.5 million.
Trevor Kennedy was a knockabout cadet reporter on the Albany Advertiser newspaper before heading east in the early 1960s to leave his mark on the Sydney business and media scenes, including acting, at one stage, as Kerry Packer’s right hand man.
Karen Brown will become chair of Cannings Purple's board, replacing the communication firm’s founder Warrick Hazeldine who is stepping down in February.
Minderoo will assist 18 small news publishers reach collective bargaining agreements with Google and Facebook, following a spate of agreements struck by major news publications with the global tech giants earlier this year.
ABC chair Ita Buttrose has raised concerns that a parliamentary inquiry into the national broadcaster's complaints handling processes could be an attempt to undermine its independence and oust its board.
Seven West Media trimmed net debts by 40 per cent, flagged ratings growth and booked a $318 million profit during FY21 but has held out on paying a dividend to shareholders.
Perth-based Stephen O’Keefe has acquired his second Telstra Business Technology Centre in the state in an effort to bring IT and communications support to businesses in regional areas.
Australia's competition watchdog says it needs new powers to curb Google's dominance in advertising technology that sells ads for sites such as YouTube.
Nine Entertainment has posted a turnaround in earnings, swinging to a $184 million annual profit after lifting advertising revenues across its major businesses.
Self-made billionaire Kerry Stokes is retiring from the board of ASX-listed Seven Group Holdings, but the 80 year old will retain a well-paid consultancy role.
Seven West executives have forecast full-year earnings that exceed analysts' estimates and say the momentum will continue with its Olympics and Ashes coverage.
Facebook hopes to sign more deals with Australian news organisations for content as the social media giant prepares to introduce a separate feed by year's end.
Facebook has struck content deals with Australia's two largest media companies, News Corp and Nine Entertainment, following the recent introduction of bargaining laws.
Cricket Australia could provide up to an $8.3 million discount to broadcaster Seven West Media, in light of the financial impact from changes to the current season.
Nine boss Hugh Marks said the media company has resumed talks with Facebook, and is continuing talks with Google, for the digital giants to pay for its news stories.
