The Australian Media
- + News site 'adult' in audit of MP usage—AN audit of NSW MPs' internet usage ranked the news and information portal news.com.au as the most visited "adult website". [Link to media]
- + Deveny takes new swipe at 'jealous' Age—COMEDIAN Catherine Deveny has taken another swipe at her former employers at The Age, saying they sacked her because they were jealous of her hig...
- + Sony to launch iTunes rival—SONY will unveil a new digital music service for internet-connected Sony TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3's and other devices. [Link to media]
- + Chief's Photon stake challenged—PHOTON Group chief executive Jeremy Philips has begun choosing a new senior management team ahead of a crucial shareholder vote this month. [Link to m...
- + Real men matter for VB's $7m sales pitch—CARLTON and United Breweries will back a campaign for VB with a $7.5 million budget over the next year. [Link to media]
- + ABC boss faults leaders' debates—Election leaders' debates and town hall meetings should never again be organised by media companies or political parties. [Link to media]
- + Chief's Photon stake challenged—PHOTON Group chief executive Jeremy Philips has begun choosing a new senior management team ahead of a crucial shareholder vote this month. [Link to m...
- + Media-savvy directors chosen by Fairfax—FAIRFAX Media chairman Roger Corbett has completed the board renewal process by adding two directors with much-needed media experience. [Link to media...
- + Austereo's Anderson for Fairfax board—FAIRFAX Media has completed its board renewal process with the addition of former Austereo boss Michael Anderson. [Link to media]
- + Sony unveils e-readers—SONY has finally entered the burgeoning Australian e-reader market with a brace of touch screen models under $300. [Link to media]
- + Top Gear dismay as The Stig unmasked—THE opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted, with the identity of The Stig revealed. [Link to media]
- + Apple in aggressive push into TV—APPLE chief executive Steve Jobs has unveiled a new device that can deliver US99-cent ($1.09) rentals of TV shows over the internet. [Link to media]
- + Hard times linger in results—CORPORATE Australia barely turned in a positive performance for earnings growth last year. [Link to media]
- + Junior MasterChef a new recipe for success—JUNIOR MasterChef goes to air in 10 days and TV pundits are predicting the reality show starring kids in the kitchen will be a hit. [Link to media]
- + Murdoch's salary falls—News Corporation chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch received a 7 per cent cut in salary to $US16.8 million ($18.6m) for 2009-10. [Link to med...
- + AFL and rugby league finals shown in 3D—SEVEN has joined the rush to screen 3D television with a decision by the communications watchdog to allocate it and Nine a trial 3D TV licence. [Link ...
- + Junior MasterChef signs six sponsors—NETWORK Ten has announced six sponsors have signed up to television and online advertising packages for Junior MasterChef. [Link to media]
- + X Factor stages ratings revival—THERE will be a sense of relief inside Seven's head office after its one of its key productions, The X Factor, staged a ratings recovery last night. [...
- + Southern Cross fears government backflip—SOUTHERN Cross Media Group says the influence of the rural independent MPs may make it tricky for a government to scrap audience reach rules. [Link to...
- + PBL to launch deal-a-day site—PBL Media will launch its first internet business for over three years, the deal-a-day website Cudo, as a joint-venture with Microsoft. [Link to media...
- + Scandal has X factor, not the show—THE story behind the show pulled viewers, but The X Factor had a lacklustre debut of just 1.1 million viewers on Monday night. [Link to media]
- + Southern Cross fears U-turn on reach rules—SOUTHERN Cross Media Group says the influence of the rural independent MPs may make it tricky for a government to scrap audience reach rules. [Link to...
- + PHD drinks from PepsiCo's cup—MEDIA agency PHD has won the $30 million Pepsico Australia business, luring it away from incumbent Eighty Ks in a competitive pitch. [Link to media]
- + Junior MasterChef fans deflated?—TEN has missed a chance to whip fans of MasterChef into an orgy of anticipation for spin-off Junior MasterChef by failing to promote it regularly. [Li...
- + SBS hung out to dry by three amigos—AFTER days of media appearances the "three amigos" - independent MPs Bob Katter, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor - have pulled out of a TV en...
- + SBS hung out to dry by independent MPs—THREE rural independent MPs have pulled out of a television show about hung parliaments tonight to attend meetings with the Labor government. [Link to...
- + MySpace gets in tune with Facebook—MYSPACE has begun letting users synchronise updates with Facebook, the web superstar that supplanted the firm that once ruled in that arena. [Link to ...
- + Newton factor hits the X Factor—THE debut of Seven's reality franchise, The X Factor, was a major ratings disappointment last night. [Link to media]
- + Southern Cross Media boosts dividend—SOUTHERN Cross Media's full-year net loss has narrowed and the company remains "cautiously optimistic" about the 2010-11 second quarter. [Li...
- + Matthew wants to kill himself: Patti—ACTOR Matthew Newton, who allegedly assaulted actress Rachael Taylor, has repeatedly told his mother he wants to kill himself, Patti Newton said last ...
- + Google buy to help tackle Facebook—GOOGLE has bought social games start-up SocialDeck, the latest in a series of acquisitions aimed at competing with Facebook. [Link to media]
- + Another mad, mad, Mad Men Emmy year—THE awards ceremony was an occasion of celebration and the usual back slapping. [Link to media]
- + Internode to start FetchTV trial—INTERNODE has confirmed its plans to launch a trial of internet-delivered pay-TV service FetchTV by the end of September. [Link to media]
- + ACMA awaits SBS report on 3D TV—THE communications watchdog is waiting for a report from SBS on the impact of 3D TV trial broadcasts from May of rugby league and football games. [Lin...
- + 'New nice' is right for Emmy awards—WHEN an Emmy award winner notes their show is about the importance of arts education, you know something different is happening in television. [Link t...
- + Mad Men, Modern Family win top Emmy Awards—AUSTRALIAN Emmy hopes Toni Collette and Rose Byrne left the awards show empty-handed as Mad Men and Modern Family took out the top honours. [Link to m...
- + Oxford Dictionary faces web-only future—IT weighs in at more than 130 pounds, but the authoritative guide to the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary, may eventually slim down to ...
- + PR firm wrote iTunes 'reviews'—A PUBLIC relations firm has agreed to settle charges that it had staff pose as unbiased videogame buyers and post reviews on iTunes. [Link to media]
- + Overland was the first to leak: Linnell—THE former media chief for Victoria Police has broken his silence on Chief Commissioner Simon Overland. [Link to media]
- + Being alternative no longer enough—TEN Network Holdings chief executive Grant Blackley talks to The Australian's media writer James Chessell. [Link to media]
- + Piracy targeted in ad campaign—A NATIONWIDE ad campaign begins today, asking Australians if they are "accidental pirates". [Link to media]
- + Push for content on new channels—AUSTRALIAN content on digital multichannels is set to qualify as part of local content quotas. [Link to media]
- + Paper tigers see iPad users as main course—LAST week, John Hartigan challenged print media executives and journalists to embrace new technology. [Link to media]
- + Ten's volcanic start to a digital channel—CONCEIVING a media deal can be a complicated process. [Link to media]
- + Piracy targeted—A NATIONWIDE ad campaign begins today, asking Australians if they are "accidental pirates". [Link to media]
- + BBC to slash website spending—THE BBC will cut the amount it spends on news websites by 25 per cent over the coming year. [Link to media]
- + Bipartisan boos for election ads—LABOR and the Liberal Party will be forced to massively change the tone of their advertising campaigns. [Link to media]
- + News will have to cater to 24/7 appetite—WHILE the media continues to focus on the clear-as-mud question of who will lead us in government, the fog is lifting in other areas. [Link to media]
- + Being alternative no longer enough—TEN Network Holdings chief executive Grant Blackley talks to The Australian's media writer James Chessell. [Link to media]
- + Four of our best awarded—THE Australian's Queensland bureau has scooped four awards at the state's Clarion Awards. [Link to media]
- + The Addy makes its mark—LOCALISM should not be underestimated. And nothing drives localism in media more than sport. [Link to media]
- + Nothing pleasing about repetition—I AM pleased to announce the result of a study that will empower communications going forward. [Link to media]
- + FetchTV proves a big hit at iiNet—INTERNET service provider iiNet's trial of internet-delivered pay-TV service FetchTV has been a resounding success, according to iiNet. [Link to media...
- + Maker applauds move to slip soap to Eleven—LAST week began badly for local production house FremantleMedia Australia, and seemingly became worse. [Link to media]
- + Independents raise a twitter—THERE'S nothing like becoming a key player in determining who will form the nation's next government to help up your Twitter popularity. [Link to medi...
- + Coren faces her most harrowing ordeal—AS Hong Kong-based anchor of CNN's World Report, Anna Coren rose at 3am last Monday to do her shift at the news desk. [Link to media]
- + Aegis boss softens line—BRITISH advertising group Aegis appears to have relaxed its views on conflict-of-interest issues under new chief executive Jerry Buhlmann. [Link to me...
- + Neighbours stars take a cruise—THE Ten Network and production house Fremantle have done their first product placement deal forTV soap Neighbours in its 25-year history. [Link to med...
- + Maxus agency calls refreshment break—THE days of internet publishers automatically refreshing web pages, thereby generating higher audience numbers, could be numbered. [Link to media]
- + Digital convert has the numbers this time—NEWSPAPER publishing is a fraught business nowadays but Fairfax boss Brian McCarthy allowed himself a joke at the results briefing. [Link to media]
- + Advertising rebound lifts Fairfax profits—FAIRFAX Media is back in the black and forecasting solid earnings growth. [Link to media]
- + No convictions for Nine's hitman sting—NINE Network reporter Ben Fordham and a station producer have escaped conviction after breaching the Listening Devices Act. [Link to media]
- + Johnston-Pell out of Telstra—TWO months after Telstra reshuffled its marketing team it has confirmed former brands marketing chief Amanda Johnston-Pell is leaving the company. [Li...
- + Fairfax strategic review news on hold—FAIRFAX investors must wait till October for the details of a much anticipated strategic review of the trans-Tasman media group. [Link to media]
- + FCC keeps its curse on swearing—THE US broadcasting watchdog has asked a court to reconsider its decision to reject restrictions on indecent speech on TV and radio. [Link to media]
- + Fairfax back in profit, flags changes—FAIRFAX Media has returned to a full-year profit as tight cost control helped to offset falling revenues amid tough advertising markets. [Link to medi...
- + Mobilise or stagnate: Hartigan—DEMAND for mobile devices has created a tipping point for newspapers that will require journalists to be more entrepreneurial and creative. [Link to m...
- + The Australian's iPad app wins honour—THE Australian's expansion into the digital realm has been recognised by a panel of international judges. [Link to media]
- + Footage of Cousins 'may harm kids'—THE Ben Cousins documentary has been a major ratings winner for the Seven Network. [Link to media]
- + Mobilise or stagnate: Hartigan—DEMAND for mobile devices has created a tipping point for newspapers that will require journalists to be more entrepreneurial and creative. [Link to m...
- + The Australian's iPad app wins honour—THE Australian's expansion into the digital realm has been recognised by a panel of international judges. [Link to media]
- + Telstra drops Yellow Pages play for Asia—TELSTRA has decided not to participate in the auction of the New Zealand Yellow Pages, preferring to seek higher growth in Asia. [Link to media]
- + Ten aims for news dominance—THE market has reacted cautiously to Network Ten's earnings guidance and ambitious, but risky push on prime-time news. [Link to media]
- + Ten turns it up to 11 to capture young—SEVEN has introduced a "7mate" network aimed at young men. Now, Ten has announced a "kid" network for viewers aged 13-39. [Link to...
- + Allens is Australia's most effective ad—JWT has taken out the prize for Australia's most effective advertising campaign after reigniting consumer interest in Allen's Jellies brand. [Link to ...
- + The Australian's iPad app tops award—THE Australian's iPad app has won the innovation in digital publishing prize at this year's Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers' Association awards. [Li...
- + Katter the toast of New York (Times)—WE tip our woefully undersized hats to Bob Katter, who has made it to the front page of The New York Times. [Link to media]
- + Japan develops 'touchable' 3D TV—A 3D television system that allows users to touch, pinch or poke images floating in front of them has been developed in Japan. [Link to media]
- + Media technology good for democracy—Foxtel chief executive Kim Williams' address to the Newspaper Publishers' Association Future Forum, Sydney. [Link to media]
- + Unleash your creativity: Hartigan—NEWS Limited chief John Hartigan has argued mobile technologies have created a "tipping point" that requires journalists to be more entrepre...
- + Mobile key to news all day: Hartigan—News Limited chairman and CEO John Hartigan's address to the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association Annual Future Forum Conference,...
- + Innovation easier at ABC than Fairfax—INNOVATION was easier to achieve at the ABC than at Fairfax, where he was once a senior executive, ABC managing director Mark Scott said last night. [...
- + Cousins drug-taking doco tops ratings—A DOCUMENTARY about AFL star Ben Cousins' drug-taking was the most popular show on TV last night, averaging 2 million people in the capital cities. [L...
- + Macquarie Telecom profit surges 70pc—MACQUARIE Telecom posted a 70 per cent surge in full-year net profit today, giving its stock a lift of more than 5 per cent at the ASX. [Link to media...
- + Apple to update iPod line—APPLE is planning a September 1 event where an updated iPod line-up is expected but speculation is rife Apple TV could get a facelift. [Link to media]
- + Apple to update TV offering?—APPLE is planning a September 1 event where an updated iPod line-up is expected but speculation is rife Apple TV could get a facelift. [Link to media]
- + Ten's Eleven a joint venture with CBS—TEN Group this morning announced it will launch its third multichannel, called Eleven, as foreshadowed by The Australian yesterday. [Link to media]
- + WikiLeaks smear claims 'nonsense'—A LAWYER for two Swedish women says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sexually molested his clients. [Link to media]
- + Unloved Seven ready to turn suitor—SEVEN Group Holding chief executive Peter Gammell will continue to run his eye over acquisition opportunities. [Link to media]
- + Ten to launch entertainment channel—THE Ten network is expected to announce details of its new digital multichannel, Eleven, today in a major realignment of its three stations. [Link to ...
- + Ooh wows outdoor sector—THE outdoor advertising sector has received a boost, with one of its biggest players recording record half-year results. [Link to media]
- + Gammell leaves management to others—PETER Gammell's first results briefing as chief of a publicly listed company was more instructive than the Seven Group Holdings accounts. [Link to med...
- + Hamish & Andy quit daily radio show—THE most successful networked Australian radio show ever, Austereo's Hamish & Andy, will be limited to a two-hour weekly show and podcast in 2011....
- + Sklan promoted to ABC head of Fiction—THE ABC has has promoted drama executive Carole Sklan to the newly-created role of ABC TV head of Fiction. [Link to media]
- + New chairman and CEO for TVS—ADVERTISING may not be allowed on community television, but that hasn't stopped media buyer Harold Mitchell from being named chairman of Sydney's TVS....
- + Apple, Disney to rent shows for 99c—APPLE is in discussions with major TV companies to offer 99-cent ($1.12) rentals of television episodes, people familiar with the situation said. [Lin...
- + Ooh Media doubles outdoor's growth—OUTDOOR media company Ooh Media has announced growth double that of the outdoor industry with its June half results released today. [Link to media]
- + Seven posts $718m profit in two months—SEVEN Group recorded $718 million in net profit for the first two months of operation after its restructure. [Link to media]
- + Toshiba to launch first glasses-free 3D TV—TOSHIBA plans to market the world's first 3D television that does not need special glasses later this year, a report said on Tuesday. [Link to media]
- + Macquarie to secure star assets—MACQUARIE Radio Network expects to sign up morning broadcaster Ray Hadley to a new contract. [Link to media]
- + New chair at OzTam after Ten complaint—THE commercial free-to-air television networks are expected to appoint an independent chairman to the board of ratings agency OzTAM. [Link to media]
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