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Breaking news: Will social media kill the evening bulletin?
Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Seven news gets a new boss with no TV experience
The West Australian Newspapers editor-in-chief Anthony De Ceglie will lead Seven’s suite of news programs as former Seven news boss Craig McPherson steps down.
- by Calum Jaspan
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker settles with Seven
The 20-year-old university student wrongly identified by Seven has settled his legal dispute with the network for an undisclosed sum.
- by Calum Jaspan
Heartbreak High is a global hit. So why aren’t there more Aussie shows like it?
Despite the series’ global runaway success, the future of rich Australian content remains on a knife edge.
- by Calum Jaspan
Local Facebook profits soar amid bargaining code stand-off
The social media giant increased its spending estimates for the year, once again raising questions about whether its futuristic technological bets will eventually pay off.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Media & marketing
ABC local radio just hit rock bottom. What’s next?
The national broadcaster peaked during bushfires and COVID-19 and it has been downhill for a long time.
- by Calum Jaspan
New Seven boss wants to move on from ‘a few bad apples’
Seven West Media’s new boss Jeff Howard has warned he is willing to weed out staffers who show poor judgment or engage in unacceptable behaviour.
- by Calum Jaspan
Lisa Wilkinson won in court, but is this the end of her TV career?
The Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial is finally behind her, so what can one of TV’s highest-paid presenters have to look forward to now?
- by Karl Quinn and Calum Jaspan
ABC Radio Sydney slumps to worst-ever ratings result
The network saw its audience share slump, with its significant running order shake-up so far failing to attract listeners.
- by Calum Jaspan
ABC Radio Melbourne’s shows fail to recapture audiences
Listeners tuned out of the station’s breakfast show, hosted by Sammy J, and its mornings show, hosted by Raf Epstein.
- by Calum Jaspan
Seize the moment on media reform to follow Albanese’s vision for Australia: Nine boss
Nine Entertainment’s Mike Sneesby is urging the government to amend its communications bill “right now”.
- by Calum Jaspan