Media & marketing
Piers Morgan quits top-rating TV show following backlash over Meghan criticism
The broadcaster’s fierce criticism of the Duchess of Sussex prompted tens of thousands of complaints to the media regulator.
- by Bevan Shields
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Analysis
Royal family
The content queen: Oprah’s strategy pays off with Meghan and Harry interview
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan aired it wasn’t just a victory for those who like sharp inside-the-palace intrigue. It was also a win for a cuttingly modern type of media business.
- by Steven Zeitchik
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Prime Media
Antony Catalano grabs controlling stake in Prime Media Group
Former Domain boss Antony Catalano has struck a deal with WIN Corp billionaire Bruce Gordon to boost his stake in Prime Media, in a move that may resolve a stand-off over the regional television group.
- by Zoe Samios
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What's on
Erskine seals the tell-all deal for Kylie Moore-Gilbert on Sky
Recently freed academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert will sit down with Melissa Doyle on Sky News. How did that happen?
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
The Sydney Morning Herald ends year as nation’s biggest masthead
The Sydney Morning Herald finished 2020 as the most widely-read newspaper across digital and print in the country.
The Age remains Melbourne’s biggest masthead
The Age has held its place as the biggest masthead in Melbourne.
Female sports made free on Kayo under government grant
All sports matches covered by the government’s women and under-represented sports grant will now be available free on Foxtel as Kayo Freebies.
- by Zoe Samios
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Nine Entertainment
Nine’s top shareholder Bruce Gordon in push for board seat
Nine’s biggest shareholder is expected to make a play for a board seat.
- by Zoe Samios
SBS suspends Chinese TV news services after ‘forced confessions’ complaint
SBS took the action after receiving a complaint from Safeguard Defenders, a human rights organisation, that the Chinese networks had broadcast forced confessions.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
Opinion
What Mike Sneesby must do to succeed at Nine
Nine’s new CEO will need to act quickly and decisively to maintain the media giant’s momentum.
- by John McDuling