Articles from June, 2007

UK: ITV chief wants to streamline regionals

ITV executive chairman Michael Grade says that the commercial network’s regional franchise structure, dating back to when the network launched in 1955, is now in need of rationalisation.
The network… Read on >>

Television June 30th 2007 — 11:43 pm

MS Monthly: July Edition

The July instalment of MS Monthly is now available!
In this edition Big Dan writes on the latest in International Television and the NRL: mid-season trade period and ’Queensland’s Finest… Read on >>

Media Spy June 30th 2007 — 10:25 pm

BBC boss dies

A BBC executive died in mysterious circumstances after stripping off her clothes and walking into the sea.
Kari Boto, 53, was plucked from the water by a helicopter crew and… Read on >>

Uncategorised June 30th 2007 — 2:30 pm

ABC America movie critic dies

Surrounded by family and friends, ABC’s beaming and insightful movie critic Joel Siegel has died in New York, after a long and remarkably courageous struggle with cancer, at the age… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities June 30th 2007 — 2:29 pm

Eddie steps down, and two are given the boot

Following his very public announcement several weeks ago, Eddie McGuire has now officially stepped down from the position of CEO of the Nine Network – and in his wake the… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television June 30th 2007 — 1:37 am

Darwin’s HOT turns Maroon

Darwin’s HOT100 will become Maroon FM next Wednesday in support of the Queensland State of Origin team.

Radio June 29th 2007 — 6:49 pm

Kerry feared James would destroy Nine, new book reveals

Deceased media mogul Kerry Packer feared his son James would destroy his beloved Channel Nine, according to a new book that paints a picture of a network so battered and… Read on >>

Television June 29th 2007 — 9:08 am

The Australian’s Media Round-Up II

Here is the second and final instalment of today’s media headlines courtesy of The Australian:

Seven are facing an Olympic onslaught from internet sites run by News Corporation and Fairfax… Read on >>

Advertising / Marketing,Digital Television,New Media,Print,Television June 28th 2007 — 12:47 pm

The Australian’s Media Round-Up I

Here is the first instalment of the latest Media headlines courtesy of The Australian:

The democratic process has rubbed off on the Canberra Press Gallery, whose President, SBS‘ chief political… Read on >>

Advertising / Marketing,Celebrities / Personalities,New Media,Telecommunications,Television June 28th 2007 — 11:18 am

Rove signs with US Talent Agency

The books at American talent agency UTA has a new name, Rove McManus.   According to his manager, its putting “the eyes and ears on the ground”, but its expected that it… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities June 28th 2007 — 7:57 am

Sea Patrol gets second series

Australia’s most expensive drama, Nine Network’s Sea Patrol has had a second series commissioned – announced before its debut on Thursday July 5. The announcement was made at the shows… Read on >>

Television Programmes June 27th 2007 — 7:29 pm

Parkinson: The next series will be my last

British talkshow host Michael Parkinson has announced his show Parkinson will end after his next 12 week series later this year.
The 25 year talkshow veteran, will take a year… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television Programmes June 27th 2007 — 7:22 pm

Macquarie Radio hires staff for news website

Macquarie Radio Network, the owner of Sydney radio stations 2GB and 2CH, has appointed five new online editorial staff, just months before it is to launch their news website.
The… Read on >>

New Media,Radio June 27th 2007 — 6:11 pm

Seven to air cult US dramas on the same day

The Seven Network will air two of its popular imported cult dramas Heroes and Prison Break on the same day that they screen in the United States in a bid… Read on >>

Television,Television Programmes June 27th 2007 — 6:05 pm

The Australian’s Media Round-Up

Today’s latest media headlines courtesy of The Australian are as follows:

Attorney-General Phillip Ruddock has urged the Victorian Government to pardon two journalists, the Herald Sun‘s Michael Harvey and Gerard… Read on >>

Advertising / Marketing,Celebrities / Personalities,Radio,Television June 27th 2007 — 12:39 pm