Media billionaire facing bankruptcy
A PROLIFIC media mogul who once controlled major Australian radio stations is facing the “nuclear option” of bankruptcy.
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Yahoo boss slept through meeting
WE’VE all had those embarrassing work moments. But it’s a bit different when you’re the high profile boss of a global media company.
The other Cannes festival
WE ALL know about the Cannes Film Festival with the beautiful movie stars and prestigious awards. But did you know there’s a whole other Cannes festival?
YouTube to pull down music videos
VIDEO giant YouTube will pull down major artists such as Adele, Radiohead and the Arctic Monkeys because of a stoush over its new music streaming.
Trump asked to change giant sign
LARGER-THAN-LIFE business personality Donald Trump has come under fire for adding an equally big “tasteless sign” to one of his skyscrapers.
The man making millions from internet memes
YOUR funny looking cat could be a ticket to riches if you hook up with the man who turns pets into internet gold. Just what is a meme manager?
The bitter battle threatening a whole industry
THE increasingly bitter war between Amazon and a major publisher has embroiled the likes of JK Rowling and is threatening to up-end the industry.
Was this the worst PR stunt ever?
A SUSPICIOUS package sent to a Sydney media company resulted in the bomb squad being called in. Was this the worst PR stunt ever?
Five ad slogans that didn’t work
REMEMBER ‘Better Beans Make Better Coffee’? Probably not, because it’s one of those disastrous slogans that just didn’t work. Here are some more.
Game off: Aussie industry left behind by government
A POTENTIALLY lucrative industry has just had the rug pulled out from under it by the Australian government. Why?
Why New York Times boss was really fired
SHE was unceremoniously dumped from her high profile job last week sparking debate over sexism at work. Now the publisher says what really went on.
Billionaire has untreatable cancer
THE billionaire owner of two major newspapers in the US has been diagnosed with an untreatable form of cancer.
Fairfax staff strike as 70 jobs cut
STAFF at Fairfax Media are on strike after the company announced more than 70 jobs would be cut in an email to staff this morning.
The power you have over brands
YOU thought you were just some cog in the machine, but big brands like Cadbury are watching you VERY closely to see what you think.
The power you have over brands
YOU thought you were just some cog in the machine, but big brands like Cadbury are watching you VERY closely to see what you think.
Exclusive photos: Packer, Gyngell punch-up
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: JAMES Packer and Nine CEO David Gyngell’s very public punch-up is believed to be over a Channel Nine van being parked at Packer’s beach property.
Google denies dodging tax
THE tech giant has denied paying less than $500,000 in tax in Australia, despite almost doubling its profits to $46.5 million.
Twitter loses $132 million
IT MAY be one of the most famous companies on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it’s profitable. The social media firm posted a loss of $132 million.
The entrepreneur crushed by Putin
THE founder of Russia’s top social network has quit his post and fled the country after by cronies of President Putin made inroads into the company.
Creepy way you’ll be forced to watch ads
AVOIDING those TV ad breaks by distracting yourself with your smartphone will soon be a thing of the past. New technology will see those ads stalk you.
Netflix reports gangbuster growth
HOUSE of Cards really put Netflix on the map. And now it’s reaping in the rewards with phenomenal subscriber and revenue growth.
One winner in the O’Farrell saga
BARRY O’Farrell is barely out of office and “grangegate” is already trending on Twitter. So is Penfolds Grange the winner in this political debacle?
Who would want the world’s toughest job?
WHAT would the world’s toughest job involve? Endless working hours and no pay? Watch how these candidates react when they interview for the position.
Mayer hails ‘core’ growth at Yahoo
YAHOO reported stronger-than-expected first quarter profits this year, earning $312 million on $1.1 billion revenues under CEO Marissa Mayer.
Did you pay $20 for a massive ad?
IF YOU’VE just seen The Lego Movie this may be true but it almost doesn’t matter because the flick could be the best piece of marketing ever.
How much is advertising on The Block?
FORGET Steve and Chantelle, the real winners were the advertisers who sucked us into watching months of product placement. So how much did they pay?
Ten posts $8 million loss
TEN Network Holdings has posted an $8 million first half loss, a vast improvement on the $243 million loss it suffered 12 months ago.
The young gun running the Lonely Planet
A RECLUSIVE billionaire shelled out millions for the Lonely Planet, and then he put a 24-year-old at the helm. So can this pup with no real credentials do the job?
Simple ways to get Facebook ‘likes’
JUST how do you get those coveted Facebook ‘likes’? Here is how to score the all important social wins that can be converted to real dollars.
Celebs with big family fortunes
YOU may know them for their on-screen ‘talents’ but these celebs have BIG family money they can fall back on if things hadn’t worked out.
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