Grant Blackley
Southern Cross boss to step down amid advertising challenge
Grant Blackley, one of Australian media’s longest serving leaders and the man who rolled out radio brands Triple M and Hit around the country, will begin a handover as he passes on the reins to long-time colleague John Kelly.
- by Millie Muroi
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Regional media lobbying government over mergers amid job cut fears
Prime chief executive Ian Audsley has been lobbying politicians to overhaul the rules imposed on regional media companies as earnings come under pressure.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Frenemies, facebook and your favourite idea from a rival: media CEOs open up
An exclusive survey of 14 media chiefs reveals their biggest challenges, greatest opportunities and favourite things their rivals do.
- by Jennifer Duke
Rivals 'must work together': Media CEOs on digital disruption
A survey of Australia’s media bosses found 2018 marked a turning point where historical rivals became closer than ever due to global disruption.
- by Jennifer Duke
Southern Cross Austereo expects turnaround; 2DayFM continues to disappoint
Sydney radio station 2DayFM continued to disappoint Southern Cross Austereo chairman Peter Bush in 2018, however the media company has promised shareholders a return to growth in the next financial year.
- by Jennifer Duke
Facebook is digging into regional 'goldmine', says media boss
Southern Cross Austereo chief executive Grant Blackley has criticised Facebook for pushing into regional areas.
- by Jennifer Duke
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