Nine bosses admit to ‘integrity failures’
Nine’s chair Peter Costello and CEO Mike Sneesby have made the frank admission that the media company ‘needs to do more’ with regards to its ‘failings with integrity.
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Nine boss Mike Sneesby ‘a dead man walking’
Nine chair Peter Costello has refused to back his chief executive as the board meets for the first time since sexual harassment allegations against Darren Wick were revealed.
Twelve women, NDAs and CEO in crisis over Wick’s Nine lives
More than a dozen former and current Nine TV journalists have alleged misconduct by Darren Wick, with multiple non-disclosure agreements signed by staff over interactions they had with the former news boss.
New grope claims: Nine chief calls for behaviour complaints
Mike Sneesby has urged the company’s staff to come forward with any complaints amid new claims that former news boss Darren Wick groped a TV star at a Logies after-party.
Media Street: Morris to partner Whateley in plum new role
Channel 9’s Tom Morris is poised for a return to the airwaves and will share the microphone with Gerard Whateley. Find out more in this week’s Media Street.
Paper tigers rip and snarl over $3000 a day
The squabble between Nine and Seven over printing costs led to the AFR being pulled from WA stores. Nine boss Mike Sneesby was indifferent, as Kerry Stokes offered advice for his rivals.
Lawyer up: Gus takes on NRL over $20,000 fine
Phil Gould has bullishly declared he’s “done nothing wrong” as he prepares for a legal stoush with the NRL over his damning comments where he labelled the game “stupid”.
MAFS groom Bronson Norrish takes on Twiggy
Andrew Forrest is being pursued for $1.3m by a former contestant on Married At First Sight whose party boat was allegedly damaged by the billionaire’s marine business.
Financial sting to Nine’s false Palm Island story
The Nine Network faces an enormous financial payout after broadcasting stories falsely accusing Palm Island residents of blowing a $30m payment on things such as cars and boats.
Not so Good Friday for Channel Nine
Nine’s group director of finance operations Danielle Abandowitz emailed staff prior to the long weekend informing them they wouldn’t be getting paid until Tuesday. Happy Easter!
NRL’s warning for radio partners after R-rated Latrell interview
The NRL have put their radio partners on notice in the wake of Latrell Mitchell’s disastrous post-match interview, banning them from filming after complaints from the Rabbitohs and Channel 9.
‘Extortion’ bid livens up defamation case
From one former patient whose cash request has raised eyebrows in court to another who’s currently in a Nevada jail, Nine has trotted out an interesting parade of supporting witnesses.
Media faces ‘existential moment’: Costello
The local media industry is going through an ‘existential moment’ as it deals with Meta’s threat to not pay media companies for using their content, warns Nine chairman Peter Costello.
Old silk’s jabs hit their mark in sparring match
Retired king’s counsel Donald Grieve was in the witness box on Friday and tried to hand a few tips to top defamation barrister Sue Chrysanthou, SC, during cross examination.
Watch: Leniu taunts Mam, Broncos before hotel altercation
Roosters prop Spencer Leniu challenged Ezra Mam and Broncos players before revelations of an explosive second exchange at the hotel the teams were sharing. Watch the video.
Buzz: Vegas jackpot for man who knocked back Ch9
The Las Vegas NRL season opener will live long in the memory, which is why who gets to call the game is so sought after. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals who gets the honour.
NRL watchability ratings: Joey’s Knightmare Channel 9 meltdowns
Box office appeal, a team full of villains, potential for drama – just what makes NRL teams in 2024 watchable? TRAVIS MEYN on why Jackson Hastings and Joey Johns will keep us glued to the Knights.
The looming decline of free-to-air TV
Small cracks in free-to-air revenues have widened, and the flow-on effect will be felt by the political parties and sporting codes alike.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival TV deal does nothing to help racing
Matty and Benny discuss the long-awaited Melbourne Cup TV rights deal, the much talked about Jimmysstar ride, the triple Group 1 day of racing at Caulfield on Saturday, and a couple of tips for Hobartville Stakes day at Rosehill.
Channel 9’s bold move to lure SEN star after failed Bruce bid
Channel 9 hopes to lure one of Australia’s most-experienced broadcasters to be part of its Olympic commentary team after missing out on Bruce McAvaney.
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