Prime Media
Goodbye, Prime Possum? Seven eyes brand changes ahead of Commonwealth Games
Generations of regional Australians might recall being told to go to bed by cartoon figures such as Prime Possum, but with Seven set to drop the Prime name, his future might in doubt.
- by Zoe Samios
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Seven completes Prime deal as executives exit
Prime Media Group’s chief executive leaves as the newly combined group looks forward to a brighter new future.
- by Sarah Danckert
Behind the two-year battle of the billionaires for Prime Media
Three billionaires, a high-profile real estate mogul and one of media’s most ambitious executives have spent two years fighting over a regional broadcaster.
- by Zoe Samios
Antony Catalano increases stake in Prime Media, again
The real estate entrepreneur has bought more shares in Prime Media with his business partner, signalling the pair hasn’t given up on a potential takeover.
- by Zoe Samios
‘Destined for market failure’: Regional TV’s dire warning
In a letter to Communications Minister Paul Fletcher in March last year, the three regional TV bosses warned that some services, including news and current affairs, could soon be turned off. After that, they said they could experience complete market failure.
- by Anne Hyland
‘We have no levers left to pull’: Regional TV’s bid to save itself
Private correspondence between regional TV executives and the federal government reveal the financial struggles of an industry, which are yet far from over.
- by Anne Hyland
The secret plan to merge regional TV
How three struggling regional TV networks pitched a proposal to government to join forces and drastically reduce their costs.
- by Anne Hyland
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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
Former Fairfax chief Greg Hywood named new Free TV chair
Former Fairfax Media boss Greg Hywood has returned to the industry - this time in television.
- by Zoe Samios
Ray Martin to front regional media lobbying effort
Regional media companies have come together for a second time to push for changes to media law.
- by Zoe Samios
Struggling regional broadcasters tap partners for financial aid
Some regional broadcasters asked their metropolitan partners for a waiver on their affiliate fees during the pandemic.
- by Zoe Samios
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