- Thursday, 23 February 2012
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Heinz munches on GPY&R Melbourne
FMCG giant Heinz has appointed George Patterson Y&R Melbourne to the creative account for its Soup and Beanz brands.
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NEWS IN BRIEF: 23 February 2012
Trade Me's profits increase 5% l Mamamia brings agency sales in-house l Optus partners with Sydney Mardi Gras l Australia largest market for BBC global iPlayer l Euro RSCG adds creative l Frost wins rebrand work l BlueArc creates site for Simmons & Simmons
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Retail slump hits Consolidated Media
Consolidated Media Holdings has posted a 7% drop in its reported net profit after tax, citing a challenging retail environment and economic uncertainty.
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Austar loses subscribers
Austar lost nearly 9000 pay TV subscribers last year with its average monthly churn rising to 1.52%, according to its results for the 2011 calender year.
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Ten Breakfast's Paul Henry raises ire on Twitter
Controversial New Zealand television host Paul Henry has already attracted criticism following the early debut of Ten's new Breakfast program.
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Woolworths showing spirit of innovation
Woolworths is positioning itself as an innovator in the retail space following the launch of its virtual store fronts, according to industry insiders.
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The Herald Sun to launch digital subscriptions
Following the rollout of a paywall for The Australian last year, News Limited's Herald Sun will next month launch a digital pass.
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APN sells stake in outdoor assets
APN News & Media has sold half of APN Outdoor in a move that will bring the company $190 million, amidst a 24% drop in profit.
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J&J hands Stayfree to 303Lowe
Johnson & Johnson Pacific has taken its Stayfree brand away from McCann Erickson and consolidated it with 303Lowe.
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Fairfax profit in 41% nosedive
Fairfax Media has posted a 41% fall in net profit after tax to $96.7 million, which the media giant has blamed on tough advertising market conditions.
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MLA restructures marketing ops
Following a restructure, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) marketing general manager Glen Feist has stepped down, with Michael Edmonds appointed as global marketing GM.
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Kyle still firing despite scandal, says Dobson
Despite a scandal last year which saw a mass exodus of advertisers from the Kyle & Jackie O Show, audiences still love it, according to Southern Cross Austereo's Guy Dobson.
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TV news fails to leverage Rudd/Gillard fight
Commercial news bulletins failed to get any significant bumps last night in the ratings despite the very public political battle played out between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd.
- Wednesday, 22 February 2012
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OPINION: Australian outdoor can learn from the UK
AdShel's chief executive Rob Atkinson explores the differences between the outdoor markets in Australia and the UK.
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Ten's financials looking grim
Ten Network Holdings has revealed disappointing results for the half year to 29 February with drops in revenue for both its television and out-of-home properties.
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Southern Cross Austereo names Sydney GM
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has appointed national sales director Jeremy Simpson as Sydney general manager, replacing Adam Lang.
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Seek lifts profits 27%
Seek Limited has reported net profit after tax of $60.6 million for the six months to 31 December 2011, up 27% on the previous corresponding period.
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NEWS IN BRIEF: 22 February 2012
Salmat Digital appoints executive general manager | Girlfriend unveils redesign | The Sun to include Fabulous supplement | Huawei sponsors skateboarding event | Reactive unveils Aqua site for Maritime Museum
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VOTE: Is GM right to dump the Holden Commodore?
General Motors has decided to replace the iconic Holden Commodore brand in the next five or six years with a new "global" brand. Is this the right move?
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Seven West Media posts strong results
Seven West Media has announced strong results for the first half of the 2011-2012 financial year, with increases in profit and revenue after last year's acquisition.