Media

Karl Stefanovic is negotiating the terms of his exit from Nine following controversy over an interview with an anti-immigration activist

Leadership read: Leadership transitions often precede broader media bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.

curated · 2026-06-24 · context →

HOYTS partnered with Explosion Network to launch SCREENX immersive cinema experience at HOYTS Broadway.

Leadership read: Alliances like this can broaden media commercial leadership bench strength.

curated · 2026-06-21 · context →

Scottish energy and infrastructure specialist Global acquired Pier Solutions and is launching Global Modular, a new division focused on modular construction.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in media.

curated · 2026-06-18 · context →

VML appointed Mark Verhagen as Group Executive Creative Director for Brisbane and Perth offices. Verhagen joins from VML Indonesia where he served as ECD and helped elevate the office into one of Indonesia's most awarded creative agencies.

Leadership read: A hiring build-out like this points to deepening media executive bench strength over the coming quarters.

curated · 2026-06-17 · context →

Nine Entertainment divested its digital media investment Pedestrian.TV after $49M investment write-down. Asset transferred to Richard White's Vinyl for nominal consideration.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in media.

curated · 2026-06-09 · context →

Substack hosted 'The Once and Future Media Forum' - a major media summit convening newsletter platform creators, journalists, and media startup founders. CEO Chris Best positioned the platform as central to creator economy with messaging about writers deserving to 'get rich' and 'have fun'

Leadership read: Alliances like this can broaden media commercial leadership bench strength.

curated · 2026-05-30 · context →

Donna Gordon promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at ARN after 15+ years with the broadcaster

Leadership read: Leadership transitions often precede broader media bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.

curated · 2026-05-28 · context →

Carsales mentioned in jobs intelligence roundup for ad industry roles

Leadership read: A hiring build-out like this points to deepening media executive bench strength over the coming quarters.

curated · 2026-05-25 · context →

Matt Brittin, former Google executive, appointed as new Director General of BBC. In his first memo, he warned staff of 'tough choices are unavoidable' and is implementing cost-saving measures.

Leadership read: Leadership transitions often precede broader media bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.

curated · 2026-05-18 · context →

Substack experiencing significant creator exodus due to platform changes, pricing model concerns, and increased focus on social features driving away key publications

Leadership read: Leadership transitions often precede broader media bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.

curated · 2026-05-10 · context →

Substack is expanding focus in UK market with paid subscriptions to UK-based creators surpassing half a million. UK is now Substack's second-largest market after the US.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for media leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-05-08 · context →

Company advocates for hiring parents as high-performing employees, with over 25% of team being parents, implementing family-friendly policies and benefits

Leadership read: A hiring build-out like this points to deepening media executive bench strength over the coming quarters.

curated · 2026-05-08 · context →