A fierce bidding war is under way for the rights to stream and broadcast cricket for the next five years. The price is expected to reach A$1 billion, almost double the previous deal. Media companies are facing stiff competition because increasing viewer numbers are luring social media websites and other platforms into the race to… Keep Reading
I spoke with Radio Sport in New Zealand about the potential around the introduction of Anti-syphoning Laws in New Zealand similar to those current in Australia. These focus on keeping “events of national interest”, which list currently only sports, on free to air television. The introduction of such laws has been debated in New Zealand… Keep Reading
What does the takeover of Channel 10 by US giant CBS mean for what will be on our screens in the future? Oliver Peterson asked Marc C-Scott today on Perth LIVE. You can listen to the interview here – http://www.6pr.com.au/podcast/what-does-cbs-takeover-mean-for-aussie-tv/ Keep Reading
Spoke with Nine.com.au Finance about CBS’ takeover of the Ten Network. You can read the article here: Australian sporting rights could be impacted by CBS acquisition of Ten, expert claims – https://finance.nine.com.au/2017/08/28/12/38/ten-cbs-sporting-rights Keep Reading
Reporters at the Ten Network relayed the news of their employer’s voluntary administration, during a staff meeting. The network was looking to refinance to the tune of A$250 million, after its existing finance was due to expire on December 23. But Ten’s directors said they were left no choice but to appoint administrators from KordaMentha… Keep Reading
I spoke with Alana Mitchelson from The New Daily about changes to Australia’s Anti-siphoning list and the impact upon Sports in Australia. You can read the article – http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/sport-focus/2017/06/05/sport-events-watch-free-air-tv/ Keep Reading