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Media companies are continuing to withdraw their earning guidance as COVID-19 continues to spread and affect business operations globally, while others suspend trade altogether.
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Nine’s half year results are out, the media conglomerate reporting revenue of just under $1.2 billion, group EBITDA of $251 million, and a net profit after tax of $114 million. Post specific items, the statutory net profit was $102 million, down 41 per cent. Net profit after tax and minority interests was $115 million, down 9 per cent.
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In its latest effort to modernise to provide the kind of customer experience the consumer now demands, Baby Bunting has undergone a brand refresh to facilitate a better emotional connection with customers through increased personalisation.
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Nine Entertainment Co. (ASX: NEC) reported a net profit after tax of $234 million for the 12 months to June 2019, up 12 per cent on the previous corresponding period.
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Fairfax has announced an annual loss ahead of its merger with Nine, but insists it’s in ‘good shape’.
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Unlockd has been granted interim injunctions from both the English High Court and the Federal Court of Australia to prevent Google from disabling AdMob-generated advertising content and removing Unlockd apps from the Google Play Store in the UK, Europe and Australia.
Australian tech startup, Unlockd, has applied for an injunction against Google’s AdMob and postponed its imminent debut on the Australian Stock Exchange as a result.
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In a further challenge to the Google and Facebook duopoly, Oath today announced it will take full control of Yahoo7 by acquiring Seven West Media’s 50 per cent stake in the business.
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ASX-listed Salmat is selling its contact centre business to funds advised by Five V Capital in combination with the Probe Group for $53 million, in order to free up capital and resources to invest in its Marketing Solutions and MicroSourcing businesses. The sale is expected to be completed at the end of April.
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Myer’s new CEO has admitted the retailer has struggled to meet the modern and omni-channel expectations of its customers after announcing a 23 per cent drop in net profits in its first half.
As our customers exhibit growing desire to be recognised for their preferences and passion points, ...
In the third and final episode of our 3-part CMO50 video series exploring modern marketing and why it’s become a matter of trust, we’re delighted to be joined by Telstra’s former CMO and now digital services and sales executive, Jeremy Nicholas, and Adobe VP Marketing Asia-Pacific and Japan, Duncan Egan.
Flash back to the classic film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Television-obsessed Mike insists on becoming the first person to be ‘sent by Wonkavision’, dematerialising on one end, pixel by pixel, and materialising in another space. His cinematic dreams are realised thanks to rash decisions as he is shrunken down to fit the digital universe, followed by a trip to the taffy puller to return to normal size.
Why is it there is no shortage of leadership development materials, yet outstanding leadership is so rare? Despite having access to so many leadership principles, tools, systems and processes, why is it so hard to develop and improve as a leader?
As a nation united by sport, brands are beginning to learn money alone won’t talk without aligned values and action. If recent events with major leagues and their players have shown us anything, it’s the next generation of athletes are standing by what they believe in – and they won’t let their values be superseded by money.
