2014 Annual: the year that was – February
It was another year of continual change in the media and marketing world. Over the next 12 days, Mumbrella’s Miranda Ward provides a month-by-month recap of the major stories and developments that affected the industry.
February kicked off with The Outdoor Media Association opposed government regulation of outdoor advertising saying the recommendations made to the Queensland government based on the Inquiry into sexually explicit outdoor advertising “will have serious implications for advertisers”.
Channel Seven dumped Today Tonight in favour of a one hour bulletin in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Sydney creative agency Cabana Boys closed its doors after five years in business.
The above article mentions Schapelle’s release from jail in February 2014 and the alleged deal with Channel 7. First, here are the facts about Schapelle’s case http://www.expendable.tv Second, here are the facts about Indonesia’s French parolee, Michael Blanc, who is allowed to speak freely to the media: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleForSchapelleCorby/posts/10203510051850823 But Schapelle was threatened with re-incarceration if either she (or her sister Mercedes), spoke out. Third, here are the legal facts about Australia’s Proceeds of Crime legislation (if Australian authorities attempt to use it against Schapelle or her family) http://danrogers.com.au/2014/0.....-activity/ In a nutshell, Schapelle still says she is innocent, and any legal action of this type would have to be fought in an Australian court. Bring it on, because the case would be fought publicly, and it would be fought tooth and nail . . .