Legal letters, scandal and controversy: it’s been a fun three years
After three years in the Mumbrella editor’s seat Alex Hayes is moving on to start a new division for Mumbrella. Here he looks back at three themes he believes have defined that time for the industry.
Less than two hours into my first day as editor of Mumbrella I was served with a legal letter threatening an injunction on a story.
I couldn’t have asked for a better start.
Alex Hayes
That letter was from lawyers acting for the Australian Radio Network, after an anonymous tipster sent us images of the mock ups for the new KiisFM and Kyle & Jackie O show, weeks before either had been officially announced.
A small and perhaps unimportant oversight maybe Alex, and I didn’t read it all word for word, but the little bit about “a principle isn’t a principle until it costs you something (money, I think he said) was popularly attributed to the great Bill Bernbach, not Alex Hayes, since we’re highlighting the shortcomings of others.
Hi Alan,
A fair point – I certainly wasn’t trying to plagiarise BB, merely paying homage.
Cheers,
Alex – (soon to be ex) editor, Mumbrella
Bill wasn’t the first person to say this either, it is a paraphrase of a saying that has been around for quite some time.
Congratulations Alex, you’ve piloted a highly credible media outlet during three years of tremendous turmoil. Enjoy the new gig!
Alex, meant to wish you a very happy time over Christmas and the new year. Hope 2017 is a cracker for you.
Cheers,
Alan.,
Some great stories there – three years well spent. Enjoy the new role!
Great recap Alex, look forward to working with you in your new role.
Congrats on a brilliant three years. Your passion for the industry has been a great thing for all of us. Onwards and upwards!
Be lucky!
Well done Alex. You operate with the greatest of integrity and you’ve always pushed for better insight. Been a pleasure to work with you and hope I will again. Good luck with the next chapter.
All the best with the new thing, cheers E
Good luck Alex and thanks for the encouragement. Cheers