News review November 2013
Nine ends JV
Nine Entertainment Co takes control of its joint digital venture NineMSN after buying out partner Microsoft.
Kyle and Jackie-Go…
Sydney’s top radio pairing Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson quit broadcaster 2DayFM causing shares in parent company Southern Cross Austereo to slide.
…As 2Day blasted by ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority wins a court battle to publish an initial report into the prank call which led to the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha.
Bluearc calls in administrators
Digital agency Bluearc goes into voluntary administration, making a tranche of redundancies, citing expected imminent cash flow problems.
Morgan leaves Nestle
Top marketer David Morgan leaves Nestle after three years with the company to “pursue other opportunities”.
TAC shuns Grey
One of Australia’s longest partnerships comes to a close as Grey Melbourne loses the Victorian Transport Accident Commission account after a long pitch, with Clemenger BBDO picking it up.
McColl Jones to lead Qantas marketing
Qantas appoints Tim McColl Jones, the man who claims credit for turning Lara Bingle into a star, as its executive manager of brand and marketing, following a restructure of its marketing and corporate affairs team.
Co-founder of Naked Comms resigns
Jon Wilkins, the co-founder of Naked Communications in 2000, announces his resignation from the company and will leave at the end of the year.
Stuart Sayers to depart Yahoo!7
CEO of Yahoo!7 Stuart Sayers announces his departure “for a new role in the digital industry” while Seven West’s Emma Harrington serves as acting managing director as the company searches for a replacement.
New director of Pacific Magazines
Commercial director of Pacific Magazines, Peter Zavecz fills the role of director, left vacant by Nick Chan, as part of the ongoing restructure of Seven.
ARN confirms Kyle and Jackie O
Australian Radio Network confirms duo Kyle and Jackie O will move to a new station on their network in 2014 to host the breakfast show.
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