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MAT BAXTER: Time for the King to abdicate

UM chief executive, Mat Baxter.

He might still bring in the ratings, but advertisers won't touch Sandilands with a ten-foot pole. It's time for King Kyle to give up the throne. more »

Brand experts mixed on fate of Apple brand in Australia

Branding experts have expressed mixed opinions about whether the poor working conditions uncovered in technology giant Apple's Chinese factories will have impact. more »

OPINION: What's next from the Consumer Electronics Show

For decades techies, geeks and regular folk alike have flocked to the Consumer Electronics Show to marvel at new innovations which promise to change our lives. more »

CumminsRoss to set up shop in Adelaide

Independent advertising agency CumminsRoss will be expanding its operations to Adelaide, with former Jigsaw Media owner Bronwen Gwynn-Jones to head the office. more »

News Ltd in hunt for Kohler’s Business Spectator group

Business Spectator editor-in-chief, Alan Kohler.

News Ltd has joined the pack of media companies investigating online business site Business Spectator for a possible buyout of several founding investors. more »

Stokes offloads Ten stake

Seven Network chairman, Kerry Stokes.

Media mogul Kerry Stokes has reportedly sold his 2% stake in Ten Network Holdings, only two months after his investment was revealed to the public. more »

Seven aces Sunday night with tennis final

Novak Djokovic at the 2011 Australian Open. Image source: Wikimedia Commons.

Seven aced the night with the epic six-hour Australian Open men's final match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic drawing in a high of 2.41 million fans. more »

NEWS IN BRIEF: 30 January 2012

Young Talent Time App launched | Amy Sinclair appointed editor of Famous | Women's Heath & Fitness rolls out iPad app more »

Debate rages over 2012 ad spend growth

Marketing executives are predicting 3.8% growth in ad spend in 2012, while media agency executives are predicting a more modest 1.7%, according to Starcom MediaVest. more »

Energex powers its pitch process

Queensland energy supplier Energex has closed an extensive tender process for its $1.3 million creative account. more »

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