Who is Siobhan McKenna? The ‘irreplaceable’ former Murdoch aide given a top diplomatic posting The next general consul to New York chairs Australia Post and is a former News Corp executive The Guardian - AU · Sep 21
Hastie ‘open minded’ on return of baby bonus to counter ageing population concerns – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 20
FCC chair’s meetings with Trump, White House and right-wing media revealed in documents: report Newly released calendar logs show FCC Chair Brendan Carr made at least eight visits to the White House and held scheduled calls with senior officials The Independent UK · Aug 19
Revealed: FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close coordination with White House and rightwing media Internal documents obtained by Guardian show White House meetings, scheduled calls with top Trump officials and communications with Fox News producers The Guardian - US · Aug 19
Sky is falling, but no need to be alarmed – News will not be silenced Sky News Australia is counting down to its momentous change of name to News24. Plus: why Craig Foster missed out on the SBS World Cup squad The Guardian - AU · Jul 24
James Murdoch may have reaped as much as $7.5 billion from his pre-IPO investment in Elon Musk’s SpaceX His early bet on the rocket company has likely made him much richer than his father Rupert Murdoch ever did. Fortune · Jul 12
The Hill is capitalizing on reader interest in the second Trump administration The Washington-based publication is announcing plans for a new digital subscription product called the Hill Insider The Guardian - US · Jul 8
Fox's $22 Billion Roku Deal Creates a Streaming Powerhouse, and an Antitrust Test Fox Corporation plans to acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, enhancing its streaming capabilities. The acquisition awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close by mid-2027. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push Fox Corp is acquiring Roku in a $22 billion deal. This move aims to combine Fox's content with Roku's streaming platform. The acquisition will give Fox access to millions of households. It is a significant step for Fox as viewers move online. The deal is expected to close in the… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Fox Agrees To Acquire Roku In $22 Billion Deal As Media Companies Expand Streaming Reach Fox Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire streaming platform and device maker Roku in a transaction valued at approximately $22 billion. International Business Times · Jun 15
US stocks: Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push Fox Corporation has announced plans to acquire Roku for approximately $22 billion, a strategic partnership designed to integrate Fox's renowned sports and news programming with Roku's top-tier streaming technology. This move is poised to significantly expand Fox's online engagement and advertising reach. The Economic Times · Jun 15
A right mess: how mining, media and political interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is bankrolling the acquisition of a 9.5% stake in Southern Cross Media by Bruce McWilliam, who worked for Murdoch’s News Corp for nine years and is also a former Seven Network executive. The Conversation · Jun 10
James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand AAP · May 20
James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m Deal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdings The Guardian - US · May 20
Barchart · May 12 Share Repurchases and More Gains Ahead: The Bullish Price Surprise in Fox Stock Is Worth a Second Look Here Both of Fox’s share classes were in yesterday’s top 10 bullish price surprises. In Fox’s case, its shares were up more than 7% due to a reasonably healthy quarterly report, suggesting more gains are in the cards. Here’s why.
MarketBeat · May 11 FOX Q3 Earnings Call Highlights FOX (NASDAQ:FOX) reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $4 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $954 million, up 11% from a year earlier, as executives said distribution revenue growth, Fox News advertising strength and digital momentum helped offset the absence of last year’s Super Bowl broadcast. Exe
Salon · Mar 14 "The Murdochs" is a messier "Succession" Netflix's strangely entertaining new docuseries explains the ascendance of Fox News in the age of Trump
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13 Disappearing act: Tony Burke erased from Courier Mail as News Corp tabloid alters image Home affairs minister vanishes from photo with Iranian women’s football players. Plus: Financial Review removes ‘incorrect’ opinion piece
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Hugh Jackman sings for Rupert Murdoch at billionaire’s 95th birthday party Actor reportedly performed numbers from his 2017 film ‘The Greatest Showman’
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Dynasty: The Murdochs review – Netflix’s excellent documentary shows a family destroyed by business 4/5 Life imitates art in Netflix’s four-part documentary, with Piers Morgan and Rupert Murdoch coming under a searching spotlight
The Guardian - US · Feb 26 Netflix to release four-part series about Rupert Murdoch’s family drama ‘Dynasty: The Murdochs’ will debut on the streamer on 13 March
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 The Australian throws 4,000-word tantrum at press council ruling as Drumgold waits for just one: sorry Murdoch newspaper spits the dummy at press watchdog. Plus: some odd headlines about Michael Rowland’s ABC departure
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20 Tactical, influential and mad about Rupert: Anna Murdoch-Mann remembered after her death aged 81 Philanthropist and mother of Elisabeth, James and Lachlan Murdoch died at home in Palm Beach, Florida
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20 Sky goes dark but a new dawn awaits at News Corp’s Holt Street studios Lachlan Murdoch and Anthony Albanese on hand to unveil the station’s new name. Plus: the Bondi takes keep coming
International Business Times UK · Jan 5 Critics Warn Trump Loyalists Now Own Your Personal Data And Major News Outlets Across America Critics warn that a new wave of corporate influence, linked to Donald Trump and his wealthy allies, is reshaping control of personal data and major US media platforms.