Alan Jones is enduring the most difficult year of his career. But the 78-year old talkback host doesn't understand what the fuss is about.
Breakfast radio presenter Alan Jones has attacked corporate Australia for giving into"blackmail"from activist groups on issues such as climate change
News Corp and Nine Entertainment Co say they will refuse to cave in to future advertising boycotts driven by online activist groups.
Adman John Singleton and investor Mark Carnegie are expected to accept a $114 million takeover offer from Nine Entertainment Co.
Macquarie has been grappling with a backlash from advertisers after the shock jock said New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern should have a sock shoved down her throat.
Nine Entertainment Co could renegotiate its offer to buy Macquarie Media if there is a significant ongoing earnings hit.
Major shareholders will back Nine Entertainment Co’s bid should an independent report recommend the offer.
But 3AW remains on top and Macquarie Sports is still stuck in last place.
Nine Entertainment Co chief executive Hugh Marks says Macquarie Media can prosper without 2GB's under fire presenter Alan Jones
Advertisers continue to pull their support from 2GB following the backlash over Jones'comments about the NZ PM.
The Macquarie Media board has been lashed by another small shareholder for recommending Nine Entertainment Co's bid for the owner of 2GB and 3AW.