Wilson buys up more of Macquarie Media in campaign against Nine

Wilson buys up more of Macquarie Media in campaign against Nine

Wilson Asset Management snapped up a substantial block of shares yesterday - well over half of the million that were traded.

  • byMichael Koziol andSamantha Hutchinson

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ABC chair Ita Buttrose says her staff are'fragile,sensitive,in need of reassurance'
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ABC chair Ita Buttrose says her staff are'fragile,sensitive,in need of reassurance'

"They're a little more fragile than some workers. They have to be patted a bit,and reassured that all is well."

  • byMichael Koziol andSamantha Hutchinson
Fund manager Geoff Wilson'extremely disappointed'in Nine's radio deal

Fund manager Geoff Wilson'extremely disappointed'in Nine's radio deal

Nine Entertainment Co has moved to take full control of the owner of Alan Jones'2GB and Melbourne's 3AW.

  • byJennifer Duke
'Disappointing for our shareholders':Macquarie radio slumps in difficult ad market

'Disappointing for our shareholders':Macquarie radio slumps in difficult ad market

Macquarie Media chief executive Adam Lang has acknowledged shareholders will find the company's double-digit profit and earnings drop"disappointing"

  • byJennifer Duke
Karl Stefanovic is back,taking on radio duties at 2GB

Karl Stefanovic is back,taking on radio duties at 2GB

Karl Stefanovic is back and you can catch him on Monday morning.

  • byJacob Saulwick
'Unverified assertions':Macquarie radio boss threatens News Corp with legal action

'Unverified assertions':Macquarie radio boss threatens News Corp with legal action

The boss of Sydney's 2GB and Melbourne's 3AW radio stations Adam Lang has threatened News Corp with legal action after a newspaper article described him as a"smiling assassin"and suggested his job was under pressure.

  • byJennifer Duke
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Steve Price takes over 2GB's afternoon show,vows not to be another shock jock

Steve Price takes over 2GB's afternoon show,vows not to be another shock jock

Radio broadcaster and television identity Steve Price says he won't be like his star colleagues Alan Jones and Ray Hadley after taking the prominent afternoon spot on Macquarie Media's major stations.

  • byJennifer Duke
Nine CEO Hugh Marks downplays Macquarie radio deal despite Alan Jones re-signing

Nine CEO Hugh Marks downplays Macquarie radio deal despite Alan Jones re-signing

Nine Entertainment Co chief executive Hugh Marks has talked down the possibility of an imminent deal with Macquarie Media after the radio network renewed its contact with top-rating 2GB presenter Alan Jones.

  • byJennifer Duke
As Alan Jones'radio contract talks drag on,a new wrinkle emerges

As Alan Jones'radio contract talks drag on,a new wrinkle emerges

Macquarie Media has the option to review rival offers made to presenter Alan Jones as part of a last right of refusal term in the star talkback presenter’s multi-million dollar contract.

  • byJennifer Duke
The radio station built on bullying
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The radio station built on bullying

I was at 2GB when one of Ray Hadley's most recent accusers was monstered by the radio star.

  • byTim Brunero
'He thrives on intimidation':New claims of bullying against 2GB's Ray Hadley

'He thrives on intimidation':New claims of bullying against 2GB's Ray Hadley

"As a human being,I think he's a bully,"said ABC Grandstand presenter Andrew Moore,who has known Hadley for 35 years.

  • byAmy Croffey