Live blog: Thursday, August 28
Welcome to Mumbrella’s live blog, our daily roundup of what’s happening in media and marketing.
Top Stories:
- Nine Entertainment boss slams government inaction on media ownership, as it posts improved profits in first full results since December float
- Mike Carlton pens first column since quitting Fairfax for Crikey, on Gaza conflict
- Michael Smith returning to Australia from Singapore but remains in regional Singtel role
- TV ratings: Mixed bag for Ten as Nine wins night, ABC shows show resurgence
- Life jacket company censured for ad featuring screaming woman
- Qantas admits it looked at splitting loyalty business as it posts heavy losses
- Opinion: National security bills compound existing threats to media freedom
- Opinion: Why banner ads must die
3:32pm- Mike Carlton has returned to writing, penning his first column since quitting Fairfax in a storm of controversy for Crikey. And it’s about Gaza.
