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NZME updates shareholders on key board nominations and retirements ahead of its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, signaling a strategic shift with new leadership and governance plans.

News Corporation reported a modest 1% revenue increase to $2.01 billion and a striking 67% jump in net income for Q3 Fiscal 2025, driven by digital subscription growth and strategic asset realignment including the Foxtel sale.

NZME Limited has seen a sudden withdrawal of two director nominations by Osmium Partners, reshaping the upcoming board election ahead of the June Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

ARN Media Limited’s 2025 AGM update highlights robust financial health, a strategic $40 million transformation program, and strong digital audio momentum despite a modest revenue dip year-to-date.

ARN Media reports resilient 2024 financials driven by digital growth and Cody Outdoor contracts, launching a major cost-cutting transformation to sharpen its competitive edge.

Southern Cross Media Group reports robust audio revenue growth exceeding expectations and signals a return to dividends for FY25, underpinned by disciplined cost management.

Seven West Media has agreed to acquire Southern Cross Media's television licences, completing its national broadcast network and boosting its digital and live TV offerings across Australia.

Southern Cross Media Group has agreed to sell its remaining television assets to Seven West Media, marking its full exit from TV and a sharpened focus on audio.

oOh!media’s CEO Cathy O’Connor will step down in the second half of 2025 after steering the company through a period of significant growth and transformation. The Board has launched a global search for new leadership to guide the next phase of strategy execution.

Seven West Media reported a 6% decline in total TV advertising revenue for the half-year ending December 2024 but achieved record digital audience growth and increased its TV revenue share to 41.5%. The company’s strategic investments in digital platforms and cost management signal a pivot towards a more resilient media business.

News Corporation reported a robust half-year performance with revenues up 4% to $4.33 billion and net income soaring 80% to $334 million, while advancing its strategic pivot through the planned sale of Foxtel.

Aspermont reports its 34th consecutive quarter of subscription growth, with Annual Recurring Revenue rising to $11.4 million and promising new revenue streams emerging in advertising and live events.