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ARN Media reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but accelerated digital growth and cost savings, while defending ongoing legal disputes with former talent.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Vinyl Group lifted its Q3 cash receipts by 24% to $4 million despite seasonal softness and completed the $10.5 million acquisition of Val Morgan Digital, expanding its digital audience to rival major Australian media players. The company now targets an EBITDA positive run-rate in the first half of FY27 amid leadership changes and strategic realignment.

Life360 has reported its first full year of profitability alongside a 32% revenue surge to $489.5 million in 2025, driven by user growth, new Pet GPS subscriptions, and a strategic advertising platform acquisition.

GTN Limited reported a 14.7% revenue decline to $82.5 million and a significant net loss of $40.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by a $41.5 million impairment charge. The company also announced a $43.9 million return of capital and a strategic exit from aviation operations in Australia and Canada.

Sky Network Television posts a robust first half FY26 with 8% revenue growth and a 77% rise in underlying net profit, driven by the strategic acquisition and integration of Discovery NZ, now Sky Free.

ARN Media Limited reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 alongside a strategic reset focusing on digital transformation and cost savings. Leadership changes and improved cash flow underpin the company’s pivot to a digitally driven entertainment model.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

oOh!media has reported solid earnings growth and a higher dividend for 2025, maintaining its leadership in the Out of Home advertising market despite a softer second half. Major contract wins, including Transurban motorway assets, underpin its positive outlook for 2026.

Seven West Media’s H1 FY26 results align with guidance, showing resilience in a declining TV advertising market and strong digital growth.

Seven West Media Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of its acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, marking a significant shift in Australian media ownership.

GTN Limited faced a tough FY25 with declining revenue and earnings but responded with strategic cost-saving initiatives and strong shareholder returns.