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Nova
The music Nova listeners Wanted? Program boss defends conflict charge
A senior executive at the Lachlan Murdoch-controlled Nova FM group has dismissed conflict of interest concerns after he shoehorned a UK boy band managed by his father onto high rotation.
Media briefs: Crikey loves the Logies — join the blog … the sacked Nova DJ
Here at Crikey, we couldn’t disrespect the Logies more — which is why we love them so much. . Plus, Nova’s dodgy DJ, Yahoo climbs aboard the good ship “Stock Photo”, and other media tidbits.
Murdoch siezes control of DMG
Lachlan Murdoch’s company Illyria is set to buy 50% of DMG Radio Australia, putting him at the helm of some of the country’s biggest radio stations, including Nova FM and Vega FM.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Who will replace Merrick and Rosso?
The shortlist of presenters to replace Merrick and Rosso on Nova revealed, Gareth Evans sings a sour song, battle-lines drawn in Woollahra, and the John Hartigan-Tim Burrowes lovefest.
Nova and Vega FM defy GFC
DMG Radio Australia increased its profits and grew its underlying revenue by 1%, despite a 4% decline in the radio advertising market in Australia.
