Glenn Dyer
Crikey business and media commentator
There's nowhere to go but up for Nine's ailing morning show.
Employment is once again growing very strongly — especially in NSW. So why are they getting zero credit for it from voters?
Southern Cross Austereo has followed Seven West Media in slashing millions from the value of its TV operations.
The rating successes at Nine have been helped by some weak competition and hampered by some home-front failures.
Poor wages growth is continuing for most Australian workers but very low inflation means real wages are up, even if they don't feel like it.
With its biggest shareholder slashing the value of its holding, the Seven West board is under a lot of pressure.
Ten's poor market share last night does not bode well for the season.
New lows in the morning continue to offset Nine's recent success.
The ratings season is in full swing as networks brawl it for top spot.
A few more viewers prove Changing Rooms has some spark in it yet.