The Australian reported on May 22 that Network Ten will cut up to 150 staff and its latest attempt to crack Breakfast TV, Wake Up, in another upheaval for the embattled broadcaster. Ten chief executive Hamish McLennan told staff the cuts were the result of a review to “establish a new structure for Ten and to better allocate our resources, with the aim of improving our performance”. That includes axing the Ten early, morning and late news bulletins and changes to the … [Read more...] about Network Ten cuts 150 staff
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Network Ten announces new Chief Operating Officer
Network Ten announced the appointment of Paul Anderson as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hamish McLennan on April 10. Anderson will continue as Network Ten’s Chief Financial Officer in addition to his new responsibilities. McLennan said: “The strong executive team I have built at Network Ten over the past year will allow the company to address its operational challenges and execute its turnaround strategy. “Paul has been a … [Read more...] about Network Ten announces new Chief Operating Officer
Australian networks battle over veteran programmer
The Australian reports that Australia’s Network Ten has hit back at Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, saying it will not be bullied in the court dispute over programming executive, John Stephens. After 11 years at Seven, Stephens, 67, had announced he was joining Ten earlier in March, but reneged on the decision shortly afterwards, blaming it on the influence of painkillers. On March 18, his email to Ten chief executive Hamish McLennan was leaked. It stated: “Now that I have … [Read more...] about Australian networks battle over veteran programmer
TEN to hold exclusive rights for Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League
Ten Network Holdings (TEN) will hold exclusive broadcast rights to Cricket Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League for the next five years. TEN Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Hamish McLennan, said: “We are delighted to join forces with Cricket Australia as its exclusive domestic Twenty20 cricket partner and we look forward to a long, successful partnership.” “Our agreement with Cricket Australia fits perfectly with TEN’s strategy of bringing big … [Read more...] about TEN to hold exclusive rights for Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League
Ten Network appoints Hamish McLennan to replace current CEO James Warburton
Ten Network Holdings Limited (TEN) announced that the Board had given notice of termination to Mr James Warburton, who will no longer be performing the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective immediately. TEN also announced that the Board has appointed Mr Hamish McLennan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company. Russel Howcroft, Executive General Manager, Network Ten, will act as CEO until McLennan joins TEN on March 18, 2013. … [Read more...] about Ten Network appoints Hamish McLennan to replace current CEO James Warburton
