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Channel Factory appoints Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Channel Factory has appointed Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director for Independent New Business, aiming to enhance its presence in the New South Wales agency sector.
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Cadence is key to being heard - Fairfax Media CMO

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Changes in the media industry are forcing organisations like Fairfax Media to rethink their business strategy and monetisation methods.
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NZME/Fairfax merger: No way, says ComCom

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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NZ Commerce Commission set to decline merger between NZME and Fairfax, citing concerns over competition and media concentration.
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Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.
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CloudSense inks Fairfax NZ deal

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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Fairfax NZ partners with CloudSense to revolutionise its ad sales, embracing a digital shift for enhanced customer-centric service.
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APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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APN News and Media halted trading amid rumours of exits by Dennis O'Brien and Independent News - Media, with a potential A$300 million block trade looming.
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Allan Gray reduces stake in APN News & Media

Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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The Australian fund that helped force a boardroom shakeout at APN News & Media has reduced its stake in the group after earlier selling down its holdi.
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NZX ignores investor input with website changes

Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Changes to the New Zealand stock exchange website has frustrated investors, annoyed that their opinions weren't sought during the process.
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Confirmed: Fairfax Tech mags to close in NZ

Wed, 26th Jun 2013
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Tech magazines PC World, ComputerWorld and Reseller News have been officially confirmed to close in New Zealand.
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IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?

Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.
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Fairfax Magazines to close NZ tech titles

Sun, 16th Jun 2013
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Company resigns the licences, owned by IDG, to publish technology titles Computerworld, Reseller News and PC World.
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Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday

Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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Shares in Trade Me have been halted as Australian publisher Fairfax Media sells its remaining 51 percent in the New Zealand online auction site.
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Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares

Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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Fairfax Media divests its majority 51% stake in Trade Me for NZ$810m, aiming to slash debts amidst scrutiny. Critics call the sale bonkers.
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NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal

Sat, 8th Dec 2012
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An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.
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Trade Me expects to meet dividend target

Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Trade me said it will meet its prospectus forecast for dividends in the second half of the year though a hoped-for economic upturn hasn't materialised.
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Android App of the Week - Stuff

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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With all the top news sections, the Stuff app is great way to keep up to date with all the latest news from around the country and the world.
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Researchers endorse Trade Me IPO

Tue, 22nd Nov 2011
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Woodward Research endorses Trade Me IPO, citing strong cash flows and profitability. The company to raise NZD $363.5 million from a 34% stake sale.
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Buy now: one third of Trade Me up for sale

Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Fairfax Media plans to sell 30-35% of auction site Trade Me, following a full-year net loss of AUD $390.9 million, with details yet to be disclosed.
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Trade Me for sale?

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Fairfax to review Trade Me's future, mulling possible sale or float, potentially raising up to $1 billion to ease debts or buyback shares.
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Splunk reports 76% growth

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Splunk reports a 76% year-over-year growth in Q2 bookings, adding 220 new customers globally and expanding enterprise-wide deployments.