Ross Dagan is returning to Australia after just 10 months in New Zealand to helm the Seven Network’s Brisbane newsroom.
The highly experienced television operator quit his job as head of Tvnz’s news and current affairs on the eve of launching a new 7pm program called Seven Sharp.
Dagan was lured back to Australia by Seven’s new network director of news Rob Raschke, who previously ran Seven’s Brisbane news division.
Raschke will in turn take over from the retiring Seven executive Peter Meakin, who finishes in June after a ground breaking career in Australian television journalism.
“Ross is coming back for family and professional reasons,” Raschke told Mumbrella. “To be honest, there are not that many senior media jobs in Brisbane, so when one comes up people jump.
“There have only been five or so people to head the Seven newsroom in Brisbane since the 1950s, and...
The highly experienced television operator quit his job as head of Tvnz’s news and current affairs on the eve of launching a new 7pm program called Seven Sharp.
Dagan was lured back to Australia by Seven’s new network director of news Rob Raschke, who previously ran Seven’s Brisbane news division.
Raschke will in turn take over from the retiring Seven executive Peter Meakin, who finishes in June after a ground breaking career in Australian television journalism.
“Ross is coming back for family and professional reasons,” Raschke told Mumbrella. “To be honest, there are not that many senior media jobs in Brisbane, so when one comes up people jump.
“There have only been five or so people to head the Seven newsroom in Brisbane since the 1950s, and...
- 1/21/2013
- by Marcus Casey
- Encore Magazine
The host of one of Australia’s most popular public affairs shows, Today Tonight, has resigned.
Matt White is to leave after four years fronting the program, saying in a statement from Seven: “It’s time to play somewhere else – so watch this space.”
White spent much of his career at rival Network Ten on Sports Night. He joined Today Tonight in September 2008.
A statement from Today Tonight broadcaster Seven reads:
After four years in the chair of Australia’s number one nightly public affairs programme, Matt White has decided to leave Today Tonight.
“It’s time for me to take on other challenges at Seven and continue pursuing my number one love – live television,” Matt said.
“I’ve always prided myself on being versatile, and hosting Today Tonight allowed me to see a different side of television under the spotlight of 6.30. It’s been a lot of fun, a...
Matt White is to leave after four years fronting the program, saying in a statement from Seven: “It’s time to play somewhere else – so watch this space.”
White spent much of his career at rival Network Ten on Sports Night. He joined Today Tonight in September 2008.
A statement from Today Tonight broadcaster Seven reads:
After four years in the chair of Australia’s number one nightly public affairs programme, Matt White has decided to leave Today Tonight.
“It’s time for me to take on other challenges at Seven and continue pursuing my number one love – live television,” Matt said.
“I’ve always prided myself on being versatile, and hosting Today Tonight allowed me to see a different side of television under the spotlight of 6.30. It’s been a lot of fun, a...
- 11/30/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Home & Away: Wednesday’s most watched non-news show
Seven News, which parted ways with legendary news man Peter Meakin this week, was the only show to be watched by more than a million people last night.
The show pulled in 1.068m viewers, followed by Nine News, which drew an audience of 998,000, according to preliminary overnight ratings from OzTAM.
Seven’s Home & Away was the top rating non-news show, with 996,000 – helping the network to a comfortable win, with 22.3% share.
Home & Away won the key advertising demographics of 18-49 and 16-39, but Nine’s The Big Bang Theory was the most popular show in the 25-54 demo.
Ten’s top show was Ten News At Five, which rated with 638,000.
Wednesday’s top 15 shows:
1. Seven News Seven 1.068
2. Nine News Nine 0.998
3. Home and Away Seven 0.996
4. Today Tonight Seven 0.978
5. ABC News ABC 0.967
6. The Big Bang Theory Nine 0.855
7. A Current Affair Nine 0.851
8. Qi ABC 0.792
9. 7:30 ABC...
Seven News, which parted ways with legendary news man Peter Meakin this week, was the only show to be watched by more than a million people last night.
The show pulled in 1.068m viewers, followed by Nine News, which drew an audience of 998,000, according to preliminary overnight ratings from OzTAM.
Seven’s Home & Away was the top rating non-news show, with 996,000 – helping the network to a comfortable win, with 22.3% share.
Home & Away won the key advertising demographics of 18-49 and 16-39, but Nine’s The Big Bang Theory was the most popular show in the 25-54 demo.
Ten’s top show was Ten News At Five, which rated with 638,000.
Wednesday’s top 15 shows:
1. Seven News Seven 1.068
2. Nine News Nine 0.998
3. Home and Away Seven 0.996
4. Today Tonight Seven 0.978
5. ABC News ABC 0.967
6. The Big Bang Theory Nine 0.855
7. A Current Affair Nine 0.851
8. Qi ABC 0.792
9. 7:30 ABC...
- 11/28/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Seven’s director of news and public affairs Peter Meakin has stepped down after nine years with the company.
The 70 year-old, who will remain in an advisory role at the network, said in a statement: “It’s time to pull the plug on this chapter of my life.”
His role will be divided between Seven Brisbane’s Rob Raschke, who will be director of news, and ex Today Tonight and A Current Affair executive producer Neil Mooney, who takes on the director of public affairs position.
The announcement from Seven:
27 November 2012 — Peter Meakin today announced his decision to step down as Director of News and Public Affairs for the Seven Network. Mr Meakin will continue with Seven in a senior advisory role on the network’s news and public affairs programming.
“It’s time to pull the plug on this chapter of my life,” he said.
“It’s been a...
The 70 year-old, who will remain in an advisory role at the network, said in a statement: “It’s time to pull the plug on this chapter of my life.”
His role will be divided between Seven Brisbane’s Rob Raschke, who will be director of news, and ex Today Tonight and A Current Affair executive producer Neil Mooney, who takes on the director of public affairs position.
The announcement from Seven:
27 November 2012 — Peter Meakin today announced his decision to step down as Director of News and Public Affairs for the Seven Network. Mr Meakin will continue with Seven in a senior advisory role on the network’s news and public affairs programming.
“It’s time to pull the plug on this chapter of my life,” he said.
“It’s been a...
- 11/27/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Hinch: back at Seven
Derryn Hinch, who was sacked by Melbourne radio station 3Aw last month, has re-emerged at Channel Seven, his former employer.
The outspoken broadcaster takes on a role as national public affairs commentator working across Seven shows Sunday Night, Seven News and Sunrise.
Hinch starts in the new role in November, when his time at 3Aw comes to an end. However, he is slated to appear on Sunrise on Monday morning.
“My doctor says I’ve got a Rolls-Royce liver – and now I’m back at the Rolls-Royce network,” said Hinch, referring to a liver transplant he had last year.
“I can’t wait to get started. I’ve got a lot of energy, and a lot of ideas and stories I want to pursue. The fat lady hasn’t sung yet. In fact she won’t be needed on stage for a long time,” he said.
Derryn Hinch, who was sacked by Melbourne radio station 3Aw last month, has re-emerged at Channel Seven, his former employer.
The outspoken broadcaster takes on a role as national public affairs commentator working across Seven shows Sunday Night, Seven News and Sunrise.
Hinch starts in the new role in November, when his time at 3Aw comes to an end. However, he is slated to appear on Sunrise on Monday morning.
“My doctor says I’ve got a Rolls-Royce liver – and now I’m back at the Rolls-Royce network,” said Hinch, referring to a liver transplant he had last year.
“I can’t wait to get started. I’ve got a lot of energy, and a lot of ideas and stories I want to pursue. The fat lady hasn’t sung yet. In fact she won’t be needed on stage for a long time,” he said.
- 9/21/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Ricky Nixon has broken his silence on his affair with a schoolgirl. The 48-year-old former Australian Football League player and manager, who admitted to having "inappropriate dealings" with 17-year-old Kim Duthie earlier this year, has filmed a tell-all interview for current affairs show Sunday Night. Seven's head of news and current affairs Peter Meakin told the Herald Sun: "I can confirm that, after weeks of negotiation, we will be screening his story on Sunday Night. I am told it is emotional, even heated. Mr Nixon walks out a couple of times, then returns to continue his (more)...
- 4/28/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Sara Groen recently got hair extensions on the orders of TV bosses, it has been reported. The Channel 7 weathergirl, who got her hair cut into a shaggy style without asking television executives, was allegedly told afterwards that her contract states that she is not allowed to change her 'look'. News boss Peter Meakin told The Daily Telegraph yesterday that Groen had been told to 'grow her hair' after "hairgate", (more)...
- 4/1/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
A backstage battle has erupted between Seven Network executives over Home and Away's controversial lesbian plotline, reports The Australian. The newspaper's Media Diary blog reports that Seven's drama chief John Holmes had begged the producers of current affairs programme Today Tonight not to air a story about the storyline which gave a platform to anti-gay groups, but was overruled by Seven news executive Peter Meakin. (more)...
- 3/31/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
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