The Project also did a report.
Any videos?
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The Project:
Channel 10 is celebrating its 60th birthday, and it's time to take a look back on some of the most iconic moments in its history. pic.twitter.com/tFEieLI5VY
— The Project (@theprojecttv) August 1, 2024
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Mumbrella did a feature interview with Sandra Sully to coincide with 10’s 60th anniversary.
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Hilarious 
As @Channel10AU celebrates 60 years on air, here’s my favourite blooper from my brief time there.
https://x.com/markhumphries/status/1818904192020627820?s=46&t=RPKXX3QJ5bwM_6c5rMb0SA
Crazy that this was almost 6 years ago!
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I’m sorry what
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Paramount Australia Promotes Travis Kirk To Commercial Partnerships Director – Ad Sales Sydney.
Paramount Australia today announced the appointment of Travis Kirk to the newly created role of Commercial Partnerships Director – Ad Sales Sydney.
Reporting to Paramount Australia’s National Digital Sales Director, Diane Ho and General Manager – Ad Sales, Nick Bower, Travis is responsible for driving and enhancing premium sponsorship revenue streams across Paramount Australia’s broadcast (Network 10) and digital (10 Play and Paramount+) media, cementing the business’s commitment to cross-platform sponsorship.
As Commercial Partnerships Director – Ad Sales Sydney, Travis will steer client and agency relationships and spearhead Sydney sponsorship responses. His focus will be on streamlining integrated linear and digital ideas harnessing the power of Paramount ANZ Brand Studio.
Rod Prosser, Chief Sales Officer, Paramount Australia & New Zealand, said: "Paramount boasts a unique and powerful suite of brands that offer exceptional value to the Australian market. The creation of this strategic commercial partnerships’ role represents a commitment by Paramount Australia to fully leverage our cross-platform offerings and deliver holistic value to our clients.
“Travis’ market expertise, reputation for delivering exceptional client outcomes, and outstanding leadership, makes him the ideal choice to lead our premium revenue initiatives. His uniquely calm and thoughtful approach ensures consistent and impressive results, and we look forward to witnessing his leadership skills flourish in this newly established role.”
Travis Kirk, Commercial Partnerships Director – Ad Sales Sydney, Paramount Australia, said: “Paramount Australia’s best-in-class sponsorships and partnerships set the industry standard, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and innovation. I am thrilled to step into this new role, where I will have the opportunity to strategically drive forward-thinking initiatives and deliver outstanding results for our clients.
“Through the collaborative efforts of our talented broadcast and digital teams, and with the support of our transformative ad products, we are well-equipped to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.”
Travis’s career has been marked by a clear and consistent track record of progression and high performance. In 2017, at the age of 25, Travis became Network 10’s youngest ever Group Sales Manager. Starting his media career as an intern at Network 10’s Brisbane office, Travis quickly progressed through the ranks after being recruited to the Sydney office in 2014. Within three short years, he advanced through several positions from Sales Assistant to Senior Account Manager, ultimately leading one of Network 10’s largest account patches as a Group Sales Manager. A B&T 30 Under 30 winner in 2019, Travis has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and expertise.
Paramount Australia looks forward to Travis continuing to drive success and innovation in his new role.
Paramount ANZ have refreshed their website
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Looks good. 10Play next hopefully.
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Replicating Paramount’s corporate site, looks so much better than what they had before.
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A momentous couple of weeks for Paramount Global are underway. Its second-quarter earnings are due out today; the “go-shop” period in the $8B Skydance deal closes August 21; and a new round of layoffs is expected next week.
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On Thursday, the company said its cost-savings plan will include reducing its U.S.-based workforce by approximately 15 percent. The areas hit will be redundant functions within marketing and communications and in finance, legal, technology and other support functions. These actions will take place in the coming weeks and will largely be completed by the end of the year, according to management.
The company is also exploring “potential strategic partnerships” for Paramount+ and is in active discussion with “multiple parties” in an effort to reach sustained profitability on the service. Management said this could include licensing as well as joint ventures or partnerships. Paramount is also reevaluating its portfolio with an eye to improving its balance sheet.
Paramount reported an operating loss of $5.3 billion, after a loss of $250 million a year ago. The company attributed the change to a “goodwill impairment” charge of $5.98 billion for its cable networks reporting unit, which comes amid the estimated company market value for Paramount amid the Skydance offer and a decline in pay TV.
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Network Ten boss Beverley McGarvey says risks must be taken when creating new programs to achieve ratings success, but also warned those in the television industry to not be so “cynical”.
Speaking at the annual Women in Media conference in Sydney on Friday, Ms McGarvey said financial pressures were impacting many industries, including commercial TV networks and content creators, making it more difficult to develop new hit TV shows.
“The difference now is there’s more financial pressure in terms of taking a risk,” Ms McGarvey said at the event.
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That article states that Working Dog gave season 2 of Have you been paying attention to the network for free. Interesting fact I was unaware of prior.
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Probably a smart thing in the long run, (if CBS Studios can keep up with the extra production.) even though it’s still devastating for all affected.
Maybe in time CBS Studios will revert their name back to CBS Paramount Television.
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That was only a transitional name used after the Viacom split left Paramount Pictures in the hands of Viacom 2.0 and Paramount Television in the hands of CBS, the name was eventually changed again to today’s CBS Studios.
Ultimately it makes sense not to be running two separate tv production studios. Consolidation will ultimately see positive outcomes for maintaining production rather than losing everything if it all goes to shit.
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