Fiona Byrne

Jan 22, 2025 | thisismoney.co.uk | Fiona Byrne |Steve Jackson |Peter van Onselen

In our must-read Mail+ column, Steve Jackson and Peter van Onselen reveal what's REALLY going on in the worlds of media and politics each week. Cash for comment runs rampant in commercial TV Some of the nation's biggest television identities are more than doubling their salaries by personally promoting products on their social media feeds in lucrative 'cash for comment' arrangements that exploit their privileged media status.

Aug 18, 2024 | harro.com | Fiona Byrne |James W. Manning

Kyle and Jackie O’s plan to build a big audience in Melbourne via KIIS 101.1 has gone down the toilet…literally. Especially last week during a pissing quiz! Some have been wondering if there is something wrong with their strategy. While their Sydney radio ratings continue to be strong, the duo has yet to see a jump in the ratings at their new Melbourne home. Many industry observers believe the hit Sydney show will work in Melbourne, it’s just maybe going to take a little longer.

Feb 11, 2024 | mediaweek.com.au | James Manning |Trent Thomas |Anita Anabel |Fiona Byrne

Monday February 12, 2024Industry remembers media industry legend Harold Mitchell after his passing at 81Leading figures from across the industry have paid tribute to Mitchell. Tributes are flowing for Australian media industry icon Harold Mitchell, who has died at the age of 81. Mitchell founded the communications group Mitchell & Partners in 1976 before growing it into a behemoth in the media industry and creating a formidable reputation both locally and globally.

Oct 6, 2023 | heraldsun.com.au | Fiona Byrne

Sam Pang is prepared to go for back to back Logies glory. In news that must delight the powers that be at Channel 7, Pang has put it on the record that he wants to host TV’s biggest night again next year. Pang was heaped with praise after his hosting performance at the awards night earlier this year. He won the crowd over early, played for laughs, had an excellent writing team supporting him backstage and the viewing audience loved him.

Oct 6, 2023 | heraldsun.com.au | Fiona Byrne

The secret soap star past of one of the AFL’s highest profile club presidents can be revealed. In a case of from Ramsay Street to Arden Street, Dr Sonja Hood, the president of North Melbourne, has a claim to fame outside of footy circles as a Neighbours star. “I was actually an extra,” Hood confirmed. “I was on Neighbours in about 1994 as an extra sitting in Daphne’s coffee shop.”Hood said she had never harboured acting ambitions.