At the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) held on November 28, 2024, via video conferencing, shareholders voted against the reappointment of Punit Goenka as a Director.  The resolution, which sought to reinstate Goenka, who had recently resigned as Managing Director, garnered 49.54% votes in favour but was outnumbered by 50.46% votes against it, thereby failing to secure the requisite majority, according to a regulatory filing. The meeting, chaired by R Gopalan, saw participation from the Board, statutory auditors, and shareholders.  Gopalan emphasised ZEEL's efforts to ensure seamless participation through remote e-voting, which was also extended during the AGM for members who had not cast their votes earlier. Goenka, in his address, highlighted ZEEL's business performance and expressed gratitude to shareholders before opening the floor for questions. Thirteen shareholder-speakers raised concerns about financial performance and go

Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi in the presence of top leaders of the INDIA bloc including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 31, 2024, followed by resignation and Champai Soren, now with the BJP, was made the Chief Minister. He later won the legal battle and Jharkhand High Court granted him bail on June 28, 2024, and came out of jail. After his release from jail, he was sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the third term on July 4, 2024, and the INDIA bloc emerged victorious by winning a whopping 56 out of 81 assembly seats, wrote Amit Bhelari for The Hindu reflecting on his rem

Ali Plath has announced her departure from Triple M Gold Coast’s breakfast show, just weeks after the team won Best On-Air Team (Non-Metro) at the 2024 ACRAs.  In an on-air announcement, Ali revealed she was informed of the decision, which confirmed her exit while co-host Spida Everitt would remain. Triple M has yet to officially confirm its 2025 Gold Coast breakfast lineup. However, reports from the Gold Coast Bulletin suggest Leisel Jones and Liam Flanagan, both formerly part of the recently axed Triple M Brisbane Rush Hour team, will join Everitt in the new year. Plath's departure marks a significant shake-up for the popular show as it prepares for a fresh direction in 2025.  

ABC Radio Sydney weekend host Simon Marnie has been axed as part of a major programming overhaul, following the recent departure of Sarah Macdonald.  Marnie confirmed the news on Instagram, saying, “This came as a shock and I am still processing what it means for me.” The decision marks another significant change in ABC’s 2025 lineup.  According to Mumbrella, the decision comes amid changes to ABC’s programming lineup. Ben Latimer, ABC’s director of audio, explained in an all-staff email that the reshuffling aims to adapt to evolving audience expectations and increase the network’s competitiveness in a crowded radio market.  He noted the changes were part of a strategy to balance familiar voices with fresh talent and expand the broadcaster’s reach. ABC chair Kim Williams defended the programming changes, stating that shifts in media are inevitable and underscoring management's focus on aligning with audience demands. Marnie, a staple of ABC’s weekend programmi

Ali Clarke has announced her departure from Mix 102.3, stepping down as breakfast host after three impactful years, Mediaweek reported.  Reflecting on her journey, Clarke shared with listeners, "This year has given me a new perspective, and I’m ready for the next challenge. I’ll miss our listeners and can’t thank them enough for their support." During her tenure, Clarke spearheaded several meaningful campaigns, including fulfilling the dream of terminally ill schoolboy Sammy Scully to become a police officer and organising the Mel Dzelde Rescue, which garnered Oprah Winfrey’s involvement to raise funds for the late radio icon’s family.  Clarke also introduced the MIX Breast Check Day, a national initiative inspired by her breast cancer diagnosis, encouraging listeners to prioritise regular self-checks. Duncan Campbell, ARN’s chief content officer, commended Clarke's remarkable impact, stating, “Her empathy, passion, and storytelling have created countless memorabl

ARN has announced that WSFM will be rebranded to GOLD101.7 starting in January 2025, aligning Sydney with Melbourne’s GOLD Network identity.  According to Mediaweek, the move is designed to attract a younger 25-54 demographic while continuing to resonate with its loyal audience base. The rebrand will introduce a vibrant new sound featuring a mix of classic and contemporary hits from artists like INXS, P!NK, Bon Jovi, and Bruno Mars.  Sydney’s Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones and Amanda Keller will headline the revamped station alongside Melbourne's Christian O’Connell on GOLD104.3, providing dynamic on-air personalities to reinforce the network’s refreshed image. Sue Carter, ARN’s newly appointed head of content for the GOLD Network, will oversee the performance of GOLD101.7, GOLD104.3, Cruise1323, and 96FM.  Carter highlighted the strategic focus on evolving audience preferences, saying, “The rebrand reflects our dedication to staying relevant and delivering real music

The technology industry's longest-running daily news masthead, Computer Daily News has announced today it is likely to close. In a message to subscribers this week, CDN announced it was taking an "extended break" and "may not return for publication next year". "As we depart, the industry is about the enter a new era dominated by artificial intelligence, its potential and its flaws.   Technology appears to have overtaken CDN, and our model has not kept up with the changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Unfortunately this means we must say adieu for now." CDN noted the legacy of managing director David Frith, who has published CDN for the last 30 years. "A consummate journalist working at both News Ltd and Fairfax publications, David foresaw the future of technology in the late 80s and approached the then Fairfax editor John Alexander with the idea of setting up regular coverage of IT. He was told by Alexander that he “must be mad” that the idea would never fly. Und