Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 30 : 16-Nov-15
Nine Entertainment Company is a "content business" rather than a traditional TV broadcaster, according to new CEO Hugh Marks. He has succeeded David Gyngell at a time when TV networks face growing competition from video-on-demand providers and a shift to multi-platform viewing. Nine has flagged a greater focus on local content in the next three years, after terminating a content deal with US-based Warner Bros, while it will begin live streaming of its TV channels in 2016.
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