Karl cashes in on new $3m deal; NRL still big target for evolving Nine

Email Despite months of tough talk about reining in costs, Nine is set to re-sign the Today host on a new, record multi-year deal.

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MEDIA DIARY Karl cashes in on new $3m Nine deal Despite months of tough talk about reining in costs, Nine is set to re-sign the Today host on a new, record multi-year deal. MEDIA NRL still the big target for evolving Nine Nine Entertainment is seeking to reposition itself as a sports streaming giant in the digital age as it prepares to launch its bid to remain the free-to-air broadcaster of the NRL. MEDIA Stan to buy EPL rights ‘this week’ Industry speculation is that Nine will spend just over $300m to wrest English Premier League soccer rights from Optus for the next three years, starting with the upcoming 2025-26 season. COMMENTARY Journalists turn blind eye to Iran’s intent Those tut-tutting on social media about Israel’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities and rocket launchers seem to misunderstand the Iranian regime. MEDIA Radio ringmaster tunes out after 40 years in the circus The programmer who was pivotal in poaching Kyle and Jackie O away from 2DayFM, Duncan Campbell, talks about that duo’s future and his radio highlights as he steps back at ARN. MEDIA Mad Men breach WhatsApp walls Meta sees a sizeable financial opportunity in allowing companies to pay to advertise their brands on its popular WhatsApp platform. THE GROWTH AGENDA Leggett: Clemenger ready to lead the market Three months on from its merger Clemenger BBDO has a new leadership team and is ready for its new era. THE GROWTH AGENDA Up tackles split-bill stigma to lift growth Digital bank Up is on a mission to make banking more social for Gen Z and help the 60 per cent of young people who find it more awkward to talk about money than politics or sex. THE GROWTH AGENDA Telstra nets film prize as impact and humour dominate Cannes Humour, impact and AI were everywhere at this year’s Cannes Lions - as was Telstra after the brand collected a load of medals in the film category. EXCLUSIVE Afterpay celebrates its regulated era with new campaign As new buy now, pay later rules kick in, Afterpay has launched a major campaign highlighting its differences to credit cards. MEDIA Nine brings Stan into the tent Pay TV will play an increasingly central role in Nine Entertainment’s battle for eyeballs as part of a ‘new strategic direction’ outlined by the company’s new broadcast boss.   NEWSLETTERS TODAY'S PAPER MIND GAMES THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS   Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Australian, GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia.