June 4, 2023

Start the Week: Melbourne Cup in play; Business groups launch ad war; Cultural issues at the side hustle hurt Kochie's lap of honor

Welcome to Start the Week, our Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.Today:* Tabcorp set to auction rights for Melbourne Cup;* The Market Herald awaits Takeover Panel outcome;* The launch of Radio 360;* Kochie’s last week at Sunrise, Shirvo announced as successor;* Toxic workplace allegations hit Kochie’s streaming business Ausbiz;* Mutinex continues its march;* Business lobby groups take aim at Labor with anti-IR campaignsToday’s episode feature Tim Burrowes and Abe Udy.Further reading:* Australian Financial Review: Tabcorp asks free-to-air broadcasters for Melbourne Cup bids* Australian Financial Review: ‘They didn’t listen’: business takes aim at Labor’s union agenda* Sydney Morning Herald: Channel 10 sues former star Peter van Onselen* Australian Financial Review: Toxic workplace allegations hit Ausbiz as staff line up for exit* The Australian: Radio ratings firm GfK’s new Radio 360 data set to launchTime to leave you to start your weekAudio production was courtesy of Abe’s Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.Message us: letters@unmade.mediaWe’ll be back tomorrow with Tuesdata.Toodlepip…Tim Burrowestim@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unmade.substack.com

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