The Board of Fairfax Media has opposed the election of Peter Cox to the Board and recommended shareholders vote against his election. The board claimed that Peter Cox’s “experience and expertise was not considered to best fit board requirements…the board’s process has resulted in seven Directors joining the Board over the last […]
Below is a summary of my plan to save Fairfax. If you would lile a copy of the detail behind the plan that has beeen supplied to the major institutions or would like to discuss my objectives in standing for the board of Fairfax please do not hesittae to call me […]
Fairfax Media has fallen from a high of $5.00 in April 2007 to a low of 40 cents in October 2012. The chart below shows Fairfax shares have fallen by over 90% from their peak whilst the ASX 200 has grown by 50% in the 10 years 2003 to 2012.
I wanted to write and tell you about the Fairfax AGM and to thank everyone for their support for my campaign for a board seat on Fairfax Media. As I said from the outset we never had any chance of succeeding but the process was very rewarding. Over the six […]
International Hedge Funds and Private Equity Investors – Cox Media provides a background briefing on the Australian Media industry, the media advertising market, television, magazines, newspapers, online and the major players such as Nine Entertainment, TEN Network, Fairfax Media and Seven West Media. Cox Media has provided advice on up […]
Gillard called to stop making ‘private’ deals with media owners 25 Jul 2012 By David Blight A prominent media commentator has called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to stop conducting private negotiations with media owners, following news of a letter discussing compromises to her stance on press regulation. Cox Media […]
I have decided to stand for election to the board of Fairfax Media. Below is a brief background on my over 30 years experience as a media economist, analyst and consultant. Over the next few days I will publish on the site my platform for election. COX MEDIA BACKGROUND Peter […]
Facebook shares will ‘absolutely drop’: Cox 21 May 2012 By Wenlei Ma After Facebook went public last Friday, its share price will follow the path of AOL and Myspace and see a noticeable decline, according to analyst Peter Cox. Cox Media principal Peter Cox said despite reports and commentary which […]
Peter Cox BEc MBA is the foremost independent media economist, analyst and public speaker on the communications and media industries in Australia. Cox Media is an industry leader in media economics research and analysis, understanding of new technologies and markets, assessing international industry trends and global developments, valuing companies and […]
“Fairfax rebel with a cause gets my vote” is the heading for Mark Day’s column in The Australian newspaper on October 1. Mark Day writes why he would “put a Cox on the House of Fairfax” To read the actual story as it appeared in the paper go here. FAIRFAX REBEL WITH […]