Reach for the skies

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Rupert Murdoch's bid to buy satellite TV firm DirecTV from General Motors is part of his bold plan to create a global satellite TV empire controlled by his News Corp. Murdoch also plans to badge his huge satellite portfolio as Sky Global, in what could be the biggest ever media offering.

author: Walsh, Max
General Motors Corp., GM, Direct broadcast satellite television industry, Satellite television industry, DIRECTV Inc.

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Net-shy Murdoch may slip up

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This article focuses on the business practices of Rupert Murdoch and his goal to name a successor to his mass media empire. Topics discussed include family leadership within the company, strategic mergers, and successful use of new internet technologies.

author: Walsh, Max
International, Internet, Mass media industry, Behavior, Family-owned business enterprises, Family-owned businesses, Softbank Inc.

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The show goes on

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Rupert Murdoch is the founder of a global media empire, News Corporation, in Australia. The working of the News Corporation, Australia's largest and most successful media group, after Rupert Murdoch is discussed.

author: Walsh, Max
Australia, Management dynamics, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Publishing, Publishing Industries, Printing & Publishing, Publishing industry, Evaluation, Company business management, Business success

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subjects list: Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, The News Corporation Ltd., Murdoch, Rupert, NWS
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