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ARN reveals $22m drop in advertising because of Kyle and Jackie O Show content

Media | The Guardian · Australian Associated Press · last updated

CEO Michael Stephenson tells shareholders that ‘consumer and advertiser expectations have changed’

The radio station company involved in a high-profile legal battle with two of its former stars lost millions of dollars in revenue as companies pulled ads over its raunchy content.

ARN Media’s chief executive, Michael Stephenson, told the company’s annual general meeting the advertising drop-off, while the Kyle and Jackie O Show was on air, contributed to a $26.4m loss in revenue in 2025/26.

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