Kerry Packer

Kerry Packer

businessman Australia

Kerry Packer was an influential Australian media tycoon and businessman, best known for his ownership of the Nine Network and his role in the transformation of sports broadcasting in Australia. He played a pivotal role in the commercialization of cricket, founding World Series Cricket in the late 1970s, which revolutionized the sport and set new standards for broadcasting. Packer was known for his aggressive business tactics and his significant impact on the media landscape, making him a prominent figure in Australian history.

Born on Dec 17, 1937 (87 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
26,772
Power
1,449$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 7.00 0.10% +0% 25,499,884 26,772 $1,380,000 1,449$
Totals 2 25,499,884 26,772 $1,380,000 1,449$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Kerry Packer was a prominent Australian media mogul known for his influence in the television industry. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Why this award-winning Fox veteran no longer watches cable news

Australia Australia: Kerry Packer launched the World Series Cricket breakaway in 1977, with Bob Cowper as a key adviser. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australian Test cricketer Bob Cowper, who made 307 at the MCG in 1966, dies

Australia Australia: Kerry Packer was a prominent figure in the Australian media industry, for whom David Leckie worked for many years. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Skye Leckie on grieving David Leckie