Kerry Packer
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 (88 years old)
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Australia:
Kerry Packer was known for his connections with Graham Richardson and the printing press deal.
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Guyana:
Kerry Packer is mentioned as a historical figure who successfully disrupted the cricketing world in the late 1970s.
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Australia:
Buttrose compared her management style to that of her former boss, Kerry Packer.
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Australia:
Kerry Packer was a media mogul who employed Graham Richardson after he left the Senate.
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Australia:
Kerry Packer's bookmaker's estate lists Sydney Crown Residence for $50 million.
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Australia:
Kerry Packer was a media mogul who took a gamble on Ita Buttrose when she launched Cleo magazine.
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Ireland:
Kerry Packer created World Series Cricket (WSC) and contracted the best players in the world.
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Australia:
Negative reactions to rebel leagues are no newer than rebel leagues themselves, a tale as old as Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket.
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Ireland:
Kerry Packer provided financial backing for Ross Turnbull's proposal.
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Australia:
Bill Ireland was a former associate of Kerry Packer.
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