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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Why Channel Seven says this image crossed the line as footy war with Fox Sports gets personal
A new shot fired by Fox Sports in the broadcaster's increasingly bitter footy war with Channel Seven has been described as 'disrespectful' as the clash over AFL coverage gets personal. This year Fox is the only way footy fans across most of Australia can watch games on a Saturday for large parts of the season due to a change in the league's broadcasting agreement. It's a move that has infuriated footy fans and left a big dent in Seven's coverage, which has been bolstered by its huge investment in AFL panel shows with the likes of Kane Cornes and Caroline Wilson. This is also the first year viewers have had the option of watching every game on Fox, with the pay TV giant's commentators covering every match, with ratings jumping by a huge amount as a result. Seven star Brian Taylor has been taking pot shots at Fox by reminding fans that they don't always send their commentary crews to matches and instead have them cover the games from the studio, where as he and his colleagues are always at the ground. Fox recently hit back by launching an ad showing a Taylor lookalike banging on the door of a pub when he couldn't get inside to watch footy on a Saturday. That has crossed a line with Seven, with a staffer at the broadcaster hitting the commercial with the 'disrespectful' tag, according to The Age. Taylor hit back last Sunday when Fox commentators Brad Johnson, Dermott Brereton and Anthony Hudson called the Melbourne vs Sydney match from their studio in South Melbourne instead of making the short trip to the MCG. The former Collingwood star, who is well known for his 'Roaming Brian' segment in the dressing sheds after games, unloaded on Fox on live TV. 'It is just interesting in this magnificent arena on a Sunday afternoon, a beautiful day, that you come here - and it's magnificent to be here and look across to the box next door of our opposition, and none of them are here today,' he said. 'They haven't come for the two-kilometre trek from South Melbourne.' Seven rubbed salt into that wound by taking out a full-page ad in Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper bearing the words 'we turn up'. Seven director of Sport Chris Jones said he backs Taylor's digs at their rival. 'For BT to be able to be there and to be able to get down to ground level, talk to the players before the game, speak to those in and around the team, and then be able to have that full perspective of the ground – it is certainly something that gives him the best chance of calling and being his best,' he said. Three stars from the Fox Footy team (pictured) didn't make the two-kilometre journey from their studio to the MCG to cover a game in person recently Taylor's previous shot at Fox came when he covered the Adelaide vs North Melbourne match in March. 'It's good to be here at the Adelaide Oval, the only broadcasters actually at the ground,' he said during the first quarter. A couple of weeks earlier BT risked angering his Seven bosses with controversial comments on how many footy shows are on TV this season. 'The last 10 years we've been saying, "Got any money to do a Sunday footy show or something" and they've been going "No, no there's no money to be found",' Taylor said on his podcast. 'All of a sudden we've got 15 shows, one every hour of the day. 'I would also think the appetite of the general football follower, not the person who absolutely can't get enough of it, but the general go to a game every now and then supporter out there … I would say they're going to be sick of it by halfway through the year. 'I have no doubt that this is going to wear people out, people's opinions on footy.' His take came at a sensitive time for Seven, with the broadcaster heavily investing in AFL discussion shows this season as it airs The Agenda Setters, Unfiltered, Extra Time, Sunday Footy Feast, Kane's Call and The Wash Up.
Business Journals
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
How EO Baltimore helped these Maryland entrepreneurs find success
Entrepreneurship is a journey paved by resilience, ingenuity, grit, hustle, and — if you are a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) — a supportive community. In Maryland, EO is a cornerstone for business owners, offering a network for learning and personal/professional growth. Today, we delve into the stories of four inspiring entrepreneurs who not only built successful businesses but also contribute significantly to Maryland's entrepreneurial landscape. Brian Taylor, CEO of Goldiata, a digital marketing agency in Baltimore, helps businesses, organizations, and schools increase reach and visibility using online marketing. Goldiata blossomed into a rapidly growing agency, with a massive goal of giving back by donating a quarter of a million dollars by 2028. expand Brian Taylor, CEO of Goldiata 'Early in my entrepreneurial journey, I met an EO member. They encouraged me to check out the EO Accelerator (EOA) program. At the time, I wasn't sure what that would mean for me. But as it turns out, that recommendation changed everything,' Taylor says. In EOA, Taylor didn't just learn how to run a business — he learned how to lead one. 'The operational components — cash flow, systems, and people management — were like puzzle pieces scattered on the table, and I didn't know how to fit them together. EOA gave me the tools to build that foundation. It was practical, actionable knowledge.' Goldiata reached $1 million in revenue within its first year in the EOA program. That success allowed Taylor to graduate to EO, and 'that opened up a world I could never have imagined,' he says. Taylor has also been recognized by the Maryland Small Business Association as a top Young Entrepreneur. Nick Modha is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Baltimore based Monkey in the Metal, a provider of premier solid wood and metal fabrication services. The company specializes in architectural millwork, custom furniture, signage, and artwork for multi-family residential, hospitality, retail, and restaurant spaces. Architects, interior designers, and national level general contractors rely on the company for typical decorative elements, as well as the unusual items. expand Nick Modha, founder, Monkey in the Metal Modha also joined EO through its Accelerator Program. 'EO changed everything for me. There's something powerful about being part of a community where everyone genuinely wants to improve — not just in business, but all aspects of life — and actually help each other along that journey. If you're an entrepreneur feeling isolated, this community is for you,' he says. Shannon Roberts is CEO of Brand Builders, an event marketing and staffing firm, specializing in the wine, spirits and cannabis industries. Roberts didn't plan to be an entrepreneur, but in her 2009 exit interview from Jagermeister, she explained the reason for her resignation: The company had not adopted a single suggestion she offered about streamlining/modernizing operations, so she started her own company and used those ideas as the foundation for her operational structure. expand Shannon Roberts, CEO, Brand Builders Brand Builders conducts live events, like store tastings and festivals, so when Covid canceled her entire event schedule, Roberts relied on her EO Community for advice and support. 'The EO network sprang into action, delivering an abundance of impactful and relevant content virtually. My forum basically prevented me from bankrupting myself, and because of EO, I was able rebuild the company,' she says. In 2020, Roberts took her love of entrepreneurism a step further and became an Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer. 'The EOS work I do is truly rewarding and scratches my problem-solving itch while I help my clients' businesses become more manageable, more scalable, and more profitable,' she says. Jim Schaefer, founder and president of Schaefer Homes, a construction company that builds new homes in Maryland and Delaware. Since 2016, Schaefer Homes has created attractive, efficient, and attainable homes. Schaefer recalls a financial crisis in 2022, which led him to leveraging his waterman's license and selling crabs roadside in an effort to keep the company and his family afloat. expand Jim Schaefer, founder and president, Schaefer Homes 'Since joining EO in 2023, the impact has been transformative. My forum helped me realize that personal growth was key to my business success, showing me the only person holding me back was me. With peer support, I've achieved measurable growth: my revenue went from $2.5 million in 2022 to $7.9 million in 2023, with projections of $25 million for 2025. But the numbers tell only part of the story. The insights I've gained have stabilized my mental state, allowing me to tackle challenges with focus and resilience. The relationships I've built with other members continue to inspire and motivate me,' Schaefer says. To become a member of EO, you must own a business that's generating at least $1 million in annual revenue or join our Accelerator Program, which accepts entrepreneurs whose businesses range from $250,000 to $1 million in revenue and are looking to grow to a million within two to four years.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Arkansas small business recognized by Walmart on National Small Business Month
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This month is National Small Business Month, which makes it a perfect time for workers at Fire and Smoke Society to celebrate what they've been doing nationally from right here in the Natural State. The company makes seasonings and rubs for meat and other foods. CEO Brian Taylor said Walmart helped launch the company by putting the product on shelves. Small businesses can capitalize on Small Business Saturday with some planning 'I think the fact that we're manufactured in the U.S. is something that we're super proud of,' Taylor said. On Wednesday, Taylor's company and team was recognized by Walmart during National Small Business Month. Michael Lindsey with Walmart said two-thirds of the products on shelves are either made, grown or assembled in the United States, and over half of all products are made by small businesses. 'It helps Walmart by providing a diversity of suppliers from around the country to put great products on our shelves. That 60% of the products we sell are made by small businesses,' Lindsey said. Small business owners feel more uncertain about the future For Taylor, being able to be a part of that number means a lot. And he's hoping his small business story will rub off onto others. 'A lot of people in Arkansas still don't know we exist,' Taylor said, 'To kind of get that recognition and local leaders here today supporting us was really gratifying.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Disrespectful': Footy commentary war between Seven, Foxtel gets personal
Foxtel must have known that screening a cheeky pre-season ad poking fun at Seven's chief AFL caller Brian Taylor was going to come back to bite them. The pay TV outlet's commercial showed a BT lookalike stuck outside a pub, banging on the front door in frustration because he couldn't get inside on a Saturday afternoon to watch the footy on Fox. One Seven insider called it 'disrespectful'. It was an early salvo in footy's escalating broadcast wars – a chest-beating declaration that Foxtel had been granted exclusive rights, under the AFL's new mega TV rights deal, to show all Saturday games in Victoria. Last Sunday, BT pounced on a chance to return fire. Loading He was given the opening by Foxtel management who chose to have its three-man commentary team – Anthony Hudson, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson – call the Melbourne-Sydney clash from its South Melbourne studio rather than send them to the MCG. 'It is just interesting in this magnificent arena on a Sunday afternoon, a beautiful day, that you come here, and it's magnificent to be here and look across to the box next door of our opposition, and none of them are here today,' BT said from the MCG during Seven's coverage of the game. 'They haven't come from the two-kilometre trek from South Melbourne.' Seven's sport and marketing team seized on the moment by taking out a full-page ad in Tuesday's Herald Sun, saying 'We Turn Up'.
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘Disrespectful': Footy commentary war between Seven, Foxtel gets personal
Foxtel must have known that screening a cheeky pre-season ad poking fun at Seven's chief AFL caller Brian Taylor was going to come back to bite them. The pay TV outlet's commercial showed a BT lookalike stuck outside a pub, banging on the front door in frustration because he couldn't get inside on a Saturday afternoon to watch the footy on Fox. One Seven insider called it 'disrespectful'. It was an early salvo in footy's escalating broadcast wars – a chest-beating declaration that Foxtel had been granted exclusive rights, under the AFL's new mega TV rights deal, to show all Saturday games in Victoria. Last Sunday, BT pounced on a chance to return fire. Loading He was given the opening by Foxtel management who chose to have its three-man commentary team – Anthony Hudson, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson – call the Melbourne-Sydney clash from its South Melbourne studio rather than send them to the MCG. 'It is just interesting in this magnificent arena on a Sunday afternoon, a beautiful day, that you come here, and it's magnificent to be here and look across to the box next door of our opposition, and none of them are here today,' BT said from the MCG during Seven's coverage of the game. 'They haven't come from the two-kilometre trek from South Melbourne.' Seven's sport and marketing team seized on the moment by taking out a full-page ad in Tuesday's Herald Sun, saying 'We Turn Up'.
