Seven and Southern Cross Media to mergeProposed merger brings together media giants across free-to-air television, streaming, audio, digital and publishing assets. Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media have agreed to a merger to create a leading integrated Total TV, Audio and Digital platform. The merge combines two media businesses with strong positions in the market across their free-to-air television, streaming, audio, digital and publishing assets. Mr Leffler has indicated his intention to continue on the combined Board through the acquisition and retire from the Board as at 30 June 2026. The Chairman of SWM, Kerry Stokes said: “Following the improved performance of Southern Cross Media since Heith Mackay-Cruise assumed the Chairmanship, I have every confidence Heith will continue to guide the combined group successfully.