Jackie ‘O’ Henderson splits from manager Brad March in bold career move
EXCLUSIVE: Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s bold career move as she splits with the manager who helped her become the richest woman on radio and relaunched her TV career, while spending $13m Sydney home
KIIS FM presenter Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has parted ways with her manager Brad March, the radio ‘super agent’ who helped her become the highest paid woman in Australian media.
March, the chief executive of talent agency Marchmedia, oversaw the television return of his star client in the Channel 10 ratings hit The Masked Singer after a string of flops in the 2000s, and also masterminded his long-term deal. Unprecedented time frame with RNA.
Their split after six years, a period spanning arguably the most successful and lucrative chapter in Henderson’s three-decade career, is said to be “amicable” and the pair remain friends.
Their professional break was made public today when Henderson’s co-host, Kyle Sandilands, mentioned March when listing the people who had reached out to him following The Kyle and Jackie O Show’s historic ratings win yesterday.
Sandilands called March “Jackie’s old manager, Brad.” After Daily Mail Australia inquired with various industry sources, it was confirmed that the two were no longer working together. March was not available for comment Friday.
KIIS FM presenter Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has parted ways with her manager Brad March, the radio ‘super agent’ who helped her become the highest-paid woman in Australian media.
Their professional break was made public today when Henderson’s co-host Kyle Sandilands (right) mentioned March as Henderson’s ‘former manager’ while listing the people who had reached out to him after The Historic Ratings win Kyle and Jackie O Show yesterday.
Henderson is now believed to be working with Brittany, his longtime assistant. His former managers also include Mark Morrissey and former Nine CEO Hugh Marks.
His career change comes as a surprise given the great level of success he achieved during his association with March, who used to be his boss at Southern Cross Austereo in the 2000s.
March was the lead negotiator in 2019 when Henderson re-signed her latest long-term deal with ARN, KIIS FM’s parent company, which still has years to go and is bringing her an estimated $8 million a year in revenue.
March (pictured), the CEO of talent agency Marchmedia, oversaw the television return of his star client in the Channel 10 ratings hit The Masked Singer after a string of flops in the 2000s, and also planned its unprecedented long-term agreement with ARN.
The contract deal, reported to be the largest single deal in Australian media history, made Henderson the country’s highest-paid female media personality and also put her on pay parity with Sandilands for the first time.
March also played a key role in securing Henderson her ambassadorial role with WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, in a deal worth $1 million.
Their association coincided with Henderson reviving her career as a television personality when she joined the panel of The Masked Singer in 2019.
The celebrity guessing game became a surprise ratings hit, and he ended up staying on the show for three seasons.
Her previous attempts at a television career had been unsuccessful, with the exception of her first hosting gig on Popstars in 2000.
Henderson’s booming bank balance during his tenure at Marchmedia no doubt helped when he bought a $13 million waterfront mansion in Clovelly last weekend.
March is now said to be focusing on his roster of emerging radio talent, including breakfast show Nova 100 stars Ben, Liam and Belle.
March was the lead negotiator in 2019 when Henderson (right) re-signed her latest long-term deal with ARN, KIIS FM’s parent company, which still has years to go and is bringing her about $8 million a year. The contract deal, reported to be the largest single deal in Australian media history, made Henderson the country’s highest-paid female media personality and also put her on pay parity with Sandilands (left) for the first time.
Their association coincided with Henderson reviving her career as a television personality when she joined the panel of The Masked Singer in 2019 (pictured on show)
He has represented radio presenters Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton since their days at community station Fresh FM, securing them a role at the national breakfast at Triple J and then the breakfast at Nova 919 in Adelaide, and was behind their big move. to Melbourne.
His other clients include Toni Lodge and Ryan Jon, the hosts of one of Australia’s most popular podcasts, Toni and Ryan, which recently became a Spotify exclusive.
March also represents Abby Coleman of the breakfast show Hit 105 Stav, Abby and Matt.
Henderson’s booming bank balance during his tenure at Marchmedia no doubt helped when he bought a $13 million waterfront mansion in Clovelly last weekend (pictured celebrating with his daughter at auction).