Media and marketingThe swimming champ who dived into TVOutgoing MediaWorks chief made his name as a swimmer but he found greater success in the world of big business.03 May 09:09 PM
EditorialEditorial: MediaWorks' loss of talent worrisomeThe fear is MediaWorks is losing too much talent. It needs to show it is still a serious competitor for visual news and current affairs.02 May 11:52 PM
Media and marketingChannel 4 to focus on reality TVMediaWorks and America's NBCUniversal International Networks have formed a joint venture to rebrand Channel Four as Bravo New Zealand.02 May 05:30 PM
Media and marketing'Full support' for under fire CEOHilary Barry's exit from TV3 has not dented the position of broadcasting boss Mark Weldon with the Mediaworks board of directors giving him "full support".02 May 04:55 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: MediaWorks owner tightens reinsCOMMENT: MediaWorks owner Oaktree Capital is more closely overseeing TV3, Four and half the country's commercial radio stations.28 Apr 09:30 PM
Media and marketingFormer NZME CEO's new roleJane Hastings is heading across the ditch to take on the role of chief operating officer for Event Hospitality and Entertainment in Sydney.27 Apr 02:56 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Throwing away key to the lockupCOMMENT: It's easy to see the leaking of an official cash rate decision from a Reserve Bank lockup as a one-off mistake by MediaWorks.21 Apr 09:29 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingAugusta Capital buys NZME House for $115.8mAugusta Capital has bought NZME House in Auckland for $115.8 million with plans to bundle the property into a syndication investment offer.17 Apr 10:20 PM
Media and marketingNew York Times to invest $50m in digital expansionThe New York Times publication will invest $50 million over the next three years to increase its digital audience.15 Apr 12:15 AM
Media and marketingNZME launches farming showNZME is launching The Country, which will see its radio, digital and print brands merge to become the hub for all rural content.15 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Rialto setting its sights on AsiaRialto Channel is moving into the Asian pay TV market and taking a "significant" investment in a Hong Kong-based TV distributor, writes John Drinnan.14 Apr 09:17 PM
Media and marketingInterest rate cut leaked by MediaWorks"The leak is a serious and disappointing breach of many years of trust," Governor Graeme Wheeler said.14 Apr 02:06 AM
Media and marketingWhat advertising do you hate the most?Telemarketing and auto-play online ads are the most annoying types of advertising.11 Apr 11:45 PM
Media and marketingNZME partners with FCM for digital broadcastNZME's new digital news show will be sponsored by global corporate travel management company FCM Travel Solutions Partners.08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taxpayer funding current affairs showsCOMMENT: New Zealand On Air is continuing on a path towards taxpayer funding for TV network current affairs shows.08 Apr 02:26 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Shedding light on LightboxCOMMENT: Spark-owned Lightbox is developing its pay TV offering and an announcement on its next move is expected soon.31 Mar 10:15 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: PM's squabbles come at a costCOMMENT: Incidents involving three freelancers questioning the Government have led to costly legal action.23 Mar 07:06 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSnakk Media falls victim to online scamSnakk Media says it has become the victim of an online scam that could cost as much as $215,000.21 Mar 03:40 AM
Media and marketingHerald launches daily video news showNZ Herald Focus will be hosted by former Campbell Live reporter Tristram Clayton, SKY Sport's Laura McGoldrick and NZME's Niva Retimanu and Tony Veitch.20 Mar 08:35 PM
Media and marketingAustralian media moves beginNine Entertainment has taken a 9.99 per cent stake in regional broadcaster Southern Cross Media, in the first of expected moves in the sector.18 Mar 09:37 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Filthy Rich lacks courage as networks become more risk-averseCOMMENT: Free-to-air networks are fighting for a bigger share of diminishing TV advertising revenue, and drama is at the costly edge of that battle.18 Mar 01:45 AM
Media and marketingFairfax staff on strike until MondayFairfax staff at the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Financial Review are now on strike following the announcement of more redundancy.17 Mar 02:01 AM
Media and marketingCEO a contender from day oneMichael Boggs' fingerprints were all over NZME before he was announced as the new chief executive.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanThey do things differently in Maori broadcastingWhy did a row involving Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee challenging Willie Jackson wind up before a Crown entity, asks John Drinnan.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Media and marketingNZME chief Jane Hastings resignsMedia boss will be replaced by the company's chief financial officer, Michael Boggs.08 Mar 09:05 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: On-demand services boostedMediaWorks is taking initiatives to improve its on-demand offering on 3Now.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Media and marketingThe Insider: Spend in haste ...Last year's Budget was remarkable in how much of it was written so late in the process.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Media and marketingKnock-on effect of Australia media changesProspective liberalisation of Australia's media ownership laws could spark a shakeup here.01 Mar 07:41 PM
Media and marketingAustralia's media sector shake upAustralia's media ownership laws are being shaken up. What rules are being scrapped, and how might it affect the sector?01 Mar 05:36 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTVNZ first-half profit drops 36pcSlowing advertising market and reduced government funding eats into Television New Zealand's revenue.01 Mar 03:33 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Jennings exit leaves big gap at TV3Broadcast news veteran has many fans among MediaWorks staff, writes John Drinnan.26 Feb 01:59 AM
