Media and marketingMedia rivals join forces in new local ad exchangeNZ's big media players have formed a new advertising exchange.07 Oct 09:30 PM
Media and marketingMagazine publisher admits fraud, faces jailA failed magazine publisher has admitted $2m in fraud charges.05 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Is Xena coming back to NZ?Hollywood interests are believed to be behind at least one of the two contenders to develop an Auckland Council-backed film studio at Hobsonville, writes John Drinnan.01 Oct 08:25 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: RNZ relaxes the moonlighting rulesHigh-profile staff of Radio NZ have been moonlighting on outside money-earners.24 Sep 05:00 PM
Media and marketingWhy the ad-blocking arms race will never endThe discussion of the looming apocalypse for ad-dependent publishers has been impossible to avoid.24 Sep 02:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanHow Mr Grumpy turned into Mr NiceAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen may be the best advertisement yet for media training.17 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSnakk plans $2m capital raising and NXT moveMobile advertisement developer Snakk Media plans to tap investors for $2 million and shift over to the fledgling NXT market from the NZAX.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Media and marketingNZME creates integrated newsroomNew Zealand Media and Entertainment today announced plans for its print, digital and radio news teams to come together in one integrated 24/7 operation.16 Sep 02:37 AM
Media and marketingNatGeo fans worry about MurdochIs it right to be worried about Murdoch's new part stake in National Geographic's media arm?11 Sep 01:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Macho TV men are reducing female co-hosts to mere sidekicksThere's a problem with the male-female mix on television at 7pm, writes John Drinnan.10 Sep 08:30 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSFO lays charges against MediaWeb directorThe SFO has laid charges against Victor John Clarke, a former director of failed media company MediaWeb, for alleged offending involving $2.2 million.07 Sep 10:50 PM
Media and marketingRNZ tensions appear resolved ahead of Campbell arrivalJohn Campbell starts work on Monday and Radio New Zealand appears confident that staff tensions over his takeover of Checkpoint have been resolved.04 Sep 04:21 AM
Media and marketingWhat words augur financial doom?Researchers have come up with a list of words appearing in the financial press that may prove to be parlous augers for stock prices.04 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanAre the All Blacks too politicised?The Rugby Union is standing by its exclusive deal with Sky TV to broadcast the Rugby World Cup squad from Parliament.03 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TV3 blame game a cop-out - TVNZTVNZ chief executive puts a new twist on TV3 assertions that its news ratings slump has been caused by losing the rights to Home and Away to TVNZ.03 Sep 09:31 PM
Media and marketingBachelor winner defects to TVNZMatilda Rice has quit her sales job at MediaWorks to go work for the opposition.02 Sep 12:30 AM
Media and marketingBloomberg to lay off 80 journalistsThe layoffs come after Michael Bloomberg's return about a year ago following three terms as New York mayor.01 Sep 09:35 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TVNZ sniffs out joint venturesPrivatisation is unlikely, but the Government is looking at other ways for TVNZ to get friendly with the private sector, writes John Drinnan.27 Aug 09:31 PM
Media and marketingSky TV toughs out first year of competitionSky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.21 Aug 02:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Peters ramps up Hosking attackTalk radio tends to have a conservative audience and when he appears in the Herald Hosking's opinion is one of many. But TV has a pervasive influence, writes John Drinnan.20 Aug 09:25 PM
Media and marketingFloat still on cards for NZMEAn initial public offer and float of NZME - publisher of the New Zealand Herald - is still a possibility, says the company's owner, Sydney-based APN News & Media.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Media and marketingAPN revenue, profits upRevenue at NZME eased by 1 per cent to $214.9 million in the first half to June 30, despite "challenging" market conditions.19 Aug 11:10 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Air NZ scores with the real MIBAir New Zealand says its experience with Warner Bros and The Hobbit helped it secure rights to the Sony Pictures movie Men In Black for the airline's latest safety video.13 Aug 09:38 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingFairfax Media's NZ earnings fallWeaker circulation sales reflected stable subscription revenue offset by "continued pressure on retail sales".13 Aug 04:09 AM
Media and marketingCan Julie Christie save TV3?Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: All in the family for screen sectorHow long before one super-agency promotes film and TV alike?, asks John Drinnan.30 Jul 09:23 PM
Media and marketingWho's got the most money?One lucky Kiwi managed to add a cool $2 billion to their fortune this year.30 Jul 03:38 AM
Media and marketingChina drops big bucks in HollywoodHollywood is as eager as ever for Chinese money, courting investors, including state-owned enterprises.29 Jul 01:40 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: 'These are challenging times'"I am hoping that when we launch our new 7pm current affairs show, <i>Story</i>, it will give us a boost," Mark Jennings says.23 Jul 10:22 PM
Media and marketingCost of Financial Times?The newspaper, first published in 1888 , has been sold to Japanese publisher Nikkei Inc. for 844 million pounds.23 Jul 08:54 PM
Media and marketingFinancial Times up for saleBritish publishing firm Pearson is considering a sale of the Financial Times.21 Jul 02:34 AM
Media and marketingChina backlash on NZ propertyFinance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.21 Jul 12:08 AM
Media and marketingPassion for media takes Withers to top of TVNZNew TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".17 Jul 05:00 PM
Media and marketingJesse Mulligan returns to the airwavesThe columnist and comedian will join Radio New Zealand. He's also worked as a food critic and Seven Sharp presenter.17 Jul 03:44 AM
