Christopher Niesche writes: Nine chief executive David Gyngell said the profit downturn was a cyclical issue, "bump, not a hill". But is it?

Spark was this week given a lesson - if one were needed - that it is dangerous to mix with a toxic brand like the Whale Oil website, writes John Drinnan.

After being fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarism, Benny Johnson has resurged online with his addictive brand of clickbait.

Discovery Communications, is aiming for 65 per cent of revenue from its international business in three years.

US hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.

Labour Party folk were stunned when journalist Paddy Gower embarked on a radio tirade, saying the party was "rotten to the core", writes John Drinnan.

PwC is forecasting ups and downs in the NZ media and entertainment sector over the next four years punctuated by disruptive digital technology.

New Zealand On Air is changing its funding system for regional television, but it is too late for the three tiny stations that have closed so far this year.

It has been a spluttering start for the Paul Henry show and alarm bells should be ringing at MediaWorks, writes John Drinnan.

The Herald won a number of Canon Media Awards tonight for its achievements in reporting, digital media, design and photography.

Staff cut from 22 to 16, with interviews with current staff to fill the reduced job pool to take place next week.

John Drinnan says Radio New Zealand would not have the money to lure John Campbell even if it wanted to.

John Campbell and the show that bears his name are "scapegoats for a bigger issue at MediaWorks", according to one media commentator.

The advertising world has gone digital - and not just indoors, writes John Drinnan. Outdoor advertising firms Adshel and iSite are both increasing their digital foothold in the Auckland streetscape.

The 24-year relationship between TV3 and high-profile host John Campbell ended yesterday.

MediaWorks will be tempted to put Paul Henry in the 7pm slot being vacated by John Campbell.

MediaWorks has already made it clear the new show would not be just a tweaking of Campbell Live, writes John Drinnan.

John Key rejects suggestions that the two men did not get along. "Off camera we've always had a pretty healthy and respectful relationship."

Properties renovated on prime time reality television show The Block are likely to be caught by the Government's new capital gains rules.

Political parties need to listen carefully when TVNZ asks to be relieved of its obligation to screen their election broadcasts.

Internet data usage has seen a huge rise in the past three months as users embrace a "video streaming revolution".

An alcohol-fueled three-hour long lunch came to a dramatic end when an Australian media tycoon took a swing at the owner of burger chain Hungry Jack's.

NZME's website Driven has matched the Autotrader audience after just a month in market.

Television New Zealand says it should be allowed to drop some of its election coverage because of terrible ratings.

Newstalk ZB has retained its crown as the most popular commercial radio station in Auckland, according to latest industry figures.

John Drinnan says New Zealand plans to impose new tax rules so overseas media companies such as Netflix have to pay GST.

Paul Henry's new morning show is capturing less than one per cent share of its target demographic according to new AC Neilsen figures.