OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Lathering up for TV3's new soapNZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.16 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TVNZ eyes John CampbellJohn Campbell's image is flying high, though in this employment market you would have to be careful about turning down too many options, writes John Drinnan.09 Jul 09:36 PM
Media and marketingAustralian treasurer defamed by tweetsJoe Hockey has been awarded $200,000 in damages after it was ruled a poster and two Twitter messages defamed him.30 Jun 05:47 AM
Media and marketingHerald duo make the news with top awardsAt an awards event, hosted by accounting firm EY, two of the Herald's reporters have been honored with top awards.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTV3 hopes to overturn terrible ratingsThe future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.24 Jun 07:49 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTV broadcasters close 'back door' accessBroadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.24 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanBack door brazenness killed Global ModeThe brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.24 Jun 12:00 AM
Media and marketingApology allows Tamihere to 'move on'Former RadioLive talkback hoast John Tamihere says he is moving on after a tough 18 months for his family following the settlement of his defamation action against Mediaworks.22 Jun 12:29 AM
Media and marketingNew CEO for APN News & MediaAPN News & Media chief executive Michael Miller has resigned and has accepted the position of Executive Chairman of News Corp’s Australasian business.18 Jun 10:19 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark aims to be in Sky's leagueThe Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.18 Jun 09:21 PM
Media and marketingNew Herald editor appointedOne of country's most respected journalists and newsroom leaders take the reins of the weekday New Zealand Herald.18 Jun 04:00 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Nine fails cover punters' eyesChristopher Niesche writes: Nine chief executive David Gyngell said the profit downturn was a cyclical issue, "bump, not a hill". But is it?14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark removes Whale Oil 'sponsorship'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.11 Jun 09:27 PM
Media and marketingThe man behind the clickbaitAfter being fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarism, Benny Johnson has resurged online with his addictive brand of clickbait.09 Jun 09:43 PM
Media and marketingGrowth soars on more rights, content - DiscoveryDiscovery Communications, is aiming for 65 per cent of revenue from its international business in three years.07 Jun 12:00 AM
BDBDMedia and marketingOaktree takes full ownership of MediaWorksUS hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Gower's paddy party paybackLabour Party folk were stunned when journalist Paddy Gower embarked on a radio tirade, saying the party was "rotten to the core", writes John Drinnan.04 Jun 09:41 PM
Media and marketingBig digital media shift in next 5 yearsPwC is forecasting ups and downs in the NZ media and entertainment sector over the next four years punctuated by disruptive digital technology.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Media and marketingRegional TV stations 'fighting to stay alive'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.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Paul Henry show fails ratings testIt has been a spluttering start for the Paul Henry show and alarm bells should be ringing at MediaWorks, writes John Drinnan.28 May 08:58 AM
Media and marketing160 Fairfax staff asked to re-applyAround 20 editorial jobs look likely to go at Fairfax Media New Zealand under the latest restructuring plans.28 May 04:25 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTough calls coming for TV3's Mark JenningsMedia writer John Drinnan says the last executive survivor at27 May 07:00 AM
Media and marketingHerald sweeps awardsThe Herald won a number of Canon Media Awards tonight for its achievements in reporting, digital media, design and photography.22 May 10:00 AM
Media and marketingCampbell Live staff vie for jobsStaff cut from 22 to 16, with interviews with current staff to fill the reduced job pool to take place next week.22 May 02:52 AM
Media and marketingRNZ couldn't have afforded CampbellJohn Drinnan says Radio New Zealand would not have the money to lure John Campbell even if it wanted to.22 May 01:11 AM
Media and marketingCampbell a 'scapegoat for bigger issue'John Campbell and the show that bears his name are "scapegoats for a bigger issue at MediaWorks", according to one media commentator.22 May 12:06 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Digital billboards set to shineThe 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.21 May 09:30 PM
Media and marketing'Thank you for watching' - CampbellThe 24-year relationship between TV3 and high-profile host John Campbell ended yesterday.21 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Henry: dicey call for 7pmMediaWorks will be tempted to put Paul Henry in the 7pm slot being vacated by John Campbell.21 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Could Paul Henry replace John Campbell?MediaWorks has already made it clear the new show would not be just a tweaking of Campbell Live, writes John Drinnan.21 May 05:45 AM
Media and marketingPM on Campbell: 'I wish him the best'John Key rejects suggestions that the two men did not get along. "Off camera we've always had a pretty healthy and respectful relationship."21 May 04:36 AM
Media and marketingAPN unveils Queensland web paywallsAPN News & Media will launch digital subscriptions for its Queensland-based daily regional newspapers this year.19 May 10:30 PM
