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
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
