PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAudacious advertising raid: Independent agency poaches six stars from top creative firmThe move targets one of NZ's best creative agencies ahead of several Government tenders.19 Oct 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Excited': NZME names senior Warehouse leader as new chief financial officerJo Hempstead will join NZME in January, replacing David Mackrell.19 Oct 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider6pm swansong: Simon Dallow set to step down from TVNZ newsreading role; Amazing Race in NZ - with All Black powerNorth & South magazine's battle; Opinion: BSA goes rogue - a deliberate strategy? 17 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBSA v The Platform: 'They should all be sacked' - businessman says he will help fund legal actionBSA 'has made a serious error of judgment' in claiming jurisdiction over online platform.15 Oct 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'We're going to war': Broadcasting watchdog claims authority over The Platform; Sean Plunket hits outWinston Peters says BSA position 'outrageous'; BSA says it's aware of ramifications.15 Oct 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBan lifted: TV ads can now be screened on Sunday mornings, Christmas DayThe Government celebrates support for media industry – will $6m a year make a difference?14 Oct 09:11 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Bye x': Metro magazine loses fulltime staff, including editorEditor's sad farewell to readers; publisher reveals future of 44-year-old magazine.13 Oct 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThe battle for shopper loyalty: New Cashpoints card launches, with seven Kiwi retailers'Consumers are getting savvier and savvier,' says the founder of a new loyalty scheme.12 Oct 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Insulted and belittled': Top journalist ejected from Pride festival v lesbian group tribunal hearingMedia allowed to cover long-running dispute at tribunal; why was this reporter barred?12 Oct 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'They need to get faster': RNZ Morning Report co-host steps down - who's in line for flagship?A strong list of candidates gives new RNZ audio boss the chance to stamp a new direction.10 Oct 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: Surge in complaints upheld by TVNZ, CEO's bonus for cost targets; Pizza, cannabis don't mix – ad watchdogJodi O'Donnell leads TVNZ back to profit; Top screen industry CEO resigns, sounds warning.10 Oct 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMāori broadcasting shake-up: The Hui loses public funding, Te Karere set to face cutsThe Hui misses out on $1m from Te Māngai Pāho; Te Karere funding is also set to be cut.08 Oct 09:14 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'F***ing asshole': Newspaper publisher and council candidate's expletive-laden rant about councillorMedia boss apologises for her language; councillor says comments are 'particularly nasty'.06 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRugby betting complaint: Sky TV changes Israel Dagg promo; Cartoonist invests in The PlatformSurprise move: Is TVNZ closer to sale?; Top ad executive leaving OMD for new venture.03 Oct 09:59 AM
Herald NOWTVNZ closer to a sale? Sky TV's changes to Israel Dagg promo; Top ad exec resignsMedia Insider columnist Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW host Ryan Bridge.Watch02 Oct 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderOff air: RNZ cuts shows, roles and youth brand as part of slashed budget'Tahi has not reached target audience to extent that would justify continuing to fund it.'01 Oct 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBank on it: Top Kiwi marketer on a scary way to lure new customers - and talking the CFO's languageWestpac CMO: 'We definitely need to be seen as a growth engine and not a cost line.'30 Sep 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderA big brand move: Why Westpac turned to Spark leader for marketing shiftWestpac New Zealand has hired Sarah Williams as chief marketing officer. Williams joins from Spark New Zealand, where she was brand and experience chapter lead.Watch30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ shake-up: No-nonsense corporate dealmaker to be broadcaster's new chairTVNZ is set for a major shake-up, with the appointment of Goldman Sachs' NZ boss as chair.30 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ turbulence: Chair departing early in surprise move; Outspoken ex-NZME investor turns to SkyThe Traitors Oz show to be filmed in NZ; TVNZ apologises for daytime screening of ad.25 Sep 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBlockbuster move: A-list film stars set to buy Auckland studios in multimillion-dollar council dealScreen industry boost: Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to studios sale.25 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Serious error', 'worrying signal' - spotlight on Media Council after ruling against cold-case storyCouncil says Mona Blades report was 'deeply unfair' - four of the 10 members disagree.23 Sep 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIs the 6pm news biased? TVNZ releases a summary of independent review findingsTVNZ releases 'key extracts' but not full report, in part to protect privacy of employees.23 Sep 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAd battle: Is Briscoes Lady on move? Tom Phillips injunction: Ex-TV journo v media; Unauthorised Ardern book coverThe rise of top lawyer Linda Clark; New F1 TV rights deal; Unauthorised Ardern book cover.19 Sep 10:18 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ shake-up: Top commercial media boss appointed to public broadcaster's boardThe appointment comes as the Government seeks a boost in RNZ audiences and trust levels.18 Sep 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThe NY Times employs more journalists than NZ. 'News deserts' emerging in some small towns, cities, regions - thinktankDiscussion paper pinpoints some areas most at risk: 'We stand ... in encroaching sand.'17 Sep 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBusinessman Jim Grenon lifts investment in media firm NZMEGrenon's investment follows similar acquisitions from fellow board members.15 Sep 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Cloth-eared clowns' - Sam Neill v RNZ; Sky TV wins Olympics; Tom Phillips doco registered for public rebateRegional media firm saved by business identity; Big battle looms to be ANZ's ad agency. 12 Sep 09:55 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'They've saved the day for us': Regional media firm, 20 jobs rescued by local identityFirm owed more than $600,000 and most creditors will miss out - but jobs have been saved.12 Sep 09:55 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMediaWorks to be split into two companies - will radio arm be sold off?MediaWorks' outdoor advertising arm QMS to be a standalone firm, reporting to Australia.09 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Kill it immediately': Tom Phillips doco fears - reality TV legend given exclusive police accessPolice respond to media call to scrap doco; Julie Christie: 'It's really important to me.'09 Sep 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'The whole ad is a disgrace to Kiwis': Complaint upheld over burnout in Tina from Turner's adViewer succeeds where others failed; ASA says YouTube ad can't be used in current form.08 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'A serious mistake': TVNZ changes filming policy after revealing face of secret Destiny Church intervieweeTVNZ ordered to pay costs after BSA finds woman's privacy breached.08 Sep 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'I still can't believe it': Sky TV commentator's last-minute, madcap dash to Eden Park to call ABs testJeff McTainsh was commentating the Shield game when an urgent note was passed to him.08 Sep 10:18 AM