OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Sky TV chief shrugs off breaking of the damAfter a long slow leak the dam has finally burst for Sky Television and its pay TV monopoly.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Advertisers left to rein in TVMediaWorks will be weighing up ratings for outrageous TV against advertiser concerns about the Joe Irvine humiliation.20 Mar 12:53 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: X Factor bullying - Reality TV chief Julie Christie in the frameThe sacking of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon is the latest in a run of damaging reality TV errors for Mediaworks executive Julie Christie, writes John Drinnan.16 Mar 04:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No Spark in Henry's new showLeading telecommunications company Spark actively considered becoming the cornerstone sponsor of the new Paul Henry breakfast show, but has pulled out, writes John Drinnan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: SkyCity deals a mixed messageSkyCity's new advertising campaign takes the warm and cuddly approach in stressing the company's community links, writes John Drinnan. At the same time, it is developing a reputation as an aggressive player with media.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Frenemies co-operate on newsThe Prime News deal announced last week has warmed the relationship between Sky TV and MediaWorks at a time when the traditional media sector is being polarised into two camps.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Concert station gets a tune-upState radio is conducting a softly-softly review of Radio NZ Concert, but it seems to be more about presentation than content.22 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessDelays to Skys Neon serviceSky Television has delayed the launch of its Neon subscription video on demand service because of "technical glitches".19 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Radio rivals play a pricey gameThe world is going digital, but MediaWorks and NZME. are still spending millions of dollars on ye olde radio frequencies.04 Dec 08:50 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Change, change and more changeThe year is approaching its end with uncertainty over the future shape of the two big media corporates - MediaWorks, owner of TV3, and NZME., owner of the Herald,27 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: PC gone mad - or PR flop?Public relations is back in the news, with controversy over Iain Rennie and the State Services Commission's "loose" handling of the press conference for departing Cera boss Roger Sutton.20 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Networks wage reality TV warTVNZ and MediaWorks programme launches over the past fortnight have set the scene for reality TV clashes next year, writes John Drinnan.13 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Changes ahead for Maori TVSix months into his role as chief executive of the Maori Television Service, Paora Maxwell has revealed he is looking at a fresh strategy for the broadcaster.06 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: MySky move to outshine NeonThe subscription video-on-demand service Neon is the brightest light in the new Sky TV product lineup announced last week. The new service will offer movies, and TV shows such as Girls, Fargo and True Blood.30 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Henry bait for money menMediaWorks chief executive Mark Weldon will be hoping the new Paul Henry double breakfast show helps the company find new investors, writes John Drinnan.16 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TAB out to lift racing's profileThe Totalisator Agency Board's new broadcasting general manager, Craig Norenbergs, wants tweeters following the horses.09 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Oz news turns focus on NZSky News Australia is aiming to expand its New Zealand operations. But it is holding intense discussions with its customer in this country - Sky Television - about who will end up covering the increased costs.11 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: PR's image under a cloudPublic relations business needs a little PR itself, as Dirty Politics raises questions about industry practices.04 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No dirt, we're advertisersThe Dirty Politics storm has exposed the dangers of advertising on controversial political websites.28 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: Hopes high for Dark HorseGlowing word of mouth testimonials for the movie The Dark Horse have raised hopes that it will attract international buyers at the Toronto Film Festival next month.14 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanOpinion: Image repair for SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment is tidying up its corporate image, now it has hundreds of extra poker machines firmly in its sights, writes John Drinnan.07 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: Late entry in pay TV raceLightbox will launch towards the end of this month, bringing much needed competition to pay TV.31 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Web boss trading placesMike O'Donnell's departure from Trade Me is a milestone for the listed auction site, as it works to maintain its dominance.10 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Christie sale ups the anteJulie Christie has sold off the Living and Food channels to Discovery Networks, leaving MediaWorks staff with the prospect that she might apply for the soon-to-be-vacant chief executive's role.03 Jul 09:37 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Own goal for mythbustersAuckland Transport mounts lively ad campaign, then undermines it by using shuttle vans to help staff get around instead of public transport.26 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTVNZ board should look at managementState TV bosses point proudly to improved ratings, but signs are, that after a succession of problems, TVNZ journalist morale is numbed, says John Drinnan.13 Jun 02:25 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Shakeup for TVNZThe state broadcaster has confirmed it is planning another restructure of news and current affairs, writes John Drinnan. Some positions are expected to be disestablished, and an announcement is imminent.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Digital future? It's arrivedAn annual outlook on the media and entertainment industry says we're in a new era, where Kiwi consumers no longer differentiate between the traditional and the digital., writes John Drinnan.05 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: News - TVNZ doesn't get itTelevision New Zealand is adamant the scrapping of up to 12 journalists' jobs because of cuts at 20/20 is not linked to an expensive makeover, writes John Drinnan.29 May 05:00 PM
