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Seven Sharp end 'not pleasant'

Former Seven Sharp presenter Jesse Mulligan has spoken out about his experience fronting the show, saying it was "hard to find a place to be useful".

Christopher Niesche: Nine fails cover punters' eyes

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

John 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.

The man behind the clickbait

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

Lads' mags, sexual violence and the need for feminist intervention

While extreme sexism is nothing new in men’s magazines, the problem is that these new style lads’ mags are on sale and open display in supermarkets.

Growth soars on more rights, content - Discovery

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

Big digital media shift in next 5 years

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

Jenner's transition 'encourages positive social change'

Laws lays into Barry for crying

Former MP and Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has launched a tirade against 3 News presenters Hilary Barry and John Campbell on social media.

John Drinnan: Digital billboards set to shine

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.

Elle's powerful breastfeeding cover

"There is nothing more powerful and beautiful than motherhood". Nicole Trunfio proudly breastfeeds four-month-old son Zion on the cover of ELLE Australia.

Toby Manhire: Campbell's style irreplaceable

The real blow for the primetime ratings of TV3 was to lose the rights to the Australian soap that led in to 3 News at 6, writes Toby Manhire.

PM on Campbell Live: 'I wish him all the best'

John Campbell will leave Campbell Live, with a new current affairs show continuing in his time slot four days a week, with two presenters. Campbell has rejected the chance to co-host a revamped version of his television show and quit MediaWorks, the company says.

'Seven o'clock is a brutal timeslot'

John Campbell ended today's broadcast with thanks and confirmation that tonight's show wasn't the last.

John 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.

PM 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."