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Damien Venuto: Facebook move shows the company has gulped its own Kool-Aid

Facebook has bought into the illusion of the democratisation of publishing.

As Fox News struggles at home, Murdoch brings its playbook to the UK

New York Times: His venture will challenge UK's efforts to guard against bias in TV news.

Revealed: The hidden advertising campaign you weren't meant to see

It's been hiding in plain sight but few would've noticed. And that's exactly the point.

Damien Venuto: Why the supposed war on barbecues was irresistibly seductive

Don't underestimate the power of repetition, writes Damien Venuto.

Clever marketing or a bad buzz? Hell Pizza's X-rated Valentine's Day move

The notorious pizza company is at it again.

British broadcasters team up to compete against Netflix

UK broadcasters want to build a new service to prevent being overwhelmed by Netflix.

Colin Craig awarded $325,000 against Cameron Slater

The former politician was also awarded $95,000 for his legal costs in the defamation case.

Aussie media firm resolved to close Stuff before $1 sale

If Stuff wasn't sold in May last year it would have been closed by its Australian owners.

YouTube ranks NZ's top 10 ads of 2020

What was your favourite ad of the year?

Harvard Business Review: Why we set unattainable goals

Harvard Business Review: Psychology helps to explain why we battle to meet our goals.

Big advertisers slash Facebook spending after Capitol attack

Another scandal is met with advertisers pulling back again.

Squelched by Twitter, Trump seeks new online megaphone

Trump's online social media options are limited.

MediaWorks pays back voluntary pay cuts - except former TV staff

The move is said to be causing resentment among those who have missed out.

Are our suppression laws outdated in wake of Grace Millane case?

"These orders have not been effective in overseas jurisdictions," says leading judge.

Bunnings slammed in parody ad for selling product banned abroad

Bunnings has been targeted for stocking a product seeped in global controversy.

Damien Venuto: Why Clarke Gayford's ads for Amazon should raise eyebrows

Is it okay for the PM's partner to work with a controversial company?

Entrepreneur Guy Horrocks to join NZME board in 2021

The tech entrepreneur will join the board in February.

Australian Govt caves to pressure from Google, Facebook

Facebook threatened to stop showing news by Australian media companies in its feeds.