Media and marketing'I think Trump won because of me'A man who made a living off viral news hoaxes says he hates Trump, but could be the reason he's now in the White House.17 Nov 09:21 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanWhat's wrong with City of Sails?COMMENT: The $500,000 proposal to change Auckland's slogan received predictable criticism, writes John Drinnan.17 Nov 05:20 PM
OpinionFake news is all about false incentivesCOMMENT: Accurate, substantive news is on the brink of extinction, and it's not all the social networks' fault.16 Nov 08:20 PM
Media and marketingSky sues TVNZ, NZME, Fairfax over videoSky TV has filed High Court action, alleging the media companies breached the pay TV firm's copyright in the its use of rugby video footage.16 Nov 02:01 AM
Media and marketingTrump faces grilling over key adviserGOP insider Priebus and combative Bannon represent opposing forces. It's populism vs establishment in his own cabinet.14 Nov 06:22 PM
Media and marketingThis anti-piracy campaign is laughableVillage Roadshow is known for its measures to stop piracy, but its latest efforts have made an absolute mockery of its harsh stance.14 Nov 02:33 AM
Media and marketingSilver lining of NZME/Fairfax decisionCOMMENT: The Commerce Commission indicating that it may decline the NZME and Fairfax merger is hardly what the leaders of either company would have wanted.08 Nov 12:24 AM
Media and marketingNZME shares drop 24.2 pcThe decline comes after the Commerce Commission released a preliminary decision against the planned merger between NZME and Fairfax NZ.07 Nov 09:36 PM
Media and marketingComCom merger decision 'short-sighted'The Commerce Commission draft decision rejecting a proposed NZME/Fairfax merger is "short-sighted", a media commentator says.07 Nov 07:31 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark turns up the music volumeCOMMENT: Telco is keen to make the move into entertainment.03 Nov 04:00 PM
Media and marketingNew player in NZ streaming battleA business claiming it is "backed up" by MediaWorks is taking on Sky and entering the streaming box market.03 Nov 06:25 AM
Media and marketingTVNZ's top earner gets another pay boostTVNZ's top earner is getting even more this year with a six-figure boost to his pay packet.01 Nov 04:05 AM
Media and marketingFacebook co-founder donates to ClintonThe relationship between Silicon Valley and liberal politicians is raising questions about partisanship in digital media.25 Oct 12:45 AM
Media and marketingUS media merger: Everything you need to knowEverything you need to know about the AT&T deal with Time Warner that will bring sweeping changes to news and entertainment in the US.24 Oct 05:38 PM
Media and marketingAT&T/Warner deal could escape scrutinyAT&T's $85.4b purchase of Time Warner could escape regulatory scrutiny from a key player in telecommunication mega-deals.23 Oct 09:26 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSky TV boss hits out at opposition to mergerSky Network Television chief John Fellet has hit out at submissions opposing a merger with Vodafone.20 Oct 03:56 AM
Media and marketingNetflix earnings beat expectationsThe company reported total revenue of $US2.29 billion and 3.57 million new streaming subscribers.17 Oct 10:33 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingMerged Fairfax/NZME should have to sell a website, says MediaWorksMediaWorks says a merged Fairfax/NZME news operation should have to sell one or other of the New Zealand Herald or Stuff websites.07 Oct 12:40 AM
Media and marketingHerald print readership, digital audience riseThe Herald newspaper's readership is up 3.1 per cent and nzherald.co.nz has seen a 25 per cent audience lift year on year.06 Oct 05:49 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: MediaWorks' man with the newsCOMMENT: Hal Crawford is now driving broadcaster MediaWorks' news operation.06 Oct 05:40 PM
Media and marketingNetflix hikes prices following GST changeAn email sent to Netflix customers advises of the price per month increase.02 Oct 10:07 PM
Media and marketingGuardian staff in battle over work termsThe Guardian's deep cost-cutting drive is causing British staff working in the US operation to return home.28 Sep 06:14 PM
Media and marketingDisney-Twitter merger poses risksHow can Disney transition to a world where mobile devices, not TV screens, dominate news and entertainment?27 Sep 09:57 PM
Media and marketingFounder of Rolling Stone selling 49pcThe founder of Rolling Stone is selling 49 per cent of the iconic magazine to an Asian billionaire's son.25 Sep 05:27 PM
Media and marketingOIO consent granted for NZME-Fairfax mergerThe Overseas Investment Office has granted consent to the proposed merger of media companies NZME and Fairfax NZ.22 Sep 01:19 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Embracing the video revolutionCOMMENT: Growth in online advertising is creating more demand for moving pictures.15 Sep 08:30 PM
Media and marketingMovie screenings on demand? It's hereOn the Demand.film platform, one person requests a screening at a local cinema and then promotes the screening through social media.12 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingFairfax NZ valued at $122.2m in mergerFairfax and NZME are seeking Commerce Commission authorisation to merge operations in New Zealand.09 Sep 04:06 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Film industry riding highCOMMENT: Film Commission chief Dave Gibson is half-way through what he has insisted was a single five-year term.08 Sep 06:00 PM
Media and marketingNZME-Fairfax merger details revealedMedia companies NZME and Fairfax NZ have released further details of their proposed merger to the NZX this morning.06 Sep 09:50 PM
Media and marketingReal Housewives' other halvesThe husbands of the Real Housewives of Auckland are power players in banking, property, marketing and finance.02 Sep 04:37 AM
Media and marketingNew to iHeart: 24-hour news and 90s bangersFour new digital stations including popular radio brands Radio Hauraki, Newstalk ZB, Coast and The Hits are available on iHeartRadio New Zealand.02 Sep 02:26 AM
Media and marketingNZME wins big on both sides of TasmanNZME is celebrating a magnificent seven awards for excellence in marketing and advertising innovation.02 Sep 12:09 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanDrinnan: Pressure on media leaves Govt unmovedMost politicians have long taken the advice of the lobbyists and kept their noses out of regulating the media business, or giving 01 Sep 07:45 PM
