OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Macho TV men are reducing female co-hosts to mere sidekicksThere's a problem with the male-female mix on television at 7pm, writes John Drinnan.10 Sep 08:30 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSFO lays charges against MediaWeb directorThe SFO has laid charges against Victor John Clarke, a former director of failed media company MediaWeb, for alleged offending involving $2.2 million.07 Sep 10:50 PM
Media and marketingRNZ tensions appear resolved ahead of Campbell arrivalJohn Campbell starts work on Monday and Radio New Zealand appears confident that staff tensions over his takeover of Checkpoint have been resolved.04 Sep 04:21 AM
Media and marketingWhat words augur financial doom?Researchers have come up with a list of words appearing in the financial press that may prove to be parlous augers for stock prices.04 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanAre the All Blacks too politicised?The Rugby Union is standing by its exclusive deal with Sky TV to broadcast the Rugby World Cup squad from Parliament.03 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TV3 blame game a cop-out - TVNZTVNZ chief executive puts a new twist on TV3 assertions that its news ratings slump has been caused by losing the rights to Home and Away to TVNZ.03 Sep 09:31 PM
Media and marketingBachelor winner defects to TVNZMatilda Rice has quit her sales job at MediaWorks to go work for the opposition.02 Sep 12:30 AM
Media and marketingBloomberg to lay off 80 journalistsThe layoffs come after Michael Bloomberg's return about a year ago following three terms as New York mayor.01 Sep 09:35 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TVNZ sniffs out joint venturesPrivatisation is unlikely, but the Government is looking at other ways for TVNZ to get friendly with the private sector, writes John Drinnan.27 Aug 09:31 PM
Media and marketingSky TV toughs out first year of competitionSky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.21 Aug 02:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Peters ramps up Hosking attackTalk radio tends to have a conservative audience and when he appears in the Herald Hosking's opinion is one of many. But TV has a pervasive influence, writes John Drinnan.20 Aug 09:25 PM
Media and marketingFloat still on cards for NZMEAn initial public offer and float of NZME - publisher of the New Zealand Herald - is still a possibility, says the company's owner, Sydney-based APN News & Media.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Media and marketingAPN revenue, profits upRevenue at NZME eased by 1 per cent to $214.9 million in the first half to June 30, despite "challenging" market conditions.19 Aug 11:10 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Air NZ scores with the real MIBAir New Zealand says its experience with Warner Bros and The Hobbit helped it secure rights to the Sony Pictures movie Men In Black for the airline's latest safety video.13 Aug 09:38 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingFairfax Media's NZ earnings fallWeaker circulation sales reflected stable subscription revenue offset by "continued pressure on retail sales".13 Aug 04:09 AM
Media and marketingCan Julie Christie save TV3?Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: All in the family for screen sectorHow long before one super-agency promotes film and TV alike?, asks John Drinnan.30 Jul 09:23 PM
Media and marketingWho's got the most money?One lucky Kiwi managed to add a cool $2 billion to their fortune this year.30 Jul 03:38 AM
Media and marketingChina drops big bucks in HollywoodHollywood is as eager as ever for Chinese money, courting investors, including state-owned enterprises.29 Jul 01:40 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: 'These are challenging times'"I am hoping that when we launch our new 7pm current affairs show, <i>Story</i>, it will give us a boost," Mark Jennings says.23 Jul 10:22 PM
Media and marketingCost of Financial Times?The newspaper, first published in 1888 , has been sold to Japanese publisher Nikkei Inc. for 844 million pounds.23 Jul 08:54 PM
Media and marketingFinancial Times up for saleBritish publishing firm Pearson is considering a sale of the Financial Times.21 Jul 02:34 AM
Media and marketingChina backlash on NZ propertyFinance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.21 Jul 12:08 AM
Media and marketingPassion for media takes Withers to top of TVNZNew TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".17 Jul 05:00 PM
Media and marketingJesse Mulligan returns to the airwavesThe columnist and comedian will join Radio New Zealand. He's also worked as a food critic and Seven Sharp presenter.17 Jul 03:44 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Lathering up for TV3's new soapNZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.16 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TVNZ eyes John CampbellJohn Campbell's image is flying high, though in this employment market you would have to be careful about turning down too many options, writes John Drinnan.09 Jul 09:36 PM
Media and marketingAustralian treasurer defamed by tweetsJoe Hockey has been awarded $200,000 in damages after it was ruled a poster and two Twitter messages defamed him.30 Jun 05:47 AM
Media and marketingHerald duo make the news with top awardsAt an awards event, hosted by accounting firm EY, two of the Herald's reporters have been honored with top awards.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTV3 hopes to overturn terrible ratingsThe future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.24 Jun 07:49 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTV broadcasters close 'back door' accessBroadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.24 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanBack door brazenness killed Global ModeThe brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.24 Jun 12:00 AM
Media and marketingApology allows Tamihere to 'move on'Former RadioLive talkback hoast John Tamihere says he is moving on after a tough 18 months for his family following the settlement of his defamation action against Mediaworks.22 Jun 12:29 AM
