Media
Reporter becomes bigger story
Kim Wall was an intrepid Swedish journalist who died while doing her job: getting a cracking yarn.
Media Watch DogLateline goes out with a howler
Did anyone watch the ABC TV show last night? It was evidence of why it’s being put down.
Burns in new contract box seat
Radio ratings dominance has put 3AW’s John Burns in a very good place as he renegotiates his contract.
Whispers no bar to radio win
Despite retirement speculation, one radio presenter has won a massive 21.6 per cent audience share.
ABC axes current affairs shows
Lateline host Emma Alberici and The Link’s Stan Grant will be reassigned to other roles within the public broadcaster.
Guthrie’s Peppa Pig defence
STEPHEN BROOKABC managing director says the public broadcaster is being used as a scapegoat by rivals and politicians under pressure.
Bishop the ‘lonely’ charmer
Julie Bishop has spoken candidly of “loneliness” when she was the only female minister in federal cabinet.
Boost for News Corp’s Thomson
News Corp chief Robert Thomson has received a boost as the publisher continues to navigate the shift to digital.
Pay rise for Nine’s Hugh Marks
Nine boss Hugh Marks took home $2.77m in the year to June 30.
Nine boss wins big raise
Hugh Marks has taken home a generous salary and cash bonus, despite the broadcaster’s recent $203 million annual loss.
Mediaweek goes digital
Media trade publication Mediaweek is to drop its print edition after 27 years.
Google, FB pushed fake news
Web giants have admitted to promoting politicised fake news about the Las Vegas massacre, incorrectly naming Democrat as gunman.
Google’s truce with publishers
Google has unveiled a program to help publishers make more money from their content in the digital world
NRL’s Macklemore a killer pick
US rapper Macklemore’s performance at the NRL grand final was a bigger draw on TV than The Killers’ at the AFL decider.
News Corp cheers Google move
Google’s decision to end its controversial First Click Free program is an “important first step” for publishers, according to Robert Thomson.
Shock jocks in NRL rap brawl
Ray Hadley, Neil Mitchell brawl on air after 2GB plays Macklemore parody rap instead of live song during NRL grand final | LISTEN
Seven beats Nine on finals
Richmond Tigers’ historic victory over the Adelaide Crows delivered Seven a ratings victory.
Seven reaches out to culture critics
Seven has reached out to broadcaster Tracey Spicer and the journalists’ union after claims of an unhealthy culture.
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