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Media: Telecom bond with Saatchi faces test
The appointment of marketing boss Jason Paris means the advertising business looks more likely to go to pitch.
Media: <i>Close Up</i> 'plagiarism' reporter in dispute with TVNZ
The Close Up reporter at the heart of the alleged plagiarism of a US news item...
Media: Disasters death knell for public TV
The Pike River mineand Christchurch quakes disasters demolished hopes for...
Media: Did TVNZ learn nothing from the Paul Henry debacle?
What are the rules for TVNZ journalists making commercial endorsements? asks John Drinnan.
Media: Fair Go deal diminishes brand
A deal between a market researcher and Fair Go is bad for the consumer watchdog TV programme.
John Drinnan: MediaWorks lifeline has strings attached, documents reveal
The $43.3m lifeline thrown to MediaWorks has put the Government in an interesting position, should the media company ever be sold.
Media: New men at top signal RNZ shake-up
The Government has appointed the political raconteur and public relations man...
Media: Battle over sleaze on screen heats up
Broadcasters are appealing to the High Court in an attempt to stop tightening of controls for sexual content on television.
Media: Broadcasters strive to avoid ad clashes
Television bosses were in complex talks with advertisers yesterday to bring commercials back into their news schedules.