Newsmedia industry

Media diversity inquiry hears about when Rupert 'pops in'

Feb 18, 2021 at 10:29 pm by Staff

Rupert Murdoch doesn't tell Australian editors what to write, but many get opportunities to learn what he thinks, senators learned today. The first sessions of the senate envi.... Read More

Cost-cutter Alden gets go-ahead for rest of Tribune

Feb 17, 2021 at 06:10 pm by Staff

Tribune Publishing has agreed to its acquisition by Alden Global Capital, which already owns almost 32 per cent of its equity of the company. The Chicago Tribune has reported.... Read More

India 'using archaic laws' to punish journos, says WAN-Ifra

Feb 16, 2021 at 12:54 am by Staff

WAN-Ifra's global president has written to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi urging an end to legal actions he says "threaten to undermine press freedom". In a letter to the.... Read More

Phillips 'nearer home' with NLA role as awards are extended

Feb 10, 2021 at 01:53 am by Staff

Having moved back the US to be closer to her family, Mary-Katharine Phillips has joined the News Leaders Association. In her new role as senior manager for marketing and devel.... Read More

Paxtons 'share principles' as King family hands over

Feb 10, 2021 at 01:24 am by Staff

It's a case of one family newspaper handing over to another, as Paxton Media acquires the North Vernon, Indianapolis, Plain Dealer & Sun from the King family. Sara April.... Read More