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Bari Weiss Retains Support Amid CBS News Ratings Crisis

Bari Weiss retains the full support of Paramount leadership despite facing criticism over falling ratings and internal conflicts at CBS News and "60 Minutes." This…

May 26, 2026

The hunt to replace Maiki Sherman at TVNZ

Television New Zealand is struggling to fill its political editor position after Maiki Sherman’s sudden exit, with the general election less than six months away…

May 23, 2026

Silent ABC deletes ‘one-sided’ program

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation removed an episode of its educational program Behind The News after Independent Schools Australia criticized the segment for biased and misleading…

May 22, 2026

Associated Press Ends Restructuring with Layoffs

The Associated Press has conducted layoffs of an unspecified number of U.S.-based journalists as part of a broader restructuring effort. This move reflects the agency’s…

May 16, 2026

CNN anchor raises fears for channel’s freedom

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour voiced concerns about editorial independence ahead of David Ellison’s anticipated control of the network following Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner…

May 7, 2026

Sean Plunket welcomes plan to scrap BSA

The New Zealand Government has announced plans to abolish the Broadcasting Standards Authority, responding to criticism that the regulator exceeded its mandate, particularly regarding oversight…

May 7, 2026

James Murdoch in Talks To Buy New York Magazine

James Murdoch is in advanced talks to buy New York magazine and its podcast division from Vox Media through his investment firm Lupa Systems. If…

May 6, 2026

Diller Would Buy CNN ‘Tonight’

Media executive Barry Diller expressed a strong willingness to purchase CNN, calling the network "ripe" for innovation and criticizing its lack of recent creative changes.…

May 6, 2026

Media Host Pay Cuts and ABC Radio Ambitions

Kim Williams, chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, announced plans to boost ABC Radio National’s metropolitan audience beyond the current two percent amid recent declines…

Apr 20, 2026

Ben Fordham Faces Pay Cut Amid Nine Radio Sale

Ben Fordham is set to renegotiate his contract following the sale of Nine Radio to the Laundy family, who will rebrand the network as Tapt…

Apr 20, 2026

Sky News Eyes Subscriptions and New Defence App to Achieve Profit

David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News, is focusing on subscription-based digital content and launching a new defence news app to enhance the channel’s commercial…

Apr 19, 2026

British tabloids fight to survive the digital age

Leading British tabloids like The Sun and Daily Mail reported significant financial losses and declining readership as AI-driven content and social media platforms disrupt traditional…

Apr 18, 2026

NBCUniversal Says Nielsen Devalues Companies With Inaccurate Metrics

NBCUniversal has publicly challenged Nielsen for inaccurate audience metrics that they say undervalue traditional TV viewership relative to streaming platforms. This dispute highlights growing friction…

Apr 15, 2026

Shock Jocks Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson Head to Court Amid Legal Battles

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson are set to face court next week as legal disputes stemming from their abrupt radio partnership breakup escalate, with…

Apr 13, 2026

Fegan back on Nine in morning cameos

Former 4BC Breakfast host Peter Fegan has returned to television with brief live appearances on Channel 9’s national morning show, Today. His part-time role highlights…

Apr 12, 2026