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Media content creators compete outside stadiums for World Cup moments
Media organizations covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup are restricted from broadcasting live inside stadiums without holding exclusive rights, leading many to focus on off-pitch…
RNZ ‘won’t win young listeners through radio’
Brent Impey has begun his tenure as chairperson of Radio New Zealand’s board, facing the challenge of reversing declining audience numbers and overseeing the appointment…
BBC claims exclusive ‘family’ slots in World Cup TV battle
The BBC has secured exclusive live broadcast rights for early kickoff times during the World Cup knockout stage, including England’s Round of 32 match against…
‘New era of news’ coming on July 27
Sky News Australia will rebrand as News24 on July 27, updating all its broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms to reflect this change. The rebrand coincides…
Former '60 Minutes' Producer Plans Tell-All CBS Memoir
Former "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens is preparing a memoir that critiques CBS owner Paramount Global and accuses the company of undermining editorial independence…
Attenborough is the Only Person Safe from BBC Cuts
The BBC, under new director-general Matt Brittin, is implementing further budget cuts including job losses and programme reductions due to ongoing funding pressures exacerbated by…
Netflix users could have to pay BBC fee
The UK government has not ruled out extending the BBC licence fee to include subscribers of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, though no…
Interim chief given BBC deputy role
Rhodri Talfan Davies has been named deputy director-general of the BBC, continuing his leadership role following a brief period as interim director-general. His appointment aims…
ABC boss brushes off Tame backlash
ABC managing director Hugh Marks defended the decision to air a podcast hosted by Grace Tame despite controversy over her past political remarks and addressed…
TV rights holders frustrated by final half-time show uncertainty
Fifa has not yet confirmed the length of the extended half-time show at next month’s World Cup final, featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and a production…
Pelley Got Cut In the Weiss Era, But He Is Not Done Talking Yet
Scott Pelley, a veteran correspondent and former anchor at CBS News, publicly addressed his dismissal amid sweeping leadership changes at CBS following its sale to…
Pelley Broke Trust at CBS, Weiss Says
Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News following a heated dispute with new leadership over the direction of “60 Minutes,” amid allegations that management pressured…
Judge Blocks Rebrand Push By News Outlet Using ‘The Star’
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the political news site NOTUS from rebranding as The Star amid a trademark lawsuit filed by…
Scott Pelley’s Tantrum Undermines CBS News Leadership
CBS News fired veteran correspondent Scott Pelley after a contentious meeting in which he openly challenged the new leadership of "60 Minutes," accusing them of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…