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Media - Monday 10 December, 2012

Love/Hate to air on American online video service HULU

RTÉ has announced that the hit drama will be now available to audiences in the United States.

New editor named for RTÉ Investigations Unit

Paul Maguire, who won awards for his Prime Time Investigates reports, is to take over new section.

Media - Saturday 8 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Vintage

Sexist, unhealthy or just plain bad: 15 ads from 1960s and ’70s mens’ mags

“Beware of the man with his own pool table.”

Media - Tuesday 4 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Opinion

Column: Could Leveson affect press freedom in Ireland?

Leveson’s recommendations on data protection have been largely overlooked – but could have serious implications even here, writes Seamus Dooley.

Media - Monday 3 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Murdoch

After just 21 months, Rupert Murdoch closes iPad-only paper ‘The Daily’

Analysts say the decision is not surprising as Murdoch’s “bold experiment” did not have enough paying readers to sustain it.

Media - Sunday 2 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie The Dandy

‘Dandy’ comic to end 75-year print run and go digital-only

Desperate Dan, Korky the Cat and chums will appear in print for the last time this Tuesday, 75 years after their debut.

Media - Thursday 29 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Leveson

IN FULL: The Leveson Report into culture, practice and ethics of British press

The full report has been published along with an executive summary. Read it here.

From TheJournal.ie Nostalgia

Leveson report into UK press standards to be published this afternoon

The report from the first part of the inquiry will be available from 1.30pm

Media - Wednesday 28 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Satire

Chinese paper deletes story after falling for ‘The Onion’ spoof

…even though Kim Jong-Un WAS named as the satirical paper’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2012.

Media - Monday 26 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Abortion

TV3 to broadcast abortion debate with Vincent Browne

Taking part in the debate will be Breda O’Brien, Ivana Bacik, Dearbhail McDonald, and William Binchy.

Media - Sunday 25 November, 2012

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10 viral marketing Facebook posts that got most ‘likes’

These were the most successful marketing posts on Facebook last month.

From TheJournal.ie Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Did RTÉ failings change the outcome of the Presidential election?

The renewed clamour over the Frontline presidential debate has led to unusually aggressive advertising from Newstalk…

Media - Thursday 22 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie TV3

Alan Cantwell to leave TV3 after 14 years

The anchor of the TV station’s News show said that he is moving on to engage in other broadcasting and business projects.

From TheJournal.ie Tweetgate

Watchdog asks RTÉ to publish Frontline document to highlight editorial failings

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland said it would not be instigating an investigation into the programmes Presidential Debate in 2011.

From TheJournal.ie Leveson Inquiry

Leveson Inquiry report to be published next week

The report will be available on Thursday, 29 November.

Media - Tuesday 20 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Charged

Brooks and Coulsen charged over payments to public officials

Andy Coulsen and Rebekah Brooks, two former senior figures at News International, have been charged over alleged corrupt payments to public officials.

Media - Saturday 17 November, 2012

Information This post contains a poll

What media could you not do without?

A university experiment put students on a 48-hour “fast” from all types of media.

Media - Friday 16 November, 2012

Media - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

TV3

TV3′s Ben Frow to be new programmes director at Channel 5

The TV3 director of programming is moving back to the UK in the new year.

Media - Monday 12 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie BBC

New York Times in spotlight as ex-BBC chief takes reins

Mark Thompson assumed his new role at The New York Times today amid questions about whether the crisis engulfing the BBC would spill over to the US news organisation.

Media - Sunday 11 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie BBC

BBC Director General George Entwistle quits over ‘shoddy journalism’

The resignation comes just months after he took over the top job.

Media - Saturday 10 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Apology

BBC in apology over Newsnight child abuse report

The broadcaster announced an “immediate pause” in the programme’s investigations.

Media - Friday 9 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Complaints

BAI upholds four complaints against TV3′s ‘Psychics Live’

One of the complaints was made against a presenter’s comments who stated as fact that a woman’s home would burn down but it would be OK, because insurance would cover it.

Media - Wednesday 7 November, 2012

From The Score Swoosh

Rory McIlroy says no Nike deal yet

“It’s a process we’re working through and you’ll probably hear about it in the next few weeks,” said the Holywood man.

Media - Monday 5 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Advertising

Paddy Power sticks to its guns after advertising watchdog complaint

At least one complaint has been lodged with the Advertising Standards Association of Ireland over this morning’s newspaper ad.

Media - Sunday 4 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Changing Times

VIDEO: Irish Times to launch redesigned newspaper tomorrow

The new-look newspaper with its narrower pages and an overhauled design is the biggest single change to the paper in twelve years.

Media - Wednesday 31 October, 2012

From The Score Swoosh

Opinion: Rory McIlroy facing his biggest change

McIlroy is a marketing dream, which made him worth too much to stay with Titleist.

Media - Sunday 28 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Family Law

Shatter says newspaper article is “dishonest and inaccurate”

The justice minister says the Sunday Independent “corrupted the content” of correspondence with Enda Kenny.

Media - Friday 26 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Time

Donogh Diamond new editor of RTÉ’s Prime Time

The reporter and presenter has been with the flagship show for 15 years.

Media - Thursday 25 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Radio

JNLR results show that local and regional radio dominate with 53% of listeners

Today’s Joint National Listenership Research figures also show that 85% of all adults listen to radio on a daily basis.

From TheJournal.ie Saorview

RTÉ handled 2,600 Saorview calls on Wednesday

Many viewers in Northern Ireland cut off, although the Irish government is expected to release details of a new transmitter that will allow northern viewers to tune into RTÉ.

From TheJournal.ie Transparency

Ireland failing to tackle corruption, claims report

Media plurality, a regulator for charities and transparency in how people are appointed to State bodies all issues highlighted by Transparency International Ireland.

Media - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Jimmy Savile

Savile investigation: Allegations against ‘eight to ten’ BBC employees

George Entwistle says it’s too early to tell, but the BBC will assist police investigations into a possible paedophile ring.

Mirror papers hit with legal action over alleged phone-hacking

Sven-Goran Eriksson and others are suing the paper over unauthorised access of their phone voicemail inboxes.

Changes announced at the Irish Daily Mail

Editor-in-chief of Associated Newspapers Ireland Eric Bailey will step down in January next year.

From The Score High Roller

Media - Monday 22 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Late Extra

Read all about it: Superman quits journalism

Clark Kent quits the Daily Planet, citing frustration with its new conglomerate owners, in a new Superman out this week.

From TheJournal.ie Jimmy Savile

BBC editor who dropped Savile expose ‘stepping aside’

A Panorama programme to be broadcast tonight will shed new light on the BBC’s handling of allegations of young people being sexually abused by its former star.

Media - Sunday 21 October, 2012

Brazilian newspapers opt out of Google News service

The national newspaper association – which accounts for 90 per cent of circulation – says the service reduces traffic.

Media - Thursday 18 October, 2012