Media - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
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.
‘I’ll just concentrate on getting the ball in the hole’: McIlroy plays down rumoured $250M Nike deal
Rory and Tiger could soon have even more in common.
Media - Monday 22 October, 2012
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.
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
Twitter blocks access to neo-Nazi account for German users
It’s the first time the social media site has implemented its local censorship policy, which was first announced in January.
Media - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Editor of Irish Sun to leave amid ‘significant changes’
Mick McNiffe, who has edited the paper since 2005, will be replaced – for now – by an assistant editor from the British edition.
TV3′s head of programming leaves the station
Ben Frow is returning to the UK after almost five years at the helm of commissioning. A recent interview on TheJournal.ie gives hints as to his reasons for departure…
Media - Monday 15 October, 2012
TV3 first to announce televised debate on children’s referendum
The debate will be held on Halloween Night, October 31, and will feature four parties, two each from the Yes and No campaigns.
Media - Saturday 13 October, 2012
RTÉ Radio 1, Today FM lead winners at national PPI radio awards
Radio 1 wins the top prize of Full Service Station of the Year, but Today FM matches its total of six awards.
Media - Friday 12 October, 2012
New rules on advertising of ‘unhealthy’ food and drink to children
Foods high in fat, salt, or sugar will fall under the new regulations – but cheese products won’t.
RTÉ told to ‘take greater care’ after complaint over Late Late abortion interviews
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland rejected the complaint but warned over the separation of human interest and political stories.
Prime Time was “fair, impartial” on Quinn family
BAI publishes its reasons for rejecting Quinns’ allegations of bias and factual inaccuracy against RTÉ current affairs show.
Media - Thursday 11 October, 2012
TV psychics criticised for health ‘readings’
BAI has written to TV3, asking them how they intend to address complaints against its Psychics Readings Live presentation.
RTÉ retains Six Nations rights until 2017
The four-year extension of the exclusive Irish right covers TV, radio and online coverage.
TheJournal.ie and TheScore.ie nominated for Eircom Spider awards
Between us, we’ve got the nod four times.
Charlie Haughey drama trilogy gets major chunk of €4.5m BAI funding
Trilogy charting Ireland through Charlie Haughey for RTÉ gets €1m funding and TG4 crime drama Corp + Anam lands €775k of the pot.
Media - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Ad of the year? Haitians reading #FirstWorldProblems tweets
Charity turns Twitter hashtag on its head – what’s your reaction to it?
Media - Monday 8 October, 2012
Irish TV series gets third season on BBC…
…and animation company behind it hopes to create 60 new jobs.
VIDEO: RTÉ’s one-take promo for Big Week is impressive…
…but we also like a similar idea performed by a school in Lisburn earlier this year.
Media - Saturday 6 October, 2012
Gerry Ryan to be inducted into radio ‘hall of fame’
PPI radio awards create new category – Ryan, Seán Bán Breathnach and Candy Devine share honour.
Media - Friday 5 October, 2012
Vanishing phoneboxes doc represents Ireland in China fest
Bye Bye Now, which shows how phoneboxes acted as a hub for love and life, picked to represent the nation in EU Film Festival across four Chinese cities.
Media - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
British advertising watchdog rejects Club Orange ‘bits’ complaint
In case you were wondering: it’s okay to show the ‘Bits’ ads before a film rated 15, but not a film rated 12A.
Media - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
RTÉ News Now and TG4 HD now available on UPC
‘Ardghléine’ is the Irish word for high definition apparently…
BAI upholds complaints against TV3 ‘psychic’ service
On two occasions, on-air psychics discussed the health of callers in breach of the General Commercial Communications Code.
Former Irish NOTW editor reportedly among two arrested over hacking
Alex Marunchak, who was formerly the editor of the Irish edition of the News of the World, was reportedly arrested this morning in connection with alleged computer hacking.
Rugby chief hoses down Heineken Cup breakaway speculation
Rugby clubs in England and France’s top divisions want qualifying for the Heineken Cup to be overhauled.
Media - Friday 28 September, 2012
Fox News shows live footage of man shooting himself
The presenter then issued an apology, stating that the broadcaster “really messed up”.
Media - Thursday 27 September, 2012
RTE seeking further job cuts
State broadcaster is reviewing applications not decided on by management.
Media - Tuesday 25 September, 2012
BBC apologises after revealing Queen’s opinion on extremist
A journalist this morning revealed a conversation with the Queen seven years ago – prompting an apology from the broadcaster.
Media - Friday 21 September, 2012
RTÉ to move regional operations to local ITs
The partnerships will save the broadcaster over €1 million, it says.
Media - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Court rules Sunday World journalist does not have to testify in US case
The case before the High Court, partly concerning mind guru Tony Quinn, raised key issues about journalists and their protection of sources.
Oireachtas TV moves to channel 207 on UPC
A positive public reaction to the channel, which screens live proceedings from the Dáil chamber among others, has seen it move up the listings as the new term gets under way.
Media - Monday 17 September, 2012
Irish Daily Star editor suspended over topless Kate pictures
The publisher of the paper said it is to carry out a full investigation into the circumstances which led to the publication of topless pictures of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, at the weekend.
Shatter to examine privacy legislation after publication of Kate pictures
The Justice Minister has heavily criticised the publication of topless pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge in the Irish Daily Star at the weekend.
Rabbitte: Closing Star over Kate pictures would be “nonsense”
The Communcations minister says Richard Desmond’s reaction to the Duchess of Cambridge photos is “completely disproportionate”.
Media - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Claire Byrne to host new radio show on RTÉ
Audrey Carvill will take over on the Late Debate.
Royal family to lodge criminal complaint over topless photos
The move comes after the Irish Daily Star was heavily criticised for republishing the images of Kate Middleton sunbathing topless.
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