Newsmedia industry

NMA initiative to 'shine a light' on harm of fake news

Mar 29, 2017 at 05:44 pm by Staff

America's News Media Alliance has launched a campaign "shine a light on the harm to the public caused by fake news and the importance of real news produced by respected, trust.... Read More

Hire prepares News for more active broadcast role

Mar 28, 2017 at 09:15 pm by Staff

Changes which have seen Lachlan Murdoch become co-chairman of News Corp set the scene for Siobahn McKenna's new role as News Corp Australia's head of broadcasting, insiders sa.... Read More

Move on Fairfax may be underway, as shares climb

Mar 28, 2017 at 08:01 pm by Staff

Reports suggest US private equity firm TPG may have taken its holding in Fairfax Media close to the five per cent allowed without foreign investment approval. Shares in the Au.... Read More

Trump attacks threaten global freedoms, editors tell president

Mar 27, 2017 at 06:53 pm by Staff

Editors and publishers in India and the Asia-Pacific have joined global colleagues to urge an end to US administration's persistent attacks on the press. In a letter addressed.... Read More

'Away from home' APN News & Media looks for new name

Mar 22, 2017 at 10:45 pm by Staff

Having "redefined" its business in 2016, former newspaper publisher APN News & Media is getting around to changing its name. Shareholders have been told to expect more new.... Read More