Murdoch’s access to British prime minister shows media power still in hands of the few
It's not alternative facts we need to worry about, it's the fact that moguls still dominate the media, both old and new.
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Media giants need advertising scale in a world drowning in content
Whoever pulls together the best sales plan and a solid national footprint, will be most likely to do well at the forthcoming auctions.
The future of journalism is being built today – what you need to know
Journalism is in an existential crisis. Whether it can survive will depend on experiments news organisations are carrying out now.
The Guardian’s costly gap between traffic and profits
With ad blockers hurting digital, and print readership declining, The Guardian's plans to take on the world face strong headwinds.
Will readers rise to greet The New Day? Here’s what I thought of Britain’s new paper
It's the first standalone daily newspaper to launch in the UK for 30 years. So what's it like?
Tech companies are eating journalists’ lunch. Shouldn’t they at least pay for it?
Tech and social media companies that benefit from using news content should help support journalism.
Why sports broadcasting could change the rules on sponsored content
As more and more sporting bodies seek to speak directly to consumers, independence could disappear. Will consumers care?
Are micropayments a viable way to support the news business?
It worked for 'iTunes', but news organisations experimenting with 'pay-to-read' models are finding that users want to have a say in what makes the news.
How Netflix and ‘original’ series TV are rescripting the business of television
The success of original series TV is opening up new opportunities for producers, owners and audiences.
Will crowdfunding save journalism?
The likes of Der Correspondent and Kickstarter raise the prospect of a new funding model for journalism. To some extent, we are kidding ourselves.
Are paywalls saving journalism?
Comment may be free, but newspapers have got to make money somehow.
More staff cuts likely as Fairfax eyes digital only
The transition from print to digital will not be painless at Fairfax, or its global peers.
Ad blockers are here to stay, micropayments less so
Media consumers are spoilt for choice, making new revenue models difficult for publishers.
Al Jazeera to close in America: the future will not be broadcast
Al Jazeera America was not launched to make a profit, but its traditional broadcast distribution model meant it also lacked influence.
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