Archive for the 'Irish Media' Category
Why are style guides so hard to find?
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Adrian Weckler recently published the Computers In Business style guide - or at least an abridged version of it.
This is a priceless resource for any journalist looking to write for Adrian - and while it may not apply entirely to the rest of the Sunday Business Post it is also useful for those writing for […]
The Indo’s (non-existent) coverage of O’Brien’s INM play
Thursday, September 24th, 2009As has been reported across various media today, businessman Denis O’Brien has finally made his play for control of Independent News & Media.
Coverage of the move in the Irish media is varied to say the least.
The Irish Examiner led with the story today in an article entitled “O’Brien launches plan for INM takeover”.
The Irish Times […]
If you’re thinking of pitching to me…
Friday, July 10th, 2009PR agents and companies are always approaching journalists with information that they hope will be turned into stories - it’s (part of) what they do. Depending on the situation this may take the form of a mass press release or a more specific and targeted communique.
In my case I write a lot about Technology and […]
Opening journalism (for better & for worse)
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009My latest technology piece in Business & Finance has a different ending than usual - it has a link to an mp3 of the interview with Minister Conor Lenihan, conducted for the article itself (which can be found here - although be warned it’s quite long).
Opening up the process of journalism and giving readers additional […]
How not to deal with a bad review
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009PR companies naturally crave good reviews for their clients’ products and are bound to be disappointed when that doesn’t happen.
Different companies seem to have different ways of dealing with bad reviews. Some just take it on the chin, some go cold with the journalist for a while and others simply assume the journalist doesn’t know […]
“TV3″ Sports on the horizon?
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009An interesting line in The Irish Times’ grim report of Setanta Sport’s financial troubles suggests that Doughty Hanson, owner of TV3 and 3e in Ireland, could make a bid for the sports broadcaster in the coming days.
Setanta has found itself facing administration after years of rapid expansion and Doughty Hanson is seen as a potential […]
On RTÉ One after 12pm
Monday, May 25th, 2009I’ll be on RTÉ’s Campaign Daily this afternoon to talk about local and European election candidates using the internet as part of their campaigns.
If I’m not mistaken, I’ll be there with Damien Mulley.
You can catch it live on the website, on your TV (assuming you’re in Ireland) or on the RTÉ Player later on.
Dear RTÉ
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009To whom it may concern,
I am writing to express my sadness at the apology made by RTÉ News (Nine News, 24th March 2009) for their coverage of the ‘Brian Cowen nude paintings’ story. I also wish to express my anger at the censorship and revisionism undertaken by the broadcaster in the removal of the news […]
Sleeping with the enemy: INM looking to old foes for help?
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009With Tony O’Reilly’s Independent News & Media facing financial difficulty, it seems as if the company is seeking out every avenue to turn things around - even if that means teaming up with its most bitter rival.
Roy Greenslade had an interesting, and arguable even bizarre, story recently from the Wall Street Journal about Independent News […]
New Irish journalism award
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009As pointed out by Adrian on Twitter, there’s a new journalism award on the scene in Ireland.
There are 14 categories in total, 13 of which have ‘Journalism’ in the title and the other being a Lifetime Achievement Award for journalism, which begs the question - why are they called The National Media Awards and not […]
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