Archive for the 'Irish Media' Category
The integrated newsroom
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008The Press Gazette yesterday published an interesting although somewhat vague article on The Guardian’s moves to the ‘integrated newsroom’, a term that is sure to become the buzz-word of the mainstream media in the coming months and years.
The Guardian’s mission, headed up by editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger, is to merge the editorial operations of The Guardian […]
Having patience when pitching
Monday, May 26th, 2008One of the most annoying periods of a freelancer’s working week is the wait in between the pitch and the commission/rejection. With some editors you can have a reply (for better or for worse) within the hour. With others you might spend a few days talking to their voicemail before you get them and that […]
Media Notes (23-05-08)
Friday, May 23rd, 2008This week’s media notes:
RTÉ has given more details on its plans for DTT - specifically what new channels it hopes to launch on the service. The broadcaster says it will launch a bona fide third channel (referred to at the moment as RTÉ Three) alongside a ‘time-shift’ service which will show RTÉ One programming an […]
Media Notes (16-05-08)
Friday, May 16th, 2008This week’s media notes:
The BCI held a public meeting on Monday (12th May) to allow the three bidders for the three commercial DTT multiplexes to state their case and explain their plans. Each bid hinges on the condition that the winner takes all, so there’s no scope for each company taking one mux each or […]
Tom Waits’ Dublin gigs confirmed?
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008I’ve been following news on Tom Waits’ return to Ireland like a hawk and between a few friends we’ve all been keeping each other up to date on the latest rumours.
Today Hot Press have said that Waits will play two nights at a Marquee at the Phoenix Park; July 30th and 31st. No sign of […]
Ahern to stay on as TD until next general election (Irish Times - 6th May 2008)
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Page 7 of today’s Irish Times has an article by myself and Deaglán De Bréadún on Ahern’s apparent plans following his resignation as Taoiseach today. The article is based on a letter sent to constituents, which I mentioned in a previous post here.
The first five paragraphs or so are my own with the rest of […]
On Newstalk’s Culture Shock tonight
Saturday, April 26th, 2008I’ll be doing the Sunday newspaper preview on Newstalk’s Culture Shock tonight for anyone who’s doing nothing at 8:45pm or so.
You can tune in online or if you’re in Ireland through your FM, DAB or Internet radio; through your UPC or Sky digibox or by making your way to their city centre studios and pressing […]
On The Last Word this evening to talk about Broadband and ALTO
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008I’ll be on Today FM’s The Last Word at around 6pm this evening to talk about eircom’s broadband proposals (again) in light of opposition to it from the ALTO group (Which comprises of eircom’s main opposition such as BT Ireland, UPC and Smart telecom).
Tune in online or on the radio if you’re about!
Cock the vote
Friday, April 11th, 2008Young Fine Gael have just launched their poster campaign for the Lisbon Treaty and its vaguely risqué nature is causing quite a stir… well, not really, but a few people are talking about it.
Young Fine Gael’s press release on the campaign states that the organisation aims to “Excite Electorate on Lisbon Treaty” however as Damien […]
An apt video considering today’s events
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008In light of recent events:
Particularly of note is the opposition’s reaction in the video - it’s something we’re already seeing here today.
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