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    Why are style guides so hard to find?

    Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

    Adrian 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, 2009

    As 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, 2009

    PR 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, 2009

    My 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 […]

    Sleeping with the enemy: INM looking to old foes for help?

    Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

    With 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, 2009

    As 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 […]

    Article: Traditional rental market facing online challenges

    Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

    Below is the technology feature from a recent issue of Business & Finance magazine:
    The financial difficulties facing Chartbusters is Ireland’s first solid sign of an international fact –the traditional video rental market is in trouble.
    There are many potential reasons why this sector is in decline. DVD purchase prices have dropped while disposable income has – […]

    Five things the new Village Magazine needs to do now

    Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

    So the second issue of Village Magazine 2.0 is coming under some legal scrutiny from Declan Ganley, following the publication of a profile critical of the man himself.
    This is sure to be of some concern to Michael Smith and all at Village as legal battles with millionaires are never good for a publication’s bottom line, […]

    Issue two of re-launched Village on the way

    Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

    Michael Smith has just informed Village Magazine readers that the second issue of the re-launched title will hit the shelves this Friday, 5th February.
    The magazine had shut its doors in the Summer of 2008 following prolonged attempts by then owner and editor Vincent Browne to make it profitable. The publication was re-launched just before December […]

    Article: Advice to businesses for 2009

    Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

    This article was previously published in Business & Finance Magazine, 15th-29th January 2009.
    Even by the most optimistic estimates, 2009 is going to be a tough year in business. Here three technology experts give their advice on how technology can be used and managed to allow businesses to survive and thrive.
    Damien Mulley is the owner of […]


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