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    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 […]

    Review: Lenovo IdeaPad s10e

    Monday, February 2nd, 2009

    Previously published in Business & Finance, 15th-29th January 2009. Information correct at the time of going to print.

    The ‘netbook’ market is more than just saturated – it is flooded. Every major computer manufacturer bar Apple now has at least one ultra-portable, ultra-cheap laptop on the market and some – such as Asus – seem to […]

    Latest tech article in Business & Finance

    Monday, February 2nd, 2009

    The latest issue of Business & Finance is out since late last week and the current technology slot is looking at online DVD rental in light of the troubles facing Chartbuster video.
    I spoke to Frank O’Grady, CEO of Screenclick.com which is owned by LoveFilm.com and recently acquired its main rival Moviestar.ie.
    Unfortunately I did not get […]

    Media predictions 2009, Part 5: The Irish Independent’s readership will suffer significantly from cost-cutting

    Friday, January 30th, 2009

    Here is my fifth and final Irish media prediction for 2009:
    The Irish Independent, in fact the entire IN&M group in Ireland, has endured plenty of back-room changes recently - all in an effort to cut costs. These cuts have been taking place long before the economic downturn and their impact on quality can already be […]


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