Revenue crackdown on contractor expenses yields €9.3mNational audit project uncovering ‘excessive’ claims will be reviewed and may be extendedFri Jun 13 2014 - 17:40
Planet BusinessThis week: Uber protests, Putin T-shirts and Twitter ‘hashflags’Fri Jun 13 2014 - 01:04
Web-era advertorials’ sinister effect on editorial contentBBC’s Robert Peston isn’t only one worried about blurred lines between ads and editorialThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:20
Social media growing as a gateway to newsSocial platforms in global ‘battle for attention’, finds Reuters InstituteThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:10
Nike and Adidas get in the World Cup gameFootball-themed advertisements rack up YouTube views ahead of kick-off in BrazilThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:06
Brand trust issues for debate at Cannes ‘festival of creativity’Focus on ‘what humans do and why they do it’, MCCP founder Kay McCarthy will tell eventThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:04
‘Mixed’ picture on consumer attitudes to online news chargesReuters Institute digital report shows greater willingness among tablet owners to payThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:00
Weird news is wonderfulA global study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism suggests ‘fun’ items rival celebrity gossip for younger readersThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:00
INM signals cuts of €20m as it pursues digital strategySearch for media group’s new chief executive is at ‘fairly advanced stage’, chairman saysFri Jun 06 2014 - 15:14
Planet BusinessThis week: Premier League revenues, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Pepper the robotFri Jun 06 2014 - 01:00
Shaky scoops from the sceneUser-generated content in news reporting needs as much careful handling as everThu Jun 05 2014 - 01:15
UTV Ireland hosts briefing session for programme-makersExecutives will discuss commissioning process ahead of January 1st channel launchThu Jun 05 2014 - 01:10
Opera meets Twitter in Sky Arts campaignThe broadcaster has commissioned a ‘parallel narrative’ to market Mahagonny productionThu Jun 05 2014 - 01:06
AdRoll increases Dublin headcount targetThe online advertising platform company is in a period of ‘hyper-growth’Thu Jun 05 2014 - 01:04
Spar takes leisurely look at shoppingThe brand is seeking to promote convenience shopping as a way to ‘get your life back’Thu Jun 05 2014 - 01:02
Irish companies ‘should be born and killed at a greater frequency’Department of Finance chief John Moran criticises SMEs’ record on innovation and online tradingFri May 30 2014 - 18:10
Planet BusinessThis week: The ‘glass closet’, inclusive capitalism and Goldman Sachs goes football crazyFri May 30 2014 - 01:00
BBC Northern Ireland has ‘sense of velocity’, says Steve CarsonThe ex-RTÉ executive has rejoined the BBC at a time when production is being decentralised to the NorthThu May 29 2014 - 01:15
Laugh with men, not at them, says Millward BrownMen are ‘crying out’ for more ‘evolved’ marketing messages, study findsThu May 29 2014 - 01:10
RTÉ to begin audio description for ‘EastEnders’Broadcasting regulator has increased subtitling targets under proposed access rulesThu May 29 2014 - 01:00
New sponsor destined for Radio 1’s ‘Drivetime’Independent TD Mattie McGrath criticises broadcaster for current deal with ‘aggressive’ Danske BankThu May 29 2014 - 01:00
Kim, Kanye and the blessed union of celebrity and clickMarian Finucane may not have kept up with the Kardashians, but Tourism Ireland hasThu May 29 2014 - 01:00
Planet BusinessThis week: The 9/11 gift shop, an ‘undecillion’ and the five fastest-rising brands in the worldFri May 23 2014 - 01:00
Is the future of the ‘New York Times’ built of Lego?A leaked report reveals internal fears about its digital record, but there is much for other newspapers to envyThu May 22 2014 - 01:15
Waterford Whispers News joins SweatshopIreland’s answer to ‘The Onion’ hires new team to represent it to advertisersThu May 22 2014 - 01:10
Champions League should prove good contest for broadcastersThe rights for the 2015-2016 season and beyond will come up for grabs early next yearThu May 22 2014 - 01:05
RTÉ’s Storyland makes a comebackProduction teams invited to submit ideas for four webisodes, as search begins for new talentThu May 22 2014 - 01:02
8Radio.com returns to FM with ‘that human element’The online music station will broadcast in Dublin, Cork and Limerick for 15 weekendsThu May 22 2014 - 01:00
BAI awards €5m to TV and radio projects after requests for €20mThe regulator warns that ‘careful consideration’ should be given to future applicationsTue May 20 2014 - 16:15
Sub-committee takes charge of INM as Crowley exitsRevenues at the media group are running down 2.8%, as advertising and circulation declinesTue May 20 2014 - 01:04
Aer Lingus Regional records 35% rise in passengers in AprilMore UK travellers are using the service to connect to transatlantic routesMon May 19 2014 - 01:00
State to provide funds to boost credit for SMEsLoans will be offered over periods of longer than 10 yearsMon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Fortunes of Ireland’s wealthiest 250 equals third of GDPLatest Sunday Times rich list shows their combined fortunes up 12% last yearSun May 18 2014 - 14:38
Moody’s upgrades Ireland’s credit rating by two notchesOutlook ‘stable’ four months after ratings agency restored State to investment gradeSat May 17 2014 - 13:00
Planet BusinessThis week: Straight-talk coins, ‘monetary morphine’ and stock ticker symbols with a differenceFri May 16 2014 - 01:00
‘Red Rock’ soap could prove to be a slow burner for TV3Can a Dublin harbour community drama, with a spot of law enforcement, bring in viewers?Thu May 15 2014 - 01:15
Bigger is better for television screensDevelopment of ultra-high definition is forecast to prompt take-up of even larger setsThu May 15 2014 - 01:10
Boom in out-of-home advertising as banks increase their spend by 200%The finance sector was the top spender in the first quarter following mortgage campaignsThu May 15 2014 - 01:07
Online ad spend to pass TV levelsIn Western Europe, only Belgium will see more overall ad growth than Ireland this year, says ZenithOptimediaThu May 15 2014 - 01:05
Reach ‘Millennials’ on SkypeThe tech giant is promoting the platform’s ‘intimate environment’ as a space for brandsThu May 15 2014 - 01:02
Adrian Lynch appointed RTÉ One channel controllerThe broadcaster chooses head of independent television company Animo for key roleMon May 12 2014 - 15:57
Planet BusinessThis week: trillionaires, Twitter and a teacher turned e-commerce ‘disrupter’Fri May 09 2014 - 01:00
European audiences should get more than EurovisionNul points to large media groups with little ambition when it comes to creating pan-European contentThu May 08 2014 - 01:15
National Lottery introduces ‘the Guru’ in first advertisement for online playHumourous campaign targets ‘occasional’ players, says chief executive Dermot GriffinThu May 08 2014 - 01:10
Marty beats Clooney for ‘RTÉ Guide’ salesEurovision commentator was its top cover star in first quarter, but George trailed in lastThu May 08 2014 - 01:05
UPC spends €2m on new switcher campaignThe Liberty Global-owned company plans to promote multi-screening during World CupThu May 08 2014 - 01:00
Rural pubs turn to social media to pull a crowdThe Vintners Federation of Ireland is encouraging members to embrace digital promotionThu May 08 2014 - 01:00
TV3 unveils ‘Red Rock’ harbour town soapBroadcaster plans Irish ‘Gogglebox’ and announces Matt Cooper as its rugby anchorWed May 07 2014 - 17:50
Tax-relief savings scheme proposed for small business fundingCPA Ireland president calls for lessons to be learned from SSIAs and crowd-fundingTue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Planet BusinessThis week: Topshop, Airbnb and a totally roadworthy Volkswagen Beetle made of woodFri May 02 2014 - 01:00
