Women on Air moves to promote gender balance on airwavesNot-for-profit group launches database of those willing to help with media opportunitiesWed Jan 06 2021 - 04:56
Dubliners concert helps TG4 to its best Christmas in a decadeRecording of ‘lost’ concert at Christ Church was broadcaster’s most-watched festive showTue Jan 05 2021 - 18:41
Power of big tech will remain a thorn in media’s side in 2021Covid-19 crisis has opened the industry’s eyes, but old problems haven’t gone awayTue Jan 05 2021 - 04:43
Covidius horribilis: Business winners and losers of 2020Coronavirus meant the end for many firms, while others adapted and prosperedMon Dec 28 2020 - 05:43
Television ad revenues to rise 5% next year if postponed sport events go aheadIPG Mediabrands Ireland forecasts growth across the ad market after Covid-hit 2020Mon Dec 28 2020 - 05:00
Mark Thompson: The media boss on Trump, Brexit and end of printEx-New York Times and BBC chief on his Irish heritage and ‘serendipitous’ careerSat Dec 26 2020 - 05:30
Revenue reminds businesses they can claim seasonal payment under support schemeBusinesses affected by the December 24th closures can still claim for ‘restart week’Wed Dec 23 2020 - 17:08
Neil Leslie appointed editor of Irish Daily StarPublisher Reach announces change after completing deal for full ownershipTue Dec 22 2020 - 18:07
The Dry and Dead Still among TV projects to receive BAI fundingRegulator allocates €6.2m to television and radio sector as Minister boosts totalTue Dec 22 2020 - 16:49
2020: The year when home entertainment and media filled the voidFrom Fully Charged’s scoop to Netflix’s escapist hits, there was joy amid the gloomTue Dec 22 2020 - 05:15
Spotify’s podcast deals, MacKenzie Scott’s billions and Hornby’s export woesPlanet Business: Striving once more for a personal bestSat Dec 19 2020 - 04:45
TG4 calls for major change to media funding as news industry seeks supportOireachtas committee hears publishers are ‘struggling to stay afloat’Wed Dec 16 2020 - 18:03
All Iseq executive directors appointed over 18-month period were menRate of female board appointees has slowed down, says Balance for Better Business groupWed Dec 16 2020 - 05:30
A finger-lickin' terrible year brings new rules and clichesFor marketers, Covid-19 rewrote the meaning of everything from ‘home’ to ‘friend’Tue Dec 15 2020 - 05:05
Vaccine puns, Bob Dylan’s lump sum and Ikea’s ‘emotional but rational’ movePlanet Business: The times they are a-changin’Sat Dec 12 2020 - 05:33
Sports events on pay-TV ‘unfairly exclude’ viewers, Minister saysCatherine Martin announces review of free-to-air major events listThu Dec 10 2020 - 17:25
Film and TV industry constrained by insurance woes, says Screen IrelandProduction continuation fund will be needed again in 2021, agency warnsWed Dec 09 2020 - 19:16
Tech companies face fines for non-compliance with Irish lawMinister says more research needed before content levy can be introducedWed Dec 09 2020 - 15:08
Now TV to sponsor Dublinbikes from 2021Sky streaming service will have joint naming rights in three-year €2.25m dealWed Dec 09 2020 - 12:16
This film is streaming now. Or is it?Cinema doors have swung open, but fans of on-demand may need to be patientTue Dec 08 2020 - 05:06
Siptu accepts new collective agreement for film and TV crewBallot result will promote Ireland as shooting location, say producersMon Dec 07 2020 - 16:00
Arcadia’s lost idyll, Slack’s big deal and the Dow’s ‘monster’ NovemberPlanet Business: That’s not all, folksSat Dec 05 2020 - 16:16
Homebuyers saving for deposits during pandemic and 70% plan to buy in 2021, survey findsHousing stock levels have fallen by a ‘concerning’ 27% year-on-yearThu Dec 03 2020 - 07:54
Arcadia: What is going on at the Topshop fashion empire?Worrying times for employees as administrators Deloitte search for a buyerWed Dec 02 2020 - 10:59
Retailers need to find their ‘theatre’ for town centres to survive‘Non-essential’ shops will be busy today, but the power of online is more potent than everTue Dec 01 2020 - 05:41
Late Late Toy Show watched by its biggest audience on recordLeo Varadkar’s emergency address to nation still out in front for live viewershipMon Nov 30 2020 - 18:12
RTÉ challenges producers on Saturday night quiz showBroadcaster is playing catch-up on commissions to make its statutory obligationsMon Nov 30 2020 - 05:20
Covid-19 weighs on law firms as two in three see revenue dropSome 70% of firms availed of wage subsidy scheme, Smith & Williamson survey findsMon Nov 30 2020 - 05:00
Musk’s money, Santa’s immunity and Blinken’s Brexit analogyPlanet Business: Jay-Z is to become ‘chief visionary officer’ of a cannabis companySat Nov 28 2020 - 04:59
An Post parcel volumes to hit weekly record of 3.3m‘Spectacular’ levels of ecommerce evident in run-up to Black FridayThu Nov 26 2020 - 17:42
Spending by singles plummets 30% after retirement, study findsPattern of decline among single male retirees may point to social isolation, research findsThu Nov 26 2020 - 15:44
Boots Ireland appoints Stephen Watkins as new MDQualified pharmacist with digital health background will lead network of 89 storesWed Nov 25 2020 - 19:22
BAI launches sustainability network for broadcasting sectorBroadcasters can help shape a greener and more inclusive future, regulator saysWed Nov 25 2020 - 16:18
Reopening businesses can claim ‘restart week’ paymentMeasure reflects costs incurred as restrictions are lifted, says Minister for FinanceWed Nov 25 2020 - 12:32
Bush fires, Brexit and Fox News make 2020 pivotal year for MurdochAwkward 12 months attracts Australian scrutiny, end of Trump and a boardroom exitTue Nov 24 2020 - 05:23
Dolly, Frosty, Zuck, Jack and the ‘dove’ tipped for a big White House gigPlanet Business: What a way to make a livingSat Nov 21 2020 - 05:45
Central Bank asks lenders to address ‘warning signs’ in treatment of borrowersBank flags ‘high reliance’ on short-term forbearance in letter to chief executivesFri Nov 20 2020 - 18:04
Reach’s full takeover of Irish Daily Star cleared by regulatorsDeal to buy 50% stake from INM expected to be completed next weekFri Nov 20 2020 - 16:18
SMEs more likely to report losses than profits since start of Covid-19 crisisDepartment of Finance credit demand survey finds ‘significantly lower’ turnoverFri Nov 20 2020 - 15:30
Level 5 lures Irish viewers back to televisionLive sport return and high news interest sees Covid-19 lockdown yield fresh audience spikeFri Nov 20 2020 - 05:04
Hoteliers call for indoor dining and lifting of travel limitsHotels can provide ‘safe’ and ‘controlled’ environments this Christmas, says IHFWed Nov 18 2020 - 17:46
Screen Producers Ireland appoints Susan Kirby as chief executiveSt Patrick’s Festival CEO will lead independent film and television production bodyWed Nov 18 2020 - 11:30
Fund Irish culture to lessen impact of donkeys like Wild Mountain ThymeState support for film industry will make it easier to dismiss Hollywood paddywhackeryTue Nov 17 2020 - 04:45
Hyperloop adventures, McExperiments and the vaccine ‘dream team’Planet Business: Anyone for Zoom?Sat Nov 14 2020 - 05:00
Virgin Media film competition judges include Abrahamson and McGeeIrish industry ‘very conscious’ of need for more development funding, says Bill MaloneFri Nov 13 2020 - 04:41
Tata Consultancy Services agrees to buy Donegal-based PramericaLetterkenny employees will transfer to Indian IT giant TCSThu Nov 12 2020 - 15:31
‘Sentiment alone’ will not rescue Irish media, warns NUJOireachtas committee hears ‘very stark presentations’ from union, RTÉ and IBIWed Nov 11 2020 - 17:29
Core reports 11% earnings rise for 2019 despite ‘cloud of Brexit’Advertising market has turned positive again after Covid-19 plungeWed Nov 11 2020 - 16:44
Broadcasting regulator launches Irish media ownership databaseDCU School of Communications project will improve transparency, says BAIWed Nov 11 2020 - 13:30
Dublin retailers in line for pre-festive spending spreeMastercard study for local authorities points to strong but uneven third-quarter activityTue Nov 10 2020 - 15:41