The battle for the term mainstream media has been lost and is no longer capable of rehabilitation, writes Raymond Snoddy. So what does that mean for journalism?

With the dust still far from settling, Raymond Snoddy examines what has been a tumultuous 12 months for politics and media organisations.

Facebook wants to go to Hollywood, Twitter wants to be a newsbrand and Google is facing a fine of eye-watering sums. It’s been an interesting week for social media, writes Raymond Snoddy.

Why can’t the BBC openly declare that a mandatory iPlayer log-in is about licence fee enforcement, wonders Raymond Snoddy.

Rupert Murdoch and the right-wing tabloids’ power over the general election outcome has diminished greatly compared with a number of years ago. Raymond Snoddy looks at what’s changed.

As Alex Mahon is named Channel 4’s new chief executive, Raymond Snoddy examines the reasons behind the choice, and outlines the challenges – old and new – that await her.

Leaders’ debates on UK TV died in the 2010 general election when Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg emerged from the shadows to effectively upstage David Cameron, writes Raymond Snoddy.

From the powerful to the tasteless, Ray Snoddy examines how the media – in all its forms – handled the atrocity in Manchester.

It may not be as exciting as reporting on the chaos in Washington, but there’s no shortage of robust political reporting in the UK – despite the bias. By Raymond Snoddy.

As MacKenzie leaves the Sun, does this signal an end to the excessively rude in popular British journalism – or is Murdoch simply having a clean-up ahead of Ofcom’s decision on 21st Century Fox’s Sky bid? By Raymond Snoddy.