As BSkyB steps up plans to create ‘Sky Europe’, Raymond Snoddy asks if the deal will really happen – or if it will crash in flames because of the ‘Murdoch factor’.
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From courtroom tweeters securing thousands of pounds from strangers, to bedroom bloggers becoming international experts, something very interesting is stirring in journalism, writes Raymond Snoddy.
Only newspapers have the resources to tackle large-scale, technical and legally dangerous projects, writes Raymond Snoddy – so why do so many people think the future of news lies with the likes of Buzzfeed?
As the battle for sporting broadcast rights grows ever more competitive, is it time to move to a tender process where the winners are judged on a wider set of criteria than merely the size of the cheque? asks Raymond Snoddy.
Like it or not, native advertising is here to stay – so let’s learn to do it well, and in a way that serves the interests of publishers, journalists, advertisers and – above all else – readers and consumers. By Raymond Snoddy.
Following a wave of acquisitions and consolidation in the television market, the question left hanging in the air is whether ITV could itself become a takeover target. By Raymond Snoddy.
As Lord Patten stands down as chairman of the BBC Trust, Raymond Snoddy examines both his legacy and the implications of his early departure – and suggests some likely candidates for a replacement.
Good Morning Britain and London Live have started out suffering in the television ratings, writes Raymond Snoddy – can there be any chance to win audiences over?
David Moyes’ sacking as manager of Manchester United demonstrates the power of the press, writes Raymond Snoddy – and particularly the potency of social media in a new era of impatience.
There is a growing divide between the media and the political world, writes Raymond Snoddy – but newspaper tenacity in the wake of recent scandals shows the true value of a free press…