TV was the dominant medium in the 2010 general election campaigns, but this time round the most important single influence could be newspapers, writes Raymond Snoddy.

Speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild event, the WPP boss gave his two cents on a range of subjects – from the plight of newspapers and the future of the BBC, to Jeremy Clarkson’s fisticuffs.

The fact that Trinity Mirror has even entered preliminary talks to buy Richard Desmond’s title is a straw in the wind that print is far from dead, writes Raymond Snoddy.

As Jeremy Clarkson gets himself into hot water again, Raymond Snoddy wonders what implications his potential departure may have for the BBC.

If you accept the tangible and intangible social benefits of having a truly national broadcaster, then all other issues remain interesting but of secondary importance, writes Raymond Snoddy.

From a ‘cash for access’ sting, to some deeply unsavoury reporting, a lot has happened in the world of journalism over the last week, but we’re still none the wiser as to why the Daily Telegraph’s HSBC coverage was so pathetic.

The resignation of The Telegraph’s chief political editor, Peter Oborne, could have serious long-term consequences, writes Raymond Snoddy.

With a recent report forecasting the future of news, we once again see an example of the BBC up to its old tricks, writes Raymond Snoddy.

Free daily newspapers are in sharp decline across Europe – can the UK buck the trend?

The independent production companies outlining a proposal to bid for BBC Three should be congratulated for their creative thinking, rather than dismissed, writes Raymond Snoddy.