Full coverage: Media

Longford native Anne-Marie Tomchak trained as a journalist in Ireland before she moved to London where she worked as UK editor of Mashable and digital director of British Vogue. Now, Tomchak is focusing on running her new enterprise ShareJoy, which tackles sustainable fashion and mental health.

Des Gibson edited four national newspapers. Now running his own consultancy, he reflects on the challenges facing the industry. He talks about the culture in INM, the rise and fall of The Star on Sunday and the snobbery against tabloids.

Less than a year after stepping down as MD of Virgin Media Television, Pat Kiely has launched BiggerStage, a media venture that aims to develop content, partnerships and talent. He outlines the business plan, and reveals the highs and lows of his time with the commercial broadcaster.

Former INM chairman Leslie Buckley loses his High Court challenge to revoke the appointment of inspectors to the media group in 2018.

Faced with the growing risks associated with false advertising and YouTube misinformation, the Silicon Valley giant is promising transparency through a new online safety centre located where its European business is based – here.

A preferred bidder has entered exclusive talks for the acquisition of the popular death notices website. Publishers and private equity investors have expressed interest in the business including The Irish Times Group, which denies it is currently talking with the family owners of RIP.ie.

Frank Fitzgibbon co-founded The Sunday Business Post and edited The Sunday Times in Ireland for 15 years. He talks about clashing with tycoons, breaking the FAI story, the future of the media, draconian libel laws and who he thinks is Ireland’s best business leader.

Oliver Callan is a satirist and comedian, but he also runs his own business and cuts his own deals. He talks about building a brand, challenging vested interests and performing comedy in a time of crisis.

Despite Covid-19, Greencastle Capital continues to buy rival media brands. Its latest acquisition was previously owned by businessman Emmet O'Neill.

Jack Murray has built Media HQ, a digital contacts book with 70,000 profiles, to help clients effectively communicate and tell stories without getting bogged down in finding the right people. He talks about developing the business, plans for expansion and his new book on storytelling.