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Full coverage: Media

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder and media irresponsibility

In the year preceding the Frenchwoman's killing in west Cork, Sam Smyth covered OJ Simpson's trial in similar circumstances of media frenzy and failure by the authorities to secure any murder conviction. The latest interview of Ian Bailey by Sinéad O'Connor rekindles his unease at the way journalists have repeatedly approached the case.

Sam Smyth
24th Jul, 2021 - 9 min read

The case of Michael Reilly, the consultant engineer, highlights yet again the urgent need to reform Ireland’s shambolic defamation regime

After three days in front of a High Court jury, the judge decided that Michael Reilly’s defamation case had come to an end as the article was 100% accurate. The fact that it reached the court says much about the system.

Ian Kehoe
14th Jul, 2021 - 4 min read

Print, paywalls and profits: Mediahuis bosses on reviving INM, battling social media giants and the future of media

Mediahuis has made a string of major changes to INM, including changing its name, since taking it private two years ago – and more is to come. Group CEO Gert Ysebaert and Mediahuis Ireland boss Marc Vangeel outline their strategy for the future.

Ian Kehoe
15th Jun, 2021 - 21 min read

Irish business dynasties are investing in a discreet start-up with a simple ambition: revolutionise how we watch TV

Towering on Killiney Hill, Mount Eagle was Matt Damon’s rumoured summer residence. It is now home to a mobile app backed by the Tidey, Kilduff, Heffernan and Naji families that wants a slice of your attention while you're watching TV.

Thomas Hubert
7th Apr, 2021 - 4 min read

“Maybe in ten years’ time, there will be just one printer” – defiant Webprint is investing to be the one

The Cork-based printer Webprint is taking over INM's Citywest newspaper press. Having come back from the brink, its founder Donagh O’Doherty believes scale and access to Dublin will ensure Webprint's longevity in a declining industry.

Tom Lyons
31st Mar, 2021 - 5 min read

“I have always wanted to do a lot more work in the area of mental health. It’s an issue that I’m really passionate about”

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.

Cait Caden
24th Mar, 2021 - 17 min read

Des Gibson has edited four national newspapers. And he has strong views on the future of media

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.

Ian Kehoe
10th Mar, 2021 - 24 min read

A bigger stage: former TV3 boss Pat Kiely’s three-pronged plan to build a business and grow an industry

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.

Ian Kehoe
3rd Mar, 2021 - 19 min read

Media manoeuvres: Collateral attack on INM inspectors fails

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

Francesca Comyn
15th Feb, 2021 - 3 min read

EU rules push Google to open new harmful content data room – in Dublin

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.

Thomas Hubert
28th Jan, 2021 - 3 min read
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