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Full coverage: Media

From Tralee to German trash TV: The unique career of singer and musician Rea Garvey

Over the years, many Irish musicians have taken the road to Germany to establish their careers. Most don’t make it. One of those who has is now a national rock and reality TV superstar and mentor to other Irish music hopefuls.

Fergal Lenehan
4th Jan, 2025 - 5 min read

Stop the press: Leading Irish independent publisher calls in the liquidators

The company behind Liberties Press, the publisher behind memoirs by Michael D Higgins and Garret Fitzgerald as well as a host of award-winning Irish fiction, has appointed a liquidator.

Alice Chambers
9th Dec, 2024 - 2 min read

Election campaigning is still in the era of the Gutenberg press. Bring on broadcast political ads

Ireland’s legislation on political adverting is no longer relevant to the 21st century. It is time for the political parties to come down from the pole.

Willie O'Reilly
4th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

“It’s very dangerous to put a population in a position where they feel that they have nothing to lose”

US writer and veteran journalist Megan Stack discusses why waging war on terrorists doesn't work, how American voters are approaching the presidential election, and the "map of Ireland in [her] genes".

Hannah McCarthy
28th Oct, 2024 - 9 min read

Deirdre Veldon sets out her vision for The Irish Times – and the plan to achieve it

In her first major interview since becoming group managing director of The Irish Times Group, Deirdre Veldon tells The Currency about the group's acquisition strategy, prioritising digital subscriptions and enticing readers to pay for content.

Alice Chambers
24th Oct, 2024 - 10 min read

The business of Irish America: Reach media group targets untapped US audience with Irish Star venture

Laura Colgan moved to New York last year to grow the US presence of the Star and Mirror titles, with a focus on an evolving Irish American readership.

Hannah McCarthy
17th Oct, 2024 - 7 min read

Autocracy, vanity, misogony and conspiracy theories: The X-rated formula that Elon Musk inflicted on Twitter’s business

When Twitter was launched, it published whatever its members wanted. But what was acceptable for a medium in the making no longer works for a $44 billion global business, as its owner Elon Musk has found out through the alienation of its advertisers and much of its audience.

Willie O'Reilly
10th Oct, 2024 - 4 min read

“I thought, ‘what on earth have I done? How am I going to do this?’ I had imposter syndrome”

The editor of The Impartial Reporter Rodney Edwards discusses imposter syndrome, putting trust in journalism, and how local scandals mean local papers are as relevant as ever.

Alice Chambers
28th Sep, 2024 - 10 min read

Accountants are known to be cool, calm and collected. RTÉ’s new CFO will need these qualities in spades

Mari Hurley was announced as the national broadcaster’s new chief financial officer in March. A lot has changed since then, but much also remains to play for.

Willie O'Reilly
2nd Sep, 2024 - 4 min read

Willie O’Reilly: How do you value a media asset in a declining industry?

The valuation of Newstalk was a key aspect of the recent inspectors’ report into INM. But how do you value a media asset, especially one that is doing okay in a sector where profits are as rare as hens’ teeth?

Willie O'Reilly
20th Aug, 2024 - 4 min read
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