On RNZ this week Andrew Holden a former editor of the Press pointed out that it is essential that we pay for our media. Or we will lose it. I want to make a person push for Newsroom. This amazing publication has led so many of the proper stories in our media in the past few years. They will … [Read more...]
The Concert Radio debate and Paul Thompson:
Whether Paul Thompson intended this to happen, or not, the proposal to gut Concert FM has turned into a really interesting public debate. I especially loved this article in Newsroom by Associate Professor James Tibbles, Head of the School of Music at the University of Auckland. … [Read more...]
The Concert Programme at risk:
I have just received this email and I have signed the petition. I am stunned at the number of people who listen to the Concert Programme. This is a thoughtful and comforting station. No ads. No raving. Just pleasant and sensible music and conversations. Many of you have said to me that you read … [Read more...]
Muck Rack
Have you heard of this lot? If not, have a look at this web site. It makes very interesting reading. https://muckrack.com/. Consider this. Is this a reflection of the weakened state of our media that they have to rely on this sort of message? Find the right journalists to … [Read more...]