Andrew Holden
Media commentator Andrew Holden - more reality TV
Discovery is creating new tv channels and will have 5, the most of any free-to-air broadcaster. Andrew says more local content will be produced, though the skew is clearly to reality TV. And… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
The climate change conference in Glasgow throws up highly complex issues which demand detailed knowledge by reporters there. Andrew believes Stuff is the strongest local outlet, with a dedicated… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Filipino-American Maria Ressa and Russian editor Dmitry Muratov. Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
The High Court in Australia has ruled that media companies are liable for defamation for comments made on their social media platforms. Also Andrew looks at the musical chairs at Mediaworks and other… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn how the media industry is faring. He has the latest from the annual reporting season with TVNZ paying a dividend, NZME's profit up for first six months of the year and SkyTV… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about how the media is covering the Delta lockdown and how it differs to last year, Duncan Garner leaves TV3 and the AM show, and there's more fallout from the scathing review… Audio
Mediaworks culture review: What happens now to "boys' club"?
Media commentator Andrew Holden looks at the release last week of a report into the culture at Mediaworks and whether anything will change into its "boys' club". He'll also look at Hilary Barry being… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about the ground-breaking initiative to train and develop 25 new journalism cadets - including those from MÄori, Pacific and other communities which are traditionally… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew looks at the broad question of public broadcasting and where it might go. The BBC is touting its success, with 90% of UK adults accessing its content each week. And Broadcasting Minister Kris… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Newsoom's coverage of Oranga Tamariki, which includes court action over one story, and the closure of an OT youth home following another story featuring a video showing the mistreatment of children by… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
In a week when an English Test cricketer is stood down because of social media posts he made as a teenager, and others are frantically checking their own histories, ABC journalists in Australia have… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about changes of ownership of NZ media companies and their value, and Stuff one year on in NZ ownership. Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew looks at some of the winners from the Voyager media awards and social media policy for journalists. Andrew Holden is a journalist for more than 30 years including five as Editor of The Press… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about complicity at the BBC over the underhand measures reporter Martin Bashir resorted to in securing the bombshell Panorama interview with Princess Diana - just who knew… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
The International Federation of Journalists has called for the Israeli Government to be held accountable after the latest violence in Gaza and the bombing of the building which housed Associated Press… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Social media and extreme content. US joins the Christchurch Call, which aims to reduce violent and extremist content and Andrew also talks to Kathryn about Reporters without Borders issuing its 2021… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Media commentator Andrew Holden looks at how 11 media brands fared in a new study into trust in the news, Discovery is looking to merge parts of its Australasian businesses - are staff cuts on the… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden - news outlet diversity
Major appointments around the world see a welcome increase in diversity of major news outlets. This includes, Discovery (owner of TV3 announcing their Australasian leadership team and the Senior… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew discusses whether new media regulations should broaden regulation over social media platforms and details of how NZ on Air will distribute the allocation of $55 million to help public interest… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
With the oversight board announced for the proposed new public media entity - what might their brief be?. Also Facebook has changed its rules, allowing everyone to now decide who can and can't comment… Audio