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Air NZ has a go at Jet Star
Air New Zealand has suggested Jetstar is telling fibs about the prices on its new domestic routes. Audio
Commercialisation of schools
Professor Robert Aiken tells us about a new survey about attitudes towards advertising to children. Audio
Fine print: magazines and good writing
Simon Wilson has stepped aside as editor of Metro magazine to become an editor-at large for its published Bauer Media. Mediawatch asks him what makes a good general interest magazine and whether… Audio
Reviewing the rules for advertising to kids
As the rules for advertising products to children come up for review, Mediawatch looks at what advertisers are currently allowed to do and asks why change may be afoot. Video, Audio
Going native: brands blending with the media
Companies looking for new ways to get their message across are turning to native advertising and content marketing. But is advertising in disguise in the best interests of the audience? Audio
NZ publishers create KPEX - an online advertising marketplace
New Zealand's four largest commercial media companies have joined forces to create a private marketplace for advertising agencies and others to buy online ads. Audio
Media companies in the shadow of internet giants
It’s been more than 20 years since newspapers started going online, yet the vast bulk of revenue still comes from print. Google and Facebook are now getting most of the money from online advertising… Audio
Using news to help hype radio shows
Wondering why stories about radio stars splitting up, staying up all night or handing out money are suddenly all over your news? It's "survey time" again. Radio stations are desperate to boost their… Audio
Electricity top-up suppliers questioned
A Thames mother says it is disgusting that people who need to top up their pre-pay power deals may have to do so in a liquor store. Audio
New push for ban on alcohol ads, sponsorship
A group of alcohol and public health researchers is pushing for the phase out of alcohol advertising and sponsorship over five years.
Man jailed over an advertising scam
A man who took part in an advertising scam described by the Crown as a parasitic crime, motivated by greed, is tonight beginning a 3-year jail sentence. Audio
Another Wicked Campers complaint
Another official complaint about Wicked Campers. Dr Deborah Russell joins the Panel to discuss if we can expect the company to change its provocative and offensive advertising. Audio
Publicising snacks and drinks that aren't for sale
Why is a leading business weekly publishing stories about novel snacks and drinks that you can't even buy in New Zealand? Audio
Tech: Facebook's Instant Articles
Peter Griffin talks technology, and Facebook teams up with the likes of the New York Times and Buzzfeed to put more news into your newsfeed with Instant Articles. Audio
Do Not Track
The Canadian documentary maker Brett Gaylor exposes the global economy surrounding internet tracking in his new doco series, Do Not Track. Audio
Burger King drops TV ads for kids
Burger King will cease selling toys with its kids menu and stop airing ads on TV aimed at children. Regan Cunliffe from the TV ratings website Throng tells us children would rather watch their shows… Audio
Call to ban alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport
Expert panel calls for ban on alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport. Audio
Snakk says Nativo app give customers better ad options
Snakk Media has entered into a preferred partnership with the United States-based advertising app company, Nativo, which will improve the range of mobile advertising options it can offer its customers… Audio
Mediawatch for 23 November 2014
A lack of facts in the scandal over sexism at CERA; scientist caught in a sexism 'shirtstorm'; the political song that was scuppered before the election; revealing research about the nation's… Audio
Psychiatrists call for ban on prescription drug advertising
New Zealand does something that very few other countries are allowed to do. It's called Direct to Consumer Advertising of prescription medication. It is a controversial exercise that is banned in all… Audio