ESG ESG Newsletter: Will an ad-ban make fossil fuels go the way of tobacco?The ESG newsletter at the Business Post is your source for the news that matters in environmental, social and governance, all told from an Irish perspective
European Elections 2024 Broadcasting regulator says political candidates should ‘not be on air’Niall Boylan, the Classic Hits FM presenter, has registered as a candidate in the upcoming European elections
Technology Analysis: Crunch time for cookies leaves online publishers chasing crumbsOne of the biggest changes in the age of digital advertising is happening, and its not clear that already struggling media outlets are ready
Editor's Note This week: Coalition tax cuts and Big Tech hits out at data centre capsThis week’s edition is packed with original stories and insightful analysis on business and politics
Editor's Pick Big mouth strikes again: Paddy Cosgrave’s return to Web Summit ensures controversy continuesHaving cultivated a reputation as an anti-establishment firebrand, the events company owner will have to balance his personal comments with his business goals
Post Script Post Script: Special advisers shuffle, Niall McGarry’s new media firmsThe Business Post takes a look at the scenes behind the stories
Media Its4women.ie sponsors Oliver Callan RTÉ radio show for €250,000 RTÉ previously sought closer to €300,000 for a year-long sponsor for the programme
RTÉ Payments Scandal Staff gifts worth over €100 to become property of RTÉ under new register Staff at the national broadcaster are now obliged to declare any gift valued between €50 and €100
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: If RTÉ and the BBC are to stay the same, then they have to changePublic service broadcasting is in financial crisis. Now is the time to consider what it is actually for
Sport RTÉ to show 19 weeks of games in bid to avoid GAAGo debacleThe GAA and RTÉ will be keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s controversy over the number of free-to-air games available for viewers
News This week: Expanding Central Bank’s powers ‘risks a new financial crash – HonohanThis week’s edition is packed with original stories and insightful analysis on business and politics
Post Script Post Script: Declan Kelly’s special adviser gets Boeing gigThe Business Post takes a look at the scenes behind the stories
Comment Anton Savage: ‘Make the bastard deny it’, and other attacks on democracyWe may find it funny when crackpot rumours cross over from social media to the mainstream, but we may not be laughing for long
Media The Independent takes control of UK and Irish arms of BuzzFeed and HuffPost The parent company of The Independent will gain control of the UK and Irish arms of HuffPost and BuzzFeed under the deal
Media ‘Climate film industry is dying’ – Eco Eye producer to shut down after 20 yearsMarcus Stewart’s most ambitious and expensive documentary to date will also be his last as a changing industry is making public service content difficult to fund
Tech Kainos and Cloudsmith big winners at Digital DNA awardsThe ninth annual event drew a sold out crowd in the ICC Belfast
Marketing 14 ‘young lions’ set to represent Ireland at global advertising competition in CannesEnterprise Ireland is supporting the competition for the first time this year
Media RTÉ board back to full complement after two new appointments confirmed Experienced accountant Noreen O’Kelly and RTÉ veteran Shirley Bradshaw are confirmed as new members by Media Minister Catherine Martin
Media Google fined €250m by French watchdog in clash over news publishingMove marks another escalation in France’s bid to get Google to deal with the media sector more fairly
Comment Analysis: RTÉ’s funding crisis has gone on long enough, it’s time to get Revenue involvedThe current crisis at the national broadcaster sprung from its funding issues, until they are addressed it will be at risk