Media gossip site and unapologetic fans of chequebook journalism Gawker beat the mainstream media to the weekend’s big scoop with its exclusive “I Helped Richard Heene Plan a Balloon Hoax” — but how much did they pay for the privilege?
Chequebook journalism
Gawker bring back chequebook journalism
Gawker Media — the stable housing Defamer, Lifehacker, Gizmodo et al — will once again offer payment to tipsters based on the amount of pageviews generated by posts based on their tips.
The Hewitts’ $100K baby bonus
Lleyton Hewitt is out of Wimbledon … but a little baby bonus should keep him cheered up. Glenn Dyer reports.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
The idealistic and angry Brendan Nelson … chequebook journalism and bad news … the US election … Tibet … Patel …
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Rudd and China … Guy Rundle in the US … market predators … chequebook journalism … organ donation …
New lows in chequebook journalism — a Crikey list
Well done Wayne Carey in conjunction with New Idea, and with grid girlfriend in tow, for marking a new low in cheque book journalism.
