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Glenn Dyer —

Glenn Dyer

Glenn Dyer is Crikey's business and media commentator.

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MasterChef and House Rules end with a whimper

The two powerhouses' finales saw sharp drops from previous years, consistent with their overall sinking ratings.

MasterChef begins its two-part season farewell

The reality TV cooking show draws in almost 1 million viewers for the first half of its finale.

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What happened to Foster's? How an Aussie icon went flat

In just nine years, the iconic brand has changed hands three times. Is Foster's all tapped out?

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Australian Ninja Warrior wins the night for Nine

Australian Ninja Warrior is proving to be a ratings winner for Nine, while House Rules on Seven also continues going strong.

Jobs market starts downturn, so where will growth come from?

The labour market is finally starting to catch up with the slowing growth of the broader economy. How can we speed it up again?

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The Final Quarter exposes the media's Adam Goodes shame

Ten's screening of documentary The Final Quarter was a sobering reminder of the way that sports media operates in Australia.

Netflix's shock US shortfall has global consequences 

The streaming giant is losing subscribers for the first time in years, and it comes at the worst possible time for Stan.

Murdoch and mainstream media win big in funding handouts

The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas has awarded handouts to some of the richest media organisations in the country, including The Australian and AFR. It raises the question: what do they need the money for?

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A win for Seven, but don't count your chickens

A slow night allowed Seven's news hour to again dominate Nine, but the margin could shrink in an instant.

Are lazy workers to blame for their stagnant wages?

According to Treasury, wage stagnation has nothing to do with the government — workers just need to go and find businesses that pay higher wages.