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Glenn Dyer —

Glenn Dyer

Glenn Dyer is Crikey's business and media commentator.

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Could a merger bring mercy to Bauer Media?

As another CEO bites the dust at Bauer Media, it's time for Australian magazine publishers to look to the future.

A weak night makes way for a Seven win

A few slip-ups allowed Seven to dominate in the news slot

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Think tanks compete to produce the most ridiculous neoliberal propaganda

A new "competitiveness index" illustrates how think tanks and the media try to legitimise neoliberal attacks on communities.

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Seven wins the news battle once again

Nine News will need to work hard to make up its viewer deficit with Seven.

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Welcome Paul Fletcher, new communications undertaker

Paul Fletcher will have the best seat in the house for an extended funeral of the Australian media sector.

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The Voice's solid night fails to drown out the news

A solid night of prime time ratings is nevertheless eclipsed by newscasts.

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The Voice seems to be striking a chord with viewers

It was a strong night for Nine with a large audience tuning in for both The Voice and 60 Minutes.

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Sky's not the limit as David Speers moves to the ABC

While the announcement of David Speers as the next host of Insiders was a surprise to some, it makes sense as Sky News faces an uncertain future.

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The Front Bar pulls in a record audience

It was a quiet night on the airways, with only news programs managing to draw in numbers higher than a million.

Is the labour market as bad as the Reserve Bank says?

You say seasonally adjusted, I say trend — which jobs data is right? The RBA has decided neither of them show the falling unemployment it needs to forestall a rate cut.