End of an Era as BBC Switches Off Long Wave After Nearly 100 Years
BBC Radio 4’s long wave shutdown signals a major shift in legacy broadcasting and digital listening priorities.
From Far-Right Fixer to Frontline Storyteller: The Reinvention of Caolan Robertson
Caolan Robertson’s journey from propagandist to Ukraine reporter reveals how digital storytelling is reshaping modern journalism.
Free-to-Air Today, Paywalled Tomorrow? Ireland’s World Cup Viewing Crossroads
RTÉ has every World Cup match free-to-air, but rising rights costs raise fresh questions about how long that model can last in Ireland.
When Celebration Meets Unease: America’s Birthday in a Divided Age
A sharp editorial reflection on America at 250, where World Cup joy collides with deep political anxiety.
Europe’s Scorching Warning Shot Reshapes the Climate Story
Europe’s heatwave is being framed as a climate warning, with major implications for public health, policy and Irish media coverage.
RTÉ Eyes Montrose Sell-Off as Cost-Cutting Plans Gather Pace
RTÉ plans to sell part of its Montrose campus as it seeks to cut costs, reduce overheads and reshape its long-term future.
Big Audience, Bigger Bill: RTÉ Defends Prague Match Spend
RTÉ’s €57,000 Prague trip has sparked debate across Irish media, with the broadcaster citing huge ratings, streams and revenue gains.
Dublin Shockwaves as TikTok Plans Major Job Cuts
TikTok’s planned Dublin redundancies send a warning signal through Ireland’s media, advertising and digital economy.
World Cup Water Breaks Turn Into a Broadcast Goldmine
World Cup hydration breaks are becoming a major advertising play, raising fresh questions for broadcasters, sponsors and viewer experience.
Inside Ireland’s Media Moment: Costs, Closures and the Next Big Shift
A sharp look at the latest shifts in Ireland’s media landscape, from RTÉ spending debates to closures, trust trends and AI adoption.
