

Mass cuts at TVNZ – but are they enough? And NZME's podcast drama, explained
Nov 11, 2024
Glen Kyne, a media commentator and expert on the New Zealand media landscape, dives into the recent upheaval at TVNZ, including proposed job cuts and the shift of news to a content unit. He also unpacks the drama surrounding podcast star Frances Cook and her former employer, NZME, shedding light on the evolving relationship between legacy media and digital platforms. They discuss how political influences and the upcoming election could reshape the media landscape, raising concerns about the power dynamics between traditional media and new content creators.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Cost-Cutting Challenges at TVNZ
03:55 • 15min
Navigating Ownership in Media Ventures
18:55 • 10min
Media Landscape Transformation Amid Cultural Shifts and Election Coverage
29:01 • 2min
Media Policy and Political Influence
31:19 • 7min
Navigating Media Representation and Pop Culture Rumors
38:42 • 2min