by JAK | Sep 23, 2008 | general business
Thanks to the reader who spotted this paper by Bronwyn E. Howell which was presented at a conference in Rome, Italy, September 17-20, 2008. Abstract: Using an efficiency-based framework, this paper analyses the performance of New Zealand’s telecommunications...
by JAK | Oct 23, 2007 | big ideas, culture, industry futures
Almost hidden over at Russell Brown’s Hard News was a link to a seriously good discussion paper on public broadcasting futures and the wider implications. The paper was commissioned by a government arts funding agency- so many of the conclusions are pointed at them....
by JAK | Jul 9, 2007 | big ideas
The ongoing negotiations surrounding the sale of Dow Jones to Rupert Murdoch offers a fascinating glimpse on the future of the media business. On one side Rupert is offering $60 per share which values the group at $5b when the 52 week low has been $32.16 which...