Regulator’s reports conclude Murdochs are ‘fit and proper’ but allegations of harassment at Fox are ‘extremely serious and disturbing’Ofcom has published two in-depth reports on 21st Century Fox’s proposed takeover of Sky which demonstrate why it has concerns about the Murdochs’ influence on UK news and politics if the deal goes through.The media regulator’s report into the “public interest test” for the deal examines the size and influence of 21st Century Fox, News Corp and Sky, and the track record of the Murdochs. It also hints at the concessions that the Murdochs could offer to push the deal through. Related: All you need to know about Fox's Sky deal Related: Rupert Murdoch's Sky bid is now very likely to succeed Related: Bill O'Reilly out at Fox News after sexual harassment claims and ad boycott Related: James Murdoch: how he came back from the phone-hacking scandal Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
After the latest controversy broke in a string of revelations concerning phone hacking conducted by editorial staff, British newspaper News of the World is folding. News Internationals chairman deputy COO of News Corp. James Murdoch says that Sunday will be the last edition of the newspaper. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oakland-based book publicist Lorna Garano has opened an eponymous speakers bureau with business partner Peter Handel, who also has a track record in public relations for Bay Area authors and publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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