When emotions run high, the media’s job is to steady the room, not set it ablaze. In moments of national crisis, clarity must outweigh noise. But that was hardly the case today. Rushing to call for war without weighing its human cost is reckless and dehumanising. Balanced, responsible reporting isn’t optional; it’s essential. And as consumers, we must question what we’re fed and hold those shaping the narrative to account. Shouldn’t the media be a compass in conflict, not a matchstick? Hot off the Press The Pahalgam terror attack that left 28 tourists dead has jolted India into decisive, yet non-combative, action. As reported by Bharti Jain for The Times of India and Economic Times' Rahul Tripathi and Neeraj Chauhan for Hindustan Times, five terrorists--three Pakistanis and two Kashmiris--were identified, with the Lashkar-e-Taiba-backed The Resistance Front claiming responsibility. The Centre’s immediate countermeasures are sweeping. The Hindu's Kallol Bhattacherjee,

Peter Griffin, now solo-host of Business Desk NZ’s The Business of Tech podcast, says the format will remain the same following the departure of his former co-host, Ben Moore, from both the podcast and publication after a company restructure.   Griffin told Influencing, “I'm the sole host of it now, but really, it’s the same format. It's 30 to 40 minutes, usually with one guest or sometimes a panel discussion, and it’s focused on getting insights for our audience to get great context on tech-related issues.”  While he can’t replace the unique banter he had on the podcast with Moore, he said he’d be open to co-hosting the podcast again.   “I love being able to riff off someone…At Business Desk NZ, we've got some great senior reporters, including Rebecca Stevenson and Dileepa Fonseka. They are both covering tech in different ways, and I’ll be getting them regularly.  “We call it the Business of Tech, because tech is so integral to business that we need e

Former Business Desk NZ Technology Editor Ben Moore is setting his sights on a range of contract and freelance opportunities following his departure from the publication due to a company restructure by parent company NZME.  “I’m the master of my own destiny now.” Moore told Influencing, “Earlier this year, I was made aware of the restructuring at the company, and over the next two months, I learnt that my role would cease to exist. None of the available internal roles advertised during that time felt right for my goals and career either.” Moore left Business Desk NZ in early March and noted that, “first and foremost,” he needed to do anything to secure some contract work in the short term.  “In the week since I’ve left Business Desk NZ, it’s been awesome to pick up some contract work with some great clients that I will be working with to do various things, including podcast hosting, editing, copywriting, and editorial writing, and it’s all under the brand

  The Australian has today set what it says is “a new precedent in luxury marketing”, with a four-page gloss wrap to showcase a single residential property owned by media entrepreneur Antony Catalano which is up for sale with an asking price between $33m and $36m The Australian Community Media Executive Chairman, who also has extensive real estate investments and ran the Domain operation before it was sold to what is now Nine, said The Australian’s highly influential audience meant it was the logical choice to help him sell his prestigious St. Moritz Penthouse in Melbourne. "I included The Australian's gloss wrap in my marketing campaign because it offers a unique way to connect with an affluent, influential audience in a visually striking, high-impact way," Catalano said. "While we live in an increasingly digital world, I believe high-quality print remains a vital part of the marketing mix." That's an interesting observation and mirrors what many ACM newspapers are morp

  Anthony Albanese's popularity on the rise, according to today's Daily Mail Ipsos poll   With just 10 days to go until the federal election, here’s the latest on the campaigns this morning as reported across the media.   At the Daily Mail Online an Exclusive, this time by Political Reporter Max Aitchison which reports Anthony Albanese's personal approval rating has surged just ten days out from the election, according to the results of an exclusive Ipsos poll commissioned by Daily Mail Australia. It comes as voters reveal they are concerned about the major parties cutting deals with the Greens on the left and One Nation on the right during the battle to form government, said Aitchison. The survey, of almost 2000 Australians, reveals that the Prime Minister has enjoyed a bump in approval of three percentage points over the past week with 38 per cent of Australians backing him. Meanwhile, the Australian Electoral Commission says it has identified the person who sent thou

WAN-IFRA has announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025, with BBC, The Quint and The Hindu Group taking top honours across key categories. BBC bagged gold for ‘Best Data Visualisation’ with its project on Pakistan’s javelin thrower, while The Quint secured gold for ‘Best News Website’ and for its scam awareness series ‘Scamguard’ under ‘Best Fact-Checking Project’. The Hindu Group won multiple awards, including gold for ‘Best Use of Video’ with its “Made of Chennai” series and gold for its podcast ‘In Focus’. The awards, which recognise excellence in digital journalism, audience engagement, and innovation, received over 100 entries from across South Asia. Winners were selected by a jury of editors and digital media experts, and gold winners will now compete at the World Digital Media Awards. Other winners included Deutsche Welle, HT Labs, Sakal, NDTV, Pluc, and The Daily Star. Trophies will be presented at the Digital Media I

The Association of Indian Magazines (AIM), a collective representing 40 publishers nationwide, recently met with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Information and Broadcasting.   According to e4m, the members insisted that the government safeguard the interests of the magazine industry, which is threatened by some regulatory and logistical issues. The members of AIM submitted a memorandum on April 17, flagging key challenges, including ambiguous classifications under new legislation and disruptions in traditional distribution channels.    AIM raised concerns about the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act, which was enacted in 2023. The act introduces various categories for “newspapers” and “periodicals,” distinct from the Press and Registration of Books Act of 1867, which included magazines within newspapers.    Anant Nath, President of AIM, executive publisher of Delhi Press, and editor of The Caravan, underscored the policy confusions regarding the