James Murdoch, Guardian cost-cutting, The growth of new media in Africa | The Media Show

Duration: 27'49''

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A look at the media world, including James Murdoch's return to Sky, Guardian Media cost-cutting, the latest advertising spend figures and the growth of new media in Africa.

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