Category Archives: Journalism

Wordpower

Posted on 7 December, 2009 by Oscar Windsor-Smith

At last the world speaks with one voice. If only those in power will listen. 56 newspapers, 45 countries, 20 languages. Whatever you believe about the cause of global warming, this is clearly the final countdown. Let’s make our feelings … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Journalism | 2 Comments

Twitter writes some new rules – for writers

Posted on 18 October, 2009 by Ian Cundell

Whichever way you measure it, this has been a good week for Twitter, the social networking site for the clinically concise. First,  libel law firm Carter Ruck tried to suppress reporting of Parliamentary discussion about its client, Trafigura, which had … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, State of the media | 5 Comments

Bit of a hobby horse this…

Posted on 23 July, 2009 by Ian Cundell

…but read, inwardly digest. You and your children’s future may depend on it.

Posted in State of the media | 2 Comments

On discourse and the net

Posted on 28 April, 2009 by Ian Cundell

Interesting essay on the impact of the Internet on discourse and, especially, written discourse. That it has a “Warning: long” flag at the top speaks volumes.

Posted in Analysis, State of the media, Technique | 1 Comment

Welcome 1500, redux.

Posted on 21 March, 2009 by Ian Cundell

Rather superb (and lengthy) essay on the state of newspapers by Clay Shirky. Some attention span required. To me it leaves two thoughts: 1. How long before these changes finally catch up with book publishing? 2. How damned cool is … Continue reading →

Posted in Publishers, State of the media | 1 Comment

Is sleaze in the public interest?

Posted on 25 February, 2009 by Amanda Smith

Libel costs threatening regional newspapers, MPs told

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Americans are easily amused aren’t they?

Posted on 26 January, 2009 by Ian Cundell

Bless

Posted in Passing fancies, State of the media | 1 Comment

A day of shame for the BBC

Posted on 25 January, 2009 by Ian Cundell

It doesn’t matter what the background is. If the Disasters Emergency Committee ask for your help, you give it.

Posted in State of the media | 5 Comments

The name game (how not to play it)

Posted on 28 November, 2008 by Ian Cundell

Amid the horror emanating from Mumbai, it is nice to see The Times maintaining a sense of proportion. Apparently the only thing needed to prompt respect for local name choices is a terrorist outrage. Setting aside the crass insensivity of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pet Peeve, State of the media | 1 Comment

Barbarians at the Gates

Posted on 23 November, 2008 by Jon Pinnock

The barbarians appear to be massing at the gates once more. I don’t as a rule read The Daily Telegraph, but I came across this piece recently (love the Abu Ghraib reference, by the way). In the wake of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film & TV biz, Film and broadcast, Journalism, Pet Peeve, Radio, State of the media | 10 Comments