Online risks for women stressed in global campaign against gender based violence
Growing anti-feminist backlash, combined with increased reliance on digital spaces, is heightening online risks for women. Movements sustain themselves right
Still big gender gap and age discrimination in popular TV shows
The gender gap in TV shows is narrowing but there is still a huge male dominance and age discrimination. The
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New European rules on how to limit the power and dominance of the world’s big tech companies are now in
A study of elite schools and inequality
The alumni of 12 leading girls’ public schools are 20 times more likely to reach the most powerful elite positions
Girls experience more pressure from using social media
Majority of teens say social media platforms deepen connections and provide a support network when they need it. Smaller –
Young listeners prioritising talk radio
Spoken Word’s share of audio listening has increased by 45% over the last eight years. The biggest increase is for
Meta’s Oversight Board overrules moderation of post about Russia’s war in Ukraine
Moderation of social media is a tricky business. What can be said and what can’t? Meta’s Oversight Board has overturned
Mental health support for stress-ridden media professionals sidelined
Media professionals are struggling to cope with job stress and exposure to trauma, exacerbated during the pandemic, but there is
Top 12 risk areas for companies 2023
Cyberthreats and IT governance are top risk areas for companies’ audit plans next year, according to marketing and research firm
New rules to limit dominance of big tech come into force
New European rules on how to limit the power and dominance of the world’s big tech companies are now active.