More women in UK journalism
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For the first time, there are more women (53%) in UK journalism than men, according to UK Labour Force Survey data. Previously the industry was made up of 54% men
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WhatsApp trying again with new terms of service
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Facebook-owned WhatsApp will make another attempt to get users to accept its earlier controversial new terms of service. The company says deadline is May 15. If you have not accepted
After Trump’s banning of it, TikTok booming in US
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At the end of his term as US president, Donald Trump tried to block Chinese-owned social media app TikTok saying it was a national security risk. The attack failed and
Big Tech don’t pay broadcasters enough
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Radio and television stations’ local content – particularly news – provides great value for audiences on the major technology platforms. However, broadcasters are not fairly compensated for this valuable content
Finally more women leading world media brands
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Two old and very respected media companies have for the first time appointed women as chief editors. Washington Post has named Sally Buzbee, executive editor and senior vice president of
UK’s law against harmful social media content on its way
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The UK’s since long discussed Online Safety Bill was announced in the Queen’s speech. The law is meant to protect people from harm and scam on social media but has
Should digital newspapers raise their subscription fees?
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Many in the newspaper business discuss for how long it will be motivated to make print newspapers with digital subscriptions being the growth sector. Digital-only subscriptions also to local US
Think again before sharing an article on Facebook
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Facebook is hoping to cut the spread of misinformation and fake news on its platform, by prompting users to read a news story before they share it. “Starting today, we’re
Golden Globes hit over poor diversity record
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NBC network will not air the Golden Globes next year, saying the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) that puts on the annual awards show needs to reform its poor record
Livestreamer and broadcaster cooperating for Tokyo Games
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“The way that people consume traditional sporting events is changing”, livestreaming service Twitch’s head of content said when the company announced a cooperation with broadcaster NBC for the Tokyo Olympic