#changethemedia — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #changethemedia, aggregated by home.social.
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Get the lowdown on our contribution to the Media Democracy Festival, the progress of the #MediaBill and an excellent session on funding indie journalism in our March update.
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Excellent rallying call for govt and other stakeholders to get behind the magnificent - and necessary - work of independent media in this country.
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The BBC's announcement of its new music stations so soon after making drastic cuts to local radio clearly reflects a shift in priorities towards centralisation and one-size-fits-all content
#KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia
#BBC #localradiohttps://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-statement-on-the-bbc-s-proposed-new-music-stations.html
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Our latest update rolls October and November together, and features a salient dip into the CPBF archive in relation to Palestine, plus updates on our work around the #MediaBill and more.
#BeTheMedia #KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia
https://bettermedia.uk/2023/11/30/october-november-2023-update/
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In its plans to repeal Section 40, this government is discarding the last shred of its predecessors' commitments to honour the findings of #Leveson.
Hacked Off encourage you to write to your MP in protest of this draconian move. -
Very happy to be co-signing these recommendations for changes to the #MediaBill, as part of the newly formed Citizens' Public Service Media Forum.
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Upsetting but predictable news coming out of Reach PLC this week - less than a month after they confirmed their operating profit for the year is £95 mill approx. Solidarity with all those whose livelihoods are at risk.
#KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia #Reach #NUJ #redundancies
https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/reach-announces-further-job-cuts.html
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Our September update looks at recent developments with the Media Bill, our growing links with trade unions, and some exciting developments in large scale funding for independent journalism. Take a look 👀
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Just when we think nothing the Mail does could shock us any more... Lester Holloway calls out this "bizarre and sinister ghost-writing Blackfacing" - an apt choice of descriptors. Truly a mind-boggling scandal.
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Out today: our August 2023 update. Read for updates on innovative community media in Scotland, new funding solutions for public interest journalism, ongoing journalists' union disputes and more.
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Media North have put together an excellent leaflet in preparation for #Labour conference in Oct. A succinct expression of what's wrong with UK media, and what an incoming government should do to address it.
https://medianorth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MediaNorthLabConWEB.pdf
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Powerful report here from HackedOff - the experiences that Melanie Sykes shares are particularly hard-hitting. A must-read.
#KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia #misogyny #media #tabloids #sexism
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Solidarity with BBC Cairo journalists. BBC workers at local services across the world are showing their dissatisfaction with how they're being treated - the BBC is clearly in need of a thorough review of pay and conditions for local journalists.
#ChangeTheMedia #BBCcairo #strikeaction #journalism #BBC #BBClocal
https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-stands-in-solidarity-with-bbc-cairo-journalists.html
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Effective, public-interest journalism is sorely in need of new funding solutions - great to see the Media Reform Coalition & PINF continuing to explore new avenues. The guide 'Funding Journalism Using Participatory Grantmaking' launches 11/9 - definitely worth attending if you can make it.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcOiurTItHdVY6Nlt-mhjt0oJ83gT2qJb#/registration
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A delightful and thought-provoking read here on collaborations between libraries and local media in the States. Lots to learn for UK folks, wethinks... Thanks to the Scottish Beacon for the rec!
#BeTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia #libraries #localmedia
https://popula.com/2023/08/07/are-libraries-the-future-of-media/
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Solidarity with the NUJ and National World journalists. Every ballot matters.
#ChangeTheMedia #NUJ #NationalWorld #strikeballot
https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-ballots-national-world-journalists-for-industrial-action.html
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This is a major blow for the S*n - and its timing calls into even greater question the editorial decisions made around the Huw Edwards story recently. Slowly, slowly, the noose might be tightening around Murdoch...
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As part of our July update, we're announcing that our paid worker's contract has been renewed for another 6 months. Help us fund their work further by supporting us on opencollective - link in bio.
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Pride month is over, but the need for LGBTQ+ representation in media isn't going anywhere. This is an excellent look at the complexities of media attitudes to queer lives in an increasingly LGBTQ-phobic anglophone world.
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Tim Davie's appearance before Committee last week was embarassing. Claiming that it's ok to make decisions that are detrimental for "only" 13% of the population - something has gone badly wrong. Solidarity with NUJ strikers!
#ChangeTheMedia #BBClocal #BBC #NUJ #strike
https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-calls-for-pause-and-engage-on-bbc-local-cuts.html
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There are 11 days left in the Exeter Observer community share offer. Worth reading up and investing if you can - support your community media!
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Useful reflections on the #Schofield situation here from Decentered Media - there's more to learn from it than just the details of one presenter's private life.
#ChangeTheMedia #ThisMorning #ITV
https://decentered.co.uk/the-right-to-privacy-a-perspective-on-the-phillip-schofield-saga/
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If you're looking for powerful, independent, LGBTQIA+ run media this pride month, you can't go wrong with supporting QueerAF!
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
#BeTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia #pridemonth #LGBTmedia
(note: our campaign coordinator Rowan Gavin is also an editor for QueerAF)
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It's been an exciting month for us at Better Media - check out our May update for our responses to Media Bill & Ofcom consultations, and a bold new trade union collaboration!
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Last week, we submitted evidence to the DCMS committee on the #MediaBill, with a particular focus on potential impacts for local, community and non-commercial radio services. Read a summary or the full submission on our blog:
#ChangeTheMedia #communityradio #localradio
https://bettermedia.uk/2023/05/25/submitting-evidence-on-the-draft-media-bill/
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Our April update - work on building connections with trade unions and our guide to Local Community Media Co-ops continues apace. Plus work around the #MediaBill and the #Ofcom Impact Assessment Review.
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Pioneering stuff from The Bureau Local as usual - this is a really interesting read about their experiments in grassroots investigative journalism. Much needed!
#BeTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia #investigativejournalism #localjournalism
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It's not just the repeal of Section 40 - there are many other proposals in the draft #mediabill that could have dangerous effects on independent media, especially radio. Join this discussion with Decentered Media next week to start building a community response.
https://decentered.co.uk/community-media-discussion-media-bill-and-community-radio/
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In case you missed the thrilling news, Leicester's Great Central Gazette launched a couple of weeks ago and has already been breaking national stories. Very much worth a follow - and your support if you can afford it!
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As another month comes to an end, we have another update on our recent work. Including: planning meetings with trade unions, reflections on the #MediaDemocracyFestival and the #MediaBill, and more!
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The Media Democracy Festival is *this Saturday*! Join the Media Reform Coalition for a day of crucial conversations about opportunities for reforming the media in this moment of flux and change.
#BeTheMedia #KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/media-democracy-festival-2023-tickets-490454611947
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The dispute over #BBC local radio cuts rumbles on - good quick way to support the strikers here from the NUJ.
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A live event, a programme from the archives and progress in our Local Community Media Co-ops Guide project - it's been an eventful month. Check out our February update!
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Very revealing story here from last week regarding institutional #racism at the #guardian . Shows the value of spaces like
UK Audio Network where media workers can share their experiences and support each other.#BeTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia #mediaracism #UKAudioNetwork
https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-guardian-podcast-slavery-racism-complaint-1235238808/
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Solidarity with #BBC Local staff who are facing job cuts under new plans. Here's to a strong ballot turn out and a mandate for powerful action!
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Great summary of the DCMS Sustainability of Local Journalism report here from Eliz Mizon - really interesting to read about The Bristol Cable's specific involvement and takeaways as well.
#KnowTheMedia #DCMS #ChangeTheMedia #localmedia
https://thebristolcable.org/2023/01/mps-recommend-government-funding-to-revive-local-journalism/
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We have three new pages on our site, collating information about orgs that can help you #BeTheMedia, #KnowTheMedia & #ChangeTheMedia. A great resource for those interested in media reform.
Know any other organisations we should add? Get in touch! 1/3