Delegation from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers will investigate press regulationAn "unprecedented" press freedom mission to Britain by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) begins today.Representatives of the organisation are holding a series of meetings in London "to investigate the British government's actions relating to newspaper regulation and the handling of revelations of state surveillance."Among the people they expect to interview during the three-day mission are culture secretary Maria Miller, culture select committee chairman John Whittingdale and the Guardian's editor, Alan Rusbridger.The delegation, led by WAN-IFRA's chief executive, Vincent Peyrègne, will also speak to freedom of expression and civil society groups, professional bodies, various industry representatives and academics. In a WAN-IFRA press release, Peyrègne is quoted as saying that the organisation's membership is "deeply concerned by the British authorities' treatment of the profession of journalism and its attempts to control the public debate."He said the government's actions "have far-reaching consequences across the globe – particularly within the Commonwealth." He continued:"Any threats to the independence of journalism in Britain could be used by repressive regimes worldwide to justify their own controls over the press. We will endeavour to investigate all elements that threaten the United Kingdom's position as a bastion for free and... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The digital media age has exerted profound influence on how we see the mass shootings phenomenon. Through Twitter and other social media platforms, the public begins to learn of these attacks as they unfold in real time. Misinformation and political outrage also spread swiftly. A popular... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-08 08:49:42 UTC ]
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At a three-hour hearing yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties investigated the jump in book bans in schools and the danger these bans mean for the protection of the First Amendment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A litigator for 44 years, he was also a novelist; a writer, director and producer of plays and films; and helped establish the independent publishing house Soho Press. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-04-05 20:39:33 UTC ]
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Following Helene Atwan's retirement, Patnaik has been promoted to director, effective July 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Traditional publishing houses put out classics from around the world, but independent presses bring attention to new original talent. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-03-31 10:36:00 UTC ]
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This week's Media Briefing recaps the top topics of discussion among publishing executives at this week's Digiday Publishing Summit. The post Media Briefing: Overheard at the Digiday Publishing Summit appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2022-03-31 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Only three of the top 10 media agencies changed position in Nielsen Ad Intel's billings table in 2021. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2022-03-27 14:42:19 UTC ]
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Radical independent publisher PM Press has bought a 17,000-square-foot warehouse in Binghamton, N.Y., and no longer calls Oakland, CA, its home base. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This week's Media Briefing takes a peek at what will be talk of next week's Digiday Publishing Summit. The post Media Briefing: What to expect from the Digiday Publishing Summit 2022 appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2022-03-24 04:01:00 UTC ]
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The fast-growing media platform claims its mission is to foster community spirit – which it mainly does. But can it control the spread of misinformation?Introducing its financial results earlier this month for the fourth quarter of 2021, the community-based social networking platform Nextdoor... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-03-20 09:00:52 UTC ]
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For over 30 years, Nigerian writer Ben Okri has been at the forefront of international literature, but has not attained widespread name recognition in the United States. Other Press wants that to change. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How’s this for fun? Take 27 incredible writers—including winners of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, PEN Awards, Women’s Prize for Fiction, Edgar Award, and more—and invite each of them to write an erotic short story. Then publish the collection in one steamy anthology with the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-17 08:50:16 UTC ]
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The former director of outreach and international for Kickstarter plans to build on the Press’s mission of centering marginalized voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A recently circulated petition asking the 'New York Times' to introduce three children's nonfiction lists has been declined. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Beilenson, who took over his parents' publishing business, Peter Pauper Press, in 1981 died on February 22 of complications from Covid-19. He was 85. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Three publishing veterans—all women with extensive backgrounds in editing, acquisitions, and management —will take over leading roles at Westminster John Knox, Brazos, and Liturgical in challenging times for the church and society. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New books from religion publishers are examining the emotional toll social media can take on users, but also the ways that online engagement has the potential to strengthen one’s faith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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As the only Black director on her team, an employee at a large digital media company quit after the support and resources she needed to succeed went to her white colleagues instead. The post ‘They excluded me’: Confessions of a Black director at a digital media company who felt ‘invisible’... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2022-02-22 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Catherine Oster explains why, in 1776, high society was obsessed with the Chudleigh scandal. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-18 13:00:03 UTC ]
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This year, a 30-second spot in the Big Game will run advertisers about $6.5 million. Here's what that can buy instead in digital media. The post What a $6.5 million Super Bowl ad can buy in digital media appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2022-02-11 05:01:00 UTC ]
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