National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has learned of plans to reduce frequency of the Birmingham Post and potentially cut eight weekly titles from the region.
NUJ Release: Trinity Mirror to axe eight Birmingham weekly titles
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Category Archives: Media releases
PRWeb: British Library launches online newspaper archive
The British Library has digitised its 19th-Century archive of more than two million UK newspaper pages (from 49 regional and national titles).
Certain elements are free to access – or you can buy a 24-hour pass for £6.99 and view up to 100 articles.
Media Release: AOL and Bauer partner for UK parenting site
Launch of ParentDish.co.uk follows US version set up in May last year and will make use of Bauer’s existing askamum.co.uk brand.
NUJ Release: Suzanne Breen given ‘strong support’ by NUJ Exec Council
Release from the National Union of Journalists (NUJ):
“The National Union of Journalists’ National Executive Council has today passed a strong statement in support a journalist facing attempts by the police to seize her source material.
“At Belfast Crown Court today, Suzanne Breen, the Northern Ireland editor of the Dublin-based Sunday Tribune, challenged an attempt by the police to obtain a wide-ranging high court order that would require her to hand over source material relating to the Real IRA.”
NUJ Release: Journalists thank the people of West Yorkshire
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) reports that journalists were due to hand out thank you letters to the people of West Yorkshire today.
“NUJ members from the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post and Leeds Weekly News want to show their appreciation for the support they received during thirteen days of strike action over compulsory redundancies.”
Media Release: BBC to partner with commercial radio for new projects
The BBC has announced plans to team up with commercial radio groups Global Radio, Bauer Media and GMG, to develop new digital projects for the radio industry – including a ‘a calendar of exclusive digital-only content for listeners on DAB’.
Media Release: AFP and Getty agree video partnership
Agreement will allow the agencies to market their video footage in English. Agencies already partner on images.
Media Release: Zillow and 180 newspapers partner for real estate websites
Real estate website Zillow.com to launch co-branded sites with 180 newspapers.
Media Release: UK government launches local media inquiry
The UK’s Culture, Media and Sport Commons Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the future of regional and local media.
Media Release: BBC Trust and Executive respond to Digital Britain report
Partnership approach is best way to create new value for public service broadcasting in the UK, says Trust.