Posts tagged 'media'
Are the UK Libel Laws killing journalism?
Emma Knott10 August 2010
Investigative journalism, by definition, would not function without the freedom to scrutinise, criticise and question its subject matter. After all, freedom of expression is the cornerstone of argument and debate. Yet our current libel laws are so bias towards the claimants and so hostile to writers that they are in danger of stifling journalism.
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Butter: a bare necessity or breakfast luxury?
Sam Darby22 January 2010
Sparks flew this week as a renowned surgeon declared war on butter. Dr Shyam Kolvekar called for a ban on butter in a move he feels would save thousands of lives each year. Over time a diet high in saturated fats, such as butter, can lead to raised blood cholesterol and increases the risk of [...]
Kaizo Wins Energenie Account In Four-Way Competitive Pitch
Neil Hallmark20 November 2009
The account will focus on building the Energenie brand online as well as with key energy influencers and consumers. Alan Tadd, Managing Director of Energenie commented: “The Kaizo team really came at the brief with a refreshingly different approach. Their creativity and enthusiasm for what we’re trying to achieve was impressive and made them stand [...]
24/7 News – Free & Irresponsible?
Emma Knott5 November 2009
Arthur Guinness once said “good things come to those who wait.” But does this philosophy translate from the perfect pint to the perfect news story? The media has a responsibility to provide the public with factually correct, accurate information – so does this mean 24/7 rolling news is potentially damaging and irresponsible?
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Save the newspaper!
Emma Knott30 October 2009
In 1985 Madonna sang “we are living in a material world” and whilst the song has become immortalised, the sentiment however has not. Over the past 15 years we’ve gone online, with our smart phones and social networks, the material world has transformed into the digital world. But what does this mean for the media?
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