Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Monday 4th December 2023.
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The Chartered Institute of Journalists remembers all the professional journalists and media workers murdered and killed while doing their work this year in all parts of the world and remember the immense sacrifice of those who gave their lives to the profession in the past. We send our condolences to their families, friends and professional colleagues.
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Sky News Press Preview: Monday’s front pages. 3 Dec 2023 #presspreview Gillian Joseph takes a first look at Monday’s papers with barrister and former government minister Anna Soubry and broadcaster and commentator Alex Andreou. See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1731460818716209487
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FT Media reports (behind paywall) ‘Sky snaps up most Premier League matches in £6.7bn broadcast deal. Four-season deal means Amazon will no longer screen Premier League matches in the UK.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1731763699629613233
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Many congratulations to Northern Ireland journalist and local democracy reporter Tanya Fowles who received the inaugural CIoJ- Journalist of the Year award at London’s Reform Club Thursday 26th October. She received her award from leading UK broadcast news presenter Nick Ferrari to a huge round of applause from members of the Institute who had gathered for its annual general meeting. Tanya has been recognised for her outstanding campaigning for Open Justice and challenging judges imposing unjustifiable reporting bans in the Northern Ireland judicial system. See: https://cioj.org/award-for-court-reporter/
Images in slideshow. 1st image CIoJ President Michael Hardware (2022-24) [right], Tanya Fowles [centre] and awardwinning LBC broadcaster Nick Ferrari [right], 2nd image Northern Ireland Local Democracy journalist and court reporter Tanya Fowles being interviewed by CIoJ Council member Caroline Roddis in the Reform Club 26th October 2023. See filmed report https://janbogdan.co.uk/review/559c137050145747c9b2a44570c16803/version/4
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CIoJ LinkedIn news stories, Hold The Front Page news stories, Guardian media news stories, Press Gazette news stories, Arab News media stories and other stories from miscellaneous sources
Sky News Press Preview: Monday's front pages. 3 Dec 2023 #presspreview Gillian Joseph takes a first look at Monday's papers with barrister and former government minister Anna Soubry and broadcaster and commentator Alex Andreou. See: https://t.co/z9UhEMxmEG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 3, 2023
Mail Online reports: "Omid Scobie's UK agent 'did send draft manuscript naming two 'royal racists' to be translated into Dutch', exposing under-fire author's weasel words that he had 'never submitted a book that had those names in it.'" See: https://t.co/nKVFZDuyx5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Demand soars for Dutch first editions of book naming UK royals in race row. Copies of book about British monarchy changing hands on resale websites for up to €175.' See: https://t.co/m87tmOJ02g
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian reports: "Laurence Fox accused of ‘insulting intelligence’ of libel trial attendees. Actor called critics ‘paedophiles’ after they labelled him ‘racist’ following his call for boycott of Sainsbury’s over Black History Month stance." See: https://t.co/FLbxXeIrvm
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Mail Online reports: "Rishi Sunak 'poised to block' £15 BBC licence fee hike – the biggest in 40 years – as ministers warn corporation must offer 'value for money.'" See: https://t.co/n2UCjQw8t6
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Nicole Lampert writes for Unherd (2nd December 2023): 'Can the media trust this doctor in Gaza? Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah's impartiality is in question.' See: https://t.co/a2PWK3CfYd
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Rinat Harash writes Honest Reporting briefing: 'Antisemitism in America: Teachers Introduce BDS-like Materials for Pre-Schoolers.' See: https://t.co/9gxPUiML6X
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Chaim Lax writes briefing for Honest Reporting: 'CNN’s Nima Elbagir Parachutes Into Israel to Whitewash Palestinian Prisoners.' See: https://t.co/fe2bjsqTdu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Rachel O'Donoghue writes Honest Reporting briefing: 'The Dangerous Lies of Guardian Columnist Owen Jones About Israel-Hamas War.' See: https://t.co/QGFdKTmKRh
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian reports: "Rishi Sunak says BBC cuts are ‘welcome’ amid reports of licence fee curbs. Efficiencies and savings have been made at the broadcaster after the government froze its funding." See: https://t.co/ViXQxnj0qt
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
The CIoJ calls on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. His detention is wholly unjustifiable and political state hostage-taking. He has been deprived of his liberty for 250 days since 29th March 2023 #FreeEvan
The Institute calls on Belarus to release 35 journalists detained including Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina each suffering 12 year jail terms. Belarus is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. See: https://rsf.org/en/belarus-supreme-court-upholds-journalists-12-year-jail-terms
The CIoJ remains concerned about the trials and sentencing of Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich and his friend Sofia Sapega following their abduction from a diverted Ryanair flight 23rd May 2021 which is now 925 days ago. See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65670820
The CIoJ calls on all governments and states unjustly detaining journalists for doing their professional work to respect freedom of expression, the right to liberty and free them immediately. See: https://rsf.org/en/new-record-number-journalists-jailed-worldwide
North American Newspapers for Monday 4th December 2023
Guardian reports: 'Premier League agrees new £6.7bn TV rights deal with Sky and TNT Sports. Number of live games set to grow substantially as part of deal.' See: https://t.co/rzJSsclgu9
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian reports: 'BBC likely to receive below-inflation rise in licence fee. Imminent announcement expected to signal further cuts to broadcaster’s staffing and programmes.' See: https://t.co/T1nSe0gk0b
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian feature: 'A new start after 60: I lost my husband, spoke my mind – and became an Instagram star at 97.' See: https://t.co/levAd67dlG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Barclay family regains control of Telegraph after Abu Dhabi helps pay debt. Planned takeover still requires governm.' See: https://t.co/GghF1xY2M3
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian reports: "UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims. Consumers left angry and dismayed when they found out the truth about these terms, says Advertising Standards Authority study." See: https://t.co/eudisCJRjd
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Guardian podcast: ' Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists? More reporters are said to have been killed in this conflict than any in decades.' See: https://t.co/2YXrWOqqim
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A regional news website has agreed not to re-use a picture taken at the scene of a road accident that claimed the life of her 16-year-old son.' See: https://t.co/os6yJrukoY
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Would-be sports journalists are being given the chance to enter an annual prize scheme which includes a work placement with talkSPORT.' See: https://t.co/v1P0dZLW8l
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Regional reporter reveals how a legendary American rapper, who has sung with the likes of Mariah Carey and The Pussycat Dolls, experienced a life-changing ‘culture shock’ when he visited her title’s patch as a child.' See: https://t.co/prkLXi52wH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A veteran editor who set up a new website in competition with his former employers is appealing for donations with the aim of employing more journalists.' See: https://t.co/9YuMJLplyd
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'The impact of the cutbacks at Reach plc has become clearer after two more senior sports journalists announced their departures from the publisher.' See: https://t.co/S2RXsEyAM1
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'The impact of the cutbacks at Reach plc has become clearer after two more senior sports journalists announced their departures from the publisher.' See: https://t.co/S2RXsEyAM1
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
French Newspapers Monday 4th December 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'As many people think BBC is pro-Israel as think it is pro-Palestine, poll finds
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
But even more of those polled felt the BBC's coverage has been "mostly neutral."' See: https://t.co/hGaoRFG7so
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 4 – 10 December: Train drivers strike, Johnson at Covid inquiry. A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News.' See: https://t.co/TqaslO9cOG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Uncertain times have been good for Dow Jones, a rare 2023 publishing success story.' See: https://t.co/o6ryW3FV2k
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Police chief sacked for lying sues Northern Echo over phone-monitoring claim.' See: https://t.co/oULJmSg5Z4
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms. Month of conflict represents deadliest for journalists since reports began 30 years ago.' See: https://t.co/GKYd9O02bn
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Leaders to address industry challenges at World Media Summit.' See: https://t.co/OFEjj8Iagt
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Spotify axes 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year.' See: https://t.co/ejzq7JF7d8
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
FT Media reports (behind paywall) 'Spotify to cut almost a fifth of staff in efficiency drive. Chief Daniel Ek says music streaming service’s costs too high.' See: https://t.co/JUvOEudjHO
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
FT Media reports (behind paywall) 'Sky snaps up most Premier League matches in £6.7bn broadcast deal. Four-season deal means Amazon will no longer screen Premier League matches in the UK.' See: https://t.co/ZT24UDEYAu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall) "Media freedom at the heart of Telegraph’s Christmas carol service. The rector of St Bride’s uses her sermon to emphasise the ‘significant difference’ between ‘political opinion and control.’" See: https://t.co/jV4k2FY5Ck
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall) 'Deeper cuts loom at BBC as Sunak prepares to block licence fee increase. Broadcaster on the brink of drastic decline as annual shortfall risks rising above £500m.' See: https://t.co/zpmkhrAEez
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 4, 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Monday 4th December 2023
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