Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Friday 22nd March 2024.
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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: Friday’s papers. 21 Mar 2024 We take a first look at Friday’s newspapers with Daily Express columnist and broadcaster, Carole Malone and the editor of the Courier, David Clegg. See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1771082310412058762
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Arab News and AFP report: ‘Salman Rushdie: AI only poses threat to unoriginal writers. Technology lacks originality and humour to pose serious challenge, author said.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1771252038896111836
CIoJ LinkedIn news service edited by Liz Justice
Belarussian videographer Andrei Tolchyn is the latest journalist to be convicted for state enforced laws to prevent free speech called facilitating extremism and defaming President Aleksandr Lukashenko. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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The headline in a French newspaper about President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Marseille has led to its editor being suspended for a week. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
Latest postings at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
Many congratulations to Gerald Bowey, the new President of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and Caroline Roddis, the new Vice-President. Their roles were confirmed in a handover event at the Reform Club in Central London on Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Bowey emphasised the guidance, support, and encouragement that had been at the heart of the Institute for 140 years and announced the launch of a new Young Journalist of the Year awards scheme that would encourage journalists under 30 years of age to enter a range of categories.
Commenting Bowey said: “the Institute is focused on supporting working journalists, both in-house and freelance, in the workplace, as a trade union, and in sustaining journalists in difficult circumstances as a charitable trust.

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
CIoJ X (formerly known as Twitter) news feed at: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist
CIoJ LinkedIn news feed edited by Liz Justice at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
CIoJ Facebook news feed at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077475452242
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: Friday's papers. 21 Mar 2024
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
We take a first look at Friday's newspapers with Daily Express columnist and broadcaster, Carole Malone and the editor of the Courier, David Clegg. See: https://t.co/F7oro2Ny6L
Spiked Online reports: 'Scotland’s Hate Crime Act is an authoritarian monstrosity. The SNP’s woke censorship is fuelled by fear and loathing of ordinary people.' See: https://t.co/GJGetUcwmH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Former regional daily colleagues will host a nautically-themed wine tasting evening tomorrow to raise funds for a church organ.' See: https://t.co/v9N2B7Gx3h
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Publisher Reach plc has launched a combined audio and visual team to cover both editorial and commercial functions. Reach Studio aims to become a centre of “audiovisual excellence.”' See: https://t.co/8k43PiLtXc
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A hyperlocal website had the second most engaged users in the country in February with each visitor spending almost nine minutes on the site on average.' See: https://t.co/kkyPQIpnsF
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: "The Liberal Democrats have responded to criticisms of their use of ‘fake newspapers’ to distribute campaign material by issuing fresh guidance on the practice." https://t.co/4J5RbHcMeD
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Press Gazette reports: "‘Profitability is versatility’: CEO says video-led future bright for The Independent. Journalism is the "secret sauce" at the heart of a successful online business says Christian Broughton.' See: https://t.co/JQxyTkvYnS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Press Gazette reports: 'Reach creates 120-strong audio and video content team called Studio. Reach unveils senior leadership of Studios team leading 120 people.' See: https://t.co/FM0t2Bltiv
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Press Gazette reports: 'Alamy boss Emily Shelley named new PA Media chief executive.' See: https://t.co/KG9VQZjtgq
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Press Gazette reports: 'News agency boss and Press Golfing Society stalwart Joe Wood dies aged 94.' See: https://t.co/FBnY0qaGBq
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
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 359 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 1,034 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 Friday 22nd March 2024
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 25-31 March: One year since WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia.' See: https://t.co/Ig0awPuTze
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Press Gazette reports: 'Centre for Journalism closing so University of Kent can sell building. Fears for diversity in journalism as non-Russell Group university courses close.' See: https://t.co/7ixNSJlVcP
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian and PA Media report: "Channel 4 boss apologises over failure in investigation of Russell Brand claim. Alex Mahon says former staff member made ‘serious’ allegation in 2009 that was not ‘investigated as it should have been.’" See: https://t.co/XQnpAYIC6m
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian reports: "Candace Owens leaves Daily Wire site amid Israel and antisemitism tensions. Far-right commentator posts ‘The rumors are true – I am finally free’ following clashes with site’s co-founder Ben Shapiro." See: https://t.co/yGvD6u7aGh
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian feature: "Andrew Quilty: ‘Every person I would speak to touched on the close proximity between life and death.’" See: https://t.co/wDukzW0uDC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian reports: 'Battle over Polish TV station just the start in Tusk’s bid to remake Poland.' See: https://t.co/bTNPrTrlDI
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian reports: 'These talkshow hosts once called Trump a bully and an idiot. Now, they’re his biggest defenders.' See: https://t.co/A8fStgvwe5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian reports: "‘Flat and shallow’: Netflix’s 3 Body Problem divides viewers in China. Eight-episode series based on Liu Cixin novels triggers accusations of ‘Americanisation’ of a Chinese story." See: https://t.co/lFl48cZZCS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Guardian podcast: "America’s ‘news deserts’ and what it means for democracy – podcast." Listen at: https://t.co/Vu0p2z1JiR
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Amanda Meade writes for Guardian Australia: "Trump’s ‘nasty’ jibe and Sky’s Paul Whittaker – was it all part of News Corp’s war of revenge on Kevin Rudd?" See: https://t.co/Cn8cSXNB9H
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Arab News and AFP report: 'Salman Rushdie: AI only poses threat to unoriginal writers. Technology lacks originality and humor to pose seriuous challenge, author said.' See: https://t.co/rzxGEYhP1U
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Belarussian videographer Andrei Tolchyn is the latest journalist to be convicted for state enforced laws to prevent free speech.' See: https://t.co/p0K4qodJis & https://t.co/oFkXVKlm3G
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
French Newspapers Friday 22nd March 2024
CIoJ LinkdIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Russia has refused to renew the visa of a Spanish journalist who works for El Mundo, the newspaper reported on Thursday.' See: https://t.co/vUcAAZ7EiC & https://t.co/icjccci5R0
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'The headline in a French newspaper about President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Marseille has led to its editor being suspended for a week.' See: https://t.co/axHd3z91iB & https://t.co/g5vUvz65Ne
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Karen Bekker writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'Politico Punch-Card Cartoon Absurdly Suggests Israel Gets a “Free Pass.”' See: https://t.co/I6zwzvK0Uf
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Hadar Sela writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'BBC News corrects inaccurate account of Israeli president’s speech.' See: https://t.co/lClLsOPSUu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) March 22, 2024
Montage of world newspapers for Friday 22nd March 2024


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