It has surprised many observers that Buffett has just spent quite a lot of his company’s money on buying a group of local newspapers in America. As recently as 2009, the Sage of Omaha couldn’t have been clearer about the prospects for the printed press Read more »
A respected media analyst told a committee of MPs not long ago that up to half of the UK’s local papers could close by 2014. Journalism has a bad reputation at the moment, but we’ll miss it if it’s not there Read more »
In Britain, journalism’s reputation is at an all-time low. Elsewhere, it is still seen as a force for good. Simon Kelner reports from Tanzania on a project that has improved the quality of local life Read more »
At The Journalism Foundation we believe that democracy is served by free and independent journalism, and with this in mind we are supporting Pits n Pots, a website in Stoke-in-Trent which tackles political matters in the region, and we are pleased to present this, our free online toolkit for anyone who wants to start up their own local news network. This guide is full of practical advice from experienced journalists and academics, and is the perfect guide for those who feel inspired to make a difference to their local community via a digital platform. Go on. It’s all here for you to help yourself and serve the wider community Read more »
Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. It seems to me that we need to assess what has gone before in terms of self regulation of the press in order to consider what should happen in the future. Read more »
The Journalism Foundation is only a month old, but already we are firmly on the radar for organisations and individuals who are seeking support Read more »
The Journalism Foundation is an independent charitable foundation which promotes, develops and sustains free and independent journalism throughout the world. We believe that a free press is an essential instrument of a stable society, and the aim of The Journalism Foundation is to demonstrate how journalism can be a force for good by supporting projects which have a direct and positive effect on people’s lives. Read more »
Two daily papers in towns in Australia have been closed down as part of a systematic closure of paid-for titles Down Under. The loss of a local paper may not have the day-to-day impact on a community of, say, the closure of a butcher’s shop or a hardware store, but the gap it leaves behind is a very serious one Read more »
Simon Kelner: Proof that the printed word is alive and kicking
While print is considered an outdated medium, not capable of matching the speed, accessibility and versatility of digital channels, it still occupies a central place in our culture, says Simon Kelner Read more »