Better Media · @bettermedia
172 followers · 93 posts · Server independent-media.co.uk

A delightful and thought-provoking read here on collaborations between libraries and local media in the States. Lots to learn for UK folks, wethinks... Thanks to the Scottish Beacon for the rec!

popula.com/2023/08/07/are-libr

#bethemedia #changethemedia #libraries #localmedia

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📡 Daan Berg · @db
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Edith S · @Edith
187 followers · 198 posts · Server code4lib.social

The News Shopper used to be a newspaper covering SE London. Their clickbait website has reached the point where this article about shop closures includes branches in Grimsby, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow and Fife... newsshopper.co.uk/news/2370092

#localmedia #newspapers

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Better Media · @bettermedia
167 followers · 86 posts · Server independent-media.co.uk

This is a very exciting and innovative project, bringing together local newsrooms into a nation-scale project. Worth checking out their zoom launch at 1pm - link in next toot.

scottishbeacon.com/

#changethemedia #scotland #localmedia

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Tech news from Canada · @TechNews
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Philip John · @phil
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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
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Better Media · @bettermedia
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We've heard a lot of positive things about the up-and-coming local community news project The Exeter Observer. Do support them if you're able - this kind of work is crucial in a world of centralised and defunded local news.

media

exeterobserver.org/2023/05/31/

#changethemedia #exeter #localmedia #community

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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
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Better Media · @bettermedia
157 followers · 49 posts · Server independent-media.co.uk

Great work from Taj Ali over at Tribune - this is both a powerful piece of worker advocacy and a useful summary of the desperate situation for UK local journalism.

tribunemag.co.uk/2023/05/the-s

#knowthemedia #localmedia #localradio

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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
54 followers · 177 posts · Server mastodon.ie

I am delighted to announce that I have made the of the latest Leinster Leader (dated May 2, 2023) for the second week in a row!

#frontpage #newspaper #OutNow #localnewspaper #localmedia #IrishNews #shoplocal #Kildare #KildareNews #journalism

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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
54 followers · 177 posts · Server mastodon.ie

I am delighted to announce that I have made the of the latest Leinster Leader (dated May 2, 2023) for the second week in a row!

#frontpage #newspaper #OutNow #localnewspaper #localmedia #IrishNews #shoplocal #Kildare #KildareNews #journalism

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Ciarán Mather · @cmatherofficial
52 followers · 169 posts · Server mastodon.ie

I am delighted to announce that I have made the of the latest Leinster Leader , dated April 25, 2023!

Unfortunately, Mastodon won't let me share the pics of my stories in the paper atm, but once the issue is fixed, I'll post them here.

#frontpage #newspaper #OutNow #localnewspaper #localmedia #IrishNews #shoplocal #Kildare #KildareNews #journalism

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Walt Wooton · @waltwooton
37 followers · 297 posts · Server spartanburg.social

The age of newspapers has passed. But in Spartanburg, SC, we believe the age of local media is just beginning. We call it “News for a new age.”

Not just the news, though. New local media will support conversations among community members. It will include local social media (Hello, !). and local data, maps, and a local wikipedia.

We’re calling it the “Sparkle City Media Hub.” Spartanburg residents can join us at spartanburg.social.

#fediverse #localmedia #journalism #spartanburg

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Troy Larson · @untilnightfalls
78 followers · 110 posts · Server me.dm

If you have a podcast or a book or some other passion to market, this is the most overlooked hack for free publicity.

medium.com/digital-nonsense-cr


#freepublicity #marketing #localmedia #airtime #promotion

Last updated 2 years ago

Better Media · @bettermedia
145 followers · 10 posts · Server independent-media.co.uk

Better Media member Rob has done a lot of work parsing the recent policy plans released by the and (and what they haven't released) - his complaint to Ofcom is well worth a read for those interested in the uncertain future of

decentered.co.uk/bbc-local-rad

#bbc #ofcom #localradio #knowthemedia #changethemedia #localmedia #radio

Last updated 2 years ago

Better Media · @bettermedia
142 followers · 8 posts · Server independent-media.co.uk

Great summary of the DCMS Sustainability of Local Journalism report here from Eliz Mizon - really interesting to read about The Bristol Cable's specific involvement and takeaways as well.

thebristolcable.org/2023/01/mp

#knowthemedia #dcms #changethemedia #localmedia

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Mike Jelfs · @mikejelfs
717 followers · 336 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

A bit late to this but as a subscriber to the St Michael's & St Peter's Magazine, I am sad to see the end of its publication.
As the vicar writes 'So where do we go?' .
Local in all its forms is under threat.
This is important because local covers issues in our area and holds individuals, businesses and politicians to account.

Here are Stewart's words...

#Cosby #Whetstone #Leicestershire #Church #media #journalism #localmedia

Last updated 2 years ago