London Lite could close following consultation

Associated Newspapers today announced that it is entering a period of consultation over the future of the London Lite, which could see the free evening publication close. Thirty-six London Lite employees will be consulted before a final decision is made, a statement said. “The latest development in the London afternoon free newspaper space dictates that we [...]

The Awl: A graphic history of US newspaper circulation over two decades

Now, it would be great to get this together for UK data: a fabulous graph showing the history of US newspaper circulation over the last two decades. The Awl thought it would be more useful to look at the larger circulation trends, rather than comparing one year with the last. Graph at this link… Similar Posts: NYTimes.com: Interactive graphic [...]

Cody Brown: ?A public can talk to itself?

Cody Brown, an undergraduate student at New York University, on the board of college publishing organisation CoPress and founder of the NYU Local blog, reveals his new project, Kommons.com, with a long essay on the public’s relationship with news. A very brief extract: “When I say ‘a public can talk to itself’ I mean that a [...]

#FollowJourn: @seanhargrave/freelance journalist

#FollowJourn: Sean Hargrave Who? Freelance journalist and founder of language learning site Voxswap.com. What? Focuses on new media and technology reporting.  Where? Take a look at his work on New Media Age and on Guardian.co.uk. Contact? Follow him on Twitter. Just as we like to supply you with fresh and innovative tips every day, we’re recommending journalists to follow [...]

Times and Sun journalists to move offices

MediaGuardian reports that the Times and the Sun are to move into new offices next year – the other side of the car park from the News International Wapping Complex. The Sunday Times and News of the World will move into the Times’ old office building, once it has been refurbished. Full story at this link… Similar [...]

The Media Business: ?Good intentions are not enough for providing news?

Robert G. Picard, an academic specialising in media economics and management, takes a realistic look at journalism as a charitable enterprise: “Many journalists pursuing new online initiatives are learning that good intentions are not enough for providing news. “The latest group to do so is former Rocky Mountain News reporters who started rockymountainindependent.com this past summer using [...]

#Tip of the day from Journalism.co.uk ? ideas for mashing local data

Ideas for mashing local data: check out Kent County Council's initiative for ideas in your local area. Tipster: Judith Townend.

To submit a tip to Journalism.co.uk, use this link - we will pay a fiver for the best ones published.

Camp VJ London ? Day 1: An intro to visual storytelling

Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend day one of the Visual Editors’ videojournalism training in London. The four-day course covers the fundamentals of videojournalism with proceeds going to not-for-profit news project Beamups. Below are some introductory tips to visual storytelling learned from the course. There are still places available on Wednesday (October 28) and Thursday’s [...]

Wednesday October 28: Ways to follow 'Is World Journalism in Crisis?' conference from wherever you are

Talks will be livestreamed online from Coventry University

Q&A Asian Correspondent: A 'sophisticated blogger network designed to show off progressive Asia', says MD

Former B2B publisher CEO sees creative advertising possibilities for new blogger network

Media failings contributed to BNP?s electoral success, says George Alagiah

BBC newsreader George Alagiah believes the failings of the media have partly led to the party?s electoral success, he said at an LSE lecture last Friday. Talking about news and identity at the Polis event, Alagiah, who currently presents the Six O’Clock News & World News Today on BBC World News, said that the media had [...]

If you?re a fan, please nominate Journalism.co.uk in the Mashable Open Web Awards 2009

If you like the service you get via Journalism.co.uk (@journalismnews) then please consider nominating us in the Mashable Open Web Awards 2009. It’s really easy, visit the site and put forward @journalismnews / Journalism.co.uk as your favourite site for journalists. You have until November 15 to nominate us, and then the voting for the top candidates [...]