Newspapers – Journalism, Media and Culture

2020 Vision: Forecasts for the year ahead from Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 Gavin Allen Community Journalism, documentary techniques, Facebook, Google, journalism, magazines, news, photojournalism, social media, TV news coverage, Twitter

Four small words; the future of journalism. What should we expect to see making a dent in our profession over the 12 months ahead?

Journalism Media Newspapers

Setting Sun?

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 John Jewell tabloid journalism, The Sun

The Sun newspaper has been celebrating its 50th birthday with a series of public relations measures to illustrate its ongoing commitment to the rich fabric of British life.

Journalism Media Media Coverage Newspapers Politics

Theresa May and press coverage

July 25, 2019August 8, 2019 John Jewell Boris Johnson, Gender, Theresa May

It is interesting and dispiriting to note that, as with every other female politician in the country, May’s political career has been predominantly defined by her gender.

Film Newspapers

The Stories of Birt Acres

May 30, 2018October 16, 2018 Hiu Man Chan Birt Acres, Cinema history, Film history

What was Birt Acres’ relation to the Bute Building and to Cardiff more generally? This is the first article which reveals the Welsh side of stories.

Journalism Local Journalism Media Media Coverage Newspapers

How the State of Local News Varies (and Doesn’t) Around the World

December 8, 2017November 21, 2017 Damian Radcliffe global news, local journalism, local news, trends

Too often, discussions about the state of journalism tend to be national-centric. Given differences across markets, this is not surprising.

Digital Media Local Journalism Newspapers

Top 8 Trends in Local Journalism

November 10, 2017November 18, 2017 Damian Radcliffe Future of Journalism, innovation, local news, trends

Local journalism — like the wider news media — has been massively disrupted by the advent of new digital technologies and behaviors.

Journalism Local Journalism Media Coverage Newspapers Political Journalism Public Relations

Don’t pretend political PR is journalism: The National Assembly for Wales and the independence of our news

September 20, 2017 Andy Williams communications, journalism, National Assembly for Wales, pr, Welsh Government

When it comes to public communication about politics, Wales has issues.

Broadcasting Election Advertising General Election Media Coverage Newspapers

How Corbyn cut through: James Stewart’s exclusive interview with a senior Labour strategist

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 James Stewart broadcast coverage, GE2017, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour, media strategy

The impact of social media and fair coverage by broadcasters were major factors in Labour’s unexpected strong showing, according to Steve Howell, a key member of leader Jeremy Corbyn’s communications team.