UK news deserts: Police PRs outnumber reporters in some regions
The number of police communications officers often “rivals or outweighs” the number of local news reporters in some UK regions,…
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How McClatchy used automated content to bridge coverage gap on its local titles
Partner Content*: A growing number of publishers are reaping the benefits of automated content. In many markets, however, widespread implementation…
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Australia-style regulation could land UK news giants £10m+ annually from Google and Facebook
Britain’s largest newspaper publishers could be in line for big tech payments worth £170m a year if the UK passes…
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Newsquest boosts profits to £45.2m and cuts 331 jobs in 2021
Newsquest Media Group swung back into £45.2m profit last year following a £45.1m loss the year before. Average staff numbers…
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NMA chief: BBC failing at ‘genuine negotiation’ with commercial publishers
The chief executive of the News Media Association has accused the BBC of failing to engage in genuine negotiation with…
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Reach shifts 150 local reporters to national coverage amid revenue dip
The Mirror and Daily Express publisher Reach has shifted 150 journalists from its regional titles to work on its national…
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Archant CEO and editor-in-chief among senior departures following Newsquest takeover
Archant chief executive Lorna Willis and editor-in-chief Jeremy Clifford are among several executives leaving the publisher following Newsquest’s takeover. Newsquest…
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Most website traffic is non-local for biggest UK regional news brands
As local print newspapers have declined and closed, traffic to local news websites across the UK has surged. But how…
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