Australian Associated Press wire reports own closure as bosses blame rise of ‘free online content’
The Australian Associated Press newswire has reported its own closure. Management at the agency said the wire, which has run…
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On the Record: PA editor-in-chief Pete Clifton – I’m still ‘properly obsessed’ with news
PA editor-in-chief Pete Clifton, 57, tells Press Gazette saving local journalism is “a fight that needs to be won”, about…
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PA group acquires stock images firm Alamy adding ‘scale and diversity’ to photo service
PA Media Group, which owns the PA news agency, has bought leading stock images company Alamy for an undisclosed amount.…
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Reuters creates prototype automated video match report led by AI sports presenter
Reuters has created a virtual sports journalist using artificial intelligence technology and video footage of a human presenter. The AI…
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Is shorthand still an essential skill for journalists? Regional daily and news agency editors give their views
The editor-in-chief of the UK’s biggest news agency has said job applications he receives without shorthand go “straight in the…
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Reuters press agency appoints first newsroom diversity editor
Reuters has appointed a newsroom diversity editor, a newly created role overseeing its 2,500 journalists worldwide. Joyce Adeluwoye-Adams will “lead…
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Press agency Sportsbeat launches free women’s sports news wire
Press agency Sportsbeat has launched a dedicated women’s sports wire to meet an “increasing appetite” for coverage. The daily “Her…
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PA Media reports ‘another strong year’ with profit and revenue boosts
The parent company of news agency PA Media boosted profits by 8 per cent in 2018. PA Media Group has…
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