Posts made in August, 2015

on Aug 27, 2015

By Tony Connelly Nicola Sturgeon has warned the BBC that they face losing the trust of Scottish viewers unless it offers dedicated TV and radio services for Scotland. The first minister has accused the corporation of failing to recognise devolution around the UK and warned executives that it must take bold action in its charter review to keep up with its public service obligations. In a speech due to be given to TV executives at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Sturgeon will propose a new federal structure of BBC boards for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England under an overarching UK board of trustees. The proposals Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 27, 2015

By Paul Connew A TV crew gunned down by a deranged ex-colleague with a grudge. Live on Breakfast TV. Captured in graphic detail by the slain cameraman’s own camera, with even more graphic footage of the murder later posted online by the killer himself before he shoots himself dead during a dramatic police chase. If this was the plot line of a new Netflix crime drama series, its graphic violence and implausible narrative would probably have gone down as acceptable artistic licence. But as this was played out for real, inevitable ethical issues have engulfed the mainstream media in the wake of the brutal, Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 27, 2015

By John Glenday Britain’s papers have delivered their verdicts on the slaying of two American TV journalists live on air, with The Sun typically standing out from the crowd with a graphic depiction of the shooting, provoking a backlash on Twitter. In it the paper reproduces a still from footage shot by the killer himself, capturing the moment of the muzzle flash moments before the death of presenter Alison Parker, sparking alarm from some at the papers willingness to meet the killers wish for publicity in this way. @TheSun that is the worst front page ever. Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 27, 2015

By John Glenday The killer of two US journalists has described himself as a ‘human powder keg’ in a rambling 23 page fax sent to ABC News hours before his death during a police chase. In it Vester Flanagan, a disgruntled ex-employee of Virginia based TV station WDBJ7, blamed his actions discrimination and bullying he is said to have received on account of being gay and black. The lengthy missive made reference to the ‘steadily building’ rage of Flanagan at his alleged mistreatment and announced that he was ‘waiting to go BOOM!!!’ Referencing the recent slaying of nine black churchgoers in the state the killer Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 27, 2015

By Leonie Roderick The website has been made image-led and mobile-responsive, with its 242,000 members being able to upload information and photos of their local Women’s Institutes. “We reached a stage where the website was filled with lots of information about the WI, but not with what people actually wanted to read,” said Charlotte Fiander, head of communications at Women’s Institute. “With the relaunch, the website provides the ability for each individual WI to take ownership,” she said. But there is another reason for the brand’s digital makeover, which was managed by digital agency Squiz. “The renewed website will undoubtedly attract younger members as well,” Fiander said. “The Read full story › Source: Marketing Week...