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Is world journalism in crisis? Experts will tackle question of industry's future
Papers are closing locally, nationally and internationally. Journalists are
heading for dole queues. Media platforms are transforming, and leaving many old trains behind.
Right now we're watching ITV in its headlong retreat from local news; Murdoch launch plans to charge for online; publications losing bucket-loads of cash as circulation and advertising revenue figures fall.
Just how big is the crisis in world journalism?
On Wednesday October 28, 2-5 pm experts from all over the world will participate in a unique video conference at Coventry University.
Entry will be free and open to all.
Academics and practioners from Africa, USA, Europe and China will contribute by video link.
The line-up so far:
Chair:
- Kevin Marsh, editor, BBC College of Journalism and former editor of the Radio 4 Today programme.
- Professor Adrian Monck, World Economic Forum, former head of journalism, City University
- Professor Tim Luckhurst, University of Kent
- Professor Richard Keeble, Lincoln University
- Dr Fred Mudhai, Coventry University
- Judith Townend, Journalism.co.uk
- Jeremy Paxman, BBC Newsnight
- Nick Davies, author of 'Flat Earth News'
- Jeff Jarvis, professor of journalism, City University New York
- Other experts from USA, Africa and China
For more information and offers of contributions:
John Mair, lecturer, Coventry University: johnmair100 at hotmail.com/ j.mair at coventry.ac.uk or Journalism.co.uk: judith at journalism.co.uk.
An event supported by Journalism.co.uk and Coventry University Pro Vice Chancellor (International) David Pilsbury.
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