Who owns the UK Media?
An interesting new report from the Media Reform Coalition states that 3 companies own 71% of the market. It includes coverage of ownership and control of local newspapers, radio, TV and national print and online services.
Who trusts advertising ?
Free to download from the Nielsen site a report on global trust in advertising. It considers whether people trust traditional media more than the internet online and mobile. Does it matter where they live or their age.
Digital Exclusion
Digital Exclusion Heatmap Get data on the extent and nature of digital exclusion in the today using this handy map from charity Go On. It uses data and analysis from Local Government Association and The London School of Economics and Political Science to measure basic digital literacy skills in the UK. Look up a local […]
Internet access around the world. Who’s connected?
The ITU provides free access to some data on Internet access worldwide. It gives the figures. ‘4 billion people from developing countries remain offline, representing 2/3 of the population residing in developing countries.’
How has social media usage changed 2005-15?
Find out by checking the results from the latest Pew Internet research report which covers the USA. It provides interesting facts on differences in usage by age , gender and socioeconomic group. 65% of those surveyed used social media.
Historical Newspaper Archives
The University has recently acquired some historical newspaper archives amongst which are the Daily Mail 1896-2004, the Independent 1986-2012 and Punch 1841-1992. For more information see our News Sources Page or the Gale NewsVault information page.
Media Laws Database
Recently launched by the International Press Institute this site aims to provide journalists with basic knowledge on a country by country basis, of laws, legislation and regulation relating to the press. Issues include freedom of the press, defamation and blasphemy. At present materials relate mainly to Europe and the EU. The site also has some […]
The State of Broadband 2015
Latest annual report from (ITU/ UNESCO) Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development shows that 57% of the world have no broadband access. The report has data on access to the broadband internet for over a 100 nations worldwide. Topics covered include affordability, 4G, trends in mobile access, national broadband plans and the digital divide. The website also […]
First Draft Coalition launched
A new group of social media journalists, whose members include Bellingcat, Eyewitness Media Hub, Emergent, Meedan, Reported.ly, Storyful and Verification Junkie and who are considering the ethics and usage of eye-witness media in journalism. The website aims to build resources such as case studies, and training materials covering copyright, ethical usage, verification resources and impact on […]
Digital Technology and Older people
A recent government report What are the likely changes in society and technology which will impact upon the ability of older adults to maintain social (extra-familial) networks of support now, in 2025 and in 2040? part of the Government Office for Science’s Foresight project on the Future of an Ageing has found that many older […]
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