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After three years of meager increases, radio salaries fell 2.5% this year. With inflation at 3.1%, real wages dropped by 5.6%, marking a total real wage loss of 11.5% over the last four years. News directors and producers saw some gains, but the overall decline is due to a drop in non-commercial radio salaries, while commercial salaries in large markets surged by 23.5%. Learn more about these trends by reading the full article:

The owners behind the owners in the Norwegian newspaper market are a diverse group, with presumably different types of motivations for owning newspapers. The analysis also reveals that the owners are clustered together in groups, creating a network among them, indicating that some of them might be more central and thus hold more power in the market than others.     "This is important from a “marketplace of opinions” perspective. If some owners are central in the market, their views and opinions might become prominent at the expense of others, which might, in the end, harm the public debate", says author Nina Kvalheim.   📍 Read the chapter "Who owns the owners? An analysis of ownership patterns in the Norwegian newspaper market" in the anthology "The Future of the Nordic Media Model: A Digital Media Welfare State?".    #OpenAccess #media #newspaper #Norway 

Reposting this from The Talent Manager: "In the 2024 budget on Weds 6th March, Jeremy Hunt said 'We have become Europe’s largest film and TV production centre, at the current rate of expansion, we will be second only to Hollywood globally by the end for 2025'." If only it were so... 🙄 Are we talking about the same country here Jeremy? 🤔 Text in full | To sign petition click link below: 2023 and 2024 has witnessed the worst time for the UK television industry in recent history. Due to a variety of factors; advertising revenue down, a severe commissioning slow down, the cost of living crisis, the US strikes, networks running out of money and keeping programmes 'on the shelf' to inflate their assets..., the industry is on its knees with thousands of TV workers, at all levels, unable to secure work over the past 12 months and still out of work today. There is a mass brain drain taking place with TV workers unable to 'survive until 2025' and therefore leaving the industry in their droves to seek stable employment elsewhere, simply to feed their families. A recent BECTU survey found that up to 75% of TV workers were out of work... Plus, many production companies, including former powerhouse RDF Television, are being forced to close down due to the lack of commissions now and in the foreseeable future. Does this sound like 'Europe's largest film and TV production centre' to you? He lied to parliament and on top of that every UK TV viewer... This is and will continue to directly impact what YOU see on telly. We're already seeing more and more repeats and less original programming, which is only going to get worse. We implore the government, the Chancellor and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to address this crisis, acknowledge that the industry is in the middle of a major reset, and to work with the freelance community, Production Companies and Networks to find ways to tackle this crisis together (through bursary schemes, support, acknowledgement, possible new commissioning models and discussing learnings from other European countries) and save this once world-leading industry before it's too late. Thank you. If you want to register a protest about this damaging falsehood, sign below.

I am really looking forward to Lisa Nandy's tenure as the new Culture Secretary. When Labour came into power in 1997, they introduced the Communications Act, which included the revolutionary Terms of Trade. This legislation transformed the television industry, favouring producers and fostering a more dynamic and creative sector. Given the current struggles within the television industry, with many workers, including myself, out of work, it will be fascinating to see what Nandy and the Labour Party can do to rejuvenate the sector and encourage broadcasters to commission as many programmes as they once did. The challenges facing the television industry today are significant. According to the latest survey by the broadcasting union Bectu, more than two-thirds of the UK film and TV’s freelance workforce is currently unemployed. This statistic highlights the urgent need for effective policies and support from the government to revive the industry. Lisa Nandy's track record and commitment to cultural issues inspire hope that she will introduce measures to address these problems, providing much-needed stability and opportunities for those of us in the industry. UK tax credits have played a pivotal role in making the nation an attractive destination for TV and film production. The high-end TV and film credit, introduced over a decade ago, has brought billions into the sector and attracted major U.S. productions to the UK. As the new Culture Secretary, Nandy has the potential to build on these successes, ensuring that the UK remains a global leader in TV and film-making. Her actions could revive the industry, offering renewed hope and employment opportunities for the countless professionals currently out of work.

This is one of those ‘Good News -Bad News’ kind of stories… We have an AMAZING ‘first’ to report. We’ve had years of government promises about deaf-inclusion but also the reality that they were so averse to including Deaf people that they almost thought they might drop down dead if they tried it …… And NOW, AT LAST we finally have a government spokesperson using an in-person interpreter (and nobody died). Liz Kendall gave her Work and Pensions address with an interpreter present. That may seem like a non-story to most of you, but for the Deaf-Community it is utterly GROUNDBREAKING. However (here comes the annoying bit) broadcasters are choosing to cut out the interpreter when they livestream. 😡 The main culprits being Times Network and SkyNews Inc I feel like this is actually a news story in of itself. Regardless of the message from The DWP, the real message for the world is that, DRUMROLL, for the first time in history a UK government representative has been up on stage and decided to include the deaf community in their message. Folks, you don’t realise how massively important this is, and what precedent it sets. It’s massive, and that should be a news story in itself, with a secondary edit that news broadcasters have chosen to deliberately exclude the efforts made by the department of pensions to include the D/deaf amongst their audience. Crazy isn’t it! Mmmmm Who do I know at The Times and Sky News. I may be messaging shortly….. Click on the article below for all the juicy details

💲 Interesting article about the growing trend of early wage access programs and how they're changing the way people manage their finances. The article discusses how these programs can be helpful options for workers who need access to their earnings before payday. However, it also highlights some concerns, such as high fees and potential financial challenges for employees. Employers and policymakers should consider how these programs can impact workers' financial well-being and ensure that they're truly beneficial. What are your thoughts on early wage access programs? #FinancialEmpowerment #WorkplaceWellness #MoneyManagement #EmployeeSupport

The content provides a comprehensive coverage of President's New Year broadcast, including reactions from various groups. It captures differing perspectives on the speech, offering a balanced view. It could be improved by including more specific examples or statistics to support the statements made by the various parties. The writer could also consider balancing the quotes and opinions to ensure a fair representation of different viewpoints. Additionally, specifying the potential actions or consequences of not fulfilling promises would further enrich the content.

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Some early reflections on the impact of Labour’s stonking victory, shared with PRWeek UK on behalf of WA Communications … “Despite the subplots and media obsession with the rise of Reform, the fundamental truth is Labour’s landslide means Keir Starmer enters no10 with a huge electoral mandate and the ability to dominate the next Parliament - but also massive challenges and expectations to manage, not least from within his own Party. Most businesses (and their public affairs/comms advisers) should have seen this coming and prepared accordingly. This means an honest reassessment of risk and opportunities, both in terms of policy and reputation. The size of the majority means Labour will be able to enact their programme for government with limited opposition. Being able to get a hearing and make sure you have a say on the future regulatory framework affecting your business or sector, will now depend on how well you can demonstrate an understanding of what they are trying to achieve and the monkeys on their shoulders - failing public services, an anaemic economy and the urgent need to generate growth and spread the benefits (jobs, jobs, jobs) around the country. The business of politics never stops and the countdown to the next election starts today, so making a fast start will be essential. We’ve all got some fun times ahead.” What do you think? Get in touch if you’d like to discuss.