Author Archives | Barny de Hoedt

Oborne wants ‘social apartheid’ between press and politicians

The Daily Telegraph‘s chief political editor believes the UK should return to a policy of “social apartheid” between journalists and politicians, because their private meetings are essentially “conspiracies against the public”. Continue Reading

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A-ha! Alan Partridge specials to air on Sky

Alan Partridge, the red-blooded alpha male we’ve always dreamed of emulating here at Media Digest Towers, is returning to TV – on Sky Atlantic. Continue Reading

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Police denied broadcasters’ Dale Farm eviction footage

The high court has blocked Essex police’s bid to extract footage of the Dale Farm eviction from broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Sky News. Continue Reading

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BBC halves cuts to local radio services

The BBC has decided to cut its local radio budget by £8m after original plans to slash £15m sparked a public outcry. Continue Reading

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Quote of the Week – 16/05/12

“You can’t photograph a flying bullet but you can capture genuine fear.” Continue Reading

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People Moving 16/05/12 – Press & Media

All the big movements in the press and media industries in the past week. Continue Reading

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People Moving 16/05/12 – Press Relations

All the big movements in PR over the past week. Continue Reading

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People Moving 16/05/12 – Marketing

All the big movements in marketing from the past week. Continue Reading

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"You can’t photograph a flying bullet but you can capture genuine fear."


A 2007 quote from legendary war photographer Horst Faas, who died aged 79 last week.


(Source: Press Gazette)

 

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