We all know what media censorship is… or do we? How can journalists and the public respond when individuals are subjected to verbal smears and online harassment or barred from press briefings? And what of media outlets that mimic the look and feel of news but abandon respected journalistic practices of balance, accuracy and fact checking?

In the second episode of The Future of Journalism, hosts Julie Béguin and Jackie Imas are joined by academic and former journalist, Dr Ayala Panievski. Her book The New Censorship was published earlier this year.

Dr Panievsky describes how new forms of media censorship are more subtle – but no less effective – than traditional methods. This is having a detrimental impact on trust, on the way journalists do their work, and even on the stories they cover.

She calls for journalists and the public to work together to challenge populist tactics, hold politicians accountable and combat disinformation and propaganda. After all she says, without a healthy information environment how can we have informed public debate about the issues that affect our societies, from climate change to immigration and the economy?

Tune in to learn how the media landscape is being manipulated from within and discover the actionable steps journalists and the public can take to fight back. Discover too why Dr Panievsky thinks it’s time for journalists to make news fun.

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Guest Bio

Dr Ayala Panievsky is a researcher specialising in media under attack, right-wing populism and democratic backsliding. She is currently a Presidential Fellow in the Journalism Department at the City University of London, a Research Associate at the Sociology Department at the University of Cambridge, and a Research Fellow at the Centre for the Renewal of Israeli Democracy.

As a former journalist, she works with journalists worldwide to improve the future of news in times of sophisticated threats to democracy, equality, freedom, and justice. She recently launched Newsroom CPR (Covering Populism Right), a concrete, practical guide for journalists and newsrooms who cover populist authoritarianism.

Her book The New Censorship: How the War on the Media is Taking Us Down has been described by Alan Rusbridger, former editor-in-chief at The Guardian, as: ‘An essential wake up call for anyone who cares about healthy democracies – and the media’s role in creating and sustaining them’. Published by Footnote Press, it is available in hardback and ebook.

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Journalism has been described as being in crisis for decades, but today's challenges feel different. Legacy news organisations are shrinking, audience trust is declining and artificial intelligence is reshaping how information is produced and consumed. At the same time, new media ventures, newsletters, podcasts and creator-led publications are flourishing.

In this first episode of The Future of Journalism, hosts Julie Béguin and Jackie Imas speak with journalist, lecturer, and audience strategy expert Adam Tinworth about whether journalism is really dying, or simply undergoing a profound transformation.

The wide-ranging conversation explores an industry in transition. It examines the collapse of legacy media business models, the rise of creator-led journalism, the impact of artificial intelligence and why there is a renewed focus on audiences and communities.

Contrary to the gloom that often accompanies the topic of journalism’s future, the episode highlights the opportunities that exist for innovators and people who are willing to experiment.

Are we in fact witnessing one of the most exciting and innovative periods in media history?

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Guest Bio

Adam Tinworth is fascinated by the intersection of digital journalism, online content, social media and new technology. Through his blogging and research, he seeks to bring together the threads that define the future of communication. He is a lecturer at City St George’s University and provides consultancy and training to businesses in audience engagement, social media and content strategy, helping transform the working practices of editorial and content teams.

Follow his thoughts and insights on One Man and His Blog where he has been writing about emerging media, journalism and the future of publishing since 2003.

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Has there ever been a more exciting time for journalism... or a more terrifying? On the one hand, new media operations and models are exploding onto the landscape. On the other, newsrooms are shrinking and institutions are crumbling.

And what of citizens? What are we all to make of an environment where trust is fading... where communities fragment... polarisation heightens... and where our attention is being pulled in so many directions?

These are the questions explored in The Future of Journalism. Presenters Julie Béguin and Jackie Imas track down the innovators, academics, and industry veterans who can make sense of this paradoxical moment in the media.

The Future of Journalism brings perspectives across generations and disciplines to explore how the industry is evolving amid digital disruption. It acts as a guide to industry change, featuring expert insights on new models, technological shifts and emerging opportunities for journalists.

Jackie started in journalism when manual typewriters were still a thing. Even then, the death of the media was a live topic. As for Julie, her interest in the media is cultural and philosophical. When the media fragments, what happens to the commonality of human experience?

If history teaches us anything, it’s that predictions about the death of the media are usually too pessimistic. Discover if that still holds with The Future of Journalism.

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