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“…if you have that position of power, you have to be doing good; otherwise, you are part of the problem."
Human rights campaigner and journalist Femi Oluwole speaks on ‘After the Hack’.
After the Hack is a follow-up podcast to the new ITV series The Hack, a drama covering the News International phone-hacking scandal of the early 2000s.
Each week, a team of deeply knowledgeable independent journalists releases a video podcast – which reviews the show, provides background details, and explores the stories the series leaves out.
Check out the latest episode via the link in our bio.
Many of you will be tuning in to watch The Hack on ITV 📺
This dramatisation of the phone-hacking scandal serves as a stark reminder of what can happen when journalists and publishers chase notoriety, rather than serving the public.
Everyone should have access to journalism that informs, challenges power, and reflects the full diversity of society.
The media in the UK doesn't do that. But that doesn't mean it can't.
We are thrilled to endorse the Better Media Fund, an initiative from Impress's charitable partner, the Independent Media Trust, that will support independent, regulated publishers who hold power to account, tell untold stories, and serve the public interest. It will also invest in media infrastructure and media literacy.
The best part? All donors will help decide which project the fund invests in.
Find out more and get involved via the link in our bio!
#TheHack #Journalism #News #IndependentMedia #Ethics
Wow, what a day! 🤩
Thank you so much to all of our wonderful members who took the time out of their schedules to join us in London as we launched the testing stage of our new ethical journalism training course.
Attendees were walked through the history of the course, shown some of the exciting guest speakers who will feature throughout, and listened to panels on the implementation of ethics in journalism and AI.
But most importantly, it was a chance for members to listen and learn from one another. Throughout the day, attendees shared ethical dilemmas they had encountered, discussed how such issues could be navigated, and talked through the policies they had implemented as a result.
We are continuing to work hard on the course, and this session will prove invaluable in the next stages! So, keep your eyes peeled for more news over the coming months! 👀
Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us on a panel: Matthew Eltringham, Veronica Gordon, Paul Hutchinson, Tchiyiwe Thandiwe Chihana, Eliz Mizon and Krishna Sood 👏
And to our partners who made the day possible: Innovate UK, The University of Huddersfield, and Microsoft 🤝
#Event #Journalism #Media #Ethics
Introducing "Common Ground with Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana" 📣
We are excited to share Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana’s new weekly newsletter exploring the intersection of media, law, technology, and public interest.
As CEO of Impress, Lexie brings unique insights on building information systems that promote truth and democratic resilience. Her first article tackles a timely theme: "Everyone wants to fight disinformation as long as they get to define it.” Check it out in our link in bio!
Every Thursday, she'll be exploring:
✅ The evolving relationship between media regulation and technological innovation
✅ Practical approaches to restoring trust in digital information spaces
✅ Case studies of successful collaboration between tech platforms, regulators, and publishers
✅ Analysis of emerging policies and their potential impacts on information ecosystems
✅ Personal insights from her work with key stakeholders across the industry
Whether you're in regulation, tech, journalism, or policy, this newsletter offers balanced perspectives on our shared information challenges.
Subscribe via link in bio to join the conversation on creating information systems that work for commercial imperatives and the public good.
Today marks #EarthDay - a moment dedicated to raising awareness for environmental protection. But how can we ensure the public receives accurate climate change news? 🌍
That question was one of the motivations behind this new report into the relationship between climate news in the UK and independent regulation!
Impress teamed up with the University of Glasgow and Dr Dominic Hinde (@dominicmhinde ) to look at what proportion of the British public are accessing independently regulated climate news 🗞️
The results show a desperate need for better collaboration across industries to ensure accurate climate change information reaches the public.
If publishers are not being held to high standards, it leaves room for climate misinformation and conspiracy theories to flourish.
You can read our report via the link in our bio!
We are ready to work with all organisations and stakeholders who are passionate about improving the quality of climate change journalism in the UK 💪
If you are interested in working with Impress, get in touch on [email protected] 🤝
#EarthDay #ClimateChange #ClimateNews #Misinformation #Disinformation #Accuracy #Research #Report
Join us! The AI Revolution In News Webinar: Ethics, Risks and Opportunities - a free online webinar to launch new Impress best-practice guidance on Artificial Intelligence!
We have created new guidance on the responsible use of AI in newsrooms, in consultation with the public, publishers and industry stakeholders. Our aim is to support journalists, publishers and even members of the public who may be interested in the workings of the technology in the news.
To celebrate the launch of this new guidance, we will be hosting a webinar from 11:00am – 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 29th where industry experts will offer insight into the evolution, implementation, and interconnectedness between AI and journalism, with some special guests!
Click the link in our bio to book your spot 🔗
#Event #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Journalism #Media
🆕 👀 We need women's voices in journalism more than ever, by Leila Hawkins
The co-founder and editorial director of @nadjamedia pens the March edition of our Impress Insights newsletter, marking Women's History Month.
Leila argues that a boost in representation is needed in the news industry, including:
🚺 More women used as spokespeople in stories
✅ Journalists and editors regularly checking their biases
🚀 Boosting news literacy levels among the public, including in schools
The newsletter will be out on Monday! Sign up now via so you don't miss out!
#WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2025 #Journalism #Media #News
What can be done to improve the news industry for women? Leila Hawkins, co-founder of @nadjamedia , gives some pointers to journalists and publishers. #IWD2025 #Media #AccelerateAction #Journalism #news
How should the media report on issues of violence against women?
As part of our International Women's Day content, we spoke to Laura Nairn, a solicitor for JustRight Scotland and the Scottish Women's Right Centre, about how poor coverage of gender-based violence can impact victim-survivors.
Click the link in our bio to read the full interview! 🔗
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #Journalism #Media #Ethics
🥳 😍 Welcome to Impress, @insp_streetpapers !
The INSP News Service is the global news wire serving member street papers worldwide. The news wire provides a platform to collect editorial content created by individual street papers – and sourced from editorial partners – and share them with the entire network.
INSP itself also works to create original content to provide increased editorial support to member street papers worldwide.
Currently boasting a membership of more than 90 publishers covering 35 countries, the International Network of Street Papers include the likes of @bigissueuk , @bigissueaustralia , @denvervoice , @asphaltmagazin and many more!
Find out more about joining Impress via the link in our bio! 🔗
#Journalism #Media #PressRegulation #Independent
