Sir David Frost – a tribute
Sir David Frost was one of the outstanding journalists honoured by The Media Society for his ‘dazzling’ contribution to the profession. He was going to be the host for this year’s event celebrating...
View ArticleThe ESU, Thomson Foundation and The Media Society Dinner Debate
This House believes that the British Media’s reporting of world events does not recognise that the UK is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-faith society. Date: Tuesday 26 November 6.30 for 7pm...
View ArticleFeature: Boxset babies
The obituaries to James Gandolfini have made much of his fame as the mafia boss of The Sopranos but also his unwitting role as godfather to the box set. HBO’s investment in the six series story of New...
View ArticleFeature: I want to be a journalist?
Any aspiring journalist these days knows that it is career path that is far from stable and financially secure. The demise of ‘traditional journalism’ is well documented. Though clearly reasoned and...
View ArticleLegendary editor Sir Harry Evans receives lifetime award from the Media Society
The legendary editor Sir Harold ‘Harry’ Evans is to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Media Society, an organisation he helped to create, at a glittering annual dinner event at the...
View ArticleFeature: Protecting the Media Conference 2013
Feature by Kirsty O’Connor - Associate at Reed Smith The 19th (yes, 19th!) Annual “Protecting the Media” Conference was held on 17 September at the Grange City Hotel. As usual, chaired by its...
View ArticleBreakfast with David Dinsmore with the London Press Club
Next Tuesday (November 5th) the London Press Club presents breakfast with Sun editor David Dinsmore. From Ed Miliband joining the growing calls for the removal of Page 3 to the introduction of an...
View ArticleLetter from Kweku Mandela to the Media Society
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View ArticleEvent: Is the BBC in crisis? – 5 March 2014
Chair: Steve Hewlett (Presenter, The Media Show, BBC Radio 4) Panel: TBC Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2014 from 18:00 to 20:00 (GMT) Venue: Adam Street Private Members Club, 9 Adam St, WC2N 6AA, London,...
View ArticleEvent: Data journalism – mapping the future? – 22 January 2014
Chair: Raymond Snoddy. (Former Media Editor The Times) Panel: TBC Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2014 from 18:00 to 20:00 (GMT) Venue: Adam Street Private Members Club, 9 Adam St, WC2N 6AA, London, United...
View ArticleSt Bride’s to Celebrate the Media
A Service to commemorate those journalists, cameramen and support staff who have died on the frontline will be held at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street at 6.30pm on Tuesday 12th November 2013. This...
View ArticleEvent: “No laughing matter…”– 4 December 2013
Kick off your Christmas Celebration 4 December 18:30-20:30 at the Ellwood Atfield Gallery. You’ll see the winner of Political Cartoon of the year along with a full collection of cartoons from the...
View ArticleSir Harry – the event, the night…
It is to the credit of the Media Society that although it had taken weeks of gentle, persistent persuasion to get the shy reluctant Sir Harold Evans to agree to be honoured, in the event he...
View ArticleWomen in Journalism Panel and Christmas Party
Join our friends at Women in Journalism (WIJ) for their upcoming events this month: November 21: Women in Journalism and DIVA magazine invite you to: ”No woman that can’t be cured” – How does the...
View ArticleFrom Geraldine Sharpe-Newton: Come Celebrate Christmas with The Media Society
Dear All, We all have many reasons to want to be with old and new friends as this year draws to a close. For us our 40th Anniversary and the dinner honouring Sir Harold Evans has been a highlight...
View ArticleThe Media Society Podcast – December 2013
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View ArticleThe London Grill Club with Andrew Mitchell, MP and George Galloway, MP
The London Grill Club creates the opportunity to put people that matter to the flame using your questions – while enjoying good food and company! The first two guests for in the New Year as this...
View ArticleEvent: John Humphrys In Conversation – 15 January 2014
John Humphrys has been a presenter of Radio 4′s Today programme since January 1987. In that time he has carved out a reputation as one of the media’s most feared interviewers. Earlier this year it was...
View ArticleA Tribute to Simon Hoggart
Geraldine Sharpe-Newton, President of The Media Society: Simon did several turns at Media Society events and we want to add our condolences at this time. He was such a lovely man, with the rare...
View ArticleWiJ and London Press Club – Networking Evening
Our friends at Women in Journalism and London Press Club are hosting a networking event for any and all media lovers to join. Where: El Vinos, Fleet Street. When: January 29th, 2014. Time: 7-9 pm....
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