jgriffin2
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journalist, mainly @observer and guardian, madre de tres hijas, love Latin America, proud of Irish rootes
It seems a weirdly clumsy PR move as it only draws attention to the ongoing losses and the obvious concerns for journalists who have made it very clear they are worried about finances? From a PR point of view, it would have been better to just ignore this non-news, surely?
December 31, 2024 at 10:27 AM
It seems a weirdly clumsy PR move as it only draws attention to the ongoing losses and the obvious concerns for journalists who have made it very clear they are worried about finances? From a PR point of view, it would have been better to just ignore this non-news, surely?
I may have to pass, I'm afraid
December 19, 2024 at 10:01 PM
I may have to pass, I'm afraid
However, Guardian and Observer journalists have tried to stop this, striking for the first time in 50 years, literally pleading for a pause the talks - for some reason, they would not listen
December 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM
However, Guardian and Observer journalists have tried to stop this, striking for the first time in 50 years, literally pleading for a pause the talks - for some reason, they would not listen
Observer journalists are not 'bad at change' - they know when change will be bad, even if the new boss 'kneels before them'
December 19, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Observer journalists are not 'bad at change' - they know when change will be bad, even if the new boss 'kneels before them'
Observer journalists know of at least one higher bid - the bidder made it very public himself and even joined them on the picket line
December 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Observer journalists know of at least one higher bid - the bidder made it very public himself and even joined them on the picket line
The Observer needs to survive and thrive, but many at paper are concerned about Tortoise links to Big Oil - one minute they were working for a company eager to be seen as a climate champion, next ... well, this story has led to many worries
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
Tortoise and the Heir: The 'Slow News' Media Firm Behind the Observer Sale and the Curious Company It Keeps
As the Guardian announces the 'sale' of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, Carole Cadwalladr takes a closer look at its moneymen
bylinetimes.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
The Observer needs to survive and thrive, but many at paper are concerned about Tortoise links to Big Oil - one minute they were working for a company eager to be seen as a climate champion, next ... well, this story has led to many worries
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
Reposted by jgriffin2
And here’s another letter. This one from Paul Webster who was Observer editor as this deal was being discussed in total secrecy without any consultation with him.
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
Key questions about the sale of the Observer that remain unanswered | Letter
Letters: Observer and Guardian staff and writers respond to an article by the chair of the Scott Trust
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:01 PM
And here’s another letter. This one from Paul Webster who was Observer editor as this deal was being discussed in total secrecy without any consultation with him.
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
That's a great letter Marsha - thank you
November 29, 2024 at 8:28 AM
That's a great letter Marsha - thank you