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Independent Media Association

Dec 6, 2023

Statement on BBC local websites row

An opinion piece co-authored by six senior editorial executives in corporate regional media was carried in numerous local titles yesterday,

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Independent Media Association

Oct 30, 2023

Who owns the UK Media?

New research identifies excessive levels of media concentration in UK's newspapers, TV, radio and online media sectors

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IMA Statement on the Targeting of Journalists in the Israel-Gaza Conflict

Independent Media Association

Oct 17, 2023

IMA Statement on the Targeting of Journalists in the Israel-Gaza Conflict

The Independent Media Association (IMA) strongly condemns the ongoing attacks on journalists and media outlets by Israeli forces in the Isra

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Independent Media Association

Sep 5, 2023

A clear shift towards commercial radio

Once again, this is a reminder of how extensive reach can be through radio.

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Project Oasis, a new directory and report about independent digital native media in Europe

Independent Media Association

May 3, 2023

Project Oasis, a new directory and report about independent digital native media in Europe

Project Oasis, a new European digital media directory and a report compiling the findings of year-long research is now available. To...

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How to create a Wikipedia page for your media organisation

Independent Media Association

Apr 12, 2023

How to create a Wikipedia page for your media organisation

All Wikipedia pages are created by accessing a page title that does not yet exist, which is denoting with a red link instead of a blue link.

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The UK has a responsibility to free Assange

Independent Media Association

Apr 11, 2023

The UK has a responsibility to free Assange

The Independent Media Association (IMA) today marked the 4th anniversary of Julian Assange's imprisonment with a stark reminder that press f

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IMA writes to the Government over plans to repeal press freedom provision Section 40

Independent Media Association

Mar 29, 2023

IMA writes to the Government over plans to repeal press freedom provision Section 40

The Government has today published the Draft Media Bill, which includes the repeal of section 40.

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Independent Media Association

Mar 28, 2023

Meet the Members: Lacuna Voices

In a world where clickbait and sensationalism dominate the media, Lacuna Voices offers a refreshing alternative.

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Independent Media Association

Mar 21, 2023

Meet the members: Clydesider Magazine

Clydesider Magazine is a unique publication that showcases the creativity and resilience of the West Dunbartonshire community in Scotland.

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Independent Media Association

Mar 21, 2023

Join us at Media Democracy Festival

Every year, the Media Democracy Festival brings together academics, activists and decision-makers to understand what’s going on in the medi

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Independent Media Association

Mar 16, 2023

Ten By Six: Milk The Cow Podcast

Milk The Cow seeks non-corporate voices that explore reality and not propaganda.

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Independent Media Association

Mar 15, 2023

Ten By Six: The Primsa

The Prisma is a multicultural international media with 130 volunteers from across the planet.

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Independent Media Association

Mar 14, 2023

Ten By Six: Queer AF

Queer AF is a media set up to disseminate news stories about LGBTQIA+ to its readership.

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Independent Media Association

Mar 7, 2023

Online Safety Bill: Where now?

A quick update on what's happening with the Online Safety Bill with the Independent Media Association's Campaigns Secretary, Nathan Sparks f

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Independent Media Association

Mar 7, 2023

Meet the Members: Gen-Z Talks Magazine

Generation-Z often fall victim to a narrative that is recycled by older generations: that we are “snowflakes” who have little concern for an

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Independent Media Association

Feb 28, 2023

Ten By Six: New Internationalist

Jason Cridland talks to Amy Hall, Co-Editor of New Internationalist.

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Open Letter: Gen-Z Talks condemns Online Safety Bill

Independent Media Association

Feb 28, 2023

Open Letter: Gen-Z Talks condemns Online Safety Bill

Below is an open letter from Gen-Z Talks to Peers in the House of Lords. Gen-Z Talks is an online magazine aimed at young people

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Independent Media Association

Feb 27, 2023

Ten by Six: The Canary

Jason Cridland talks to Afroze Fatima Zaidi, an editor at The Canary.

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Independent Media Association

Feb 27, 2023

Meet our members: Great Central Gazette

The Great Central Gazette, a new co-operative newspaper launching next month in Leicester, is making waves for its innovative approach.

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IMA and PINF seek interest for independent media messaging campaign

Independent Media Association

Feb 20, 2023

IMA and PINF seek interest for independent media messaging campaign

Interested in helping us craft the messaging for a PR campaign for indie publishers?

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Independent Media Association

Feb 20, 2023

IMA responds to Online Safety Bill

The Independent Media Association (IMA), along with Hacked Off, are deeply concerned about the recognised news publisher exemption proposed

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Independent Media Association

Feb 14, 2023

Ten By Six: African Voices Platform

Jason Cridland talks to Baillor Jalloh, founder of African Voices Platform.

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Independent Media Association

Feb 13, 2023

Ten By Six: The Norwich Radical

Jason Cridland talks to Rowan Gavin, Co-Editor of The Norwich Radical.

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Independent Media Association

Jan 25, 2023

Sustainability of local journalism

The Digital, Culture Media and Sport Committee has today published its report on the Sustainability of Local Journalism. The Independent Me

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Independent Media Association

Jan 24, 2023

IMA General meeting, Winter 2023

Join the IMA for its quarterly general meeting on 30 January at 9pm. IMA members will receive an email invitation.

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The Spying Game: IMA Statement on Labour Party activities in relation to independent media

Independent Media Association

Oct 6, 2022

The Spying Game: IMA Statement on Labour Party activities in relation to independent media

Al Jazeera’s “The Labour Files: The Spying Game” alleges that Labour Councillors used private emails obtained without consent from the...

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