UK News Media

  • Putin is an old hand at media

    President Vladimir Putin is not unknown in media circles behind the scenes, yet what many don’t know is that he’s extremely adept at the business itself.

    I’ve spoken to a few news media executives that said they’ve met the Russian President and say how clever he is at understanding their business, and their concerns. They didn’t necessarily say that they know Putin is himself well-versed in the Journalism industry inside and out.

    In fact, according to a source, one of the key points of his Presidency is to “reform, reshape, and renew” the Russian media landscape for a new era. It involves retraining Russians on how to present the State in political terms, and what it means to depict a President in the modern era.

    Apart from this, he’s also a self-taught expert in Western media, and in particular the UK examples of it. He knows a lot about how newspapers developed their craft here, and of what it means to work in Journalism in this country.

  • Caught: Kaplan’s UK contact

    In a stunning exclusive for Conservative News Site, a key UK contact for Dover Crossings criminal Sarah Kaplan has been spotted in Reading, Berkshire.

    A suspect loitering in Reading

    He’s alleged to play a major role in fake news in the UK. He’s linked to the Daily Mail, and other major outlets. He’s said to “Orientate” Kaplan’s crime.

  • Founding Issues: The Times online

    John Walter kicked off The Daily Universal Register in 1785 and turned it into The Times in 1788. He did so because its commercial appeal didn’t fit with a changing focus on current events.

    Editions from 1788 and 2015 – Wikipedia

    Today, its broad readership runs along more cultural lines as well as political and news events. A contemporary preoccupation with the drama of politics and staging of culture is a mainstay.

    The outlet draws the attention of all the high profile figures in UK politics and beyond. It continues to keep to a consistent coverage of changes and developments across the public space.

  • The controversies of London

    London is a big city, with big voices and personalities. It’s guided by its most ardent supporters – and vocal critics. In recent years, the Mayor of London has emerged as a chief defender of our capital.

    However, on a backdrop of soaring investment, and signs of a rapidly expanding base of global brands and iconic innovations, its journalistic output is sketchy.

    It offers a patchwork, spread between some new but many existing news brands. We know about the buyouts, the moves, and even new hires, but what about the quality?

    Is this what’s lacking? I imagine – as do most of us – that a Mayor would agree our writers at the top of publications, outlets, and news studios could do better.

    The trials and travails of the Mayor’s we’ve had are now lore. They’ve tried to boost investment, fight crime, and give a positive image of the city, only to be beaten back by the media.

    London is a proud city, and hopeful about its future. It’s a shame that morning after morning, and now all day, it’s talked down to the ground.

  • GB News gets popular

    It appears GB News, a startup news outlet, has seen its website traffic significantly increase over the last year.

    According to the Press Gazette, the Union Jack-draped outlet saw a 40% increase in visitors to 9.2 million people. It also saw a 42% increase in monthly page views with over 30 million hits.

    It ranks with others such as The Evening Standard and Channel 4 as among the top 50 news sites in the UK. It’s going well for the patriotic alternative.

  • Exclusive: News media runner

    In an exclusive for ConservativeNewsSite.com, a “Runner” for a news media network has been located. The suspect is alleged to harass potential subjects for his stories.

    His activities have also resulted in altercations in public places according to reports.