A New Future for the Press?

Nicholas Newman 6 May 2009

Note: This blog is loosely based on a seminar given by Professor Richard Pichard at Oxford University Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, 6 May 2009.

Making money is the whole point for any commercial newspaper enterprise. The trouble is that many in the industry have forgotten that it is making a profit that is important, nothing else. During the period 1960-2000, making money was easy, as advertising spending increased in real terms by 300%. The industries’ advertising clients were not very selective, and editors had few problems attracting the advertising to fill the ever expanding editions.
http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/OxfordJournalism.htm

ERFA provides political support to Lyon-Turin project

On Monday, 4th May 2009, ERFA’s former President, Dr Luca Ronzoni of Ferrovie Nord Cargo (I), inaugurated a conference on long railway tunnels in Como (I).The event was dedicated to political, economic, operational and especially safety-related aspects of railway tunnels. Dr Ronzoni stated that “the importance of railway infrastructure investments such as the Lyon-Turin project in setting up a single European rail market is huge. Projects such as these are essential in providing access to markets and create further opportunities to shift goods on rail. The Italian market urgently needs business prospects coming from new infrastructure investments.” However, he also reminded the audience and especially the European Commission that “these projects must go hand in hand with strong market liberalisation instruments.

Waitrose Opens In Headington

Wednesday 6th May 2009

Headington receives job boost with Oxford’s first Waitrose
New employees set to welcome shoppers as ‘green’ ambassadors

Over 70 employees will join the John Lewis Partnership at 8.30am on May 7th when Waitrose opens a new store in Headington – its first ever supermarket in Oxford. To read more see http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/HEADINGTONNEWS.htm

Oxford Journalism

Oxford Journobiz members to meet at Green Templeton College next Wednesday (6 May) to attend seminar on “Why Journalists Deserve Low Pay”
at 12 o’clock followed by visit to a local pub for further swapping of ideas, chat and discussions over a drink

For details see http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/Oxfordjournalismevents.htm

Oxford Epilepsy

Read Louise Bolotin mew book about Epilepsy. Epilepsy – The Essential Guide

According to Epilepsy Action, around 456,000 people in the UK suffer from epilepsy, and it can affect anyone at any age.

 

Epilepsy – The Essential Guide, due out on 1^st May, is an informative self-help guide covering all aspects of living with the condition, from providing information on what steps need to be taken when someone is first diagnosed to rights and benefits. It clears up many of the myths surrounding epilepsy and expels the stigma associated with the disorder.