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Climate emergency – the media challenge
August 06, 2024

Climate emergency – the media challenge

The media has spectacularly failed to engage the UK public with climate change and the urgent need for action. Where has coverage gone wrong? Helen Palmer, IBT Trustee, argues that the media needs to move on from ‘climate doomism’. 

The world’s most vulnerable need an ambitious UK government
July 16, 2024

The world’s most vulnerable need an ambitious UK government

Expectations are high for the new UK government. With ongoing violence in Gaza, global poverty and the climate emergency, there’s no shortage of issues for Keir Starmer’s government to focus on. Sophie Powell, Chief of UK Advocacy and Campaigns for Christian Aid shares what she hopes will be in the King’s Speech. 

The challenge of reporting neglected crises
June 20, 2024

The challenge of reporting neglected crises

Earlier this week, IBT brought together a panel of journalists and NGOs to talk about how to improve media coverage of some of the world’s neglected crises such as Sudan, Myanmar, Syria and Yemen. IBT Director, Mark Galloway, reflects on the discussion.

Find Out More
September 18, 2024

Briefing with Associated Press

12 noon – 1.15pm on Wednesday September 18th 2024 on Zoom

We will hear from Niko Price, deputy director of video at AP in London.

Niko will talk us through all things AP – we’ll hear about how the organisation works, who is in London, how best to engage with the London team, including pitching story ideas and video.

Niko helps direct AP’s live and edited video for broadcast and digital customers around the world, working with a team of hundreds of video journalists and producers.

You can follow Niko on X @nikoprice

 

Recent Reports

Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
November 28, 2023

Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era

As the media landscape continues to change rapidly and radically, we are calling for significant changes to how the PSM providers approach international content. 

TikTok: A Guide for Charities
WaterAid staff recording a TikTok video.
February 23, 2023

TikTok: A Guide for Charities

Charity Campaigning: Where Next?
April 26, 2022

Charity Campaigning: Where Next?

Our report shares lessons learnt from campaigners and social media experts about finding the right message, campaigning on social media, utilising the media and campaigning collaboratively. We also explore the current campaigning landscape.

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