Impress - The Independent Monitor for the Press

04/09/2024

Gen-Z audiences are a frequent topic of conversation in newsrooms. But how are they consuming the news? The answers may surprise you...

10/07/2024

Alternative dispute resolution can get you to a desired, legally-binding outcome in less time and for less money than going to court!

Find out more! 👉 https://bit.ly/3zCMCwj

03/07/2024

The General Election is now just one day away! Catch up with which parties have pledged to improve the UK media below 👇

29/04/2024

Welcome to Impress, Clydesider! 🥳

Covering West Dumbartonshire, the solution-focused publication is the latest to take up truly independent press regulation 👏

22/04/2024

Please join us in welcoming community newspaper Shildon and District Town Crierto the Impress family! 🥳

18/04/2024

It has been a busy start to 2024 at Impress! 😅

From discussions on AI in Barcelona and London, to developing training programmes in Birmingham and Huddersfield, it has been amazing to meet so many people brimming with ideas about how we can build a media news industry for all! 🤝

03/04/2024

Just as we monitor the food we put into our bodies, we should also be eager to maintain a healthy news diet 🍽️

Maintaining a balanced news diet means making sure your news is well-rounded, accurate, diverse, and is useful for the information that you want to obtain.

With notifications constantly alerting you, friends and family sharing news on social media, and multiple sources of 24-hour rolling news on TV and radio, news is far more accessible than it has ever been before.

But don't worry, we have some tips that will help you build a news diet that suits you.

Find out more! 👉 https://bit.ly/498Co2U

04/03/2024

From Sharp Objects to Nightcrawler, journalism has been the focus of many artists over the years 🎬 📚

It can be a great way to gain insight into the challenges and problems facing the industry.

Find out more in our latest blog! 👉 https://bit.ly/3SFpF1w

08/02/2024

🚨 We are absolutely thrilled to announce 3️⃣ brilliant new additions to the Impress board! in

Caro, Samuel and Hannah will be joining us in March, bringing with them their vast experience in the journalism and media industry 🤩

Find out more! 👉 https://bit.ly/3w2wwdz

07/02/2024

Have you ever wanted to avoid the news? 🫣

Or felt you might be stuck in an echo chamber? 🗣️

Do you just want to check the accuracy of what you're reading? ✅

Find out how you can improve your news literacy in our latest blog! 👉 https://bit.ly/3vRlwzK

As digital media continues to become a bigger part of our lives, it’s important we know how to do - especially when it comes to news.

30/01/2024

Worried about how the Online Safety Act could affect you or your publication? 😰

We've got you covered 🤝

Find out more about the new law and how Impress membership can help 👉 https://bit.ly/3StzmkU

13/12/2023

"I know many of our members went into news because they didn’t see themselves, their views, or their communities represented and believed they could do things differently and have an impact.

"They may well feel that purpose all the more acutely with the upcoming 2024 super elections (the greatest voting event in human history). The United States, Mexico, South Africa, India and, potentially, the United Kingdom, are all among the nations that will head to the polls in what is sure to be a huge test of publishers across the globe.

"As our members, and the wider media industry, prepare to cover one of the most consequential political periods of our time, the stakes are higher than ever: they are the caretakers, responsible for providing news that will ensure electorates are well-informed. This includes sourcing accurate information, fact-checking political claims, reporting on polling and public opinion and holdthe ing powerful institutions to account."

Our latest Impress Insights newsletter is now free to read online! 👉 https://bit.ly/3GASOoM

Sign up now to receive the latest insights first! 👉 https://bit.ly/3rLdDtX

11/12/2023

We are delighted to welcome The Totnes Pulse to Impress! 🥳

Totnes Pulse is an independent online journal supporting the local community to improve communication between everyone in the town.

Find out more! 👉 https://bit.ly/3TePY08

01/12/2023

⏳ Coming soon...

Elections, legal threats, big opportunities: In our next newsletter, Impress CEO Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana looks ahead to what's in store for the news industry in 2024.

Sign up now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3rLdDtX

30/11/2023

📅 in 2022, Impress launched the News Literacy Report.

Drawing on a survey of more than 3,000 members of the public, carried out in collaboration with the Universities of Derby and Leeds, the research found:

📉 More than half the population admitted to having low levels of news literacy.

😔 Confidence in the news remains low.

“The message couldn’t be clearer," Impress Chair, Richard Ayre said upon the report being launched.

"If we want to improve trust in journalism the whole industry needs to engage more openly with the public about news values, about how high standards can be achieved, and about the role regulation can play in maintaining those standards."

Here are some of the other key findings from the study 🕵️‍♂️

27/11/2023

📝 We have written to Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer highlighting the urgent need for robust cost protections for journalists and publishers.

In a recent press release published on the Government website, Frazer hailed the new Media Bill for having ‘media freedom at its core’ and removing Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013.

However, as Section 40 was never enacted, removing it does nothing to improve press freedoms for journalists and publishers.

Only new, robust cost-protections will do that.

More info! 👉 https://bit.ly/3sOuA7e

21/11/2023

We are delighted to see several Impress members nominated for Press Gazette’s British Journalism Awards 2023! 🥳

The Ferret, The Scottish Beacon and Migrant Women Press are represented among the nominees ahead of the ceremony at the Hilton Bankside on December 14.

“I am ecstatic to once again see so many Impress members nominated for these prestigious industry awards," Impress CEO Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana said of the news.

"I want to add my congratulations to The Ferret, Scottish Beacon and Migrant Women Press for their innovative and impactful work.

“Impress has always been committed to upholding press freedoms, the rights of communities and individuals and improving diversity of thought and voice in the industry; these achievements show that committing to high standards and rigorous press regulation does not stop publishers from being industry leaders.”

More details! 👉 https://bit.ly/40FKPQx

13/11/2023

🔢 Get to know the Impress Standards Code

We set out what is expected of publishers when it comes to criminal investigations and proceedings.

-

08/11/2023

The Online Safety Act became law this week. But Impress members do not need to worry about the new criteria.

More! 👉 https://bit.ly/3StzmkU

07/11/2023

🥳 We are delighted to welcome MidlothianView.com to Impress!

Midlothian View is a news website that covers local news, events, and community happenings in Midlothian, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

With a team of dedicated journalists, the website provides in-depth coverage of the county, keeping residents informed about important issues and developments.

Whether you’re looking for the latest news on local politics, sports, or community events, Midlothian View is the go-to source for reliable and comprehensive coverage. Stay informed and engaged with Midlothian View.

For more information on how to join Impress, click the link in our bio! 🔗

02/11/2023

⏳ Coming soon...

Former Guardian Investigations Editor looks at the dilemma facing publishers over whether to name high-profile suspects in the latest edition of our Impress Insights newsletter.

Sign up now to avoid missing out! 👉 https://bit.ly/3rLdDtX

23/10/2023

Trust and freedom of expression are both integral to a healthy media 🤝

19/10/2023

Meet Richard Ayre

Richard joined Impress as Chair in 2022 with over 40 years of journalism experience to his name, including in the world of standards in roles with the BBC and Ofcom.

🤝

-

16/10/2023

A statement from Impress on misinformation, harassment and discrimination amid escalating conflict between Hamas and the state of Israel.

It is the duty of news publishers to ensure the highest possible standards are being upheld.

More 👉 https://bit.ly/46t6HRi

11/10/2023

It's time we talked about cost protections for publishers again.

Impress CEO Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana has written an opinion piece for Byline Times calling for an alternative to Section 40 that provides exactly that.

We recently saw the likes of the Guardian, the Mirror and The National pull articles on Dan Wootton's arrest after receiving legal threats from the former GB News presenter and Mail Online columnist.

Without a doubt, legal threats can present an existential challenge to news publishers. Litigation costs are, on average, £750,000 and most legal cases now take years to be resolved through the courts.

Even if an editorial team stands behind an investigation, the spectre of litigation can collapse a news business, even more so now because of the fragile post-digital news business model.

A future in which publishers are protected by the threat of exorbitant and debilitating legal fees, and where the Woottons of the world must go through an independent body rather than targeting individual newsrooms, must be fought for.

Read the column in full here! 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZNIti9

10/10/2023

🚫 Our Standards Code takes a tough stance on discrimination.

The latest version made it a breach of the Code to encourage hatred or abuse against any group, including through a publisher's content.

🔢

-

27/09/2023

🚨 NEW: X, formerly known as Twitter, has scrapped a tool that allowed users to flag content that contained misinformation for specialist review from staff. It was available in countries including the USA, Australia and South Korea but has now been removed.

It is a move that has been described as 'extremely concerning'.

27/09/2023

Get to know the Impress Standards Code!

📑 Children: We have strict reporting guidelines in place in order to safeguard children.

There must be an overwhelming public interest to identify children under 18 without consent.

🔢

22/09/2023

🚨Rupert Murdoch has confirmed he will step down as Chair of Fox and News Corp, owners of The Times, The Sunday Times and The Sun in the UK, among many other outlets around the world.

What do you make of this news?

21/09/2023

It was a pleasure to attend the Future Of Journalism Conference last week, where we presented the findings of our News Literacy Report, alongside researcher Julie Firmstone, and other amazing presenters! 🤩

Increasing trust levels in news among the public is absolutely essential.

So it was incredibly encouraging to hear and engage in so many discussions about how this can be done moving forwards

It shined a light on the importance of collaboration when it comes to achieving this goal.

So, after our News Literacy Report, we want to keep partnering with academics and groups.

If you are interested, get in touch with: [email protected]

And if you haven't already, catch up with our News Literacy Report via the link in our bio!