Stop The Press!
Stop The Press!
Podcast Description
The podcast where we peel back the headlines and dive into the dynamic, ever-evolving world of journalism and media. Listen to Bill Martin, Nick Copson, and Rob Chadwick as they go from current affairs to investigative storytelling, from where news and media came from, to where it's heading, we explore the forces shaping how information is reported, consumed, and manipulated in today's fast-paced digital age. We aim to empower media professionals, current and former journalists, and aspiring storytellers by exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of the industry. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, academics, and change-makers, we seek to provide a platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, ensuring journalism continues to thrive as a pillar of truth, accountability, and creativity in the digital age.
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Content Themes
Key content themes include the dynamics of modern journalism, the impact of social media on news, and the future of storytelling amid technological changes. Episodes explore questions like the BBC's self-reporting practices and the ethical considerations of AI in newsrooms, providing listeners with a thorough understanding of industry challenges and evolutions.
The podcast where journalism, politics and the media industry collide.
Listen to Bill Martin, Nick Copson, and Rob Chadwick as they go from current affairs to investigative storytelling, from where news and media came from, to where it’s heading, we explore the forces shaping how information is reported, consumed, and manipulated in today’s fast-paced digital age.
On this episode of Stop The Press!, Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick and Bill Martin are joined by one of the South West's most respected sports journalists, Chris Errington, for a fascinating look behind the scenes of modern sports reporting.
With decades of experience covering football and major sporting events, Chris shares how sports journalism has evolved from the days of local newspaper deadlines and match reports to today's 24/7 digital news cycle, live blogs, podcasts, social media and instant fan reaction.
The conversation explores what really goes into covering professional football clubs, from building relationships with managers and players to preparing for match days, handling transfer rumours, conducting interviews and finding stories that supporters actually care about.
Chris reflects on some of the biggest changes he has witnessed throughout his career, including the decline of traditional print media, the rise of digital platforms, and the increasing demand for journalists to become content creators, broadcasters and social media personalities all at once.
The discussion also looks ahead to the future of sports journalism. Will AI change the way matches are reported? Can local sports journalism survive in an era of shrinking newsrooms? And what role will trusted reporters play when fans can get information directly from clubs, players and influencers?
For anyone interested in football, media, journalism or the changing nature of reporting in the digital age, this is an insightful and entertaining conversation with a journalist who has lived through one of the most transformative periods in sports media history.
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