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20 Where reporters just go AWOL Media mayhem at Glastonbury


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oing to Glastonbury this year? If so, spare a thought for the journalists who are working rather than partying there. Well at least that’s the plan


unless they are those who miss deadlines because they are trying to do both. Ruth Addicott talks to some seasoned journalists who lift the lid on the


challenges of the Glasto gig. On a more sober note, we also have features on the importance of networking for career opportunities by Linda Harrison; and an examination by Stephanie Power of whether podcasts should be regulated. On the industrial front Cristina Lago looks at how digital picket lines can be effective in strikes. We all know that the traditional world order is under pressure along with trust in the media. We have a report on the BBC Director General’s view of how the corporation can help restore trust in the news and Ray Snoddy discusses whether conventional media can survive the threats to liberal democracies. We also have coverage of the NUJ’s recent delegate meeting


which sets policy directions for the union. I hope you enjoy this edition whether you’re reading it at home, at work or perhaps on Worthy Farm.


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03 PA Media plans 25 redundancies


Cuts will affect quality, says NUJ


04 Free expression needs protection


Anti-SLAPPS law inadequate


05 Iconic newspaper expands its patch ‘The Impartial’ bucks the trend


06 Just 1 in 5 of us are in the union Get out there and recruit!


On media


The perils of populism


Page 09 Steve Bell


A tortoise’s eye view of the news Page 23


Sara Pascoe’s comedy capers


Page 24 Arts


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Features


12 Broadcasting free-for-all Radio is regulated, why not podcasts?


14 It’s a dirty word for many journalists … But networking pays dividends


16 Digital picket lines proving successful Activists adapt their approach


18 Pensions reform ‘only half done’ People still not saving enough


19 The stamp of authenticity Better protection for creators’ work


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