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18 When a huge bill suddenly arrives You’re accused of infringing copyright


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opyright and the protection of image use has always been a key issue for our members. Now it is moving to a whole new level with the pursuit of image payments, sometimes stretching back


many years, by specialist copyright enforcement agencies. In our cover feature Helen Nugent looks at


how to ensure you’re on the right side of copyright. Are you wondering how to get to the top in journalism? One way could be to learn some management skills. These are attributes that are notoriously lacking in a profession populated by self- starters and scoop getters. Neil Merrick looks at ways to learn management skills for journalism. Another way might be to make yourself award-winning. Linda


Harrison considers how to get awards and then how to make the most of them once they are in the trophy cabinet. You may need to extend your journalism into different formats


too. Stephanie Power, pops along to the Podcast Show to see whether this format has peaked or has further to go. And do take a look too at Pages 24-25 where the two women vying to be the next NUJ general secretary set out their stalls. It is an important election, the first in 23 years. Please play your part in the union’s democracy.


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3 BBC needs funding strategy urgently


Fresh cuts for regions planned


4 Our rights flouted on a vast scale


AI must start obeying the law


5 Reporters attacked during summer riots Employers urged to ensure safety


7 Stanistreet defends media over Gaza Israelis must allow access


On Media


‘Spluttering vitriol’ from The Lords of Misrule


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Spotlight Life and work in the


Welsh city of Swansea Page 10


Arts Weird, wonderful


... and unexpected Page 20


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Features 8 Keeping control of rights and revenue Into print without a publisher


12 Can journalists be good leaders?


Learning how to be an editor


14 Has the podcast reached its peak .. .. or is there always demand for talent?


16 And this year’s winner is … YOU! Get an award, build credibility


Regulars


22 Obituaries 27 And finally...


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