21 December 2016

Media Policy Briefing

The last edition for 2016 of the Media Policy Briefing brings you an update on the globalisation of the right to be forgotten, an alert on a serious threat to press freedom in the UK and a business success story from Canadian La Presse.

To read more about WAN-IFRA's policy activities and focus areas, go here.

Please note that our media policy news monitoring service will be on holiday until early January. We wish you all a relaxing break.

Landmark decisions on global right to be forgotten expected around the world

Early next year will see decisions that would result in global delinking following successful right to be forgotten claims, from France to Canada to Brazil. Recent history shows that the news media will most likely suffer direct consequences.

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Top 2017 New Year’s resolution: help keep the British press free

A public consultation launched by the UK government and ending on 10 January could have chilling consequences to press freedom both in Britain and around the world. 

We encourage all those passionate about freedom of expression to make their voice heard by joining the campaign #FreethePress

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The success story of La Presse's move from print to tablet

Last week our Spanish member association AEDE held their annual conference, where La Presse gave some more detail on the results of the title's brave business model rethink, sharing very encouraging numbers

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Just published:
World Press Trends Report 2016

The definitive guide to the global newspaper and news media industry – in numbers, trends and changes.

The report explores global trends that defined the news media business in the last year and are continuing to shape it.

 

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