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What is collective bargaining? Plus, other key terms explained
As we begin forming our collective bargaining coalition, we’ll be using various terms and concepts that may be new to some. We have made...

Independent Media Association
Jun 11
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Why civil society should champion independent media in the UK
TLDR; Independent media reaches active, engaged audiences that help achieve real impact. You shouldn’t fund or support media...

Independent Media Association
Apr 30
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Brazil: Reporters Without Borders takes a stand against Big Tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we gather information, and its impact was a hot topic at November’s G20 Summit in Rio...

Independent Media Association
Apr 25
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IMA members agree to collectively bargain with Big Tech
IMA members have agreed to form a coalition with other media associations to collectively negotiate with Big Tech under the Digital...

Independent Media Association
Apr 23
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Joint submission to Strategic Market Status Investigation into Google’s General Search and Search Advertising Services
This is the joint submission by Impress, the Independent Media Association and the Media Reform Coalition in response to the Digital...

Independent Media Association
Mar 26
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UK's new DMCC Act lets publishers challenge Big Tech head on
TLDR: A coalition of media publishers is forming to negotiate with Google, do you want to be a part of it? Various professional media...

Independent Media Association
Mar 20
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Statement on BBC local websites row
An opinion piece co-authored by six senior editorial executives in corporate regional media was carried in numerous local titles yesterday,

Independent Media Association
Dec 6, 2023
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Who owns the UK Media?
New research identifies excessive levels of media concentration in UK's newspapers, TV, radio and online media sectors

Independent Media Association
Oct 30, 2023
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IMA Statement on the Targeting of Journalists in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
The Independent Media Association (IMA) strongly condemns the ongoing attacks on journalists and media outlets by Israeli forces in the Isra

Independent Media Association
Oct 17, 2023
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A clear shift towards commercial radio
Once again, this is a reminder of how extensive reach can be through radio.

Independent Media Association
Sep 5, 2023
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Project Oasis, a new directory and report about independent digital native media in Europe
Project Oasis, a new European digital media directory and a report compiling the findings of year-long research is now available. To...

Independent Media Association
May 3, 2023
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How to create a Wikipedia page for your media organisation
All Wikipedia pages are created by accessing a page title that does not yet exist, which is denoting with a red link instead of a blue link.

Independent Media Association
Apr 12, 2023
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The UK has a responsibility to free Assange
The Independent Media Association (IMA) today marked the 4th anniversary of Julian Assange's imprisonment with a stark reminder that press f

Independent Media Association
Apr 11, 2023
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IMA writes to the Government over plans to repeal press freedom provision Section 40
The Government has today published the Draft Media Bill, which includes the repeal of section 40.

Independent Media Association
Mar 29, 2023
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Meet the Members: Lacuna Voices
In a world where clickbait and sensationalism dominate the media, Lacuna Voices offers a refreshing alternative.

Independent Media Association
Mar 28, 2023
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Meet the members: Clydesider Magazine
Clydesider Magazine is a unique publication that showcases the creativity and resilience of the West Dunbartonshire community in Scotland.

Independent Media Association
Mar 21, 2023
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Join us at Media Democracy Festival
Every year, the Media Democracy Festival brings together academics, activists and decision-makers to understand what’s going on in the medi

Independent Media Association
Mar 21, 2023
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Ten By Six: Milk The Cow Podcast
Milk The Cow seeks non-corporate voices that explore reality and not propaganda.

Independent Media Association
Mar 16, 2023
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Ten By Six: The Primsa
The Prisma is a multicultural international media with 130 volunteers from across the planet.

Independent Media Association
Mar 15, 2023
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Ten By Six: Queer AF
Queer AF is a media set up to disseminate news stories about LGBTQIA+ to its readership.

Independent Media Association
Mar 14, 2023
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