Inquiry at future of news media seminar - 20 May

Natalie Fenton, one of the lead researchers on the Inquiry's work on democratising media, will be speaking at next month's Future of News Media seminar being held by the Westminster Media Forum.

Natalie, whose research with Goldsmiths University helped inform the Commission's findings and recommendations, will be speaking on an esteemed panel about alternative ways to finance and restructure news media in the UK. To read Goldsmith's research click here.

Further information about the event is detailed below: 

Facing the future: restructuring and finance options for UK news media

Themes: What is the current state of the UK’s news media sector and how have specific platforms such as mobile, online, tv and radio been affected by the recent downturn? What strategic approaches are being taken by news organisations to strengthen their positions, and what are the likely long-term effects on the industry? How far is the internet responsible for the economic woes of traditional news media?

Speakers: 

Bob Satchwell, Executive Director, Society of Editors

Peter Bale, Executive Producer, MSN UK

Steve Folwell, Head of Strategy, Guardian Media Group

Jeremy Dear, General Secretary, NUJ (National Union Journalists)

Natalie Fenton, Goldsmiths University, contributor to Commission of Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society

To book a place at this event visit Westminster Media Forum.