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6. May, 2013 Comment, Debate
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Feminist mag ‘Spare Rib’ returns: Will it succeed in the digital age?

by Natasha Clark

Feminist mag ‘Spare Rib’ returns: Will it succeed in the digital age? Having studied Spare Rib as part of my History degree, I was intrigued to see that plans are being put into place to revive the feminist magazine. The Guardian is rejoicing as Charlotte Raven plans to obtain the £20,000 needed
29. April, 2013 Industries, Magazine
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More!’s downfall lay in failing to become a brand

by Natasha Clark

More!’s downfall lay in failing to become a brand Last week Bauer Media announced its decision to cut more! magazine, after its circulation fell below 100,000. The latest casualty of the internet revolution, many are commenting. But its real failure, like many periodicals, newspapers and publications, is its lack of
20. February, 2013 latest
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Digital proves it’s not all doom and gloom in the media world

by Caroline Mortimer

Digital proves it’s not all doom and gloom in the media world Media industry auditor Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) published the magazine sales figures last week and on the surface it seems like there is not a lot to be cheerful for. Only 12 magazines out of the top 100 (137
15. November, 2012 Digital and online, Industries
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Coca-Cola enter the world of brand journalism

by Liam Corcoran

Coca-Cola enter the world of brand journalism Journalism is currently going through a transition. As this transition takes place, advertising revenue has dropped off, PR has gone up and ‘churnalism’ has become a worrying issue of newsrooms. But why would corporations go through all the hassle of
18. May, 2012 Comment, latest
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ITV2′s new journalism show ‘The Exclusives’: A review

by Natalie Clarkson

ITV2′s new journalism show ‘The Exclusives’: A review Let’s all just breathe a massive sigh of relief. Why? Well, because we know that there’s absolutely no threat to any of us wannabe hacks from any one of the contestants on ITV2′s new journalism talent show. The six ‘rookies’
25. April, 2012 Comment, Finding a job, Industries, Newspaper
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Journalism: Basically the worst thing, ever

by Jon Offredo

Journalism: Basically the worst thing, ever April seems to have been the month of doom and gloom for the journo-type. I can’t speak for the UK, but here in the US there seems to have been a never ending stream of surveys and studies that show
23. April, 2012 latest, Video, Work experience
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Hannah’s work placement report

by Hannah Bass

It’s the Easter holidays which means more work placements for City magazine students! This fortnight I’m at Bauer’s parenting publications, Pregnancy & Birth and Mother & Baby. I made a little video to let you know what I’ve been up
18. April, 2012 Comment, Digital and online, Magazine
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Hearst will have to work hard to compete with YouTube stars

by Hannah Bass

Hearst will have to work hard to compete with YouTube stars This week saw the launch of Hello Style, a new YouTube produced by Hearst – the publishers behind Marie Claire, Cosmo and Harper’s Bazaar. I was keen to watch the results – not least because YouTube have shelled out $10million
8. April, 2012 latest, Postgraduate course, Routes into journalism
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Top tips for your journalism Masters interview

by Hannah Bass

Top tips for your journalism Masters interview It’s interview season with lots of wannabe hacks setting off to City, Cardiff, Goldsmiths and beyond nervously clutching their portfolios. If you’re not sure how to prepare for your journalism MA interview, never fear because we have some tips. On
23. March, 2012 Digital and online, latest, Magazine, Production
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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at a magazine

by Hannah Bass

If I’ve been a little absent from Wannabe Hacks and Twitter of late, it’s because all my love, time and effort has been put into producing City University journalism school’s annual lifestyle magazine, XCity Arts & Culture. Somewhere in the
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