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The Fragile Balance of Empathy and Accuracy in News Reporting

29/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

The Minneapolis church shooting has reignited debate over how news outlets handle gender self-identification in reporting. While some prioritised empathy by affirming pronouns, others stressed […]

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The BBC, Editorial Independence, and the Question of Gendered Reporting

26/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit recently rejected complaints about its use of gender identity terms in coverage of the trial of Joanna Rowland-Stuart. By following […]

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Decentered Media Supporters Update 26th August 2025

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Decentered Media Update, Saturday 23rd August 2025

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Hi I want to say thanks to all the supporters of Decentered Media via Patreon. After taking some time out over the summer, I’m gearing […]

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Street Voices and Citizen Media – Billy Moore’s Manchester Video and the Limits of Mainstream Reporting

21/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

Billy Moore’s recent Manchester video shows how citizen media captures raw street voices often absent in mainstream reporting. Unlike institutional journalism, it presents unfiltered views […]

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Podcasting as a Management Tool – Can It Add Additionality to Staff Development?

18/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

Podcasting is more than a broadcast tool; it can be a management asset. This blog explores how podcasting enhances staff development by capturing reflective conversations, […]

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Beyond the Bulletin – Rethinking Local Radio News for a Regenerative Media Economy

16/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

Ofcom’s consultation on local radio news highlights the need to strengthen civic accountability and tackle the rise of news deserts, but its focus on bulletin […]

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The Emperor’s New Policies – Revisiting Inclusivity and Diversity

15/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

A Jungian reading of DEI and gender-identity policy in practice: how hubris, persona and shadow surface when ideals meet law, safeguarding and operations. Traces corporate […]

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Radio Without Borders – The Rise of IP-Based Listening and What It Means for Public Interest Media

06/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

What does the rise of IP radio mean for community, public, and place-based media? As streaming platforms overtake traditional AM/FM listening, this blog explores how […]

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What Does ‘Public Value’ Mean in a Commercial Media Landscape?

06/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

Radiocentre’s Force for Good report highlights commercial radio’s role in providing trusted news, companionship, and community support, but defining true public value requires more than […]

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The Power of Collaboration in Community Media: Reflections from Spotlight on Arts

04/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

How can collaborative community media strengthen local connections and cultural life? What benefits do volunteers gain by sharing their skills with grassroots media projects? Why […]

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Why Accuracy Must Take Precedence Over Empathy in News Reporting

04/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

What happens when empathy overrides accuracy in news reporting? How does withholding facts affect public trust and democratic debate? What lessons can journalists learn from […]

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Why Journalists Must Leave the Office and Coffee Shops – The Real Story of Disorder in Britain’s Public Space

02/08/2025 Rob Watson 0

Why are journalists overlooking the rise of disorder in Britain’s public spaces? What would change if reporting moved away from press releases and back to […]

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Unlocking FM & AM in the Digital Radio Era

31/07/2025 Rob Watson 0

What does Ofcom’s Media Nations 2025 report reveal about the future of UK radio? Why is a full digital switchover unlikely anytime soon? How do […]

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When Deregulation Meets the Airwaves – What’s at Stake for UK Radio?

26/07/2025 Rob Watson 0

This post explores the debate on UK radio deregulation, examining RadioCentre’s call for greater commercial freedoms, its economic rationale, and the potential impact on local […]

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