The State of the Media in a Fake News World
Devonport Library, Tuesday 24th August 2021.
Do you despair when you watch the TV news?
Do you find yourself shouting back at the radio?
Are you appalled by what you see on social media?
The media is in a state of flux. Technology and social media have changed the way the media works, undermined revenue streams and upended traditional ownership. The old model no longer works but we can’t be sure what the new model will be. New Zealand’s media scene went through a huge shake up last year, the culmination of years of business decline combined with the brutal impact of the Covid pandemic. It’s a tough time for journalists and the media.
But are there bright spots on the horizon?
We’ve lined up some of Auckland’s brightest journalism talent to be in conversation with Karren Beanland, sharing views on the state of the media and the future of the news industry.
Carol Hirschfeld – Well-known journalist, broadcaster, producer and documentary maker, Carol is Head of Video/Audio & Content for Stuff. With a stable of more than 40 metropolitan and community newspapers as well as its eponymous website, Stuff was bought by its Chief Executive from Australia’s Fairfax Media last year for the sum of $1.
Rob Drent – Managing Editor of the must-read local newspaper the Devonport Flagstaff, Rob has been at the helm since 1997 and won numerous community news awards. Before that he worked in New Zealand and England on community, daily and Sunday newspapers, and magazines.
Anna Thomas – Freelance journalist, RNZ newsreader and host, and media advisor, Anna is remembered for working on consumer affairs programme Fair Go for eight years both as a presenter and reporter. She has had many roles, producing, directing and writing television documentaries, and working with Tourism NZ, NZ Film Commission among others.
David Slack – Author, speechwriter, blogger, radio and television commentator, former columnist for the Sunday Star Times and former radio talkback host, has reinvented himself (again) with a newsletter on the subscription platform Substack.
Devonport Library, Tuesday 24th August 2021.
7pm drinks and nibbles, 7.30pm event start time. Koha appreciated