Café trauma - when your mobile office isn't welcome nikatalbot.io/p/cafe-trauma-…

Last night, the House of Lords defeated the Government for a fourth time by passing an amendment establishing meaningful transparency measures for the use of rightsholders’ works in AI systems, many of which are being used without recognition, permission or remuneration. (1/3)

The Publisher Newsletter Summit ‘25 - a full day of newsletter (+ print) magic on 10 June, Vauxhall Arches ✨ Let me know if you’re planning to go, be nice to say hello. See the full agenda & save 20% on your ticket in my latest issue: substack.com/home/post/p-16… Media Voices

“I’m explaining my life in a comic book – it’s a form of active resistance.” nikatalbot.io/p/im-explainin…

Fantastic work #TeamNUJ at last week's conference. So uplifting to catch up with activists from across the disability movement and other trade unions. Now it's the time for action ✊

Asa Winstanley shared his experience of police harassment for standing in solidarity with #Gaza at NUJ last evening. The union highlighted the deeply troubling and concerning misuse of UK counterterrorism laws to suppress political dissent. It was an insightful

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⏰Just 1 month until entries close. Don't delay in nominating a freelance journalist you have hired or whose work you admire. Nominations only for this #RoryPeckAwards category. rorypecktrust.org/awards/

We are deeply disappointed that the Data Bill will not include the necessary provisions to keep creators' works safe from being used without their knowledge or permission by AI companies, despite clear and unified calls from across the creative industries. (1/3)

Weeping Angels - reports of journalists being wounded during protests in the US, and particularly in LA, are coming in with distressing regularity. Is the LAPD targeting journalists? Thanks to Kate Ross londonfreelance.org/fl/2506us.html…

People buy people, not brands: The human connection Lessons from London's Publisher Newsletter Summit and Awards [#193] Thanks to the team and sponsors for making me feel so welcome and a brilliant event 💖 Media Voices Esther Kezia Thorpe nikatalbot.io/p/people-buy-p…

10 Things from Cannes Lions 2025 🇫🇷 nikatalbot.io/p/10-things-fr…

#WelfareNotWarfare Join DPAC & allies 📢Stop Disability Benefit Cuts 📢Monday 30th June 2025 📢4.30pm 📢Parliament Square London SW1P 3JX

The winner of the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness is Simon Murphy, for his work in The Mirror, including a front page report on the "hidden scandal of homeless women". Congratulations, Simon Murphy, and thank you to all our judges and to sponsors Centre for Homelessness Impact.

On Saturday Trades Union Congress Women Chainmakers' Festival will be held at Mary Macarthur Gardens, West Midlands. The annual festival celebrates the successes of working class women with speeches, political stalls, music, street theatre, metalworking, and more. tuc.org.uk/events/midland…

On my way to support the rally! #WelfareNotWarfare

The UK government's plan to cut journalism education funding has been condemned by the NUJ and NCTJ . Help us raise our concerns over its impact with MPs. Use this link to send a letter to your MP in under two minutes. We need your support! nuj.good.do/savequalityjou…

Happy Independents Day! 🥳

Ready to rock 🤘 Black Sabbath: 57 years on, still going strong [#196] nikatalbot.io/p/ready-to-roc…