Future of the Scottish press

Dr Alex Benchimol, Independence, media, Professor Philip Schlesinger, Scotland2 Comments

By Professor Philip Schlesinger and Dr Alex Benchimol In the run-up to the independence referendum on 18 September, Scotland’s newspaper press is facing a double challenge. First, can print journalism adapt to the digital revolution, given a continuing decline in newspaper sales? Second, can the press perform its civic role in contributing to an increasingly…

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Part 2: Broadcasting, Communications and Scottish Independence

Devolution, Independence, media, Professor Philip Schlesinger

In this two part series, University of Glasgow Professor and Visiting Professor at LSE Philip Schlesinger, comments on the white paper on independence put forth by the Scottish Government. In this second post he examines the proposals for a new Scottish public broadcaster and regulatory arrangements, arguing that it is actually incremental change that is in question.

Part 1: Broadcasting, Communications and Scottish Independence

Commentary, Devolution, Independence, media, Professor Philip Schlesinger

In this two part series, University of Glasgow Professor and Visiting Professor at LSE Philip Schlesinger, comments on the white paper on independence put forth by the Scottish Government. In this first post he explains the context of the proposals for the broadcasting and communications in Scotland’s Future, suggesting that even without independence, they can…