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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 25d

Looking forward to this launch. Some great writers lined up from the (former) Observer.

"Former Observer columnists comedian Stewart Lee and agony aunt Philippa Perry will both write for The Nerve" - as well as Carole Cadwalladr pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...

Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts

Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · 28d

My birthday notwithstanding, tonight at the "House of Guinness" premiere has reminded me of two things. Firstly, even though I'm out of practice, I'm good at what I do. Secondly, there's no feeling in the world quite like going to work - and it doesn't feel like a job to begin with. I'm very lucky.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · 29d

Trump’s closing in on a #TikTok deal. But this isn’t about saving an app - it’s about who gets to own Gen Z’s attention. New audiences vs old empires. And #journalism sits right in the crossfire.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · 29d

I've spent some time thinking about #journalism and the business of news. Content wheels are starting to wobble, content funnels are clogging up, and platforms are colliding - and is “maximalism” really the next big thing?

The latest edition of "The 201" has more:

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 13

It sounds like some serious numbers in and around central London for today's protests. I've made a conscious decision to take some time away from public order as of late, but will be back in the middle of things when the time is right.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 11

The really interesting thing I’ve noticed at #FOMT25 is how the attitude and tone in discussions about AI and #journalism have shifted noticeably over the past 24 months. Plenty to chew over coming away from today.

Many thanks to @pressgazette.co.uk for the invite and another fantastic event.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm heading over to the @pressgazette.co.uk Future of Media Tech Conference this morning. It's a very AI-heavy agenda but that's perfectly understandable, given how AI is driving so much disruption in and around #journalism. I'm looking forward to mainlining coffee on my arrival...

a pixel art of a cup of coffee with the words `` insert coffee to continue '' .

ALT: a pixel art of a cup of coffee with the words `` insert coffee to continue '' .

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 9

I stepped out the door after a tip-off close to home, and after mostly avoiding my news instinct for the last few weeks, I found a car and a bus had collided at the foot of my road...

a man with a beard says " deep sigh " in front of some ferns

ALT: a man with a beard says " deep sigh " in front of some ferns

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 7

A quiet few days away hiding in North London. This sunset set the mood, thankfully.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · Sep 6

Here's something a bit different. We've been reporting from Edinburgh to try to get to the bottom of a mystery in London. Princes Street is the Scottish capital's most famous shopping street — and it's gaining the *exact same* tatty gift shops as London. www.londoncentric.media/p/edinburgh-...

The Edinburgh connection to London's tax-evading gift shops

Plus: A chat with the Transport for London boss running the tube strike negotiations — and how the "hardworking businessman" putting up flags in south London tried to scam an insurer.

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Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · Sep 5

Daily Beast ‘on the rise’ as it recruits Tom Latchem as lead global correspondent: Hire comes as politics and culture brand expands under Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood. pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...

Daily Beast 'on the rise' as it recruits Tom Latchem as lead global correspondent

Former News of the World TV editor Tom Latchem has joined US publisher The Daily Beast as lead global correspondent.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 4

You mean until the introduction of "limited functionality"

Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 4

12 months ago I warned against relying on subscription-based video tools for #journalism. Now Adobe Rush is on the way out, just as I predicted. Content creation platforms shift fast. Your skills need to be transferable & you need to be adaptable. Also, and much more importantly...

I told you so.

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Chris Terry-Enescu @cjterry.bsky.social · Sep 3

Well this made me cry.

Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Sep 3

Timeline cleanse

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 2

Something a bit more personal on 'The 201', but one that's still important to talk about nevertheless: survivor's guilt. I've struggled with it since my diagnosis, and this summer it's been particularly difficult.

But every problem has a solution.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Sep 1

Oh good it's September

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 28

Journalists are asked to bear witness to trauma, conflict and tragedy every day, and the weight of that doesn’t just disappear once the story is filed.

Burnout, vicarious trauma and constant online threats go hand in hand with #journalism in 2025.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 25

I will say, logging out of X / Twitter was a massive step forward in this. The deluge of misery and hate there was too much.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 25

A small note of thanks for the messages I've received since posting this. My GP set up a referral for me later this week, so it's all in hand.

Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 19

I paid a visit to @stbrides.com on Fleet Street - the journalists church - earlier today. It's good to sometimes just sit and gather your thoughts a little, especially when you sense you might be struggling.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 19

I paid a visit to @stbrides.com on Fleet Street - the journalists church - earlier today. It's good to sometimes just sit and gather your thoughts a little, especially when you sense you might be struggling.

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Aug 19

The BBC postponed the airing of a documentary about Ozzy Osbourne at the last minute because it wanted to “respect the family issues”

BBC delayed Ozzy Osbourne documentary to respect family’s wishes

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 17

HUGE if true

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · Aug 16

England is FULL.

Proof!

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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · Aug 17

Putin may be hoping that the longer he can drag this out, the more likely it becomes Trump walks away to avoid a no-deal humiliation.
Europe would then have to step up & replace US arms
This is far from close to an end.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 15

Some things are so easily verifiable it's practically effortless - especially if you've been doing it for long enough, and even more so on the other site.

The left needs to be better than this.

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Matt Capon @mattlcapon.bsky.social · Aug 15

The data doesn't lie. Increasingly more people now get their #news from YouTube than from TV, especially younger audiences.

That shift isn’t just about the platform. It’s about behaviour, culture, money, and what #journalism looks and sounds like in 2025...

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