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2RY3PTY Young man and woman talking during podcast in classroom25 May 2023
Why Podcasts are Essential for Your Brand
In a world where attention spans are short and competition for clicks is fierce, podcasting has carved out a space for deep connection and meaningful storytelling.
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Press Association Academy News – April 2025
Spring has sprung and the Press Association Academy team is busy with exciting new projects across all our specialist training areas.
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Breaking Barriers: Reflections from the Disability Journalism Forum
On Friday 29 March, I had the privilege of attending the Disability Journalism Forum at Sky for the first time, alongside my colleague Roz McKenzie.
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An almost empty Arrivals Hall at Heathrow Terminal 4 in London. More than 1,300 flights to and from Heathrow Airport will be disrupted on Friday due to the closure of the airport following a fire at the North Hyde electrical substation last night.21 Mar 2025
Crisis Communications: The Heathrow Shutdown and Why Crisis Planning Matters
The recent Heathrow Airport shutdown exemplified inadequate crisis planning. Flights were grounded, passengers stranded, and businesses faced millions in losses due to infrastructure failure.
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2C461WD Two businessmen meeting at boardroom presentation25 Sept 2018
Strategies for Confident Executive Presentations: Lessons from The Matrix
Imagine stepping into a high-stakes boardroom, the projector humming softly, all eyes locked onto you. It's your moment to secure funding, win people over and prove your vision.
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Shining Stars: NCTJ Award Nominees from Press Association Academy
Our brilliant journalist apprentices and diploma students have been shortlisted 17 times in the 2024 NCTJ Awards for Excellence.
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From classroom to newsroom: Five ways the NCTJ diploma prepares you for success
Starting a career in journalism can be both exciting and overwhelming.
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2AXP1PN Bucharest, Romania - February 12, 2020: Man holds a press conference and speaks in various Romanian news televisions microphones.12 Feb 2020
Crisis Communications: The good, the bad and the ugly of 2024
Imagine the iconic showdown scene from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Three gunslingers stand in a dusty arena, each representing a different approach to tackling trouble.
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2P29BHB BBC News is a global 24/7 operation with its headquarters in London. This captures a moment through the nonstop news cycle.17 Dec 2014
Join the fight against misinformation with free digital verification training
With the rapid spread of mis- and disinformation and the ease of sharing unverified stories across social media and digital platforms, newsrooms face growing challenges in separating fact from…
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Press Association Academy students win at National Apprenticeship Awards regional finals
Press Association Academy's Level 5 Journalist apprentices achieved notable recognition at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards regional finals in October.