Jan 18, 2021Fashion journalism in the digital age.Can it survive? — Technology is evolving at an unprecedented rate, with new phenomenon’s being discovered every day, it is ultimately changing the way we live. But I question, can fashion journalism survive in the digital age? I sat down with founder and host of fashion originators, Stephanie Irwin, to find out more. “Fashion…Fashion Journalism5 min readFashion Journalism5 min read
Jan 14, 2021The Magic of Multimodality.My personal experience with multimodality storytelling on Instagram. — It is no secret that social media is taking over the world. But through the daily evolution of these platforms, the access to important information is portrayed easier than ever; all thanks to multimodality. Here’s what I’ve learnt. We’ve all been there, faced with pages and pages of endless words…Multimodality6 min readMultimodality6 min read
Jan 10, 2021Celebrity Culture: The good, The bad and The ugly.The impact of our celebrity addiction. — Being a celebrity in the 21st century means giving your life up to the press. No, I don’t mean literally, but it may as well be. Celebrities are subject to 40% of news stories circulating our newspapers and screens today. But I find myself asking the question, why? …Celebrity6 min readCelebrity6 min read
Jan 4, 2021Microblogging is great!My personal experience with microblogging and what I have learnt. — Social media has had a huge impact on our lives and that is no surprise with 84% of UK adults owning a smartphone today. It is consuming our culture and is slowly taking over from more traditional means of communication that we were once used to. …Journalism6 min readJournalism6 min read
Dec 15, 2020The Coronavirus vaccine.What happens to those who fear needles? — With the huge press coverage surrounding the recent announcement of the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine, I question what is going to happen to those who fear needles and what impact is the constant coverage having on them? NEEDLES. The word I dread the most. Trypanophobia, or more commonly…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Dec 2, 2020Defamation: The basics.A guide to legal challenges faced by journalists today. — Unknown to many, Journalists today face a wealth of legal issues, which can often lead to lengthy and expensive court battles if not avoided at all costs. Defamation, in all its glory, is one of them. “Defamation has been defined as a false publication calculated to bring a person into…Defamation5 min readDefamation5 min read
