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Scotland's local TV debate

McGhee Media — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:45:00 +0100

The introduction of a local TV network is very much a key element of the Westminster coalition government’s legislative programme. Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State of Culture Media and Sport, or to give him his full title – Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport – has set his own personal bar extremely high through his almost-evangelistic commitment to delivering such a network in Britain for the first time.

Memories of 9/11

McGhee Media — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:53:00 +0100

I was editor of the Evening Times in Glasgow on the day the Twin Towers were attacked 10 years ago. In a series of features to mark the anniversary, the newspaper has been recalling its coverage of one of the biggest live stories it ever had to deal with - you can read its account here First with the News.

Phone hacking and press regulation

McGhee Media — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:55:00 +0100

As the News of the World phone hacking scandal shows no signs of abating, The Scotsman has been analysing the latest revelations and implications for the press. Here's my contribution on media regulation

Can Europe help stop newspaper rot?

McGhee Media — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Scotland’s has suffered its first mainstream print casualties with the collapse of the Forth Independent Newspaper group, publishers of Clackmannan’s couthily-named, the Wee County News, and a number of free titles.

Sad day for Scotland

McGhee Media — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:02:00 +0100

As a former deputy editor of both the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, I was saddened to hear that nearly one third of the journalists on the newspapers - around 100 - are to lose their jobs. Read opinion pieces and other comment about about the issue here on allmediascotland

Scotland gets Egyptians' vote

McGhee Media — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:29:00 +0100

Honorary Professor in Journalism and Media

McGhee Media — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:26:00 +0000

Glasgow Caledonian University has appointed Charles McGhee an Honorary Professor in Journalism and Media. The university has one of the most sought-after multi-media journalism programmes in the UK which, uniquely in Scotland, is accredited by both the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Scottish Digital Network Panel

McGhee Media — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:24:00 +0000

The Scottish Digital Network Panel - which has been examining options for launching a new television channel for Scotland - has presented its final report to the Scottish Government. You can read the full report here.

Return to Beijing

McGhee Media — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:30:00 +0100

During September Charles McGhee returned to China to train another group of Xinhua journalists in English-language news writing. The course - once again held in the Xinhua Training Centre in West Beijing - was expanded to include some basic multi-media training as journalists in China adapt to the world of converged media.

Training Journalists in China

McGhee Media — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:30:00 +0100

Charles McGhee was back in Beijing in June to run another three-week course for young journalists with Xinhua, the state-run national and international news agency. Xinhua supplies China's booming media industry in print, broadcast and online. There is a growing demand for the agency's English language news, features and picture service and Xinhua is in the process of training many of its journalists in English-language news writing. The course run by Charles was once again delivered under the auspices of the Thomson Foundation, the not-for-profit organisation which trains journalists and other media professionals in developing countries. You can visit Xinhua's English-language news website here.

Community Service Awards

McGhee Media — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100

The search for the best community service projects in Scotland was unveiled by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill as part of a drive to recognise the value of community payback across Scotland.

Teaming up with Beattie Communications

McGhee Media — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:51:00 +0100

Charles McGhee has teamed up with Beattie Communications to work on public sector projects in Scotland. "I'm delighted to be joining forces with Beattie," said Charles. "The growing importance of the public sector in Scotland reflects the maturity of Scotland's devolved nation status and we're looking forward to working together in this vital area." Charles will also continue to pursue independent projects under the banner of Charles McGhee Media Consultancy Ltd.

Trade visit to Shanghai and Beijing

McGhee Media — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:03:28 +0000

China was on the travel agenda again in March with a visit to Shanghai - China's biggest city pop. 20 million - and Beijing. Charles was part of an SCDI (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) trade delegation of 25 Scottish companies who were building business links with China.

Daily newspaper launched

McGhee Media — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:48:21 +0000

The consultancy was commissioned by Nigeria's new national newspaper – the Peoples Daily (no apostrophe!) – to relaunch the title as a daily publication in November 2009.

Crown Office review

Site administrator — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:48:20 +0000

Scotland's Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service COPFS commissioned Charles McGhee to review its communications and media services in late 2009.

Business breakfast debate

McGhee Media — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:48:19 +0000

A breakfast debate on theScottish Budget, organised by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), was chaired by Charles McGhee in Glasgow at the end of October. Around 50 SCDI member companies were represented and they quizzed four leading politicians.

Business Club Ambassadors

McGhee Media — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:48:18 +0000

First Minister Alex Salmond has announced new ambassadors of BusinessClubScotland. Leading figures from business, sport and the media, including Jim McColl, Chair of Clyde Blowers, Olympic athlete Lee McConnell, Charles McGhee, former editor of The Herald, and John McGlynn, Chair of Airlink Group, will join the First Minister as Ambassadors for the club.

Xinhua training

McGhee Media — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:48:17 +0000

The Chinese state-owned news agency is the world's largest, employing 10,000 people and operating from 107 international bureaux. In 2009, our consultancy conducted training in Social Affairs Reporting for Xinhua journalists selected from various divisions within the organisation. The journalists produce their reports in English as well as Chinese to meet the increasing demand for Xinhua's English-language news service. The training, which took place in Beijing, was run in conjunction with the UK-based Thomson Foundation.