Coronavirus prompts “unprecedented” pleas for help
Covid-19
Regional newspapers and websites have been in the forefront of covering the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, getting vital information out to people in their areas and tackling ‘fake news’ about the outbreak that has appeared on social media – at the same time as having to deal with the inevitable loss in advertising revenues as a result of the economic lockdown, leading to staff furloughs and temporary pay cuts in some publishing groups.
Throughout the crisis HoldtheFrontPage has been closely following the industry’s response to the outbreak, both in terms of how the regional media has covered the story, and in terms of its impact on the sector. You can find all our stories here.
What we have written about Covid-19
Daily gets five-figure boost in bid to build coronavirus memorial
Newspaper now almost halfway to fundraising target
Weekly issues warning to advertisers ahead of print return
Title says there will be “no community paper” if it can’t cover costs
Eight hyperlocals launch new government ad deal
Partnership secured as part of £3m investment
Shadow minister demands more ‘respect’ for regional press
Labour MP praises industry’s pandemic coverage
Lack of ad revenue cited as weekly announces closure
Newspaper shuts after almost 40 years in business
Editorial boss urges journalists to get ‘on the road’ while home working
Content chief issues advice based on past experience as district reporter
Coronavirus lockdown prompts press card demand ‘surge’
Big increases in number issued in March and April
Praise for new seniors after ‘steep learning curve’ of coronavirus
Chief examiner applauds those who worked and studied during lockdown
Coronavirus chiefs say sorry to regional press after ‘media flim-flam’ jibe
Organisation apologises to “local media colleagues”
Ex-editor and photographer launch bid to find 100 people of different ages
Project will capture subjects of all ages during pandemic
Hyperlocal welcomes advertisers’ return as it marks 10 years in business
Co-founder hails post-lockdown customer boost
Lack of ceremony prompts organisers to shelve media awards
Coronavirus prompts annual event’s cancellation
ABC reveals coronavirus circulations of regional dailies
Publishers given option of audit for pandemic period
Daily urges readers to ‘rekindle their love’ for patch in new campaign
Newspaper joins forces with council to promote city
New date sate for campaign showing regional journalism’s importance
Event was postponed due to coronavirus