A tough and rightful stance from the FNSI (National Federation of the Press) followed the press conference held by the […]
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Considered, mistakenly, as a minor branch of information, digital journalism has the opportunity to introduce itself in a two-day event
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Rather than talking about journalism, we should use the term journalisms. But that’s not what I want to focus on.
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The unexpected halt to the bill on fair compensation has mobilized the Federazione Nazionale della Stampa (FNSI), the unified journalists’
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The National Federation of the Press (FNSI), through an official communication, expresses satisfaction at the approval in the Culture Committee
I received an email from Simone Favaro, whom I thank, regarding a comment on my post about the fact that
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A press release that exists in too many versions loses not only its uniqueness but also the authority that comes from being created by the media, for the media. Among industry professionals, the press release holds significant value—it’s often considered the primary source. However, it seems that in certain corners of the digital world, this no longer matters. As we say in Italy, “where there’s a rule, there’s a loophole.”
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What do Trenitalia and Frecciarossa have to do with a blog about journalism is probably the question on the minds
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I have always loved keeping myself informed through newspapers, ever since I was a child. I’ve always had a soft
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In the aftermath of the approval of the Florence “deontological” Charter on job insecurity by the National Council of the
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Kicking off tomorrow, October 7th, is the two-day event in Florence dedicated to the hot topic of job insecurity in
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A small but important step forward has been taken towards the much-awaited “Reform of the Professional Order of Journalists.” Below,
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While the Culture Committee of the Chamber of Deputies is working to present a unified draft law on fair compensation
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On October 7th and 8th, Florence will host a significant event for Italian journalism: the drafting of the Florence Charter, a new code of ethics for journalists aimed at restoring dignity to the profession.
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After launching a dedicated page for journalists and hosting its first media summit, Facebook is accelerating its push into social journalism.
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Facebook page dedicated to journalists At a time of technological revolution that mainly affects journalists, Facebook has taken notice of
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The plague of “copy and paste” and “plagiarism” is becoming increasingly widespread among last-minute writers and even some newspapers. In
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I received from my colleague Saverio Paffumi of Freelance 2.0 a letter sent by freelance journalist Gabriele Del Grande to
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The FNSI Self-Employed Workers Commission believes that freedom and quality of information—and, along with them, the issues faced by
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By now, more than half of Italian journalists—24,000 compared to 20,000 with permanent contracts—do not have a permanent contract and
I read on “Il Post” an article telling the story of an American online journalist who, for about five years,
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Freelance journalists An open window onto the world of precarious work and freelance journalists. This is the mission of the
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More than just a news story, it finally seems that I have to comment on a Supreme Court ruling seasoned
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I have just finished reading a book by Sergio Maistrello, a colleague I have known for years and who has
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I read in disbelief that the journalistic accreditation request for the Venice Biennale now has a cost: 60.00 Euros. I
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Immediate action and the formation of working groups for the Commission for Freelance Work of the Fnsi, chaired by Daniela Stigliano. At the inaugural meeting held on June 25, alongside the election of the Coordinator, Maurizio Bekar (Friuli Venezia Giulia), the Commission established its internal structure, outlining its program and objectives for the coming months.
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Today, I had the honor of representing my region, Basilicata, within the National Commission for Self-Employment of the Italian National Press Federation (FNSI). The regional assembly of the Basilicata Press Association also elected me as the regional coordinator for freelancers, as well as a member of the regional self-employment commission of the FNSI, alongside my colleagues Iranna De Meo and Giovanni Martemucci.
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The Italian National Order of Journalists (ODG) has recently released a report on the state of freelance journalism. During the National Council meetings at the end of March, a detailed document focusing on freelance journalists was presented. This report was prepared by the CNOG working group, specifically tasked with providing an overview of the current landscape for independent journalism professionals.
My compliments go to all the journalists of this program who are carrying on a tradition that has almost disappeared in Italy: investigative journalism.
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We’re in the midst of an election campaign—something none of us can miss. But let’s be honest: it’s not because we’re finally up to speed on the political platforms of party X or party Y. And what about the web? To my surprise, the law on equal media access has left the internet off the list of regulated media channels.
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