Bob Satchwell dies aged 73: Tributes pour in to ‘giant of publishing industry’ as founder of Society of Editors loses battle with pneumonia and Covid-19 Bob Satchwell was the founding executive director of Society of Editors (SoE) Has been described by his colleagues as ‘one of the media’s greatest champions’ Satchwell had spent last few … Read more
Shirley Manson is the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Michael Gudinski after the Australian music industry giant’s sudden death on Monday. In a post on Facebook on Tuesday, the 54-year-old Garbage frontwoman said she had ‘lost a beloved friend’ in Gudinski. ‘A person who loved on me, encouraged me, believed in me… even at times when … Read more
End of the pre-paid funeral rip-offs: Industry faces ban on cold calling amid concerns over pressure selling By Victoria Bischoff for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 2 March 2021 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 2 March 2021 Funeral plan providers face a major crackdown and a ban on cold calling amid concerns over pressure selling. … Read more
‘I felt silenced in almost every room’: Madison Beer, 21, says she was bullied by older men in the industry who ‘steered her in all the wrong directions’ By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 11:47 GMT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 11:47 GMT, 26 February 2021 Madison Beer has spoken candidly about her experience of … Read more
The live events industry has launched a hard-hitting campaign highlighting the turmoil its workers are going through, and urging the Government to act now and safeguard the sector’s future. The campaign, ‘The Government Can’t See Us, Can You?’ or #GovCantSeeUs, shows the devastation the coronavirus pandemic has wrought on the live events supply chain. Professionals … Read more
Cardi B has discussed the ‘insulting’ pay disparity in the record and fashion industry in a new candid interview with Mariah Carey. The WAP hitmaker, 28, said that she has felt ‘prejudice’ during her career and that she has formerly been paid less for endorsement deals compared to ‘certain white people’. Cardi admitted that it is ‘insulting’ and … Read more
Gamblers lose £614m in a MONTH as campaigners warn the industry is ‘cashing in’ on Covid pandemic Record £614million lost by gamblers in December, £71mil more than in October Industry is now coming under fire with accusations they’re cashing in on Covid’ Figures show 2.1million played online slots and casino games in December By Daily … Read more
Gamblers lose £614m in a MONTH as campaigners warn the industry is ‘cashing in’ on Covid pandemic Record £614million lost by gamblers in December, £71mil more than in October Industry is now coming under fire with accusations they’re cashing in on Covid’ Figures show 2.1million played online slots and casino games in December By Daily … Read more
Motor industry bosses have expressed their ‘deep disappointment’ at Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown after it was revealed that car showrooms will be forced to keep their doors locked until at least mid-April – meaning customers won’t be able to browse dealerships during the busiest month of the year. March is traditionally one of … Read more
Amanda Redman has accused the British TV industry of taking an ‘ageist’ approach to older actresses and claims there is a shortage of good roles for females in their 50s and 60s. The New Tricks star, 63, from Brighton, claims the UK fails to represent women of her age group on screen and argues it ‘doesn’t … Read more