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Chris Jackson
Nov 28, 20215 min read
The power of a storm
You can just picture it. A Victorian scene in rural Northumberland. In the distance the Cheviots are shining brilliant white having...
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Chris Jackson
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Time to act irrationally
So England are in the finals of the Euros and how many of us, I wonder, are now convinced that our lucky socks or pre-match ritual was...
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Chris Jackson
May 24, 20214 min read
The silence is deafening
This weekend two high profile organisations found themselves at the centre of the news agenda, not just at home, but internationally....
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Chris Jackson
May 14, 20212 min read
Feeling good about today's youth
There are some days that are good and you can't imagine they'd get any better but, as you'll hear for yourself further down this blog,...
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Chris Jackson
Mar 26, 20211 min read
Giving to charity can be a selfish act
It’s been great to give something back! A couple of months of pro bono work comes to a head tonight. I am producing a live webstream show...
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Chris Jackson
Mar 19, 20215 min read
Has the BBC seen the Northern Light?
Yesterday the BBC announced a major shift of jobs and services out of London. Finally! As someone who worked exclusively outside of the...
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Chris Jackson
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Better the devil you know?
Something remarkable happened in the world of PR this week and I was a front row witness. When reputation management is often the prime...
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Chris Jackson
Jan 28, 20214 min read
Sea Shanties? I'm singing my own praises
It seems everyone is getting into Sea Shanties these days. That Nathan Evans tune is an earworm and may make it to number 1 in the...
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Chris Jackson
Jan 14, 20213 min read
Lessons from Trumps' America: The rot starts with the loss of local news.
Sometimes it takes someone outside your immediate sphere to point out the blindingly obvious. That happened this morning when I caught an...
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Chris Jackson
Jan 11, 20213 min read
The camera never lies?
Videos have appeared on social media showing hospital corridors and waiting areas apparently empty, "proving" that the covid pandemic is...
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Chris Jackson
Dec 8, 20203 min read
Future of meaningful regional TV
Ofcom has today published its thoughts on the future of public service broadcasting and makes specific mention of regional broadcasting....
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Chris Jackson
Nov 11, 20202 min read
The poppy field
There is something magical and spiritual when you suddenly come across a vast swathe of poppies in a field. Today is the anniversary of...
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Chris Jackson
Nov 4, 20201 min read
A fascinating history of Holy Island
As I leave the BBC, it has chosen quite by accident to repeat a documentary I made last year about the history of Holy Island. What I...
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