Who we are
Media lies at the heart of British life; whether through its historical embrace of the daily newspaper, the modulated tones of the BBC or its enthusiasm for voicing its opinion through Twitter, the rowdy, rambunctious, irreverent nature of British democracy is reflected in the country's love of news, views and comment.
The Media Society is a charity which exists to reflect that passion and exuberance through an exciting, diverse and engaging events programme encouraging anyone with an interest in media to get involved, listening to and questioning those at the heart of this enthralling industry.
Our membership includes journalists, broadcasters, PR folk and indeed anyone who has a connection with media. But just as media affects everyone, so our membership is open to all.
Our mission is straightforward; to surprise, provoke, inspire, educate and entertain.
So enjoy exploring our website, look at our events calendar and why not keep up-to-date by joining the Media Society?
After all, in media, it's now. Or never.
Upcoming events
2
oct
2017
Balance and Impartiality in a Post-Truth Age
Nina Hossein chairs a panel of industry insiders at ITV's Southbank Studios.
28
SEP
2017
Royal Television Society & Media Society
1st Annual Steve Hewlett Memorial Lecture 2017
Nick Robinson, BBC Radio Four Today Presenter and former Political Editor of the BBC will give the inaugural Steve Hewlett Memorial Lecture.
9
OCT
2017
Katie Hopkins and Decca Aitkenhead
Controversial right-wing columnist Katie Hopkins will be interrogated...
6
nov
2017
Shouting in the Street: Adventures and Misadventures of a Fleet Street Survivor
The editor of the Observer will be in conversation.
27
nOv
2017
The Media Society Christmas Drinks - Plus Jon Snow
The broadcaster will make an appearance
8
jan
2018
Latest News
George Osborne: Journalism is More Fun, But I Won't Rule Out a Comeback
tuesday 05 september 2017
Now Editor of the Evening Standard, the Ex-Chancellor chats with Andrew Marr
Dylan Jones: We Don't Need 'David Bowies' Now... We Have Instagram
tuesday 05 september 2017
The GQ Editor was in conversation with Peter York
Stewart Purvis to Run Great North Run in Honour Steve Hewlett
Sunday 27 august 2017
He'll be completing the course next month.
First Steve Hewlett Scholar Announced
saturday 26 august 2017
A Salford Student has scooped the £2,000 prize.
London Voices Winner Announced at Summer Drinks
saturday 25 june 2017
A host of talented journalists were honoured at the Media Society's summer drinks earlier this week.
Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund Launches
monday 12 june 2017
The fund has been set-up in memory of the celebrated broadcaster who died earlier this year.
Reporting Terror: You Mustn't Lose the Ability to Feel
tuesday 4 april 2017
Peter Taylor OBE talks to The Media Society on reporting terror for more than 50 years.
Geordie Greig on Trump, the Lebedevs and the ' Daily Mail Sparkle'
friday 3 march 2017
The editor of the Mail on Sunday talks about his rise to the top.
BBC's Nick Robinson Rallies Hacks to a 'Willingness to Call it'
monday 6 february 2017
News broadcaster Nick Robinson 'calls it' in conversation with Phil Harding.
The Future of Print: Niche and Alternative?
Thursday 26 january 2017
What's the solution to the decline of print?
