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PA MEDIA LAUNCHES ‘ELECTION CHECK 24’…

London, 23rd May 2024 – PA Media, the UK and Ireland’s national news agency, has launched a new initiative aimed at combating mis- and disinformation related to the upcoming general election. Election Check 24 is a coalition of news publishers and fact-checkers brought together by PA Media, supported by the Google News Initiative, to ensure […]

PA Media Group Appoints Emily Shelley…

PA Media Group has today appointed Emily Shelley as its new Chief Executive Officer, the first woman to lead the business in its 155 year history. Shelley, who was formerly MD of PA’s stock imagery agency Alamy and a board member, began her career with PA as a graduate trainee 25 years ago. She replaces […]

Globelynx proud to announce a dynamic…

Broadcast technology platform Globelynx, is extending its range of experts into the global pensions market. Connecting industry experts with news broadcasters for expert commentary on the latest stories, Globelynx has partnered with pensions specialist PensionBee. PensionBee has a reputation for innovation and thought leadership at every specialist level, with its team of experts acknowledged as pioneers in all matters related […]

Alamy supports Google development

Alamy supports Google development team with the implementation of Schema.org image rights metadata Alamy – the stock vector, video, and photography agency, has seen recent testing efforts by its search and SEO team recognised in a statement by Google’s development team concerning the implementation of Schema.org image rights metadata within search engines. Announcing that the […]

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PA Media and Agility partnership brings…

PR and communications professionals can now monitor the news agenda and seamlessly reach the most relevant journalists for their stories through a new partnership between PA Media and Agility. PA Media’s Mediapoint enables customers to both understand and make the news by following breaking stories and then distributing their press releases on the newswire used […]

PA Media Group acquires social media…

PA Media Group has acquired Hydrogen, Scotland’s largest specialist social media agency. Hydrogen is an award-winning agency managing social media campaigns and communications for a range of brands and which will complement the services offered by existing PA Media Group businesses. Hydrogen is based in Glasgow and has delivered significant year-on-year growth since its formation […]

Mike Scott (CEO) and Daniel Rae founders of Hydrogen Social Media Agency

PA Betting Services launch free Daily…

PA Betting Services has launched the most comprehensive Betting and Gaming daily newswire in the industry. Utilising the PA Media global news network, the daily briefing will contain all the relevant breaking news from every section of the industry. Our Daily News Briefing, averaging over 40 articles a day, provides you with well-informed, accurate, and […]

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PA Media and iCrowdNewswire partner to…

Release Amplify launch opens up targeted route for press release content London, October 13, 2022: PR and communications professionals in the UK can now reach audiences on leading news websites using ad-driven press release distribution launched by PA Media and iCrowdNewswire. The new Release Amplify service will allow communications teams to harness the value of […]

PA Media and Google offer free…

London, UK: 30th September 2022 Journalists in six UK cities will be able to receive free training, insights and networking opportunities at the first Festival of Journalism from PA Media Journalism Training and the Google News Initiative. The three-day pop-up events are available to journalists at every stage of their careers. Each event includes free […]

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World Cup packages explained – Q&A…

Tell us about PA Betting Services’ World Cup packages? We have worked with our content creators and data teams to bring three packages to the market, which are Go, Pro and Ultimate.  Go – We feel this package caters to customers wishing to get a boost ahead of the tournament.  Alongside a tournament stat pack, […]

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PA Betting Services expands partnership with…

PA Betting Services (PABS) has teamed up with The Hong Kong Jockey Club to distribute horse racing data. Under this new agreement PABS will utilise their market leading delivery platform to supply HKJC data to Tote UK who have commingled their tote pools with HKJC, and At the Races (ATR), who broadcast the races from […]

Amazon expands Alexa news coverage via…

Amazon’s Alexa Device enhances its news data ingestion with the help of PA Media’s editorial platform Create Amazon – The technology company have partnered with UK and Ireland’s news agency PA Media to utilise ‘Create’ – PA Media’s newswire, to power their Alexa devices ensuring their users have all the latest breaking news from PA […]

PA Betting Services expands partnership with…

PA Betting Services (PABS), a leading data and content business, has extended its partnership with bet365. The additional international football data and content will help bring more betting opportunities to its ever-growing customer base.  For over 20 years, PA Betting Services has powered bet365’s platform with horseracing, football, and sports content. It has now extended […]

Alamy launches Create search

Alamy launches Create search an original way for the creative sector to be inspired faster Alamy has launched four original content collections powered by Create search, delivering fast,catalogued search results. Together with a refresh of the platform, and a new partnership withTalenthouse, the launch will provide customers with a place to be inspired by creativity […]

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PA Training and Google News Initiative…

PA Training and Google News Initiative create new partnership to strengthen digital journalism and leadership skills PA Training and the Google News Initiative today announce three partnership projects to provide easy access to free quality training for journalists at all stages of their careers. Beginning in July, the Become a Journalist Summer School will run […]

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PRCA ignites new partnership with PA…

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today partnered with PA Mediapoint to deliver a special PA Masterclass series. The six-part masterclass series will provide PR and communications professionals the opportunity to learn best practice and top tips on how to better engage with journalists and understand the latest trends and opportunities in today’s […]

PA Media and Flashes & Flames…

11 March 2022 – London, UK PA Media, the UK and Ireland’s national news agency, has formed a strategic alliance with award-winning media industry newsletter Flashes & Flames to provide expanded intelligence, news and data for the global media-tech industry, including the relaunched PA Media Briefing. Under the collaboration, PA Media and Flashes & Flames […]

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PA Media Group appoints Alamy MD…

PA Media Group has today appointed Alamy Managing Director and former PA Media graduate, Emily Shelley, to its board following more than 20 years with the business. Shelley, who became MD of Alamy following PA Media Group’s acquisition of the content platform in March 2020, began her career at PA Media (then Press Association) as […]

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PA Media names Joe Sené as…

Joe Sené has been named as the new Head of Pictures at PA Media after Martin Keene announced he is standing down after more than 25 years in the role. Sené joins PA early in the new year and brings a wealth of experience across national and international picture desks. Currently Picture Editor of the […]

Joe Sene Head of Pictures at PA Media

PA Betting Services expands reach into…

Chilean based ElTurf – the premier source of pre-race content, tipping, stats and breeding in Latin America – has entered into a new agreement with PA Betting Services to expand its reach into global fixed odds and pari-mutuel markets. The exclusive deal, which includes more than 2000 races per year from Sporting Valparaiso, Hipodromo de […]

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Alamy rebrands as it strengthens its…

Alamy rebrands! The world’s most inclusive content platform has unveiled a striking new visual identity as it strengthens its offering to the creative sector.   The new brand, developed in partnership with creative agency Phantom, reflects Alamy’s focus on the infinite and diverse opportunities that the ‘blank page’ can have for creatives. It follows significant […]

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PA Media Group welcomes Tom Lloyd…

Tom Lloyd has been announced as the permanent Head of Communications for PA Media Group. Tom brings a wealth of media and communications experience, having worked on campaigns across Africa, South America, Asia and Europe, and with the likes of FIFA, UEFA, the IOC, and the successful Paris 2024 bid for the Olympic Games. He […]

Tom Lloyd Head of Communications at PA Media

PA Media Group Picture Editor stands…

Martin Keene, Group Picture Editor at PA Media, is standing down from the role after 35 years with the UK and Ireland’s national news agency. Keene has led the picture operation for more than 25 years, overseeing staff and freelance photographers across the nations as well as a team of editors. He began as a […]

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PA Media Partners with The Journal…

London / Dublin, 8th October, 2024 – PA Media has announced a new partnership with The Journal FactCheck, supported by the Google News Initiative, aimed at tackling mis- and disinformation ahead of the next Irish general election. Both organisations are accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and will collaborate in the coming months to […]

PA MEDIA APPOINTS SENIOR STANDARD EXECUTIVE…

London, 30th September 2024 – PA Media today announces the appointment of Jack Lefley as Editor-in-Chief. Lefley will take over from Pete Clifton, who recently decided to step down having led the national news agency’s editorial operations since January 2015. Currently Managing Editor of The Standard, Lefley, 46, will take the reins at PA Media […]

PA MEDIA EXTENDS FACT-CHECKING SERVICE TO…

London 23 September 2024 – PA Media, the national news agency of the UK and Ireland, has announced an expansion of its fact-checking service, supported by the Google News Initiative. Originally launched as Election Check 24, with a focus on providing accurate information in the run-up to the UK general election, the fact-checking project which […]

PA Betting Services Extends Strategic Partnership…

PA Betting Services (PABS) is pleased to announce the extension of our official distributor agreement with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB). Committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness, PABS will ensure that the large number of distribution network customers will continue to receive the reliable and detailed Greyhound racecard information […]