Toddlers and young children should be supervised during media exposure with parents on hand to help them understand what’s on the screen. The future of the AAP newswire is assured with the inking of a sale to new owners at the last minute who say they are driven to retain media diversity. A consortium of philanthropists and investors on Monday finalised a deal with current shareholders, including Nine and News Corp, to purchase Australian Associated Press which has been operating for more than 85 years.Following an announcement in March that the newswire would close, the consortium was concerned about the impact on Australian journalism and shared a desire to retain the agency.“A desire to protect media diversity in Australia through ensuring the long-term sustainability of the AAP newswire and its provision of independent, quality journalism on issues that should matter to all Australians,” the group said in a statement of its motivation to purchase the business.The consortium, led by Nick Harrington, is made up of a number of people including philanthropist John McKinnon, and has been supported by senior media executive Peter Tonagh.The new-look AAP, directed by CEO Emma Cowdroy and editor Andrew Drummond, will continue to produce content including breaking and world news, sport, court and political reporting, plus photography and a FactCheck service.Just in: AAP has officially signed off on a formal agreement to sell the newswire to a consortium of impact investors and philanthropists. Other parts of the AAP Group will be retained by the current shareholders. As predicted in the 1999 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement, 1 industry has also targeted those in the 0- to 2-year age group (and their parents) as key consumers of electronic media. For older children, the key recommendation is for a balance between media and other activities. Fast-paced programs, apps with distracting elements, and any type of violent content should be avoided as well. The new owners have committed to retain scores of the current AAP workforce, but there will be job losses.Changes to the business are expected to be finalised ahead of settlement on July 31.Cowdroy, who has previously worked as AAP’s senior legal counsel, championed news of the sale.“This is not only great news, but it’s vital for our democracy, as public- interest journalism is more important than ever,” she said.“Fast, factual reporting, objective news and geographical reach to all corners of Australia, is our DNA.”Breaking - AAP has been sold to a not-for profit consortium and will re-launch on August 1 with a team of 85, based in the Sydney CBD.
Resources for Health Care Providers Media and Children Talking Points (AAP member login required) Webinar on Children and Media: “Digital Technology and the Word Gap: Barrier or Opportunity? Other parts of the AAP Group will be retained by the current shareholders. For more detailed information, download the media kits below. Educational DVDs/videos, television programs, and even entire cable networks are geared toward this age group. This includes Medianet, Mediaverse, AAP Directories, Pagemasters and … The AAP also recommends that screen use during meals and in the hour prior to bedtime be restricted.
In addition to these recommendations, the AAP has developed a An AAP logo is seen at Sydney Bureau of national newswire Australian Associated Press in Sydney. The board wishes the new team every success,” he said.
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