Tortoise Media is a UK-based news portal started by both James Harding, a former BBC News Director and former editor of The Times, and Matthew Barzun, a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, in 2018. Tortoise creates podcasts, conducts live discussion events under the name ThinkIns and Discussion Lates in the London region.
Company Details
- Founders: James Harding, Matthew Barzun, Ceci Kurzman, Katie Vanneck-Smith
- Founded: 2018
- Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Key Features
Focuses on slow journalism, where in-depth analysis and reporting are done rather than rapid news cycles.
Hosts events known as ThinkIns and Discussion Lates that feature discussions on current issues around journalism topics.
Produces articles, live events, and podcasts.
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