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Malcolm Anderson

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United Kingdom
Covers:  Automotive, motorsport, marine, technology, aerospace. Caterham Seven, Lotus Seven, roadtrips, British driving

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My first ‘real’ job in journalism was on a computer games magazine – Mac Action – sister title to the more well-known Mac World. This was back in ’96, ten years before the iPhone made Apple cool. It was great fun, taught me a lot about magazines, Macs and the publishing world. After a couple of years with IDG, and the shift from computer games to the emerging digital video industry, I moved into the more corporate world of contract publishing. I wanted a house (mortgage) so needed to earn more …

What was your first job as a journalist?

Computer games reviewer, Mac Action Magazine, IDG.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only as a child.

How is social media changing news?

Lower attention spans, faster turnover. Opinion now rated higher than verified facts.

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