SOPA - The Society of Publishers in Asia

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Catch the highlights from the #SOPAwards2024:  📺 bit.ly/watch-SOPAwards24 Watch the SOPA 2024 Awards, a celebration of journalistic excellence. Congratulations to this year’s winners with outstanding stories from across the Asia-Pacific region 🏆

Hong Kong a cosmopolitan city hosts the SOPA Awards, highlighting the strong tradition of journalistic excellence in APAC. Each year journalists contribute their best work, upholding the highest standards of reporting in the Asia-Pacific region. 🏆 See which stories took home the Awards for Excellence at #SOPAwards2024: https://lnkd.in/d-gjHRA [IN VIDEO] 🎥 Ting Shi of HKU Journalism & Media Center: SOPA Awards, Head of Judges 🎥 Hanson Huang of Master-Insight.com: SOPA Awards 2024 Honorable Mention | Excellence in Opinion Writing (Chinese)

Journalists dedicate countless hours to developing important stories for us to read, listen to, or watch. Their work is driven by passion and a commitment to informing the public. The SOPA Awards consistently recognize the outstanding dedication of our passionate storytellers.  ➡️ Learn more about the Annual Awards for Editorial Excellence in Asia-Pacific: sopawards.com [IN VIDEO] 🎥 Karen Koh: Broadcast Journalist and SOPA Awards 2024 Master of Ceremonies

Check out the insightful Q&A session with The New York Times' Executive Editor, Joseph Kahn, moderated by esteemed broadcast journalist, Karen Koh from the #SOPAwards2024 🏆 📺 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gxVGSQv3 Joseph shared his experiences, challenges, and perspectives on the current media landscape, discussing everything from past coverage of significant societal news to the future of journalism and the impact of technology on reporting.

Join us as we take a journey through the top news stories from the Asia Pacific region in 2023. From major political events to significant cultural milestones, see the moments that defined the year captured in powerful images 📺 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/g-qpczyU SOPA would like to thank the following publications for permission to use their photographs: 📷 AFP 📷 CNA 📷 Nikkei Asia 📷 The New York Times 📷 The Wall Street Journal

Congratulations to all the #SOPAwards2024 awardees! We extend our gratitude to all our participants, volunteer judges, and supporting partners! Special thanks to the Journalism and Media Studies Centre of The University of Hong Kong, our Awards administrator. SOPA - The Society of Publishers in Asia recognises excellence in journalism across Asia-Pacific. We are looking forward to next year's entries!  🏆 Watch the Awards Highlights: https://lnkd.in/gKc5wrzZ

Joseph Kahn, Executive Editor of The New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, delivered a compelling speech at the SOPA 2024 Awards, stressing the indispensable role of journalism in today’s polarized society. 📺 Watch the full speech at https://lnkd.in/gBEBG8Af 📰 Read the keynote address at https://lnkd.in/gGpH_s8f

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