Spanning editorial, research, an exhibition, guest contributions, events, a film season, competitions and special membership content, the lineup represents the biggest collection of commemorative activity in The Independent’s history
Its spirit of innovation, disruption and free and independent journalism gives audiences around the world the freedom to form and express their own opinions — by giving journalists, commentators and creators the freedom to report the world as they see it, without the ideological bias still found in so much of the media still today.
That journalism now takes many forms — documentaries, podcasts, newsletters, YouTube shows, social media and of course the written word — all trusted by audiences around the world.
Geordie Greig, The Independent’s editor-in-chief, said: “The Independent started as a disruptor in the news industry and that spirit of innovation has never left us.
“We are proud of being ahead of the game as to how we reach our viewers, listeners and readers. We may have started with traditional print but today we move across multiple platforms and had a staggering 13 billion views across all our platforms last year.”
“We move fast with ideas and reporting and also with our new Studio division which seeks new markets, new revenues and new Independent Members who subscribe. What remains constant is our values to be the most trusted news company which is why we are so proud for 40 years to be called and to be The Independent.”
Christian Broughton, chief executive of The Independent said: “The Independent is needed now more than ever. Our audiences and Members come to us because they trust us – they want to think for themselves and form their own opinions. They know that knowledge is power, but only if you can be sure you are not a target for manipulation.
“We inform and entertain across the serious subjects and all of life, with great passion and innovation, driven by our mission. Today we reach more people than our founders could have imagined, through our documentaries, podcasts, newsletters, social media, YouTube shows and our websites and apps. So much has changed since 1986, but the spirit of Independence is stronger than ever.”
The Independent’s 40th anniversary programme — whose theme is ‘Independent then. Independent now. Celebrating 40 years of free thinking’ — can be seen in full here.
