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ticker NEWS arrives in London with new bureau launch
International streaming news network ticker NEWS has announced its arrival into London
Simon Anderson has been appointed Ticker’s first U.K and European correspondent, after CEO Ahron Young announced the expansion on Tuesday.
Simon will report directly from London across the week, filing reports from the scene of breaking news.
Until recently, Simon has worked fro ITV News as well as a digital news curator with Upday, a fact checking media company in conjunction with Facebook U.K.
Simon brings a range of experience from the broadcast media industry, with skills as a news producer, field producer, online video editor, and as a television news reporter.
Ticker CEO and founder: Ahron Young says:
“Ticker loves London! Now we’re about to shake up the local news industry with our coverage of breaking news, business and tech. Simon is the perfect candidate. I was once an Aussie journo living in London. It’s a rite of passage. He brings credibility and good humour to a great role for us.”
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Simon is keen to combine his years of experience in newsrooms and editing roles, with on-camera reporting.
“I’ve been keenly watching Ticker’s journey progress over the past two years and I’m absolutely thrilled to be leading the expansion into London and Europe for Ticker News, it’s a great honour. This opportunity to work for a business that is so fresh and rapidly growing could not be more exciting”.
Simon Anderson says:
As the second international expansion, London will become Ticker’s first European base. With offices situated in the heart of the city, bringing exclusive interviews and live coverage on breaking news.
Ticker News now employs 20 journalists and producers who work around the clock to provide world-class news for the tech generation. The news service features interviews with more than 70 people a day.
Ticker News opened its Singapore office at the beginning of the year
Anchor and reporter Jackson Williamson continues to broadcast live five days a week from the ticker NEWS studios in Singapore’s central business district.
Ticker News is the publisher and owner of this website, tickernews.co