CHRIS JOHNSON
Chris Johnson is one of the most experienced freelance
journalists in the UK.
He started his career at the age of 16 as a trainee photographer
on a weekly paper and has had hundreds of pictures printed in
national newspapers. Then in the recession of 1973 he "switched
mounts" and turned to writing.
Chris has worked for several UK national newspapers and runs his
highly successful Press and PR Agency. Known to some as the "Max
Clifford of the North" Chris is the agent for Denise Fergus, mother
of murdered toddler James Bulger. He remains a leading policy-maker
in the industry and is Treasurer and a former Chairman of the
National Association of Press Agencies. Married with two grown-up
children he lives with his wife Christine near Liverpool
SAMPLE LIST OF TALKS
(Note this is only a sample of available talks)
Series Topic: Journalism and Press Photography
It's all news to me
UK freelance national newspaper journalist Chris Johnson gives a
fascinating insight into the often murky world of tabloid
newspapers. Chris has worked in newspapers for 40 years and remains
the press agent for Denise Fergus, mother of murdered toddler James
Bulger.
How to make money with gossip and holiday snaps
The phenomenon of "Citizen journalism" continues to grow. In this
informative and entertaining talk Chris explains how to make money
out of information and photographs that you may think worthless.