File 4 - Paper from Bill Thompson to Stella Beaumont titled 'The Big Picture'

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Paper from Bill Thompson to Stella Beaumont titled 'The Big Picture'

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  • 19 December 1995 (Creation)

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Paper from Bill Thompson, head of the New Media Lab to Stella Beaumont providing a summary of discussions at the Guardian's Steering Group meeting of 18 December 1995 which was held to review of the Guardian's electronic publishing strategy.

The paper lists what was agreed and decided at the meeting and what was not discussed. Thompson also outlines his thoughts on the potential of electronic publishing for the Guardian, including creating a new online product (not just articles reprinted from the newspaper) and extending the scope of the newspaper by section or in its entirety.

Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Bill Thompson

Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Stella Beaumont

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