TNT Express in Pakistan wins All Books Plus contract

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: TNT Express in Pakistan has signed a one year shipping service agreement with All Books Plus. 24 May 2013 12:41

World Newspaper Congress: The future of the internet, future of journalism

PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: Steve Crocker, one of the founding fathers of the Internet, and Jeff Jarvis, a provocative voice about alternative business models for news in the connected age, have joined the programme for the World Newspaper Congress, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2 to 5 June next. 24 May 2013 12:37

Al-Jazeera leads Arab news channels

DOHA, UAE: Al-Jazeera is the Middle East and North Africa's most-watched Arabic-language television channel, according to an independent survey, the Qatar-based broadcaster said earlier this week. 24 May 2013 10:13

Google boss says company is doing 'right thing' on tax

LONDON, UK: Google boss Eric Schmidt insisted on Wednesday his company was trying to do the "right thing" as it faces criticism in Britain over the amount of tax it pays, saying it was for countries not companies to decide tax policies. 23 May 2013 10:14

Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Twitter said on Wednesday it was stepping up its security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organisations and others. 23 May 2013 10:08

Cannes Lions names YouTube's Salar Kamangar as Media Person of the Year 2013

CANNES, FRANCE: Every year, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity organisers present The Media Person of the Year Award to a prominent personality who is an influential figure in the development of today's media landscape, ultimately playing an integral part in shaping the future of the industry. 23 May 2013 10:04

Vuclip redefines mobile ad effectiveness metrics

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Vuclip, reputed to be the world's largest independent mobile video and media company, has announced it now offers a solution to evaluate mobile campaign effectiveness. 22 May 2013 12:06

World's press protests against seizure of AP's phone records

WASHINGTON, US / PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have protested to United States Attorney General Eric Holder against the seizure of thousands of Associated Press phone records, saying the action damages US news reporting and provides encouragement to repressive regimes around the world. 22 May 2013 11:09

Promoting Cannes Lions in Netherlands

Lions Festivals have announced the new team of professionals who will collectively promote Cannes Lions and Eurobest in the Netherlands. Known as Orange Lions, the group will be formed from FinchFactor and SyndiQate. 21 May 2013 11:59

Atex announces new advertising software release

MELBOURNE (FLORIDA), US: Atex has announced the release of its latest OneView Advertising platform, which includes more than 30 new browser-based features that enable media companies to more effectively manage and monetize the end-to-end lifecycle for all digital, mobile, broadcast, radio and print ads. 21 May 2013 09:13

The Bees Awards announces nominations

SAN FRANCISCO, US: The 4th edition of The Bees Awards - 1st international social media marketing awards - has announced their 2013 nominations. 21 May 2013 09:07

World News Publishing Focus: Interview with Arianna Huffington

PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: Love it or hate it, there is no doubt the Huffington Post has become an international force in the media world. Arianna Huffington merits the cover interview in the latest issue of World News Publishing Focus, which also includes a preview of the upcoming World Newspaper Congress, World Editors Forum and World Advertising Forum in Bangkok. 21 May 2013 08:58