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Print continues to endure - WAN-IFRA reports

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:10:00 +0200

The Power of Print and Publishing to Targeted Audiences, two new reports from the WAN-IFRA Shaping the Future of the Newspaper project, examine the enduring appeal of print in the digital age, and provide strategic advice on building multimedia strategies that rely on print media for revenue growth.
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Internet good for newspaper industry - impreMedia CEO

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:57:00 +0200

John Paton, chairman and chief executive officer of impreMedia, a Hispanic news and information company in the US, believes digital news distribution "is the single best thing that has happened to our business in the last quarter century."
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Jupiter soars with Black Eagle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:01:00 +0200

For only the sixth time in its 13-year history, the Black Eagle was awarded to The Jupiter Drawing Room at last week's Eagle Print Awards. Sponsored by Independent Newspapers, the Eagles reward the most creative print media seen in South Africa over the past year.
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WAN-IFRA condemns attacks on Tunisian journalists

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:16:00 +0200

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Friday, 30 October 2009, condemned the beating of a Tunisian journalist, allegedly by police, and the arrest of another, and called on the Tunisian authorities to abandon their campaign of intimidation against the independent press.
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New Tempest campaign is ‘ridiculous'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:23:00 +0200

The new Tempest TV, print and online campaign, launched by the Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory, uses humour to make its point that its prices are affordable.
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‘Monopoly media ownership hurting SA democracy'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:31:00 +0200

The issue of media ownership concentration at the hands of a few companies - 95% or so of print media is in the hands of Caxton, Avusa, Media24 and foreign-owned Independent Newspapers, and 42% of radio by SABC - was once again at the forefront of an intense media discussion hosted last night, 29 October 2009 by Amandla Forum in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
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Media registration for FIFA bidders event open

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:06:00 +0200

On 4 December 2009, FIFA will host a media event in which the 11 bidders for the 2018 and/or 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to present their bids to the international media at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa. The accreditation procedure will be conducted via the FIFA Media Channel.
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Intl Association of Sports Newspapers launches website

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:04:00 +0200

The International Association of Sports Newspapers (IASN), founded in June 2008, launched its website on Friday, 23 October 2009, which highlights its work in the promotion of the interests and freedom of the sports press and is aimed at media executives, sponsors and the sports press audience at large.
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Semenya saga: Malema slams media

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:41:00 +0200

NEWSWATCH: Malema says foreign-owned media must be ‘defeated', reports Mail & Guardian Online, which also reports the murder of journalist Shadi Rapitso. In Bloemfontein, the SABC's local editor is being accused of lying about having passed matric, and on the digital migration front the Communications Minister we're not behind, we're on track, reports IOL.
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Sweden, WAN-IFRA announce partnership

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:16:00 +0200

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Wednesday, 21 October 2009, announced a strategic partnership to advance media development and press freedom worldwide.
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