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Journalists impose media blackout on Liberian presidency

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:47:00 +0200

On May 9 2013, Liberian journalists - under the banner of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) - took several actions in response to disparaging and threatening remarks made against journalists. The remarks were made at programs marking the annual observance of World Press Freedom Day in Buchanan, Grand Bassa county on May 3, 2013 by the director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), Daniel Othello Warrick.
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IFJ condemns public threats against journos in Liberia

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:21:00 +0200

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has supported journalists in Liberia who have issued a media blackout, by printing black front pages after a government official was accused of threatening them. Radio and TV stations are also protesting against the government by suspending broadcasts for two hours daily beginning on Friday, 10 May, 2013.
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Ozwald Boateng guest edits New African

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:45:00 +0200

The pan-African current affairs magazine, New African, has just published its May edition and is guest edited by Ghanaian designer, Ozwald Boateng, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and founder of the Made in Africa foundation.
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Get entries in now for Loeries

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:04:00 +0200

Loerie entries are now open, and those that get their work in by 15 April 2013; get 10% off their entry fee. The final deadline for entries is 31 May and agencies or marketers throughout Africa and the Middle East can enter their work.
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Entries open for CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:34:00 +0200

CNN International and MultiChoice this week officially launched the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards.
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Search for bravest women journalists

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:33:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, US: The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award.
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[2013 trends] Out-of-the-box branding

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:33:00 +0200

No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013.
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[2013 trends] Africa poised for a great future

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:39:00 +0200

As 2013 commences, afro-pessimism seems to cede to afro-optimism. There is a global consensus: Africa is poised for a great future. What will be the impact of Africa's growth on our industry? What will be the major trends of the year? In the business world, predicting the future is a crucial exercise.
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The return of Newswatch

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:47:00 +0200

After about five months suspension, Newswatch magazine returned to news stands on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Billionaire businessman and chairman of Newswatch Communications Limited, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim suspended the publication in August last year to carry out "A comprehensive turn around".
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Millward Brown's Futures Group: Top 10 emerging digital, media trends for 2013

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:22:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: Millward Brown, a global research agency, expert in helping companies grow great brands, has released its annual top 10 digital and media predictions, highlighting growing trends in the media sector.
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