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PwC report: TV growth to continue for next five years despite shift to digital
by Kevin Anderson on June 12, 2013
In its annual global media outlook, consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts that connected consumers will continue their shift to digital and mobile media. Major emerging markets will drive growth, but even as digital powers ahead at a double-digit rate in many of these markets, traditional media such as TV and newspapers will also continue to prosper.
WAN-IFRA: Non-traditional revenue sources and print-digital bundling show promise for news revenue
by Kevin Anderson on June 6, 2013
The 2013 World Press Trends report by WAN-IFRA found that newspapers are thriving in Latin America, performing well in Asia but struggling most in Eastern Europe. As they compete for digital attention, some newspapers in hard-hit markets are finding new ways to generate income, including paid content and non-traditional revenue sources such as e-commerce and digital services.
Hacked news organisations help you spot the next attack
by Kevin Anderson on June 3, 2013
Hacktivists have been on a roll, taking over the Twitter and WordPress accounts at a number of high profile news organisations recently. In the best tradition of journalistic transparency, two victims have shared the lessons they have learned from the attacks. Their accounts provide you with key steps that you must take to defend yourself against such attacks.
Categories: Article Type, Editor's Pick, Europe, How-to, North America, Region, Resource Type
Internet growth reaches tipping point in many emerging markets
by Kevin Anderson on June 2, 2013
Emerging markets are driving the next phase of digital growth, according to famed internet analyst Mary Meeker in her annual report. Internet access is reaching a tipping point in several emerging markets. One of the key insights from this year’s report is that mobile access, especially on tablets, has radically changed how people are consuming digital content.
How to keep you and your sources safe from smartphone attacks
by Kevin Anderson on May 29, 2013
Two very different types of digital attack have targeted the Android smartphones of Tibetan and Uyghur activists. The attacks highlight the new and very real security threats that smartphones can pose for journalists and their sources. We look at ways you can keep you and your sources safe.
Don’t let a CMS ruin your news organisation
by Geir Terje Ruud on May 22, 2013
A lot of companies sigh wearily when they talk about their content-management systems, the software that they use to manage their websites. If you’re looking for a CMS for the first time or looking to upgrade from the one you use, start by asking yourself what you need. With all the changes in the media, it sometimes feels like war, and you might believe you need an aircraft carrier. Resist the urge. What you probably need is a fast and nimble speedboat.
Categories: Article Type, Digital Briefing, Digital Leadership, Editor's Pick, Europe, Management, North America, Region, Technical Project Management, Workflow
Tales from the frontline: The good, the bad and the ugly
by Kevin Anderson on May 22, 2013
If you have struggled with your content-management system, don’t worry you’re not alone. CMSs have been a common source of frustration for journalists and editors for years. Here we look at some of the lessons news organisations have learned. The industry is building up experience and solutions to some of the common problems publishers and broadcasters face as they put their content online.
Malaysian media merger highlights key shift in digital transition
by Kevin Anderson on May 16, 2013
Malaysian media powerhouse Catcha Media didn’t leave anyone guessing why it was merging two of its businesses with social news aggregator Says.com. The groups believe that the combination will allow them to dominate the Malaysian digital advertising market. This move will put pressure on news groups as they will have a new source of competition for ad spend.
Categories: Advertising, Article Type, Asia, Blogpost, Business Models, Editor's Pick, Management, Product development, Region, Revenue
Invest in audience measurement to keep track of changing market
by Kevin Anderson on May 10, 2013
As markets develop digitally especially in this age of mobile data, long held assumptions about your online audience may change as a study in South Africa has recently shown. The changes in the online audience there highlight the importance of investing in audience measurement and research to make sure that your multi-platform strategy
Categories: Advertising, Africa, Article Type, Blogpost, Editor's Pick, Region, Revenue
While growth in the Russian digital advertising market is slowing, the share of digital ads continues to grow, and in three to four years, digital advertising is predicted to capture a third of the market. The rapid growth in digital advertising is challenging not only print but TV groups, and it is attracting international investment that will remake Russia’s media market.
Categories: Advertising, Article Type, Blogpost, Business Models, CIS & Georgia, Editor's Pick, Region, Revenue
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