Sunday, February 29, 2004
Croatia school shows abortion film
A Croation school has shown a filmed abortion to students and has received strong criticism. What implications for the media of the Mediterranean, if any? iWon - News
French vintners seek greater advertising freedom
French winemakers are campaigning for more freedom to advertise their products. How does this compare with other Mediterranean countries? MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network
Possibility of tax on mobile phone operators looms in France
The French may add a new tax on mobile phone service. How might this impact on media generally and what is the situation in other Mediterranean countries? Sharewatch - Online Share Dealing and Broker Telephone Trading Ireland - Irish Share Prices, UK Share Prices, US Stock Quotes
Distribution challenge for Mel GIBSON film in France
No film distributor in France has agreed to handle the GIBSON fillm "Passion". How does this compare with other countries in the Mediterranean? Hollywoodreporter.com
French film star family at war
The DEPARDUIEU father and son continue to fight one another, or so it seems. What are the implications of this for the media, especially film, of the Mediterranean? New Zealand News - World - French film star family at war
French cartoonist a possible Oscar winner
The director of the Triplets de Belleville has a chance to win an Oscar today. How will this be viewed by the rest of the Mediterranean? FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Offbeat French Cartoon Hopes for Oscar Gold
World Bank issues report on internet and trade development
Campaign Against Independent Media Launched in Mosques
The International Freedom of Expression Clearing House reports on a campaign against independent media, launched from mosques in Algeria. What have been the reacitons of other Mediterranean media? allAfrica.com: Algeria [press release]: Campaign Against Independent Media Launched in Mosques
Reporters Sans Frontieres condemns restrictive accreditation system for local correspondents of foreign media
The Paris-based organization criticizes restrictions on out-of-country media correspondents. In what ways are Mediterranean media affected by this? allAfrica.com: Algeria [press release]: RSF Condemns Restrictive Accreditation System for Local Correspondents of Foreign Media
Tunisia summit will announce foundation of a new Arab League including an Arab parliament and an Arab security council
The Tunis summit promises to announce details of a new Arab League. What are the Mediterranean media ramifications? Tunisia summit will announce foundation of a new Arab League, includes an Arab parliament and an Arab security council
New web site promoting tourism in rural Lebanon
USAID has funded a new wesbite trying to bring tourists to rural Lebanon. What impact does this sort of project on other media in the area? New web site promoting tourism in rural Lebanon
Friday, February 27, 2004
Turkey hosts conference on women in Middle East
"Babel of tongues" in covering football match in Tunisia
This is a first-hand look at the press room and journalists covering the Afircan Cup of Nations. What opportunities does this present to improve the process around the Mediterranean? Sports : Babel of Tongues in Tunisia
Tunisia approves second satellite network
Tunisia has approved a concession for a "V-sat" network in Tunisia. It is not clear what the impact on media will be. Any ramifications for the media of the region? allAfrica.com: Tunisia: Concession of VSat Telecommunications Granted
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
The Mediterranean is an earthquake center
Recent earthquakes have led people around the Mediterranean to think more about how they may or may not be related. What are the media of the Mediterranean doing to follow this story and to help their customers understand what is happening? :: Xinhuanet - English ::
New real estate newspaper to launch in Sweden
Metro has announced the launch of a new real estate newspaper in Malmo, Sweden. What are the implications of this kind of strategy for markets in the Mediterranean region? Here is the company's press release.
MIFED moves up schedule (Oct 2004)
MIFED [the international film and multimedia market - website] has moved its date earlier in the year. How much Mediterranean participation is expected? Hollywoodreporter.com
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
French broadcaster reports profit
Television broadcaster TF1 announced a rise in net income. What is the financial state of other television broadcasting operations around the Mediterranean?
Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage
Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage
Cannes Film Festival fleshes out program (May 2004)
Perhaps the biggest media event each year in the Mediterranean is the Cannes Film Festival. How big a Mediterranean event is this? Does the Mediterranean get fair representation? Here is the link to the main website for the event. Cannes Film Festival
World wireless congress in Cannes (Feb 2004)
This is one of the biggest wireless events each year. Here is the main site. The MMC has no link with the event or its sponsors. How many people are there from the Mediterranean? What are the implications of subjects addressed at the Congress for the Mediterranean? 3GSM World Congress 2004
Reuters and Corbis form picture alliance
There has been another joint project in the photography field, this time a deal between Corbis and Reuters. How well are the photos of the Mediterranean media being conserved and marketed both within the region and in the rest of the world? FT.com | Search | Article
International newspaper marketing association to hold world congress in New York (May 2004)
The International Newspaper Marketing Association will hold its annual congress in New York City with the theme "The Battle for the Individual". While the MMC has no official tie to the INMA, the association is a highly regarded one and we think that many Mediterranean newspaper people would benefit from attending and/or reviewing the materials to be presented. This is a link to the full conference program.
INMA - 74th Annual World Congress of Newspaper Marketing
INMA - 74th Annual World Congress of Newspaper Marketing
Death toll mounts in Moroccan earthquake
It appears that as many as 300 people may have died in an earthquake in Morocco. How are the rest of the media of the Mediterranean covering this story? What role can or should the media play that they are not now playing?
World Press Review - World Press Wire
World Press Review - World Press Wire
Conference (March 2004) to focus on "search engine" strrategies
This is a link to the website for a conference in New York dealing with strategies for "search engines". The Mediterranean Media Center has no connection with the conference and we note it hear only for information; it appears to be a solid program. What are some of the innovative search strategies implemented in the Mediterranean? Search Engine Strategies NYC - March 1-4, 2004
US Arab televisoin service greeted with skepticism
The new US satellite television serivce, al Hurra TV, is drawing lots of questions from the Arab world, with some number thinking that thei will not help the United States to improve relations with Muslims. How are the media of the Mediterraneance reacting to this? What can these media learn from this US intiaitve? MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network
US Arab televisoin service greeted with skepticism
The new US satellite television serivce, al Hurra Tv, is drawing lots of questions from the Arab world, with some number thinking that thei will not help the United States to improve relations with Muslims. How are the media of the Mediterraneance reacting to this? What can these media learn from this US intiaitve? MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network
Online Publishers Association elects new chairman
One of the key US groups dealing with the field of electronic publishing has selected a new chair. He is Larry KRAMER, chairman and ceo of CBS MarketWatch.com. What relationships might tbe media of the Mediterranean want to establish with the Online Publishers Association? To what extent are there already ties? MediaDailyNews 02-24-04
World Bank tries to reach young people in the Middle East and North Africa
The World Bank is making a major effort to help the governments of the Middle East and North Africa deal constructively with the young people of those countries. In what ways can the media of the region be a part of this? What are some of the best contributions being made today by Mediterranean media? Reaching Children and Youth in Middle East and North Africa
Spanish language newspaper competition in Los Angeles
What the Americans call a "newspaper war" is breaking out in Los Angeles, the largest Spanish-speaking market in the US. How does the nature of this competition between newspapers compare with competition between and among Spanish and other Mediterranean language newspapers in the region? MediaDailyNews 02-24-04
Thursday, February 19, 2004
US OPIC provides "political risk insurance" for investment in Tunisia
The US is proceeding to enhance investment opportunities in Tunisia. How might this affect Tunisian media? What is the status of US investment in other media?menareport.com: US OPIC provides Political Risk Insurance for investment in Tunisia
Magazine showcases Moroccan views
A new magazine is launching in the US to bring Moroccan views to the marketplace. Does this present a model for use by other countries in the Mediterranean? Magazine showcases Moroccan views
Moroccan king pardons journalists and is asked to pardon newspapers as well
The King of Morocco has pardoned two journalists, and has been asked to extend the pardons to the newspapers. What are the implications for the rest of the Mediterranean? What should the Mediterranean, as opposed to global, reaction be? What has it been? allAfrica.com: Morocco [document]: WPFC Welcomes Journalist's Release, Asks That Pardon Be Extended to His Two Newspapers
Words Without Borders brings more non-English content to customers
Words Without Borders is an innovative way to bring more non-English language content to English reading customers. What similar moves are under way in the Mediterranean? How could the Mediterranean make use of this service or this idea? IHT: Media: A literary site for foreign imports
Slovenia launches new public adminstration website
Slovenia has launched a new government website. What does this site do that is important for the media as either example, competition, or innovation? How does this compare with other countries in the region in terms of the use made of the internet medium by government institutions? Slovenia Business Week
Pay satellite service expands in Spain
Spain's Digital+ grows. How does this compare with other Mediterranean countries? TelecomWeb
Online publishing creates libel risks in the US
Open access threatens Reed's publishing model
"Open access" poses challenges to established companies like Reed Elsevier. How are Mediterranean media companies dealing with, or anticipating, this problem? MediaGuardian.co.uk | Press&publishing | Open access threat to Reed's publishing empire
Google evolves its relationship to newspapers
Google continues to evolve its operations, and its relationship with newspapers. How are media of the Mediterranean dealing with Google? What similar services are of greater importance, if any? Google and Newspapers
'Cairo Times' magazine journalist expelled from Egypt
The editor of an English language magazine has been expelled from Egypt. What has been the Mediterranean response to this, if any? What lessons to be learned? Actions to be taken?allAfrica.com: Egypt [press release]: 'Cairo Times' Magazine Journalist Expelled From Country
'The Washington Times' publishes interview with President Ben Ali
The Washington Times interviewed the Tunisian president when he was in Washington. He touches on press freedom. How are the Mediterranean media dealing with alleged press restrictions in Tunisia? allAfrica.com: Tunisia: 'The Washington Times' Publishes Interview With President Ben Ali
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