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

The World Bank analyzes the impact of the internet on the development of trade. What is the impact for the Meditteranean?

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

Were any issues related to women and the media raised during this conference? For the Mediterranean, what are those issues?

"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

France seeks to protect young people under 16 from some radio programs

France seeks to protect young people under 16 from some radio programs

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

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

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

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

Online publishing creates new risks of defamaiton/libel actions in the US. How are similar risks developing, if they are, in the Mediterranean? What is being done to prepare for them or to affect their evolution?

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

Bush Says Tunisia Needs Press Freedom, Open Political Process

Bush Says Tunisia Needs Press Freedom, Open Political Process

News

News

Hollywoodreporter.com

Hollywoodreporter.com

New York Post Online Edition: business

New York Post Online Edition: business

Wednesday, February 18, 2004

heraldsun.com: ACLU Sues to End Ban on Anti-Drug-L...

heraldsun.com: ACLU Sues to End Ban on Anti-Drug-L...

EContentMag.com

EContentMag.com

New York Daily News - Entertainment - Mr. Fix-it for cable?

New York Daily News - Entertainment - Mr. Fix-it for cable?

Google Boasts of Biggest Index

Google Boasts of Biggest Index

OneWorld.net - OSCE Mission to Release the First Comprehensive Report on Legal Sector in Albania

OneWorld.net - OSCE Mission to Release the First Comprehensive Report on Legal Sector in Albania

BBC NEWS | Africa | Political storm greets Algeria book

BBC NEWS | Africa | Political storm greets Algeria book

allAfrica.com: Algeria [press release]: Censorship Feared As 'Jeune Afrique-L'Intelligent' Magazine Disappears From Newsstands

allAfrica.com: Algeria [press release]: Censorship Feared As 'Jeune Afrique-L'Intelligent' Magazine Disappears From Newsstands

MediaDailyNews 02-18-04

MediaDailyNews 02-18-04

MediaDailyNews 02-18-04

MediaDailyNews 02-18-04

When Journalists Blog, Editors Get Nervous

When Journalists Blog, Editors Get Nervous

MSN makes play for more searchers overseas | CNET News.com

MSN makes play for more searchers overseas | CNET News.com

NOTICIAS.INFO

NOTICIAS.INFO

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

KRT Wire | 02/12/2004 | Judge upholds $19.7 million copyright award against Legg Mason

KRT Wire | 02/12/2004 | Judge upholds $19.7 million copyright award against Legg Mason

Tuesday, February 17, 2004

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

Front News : Jean-Marc Bouju wins premier award

Front News : Jean-Marc Bouju wins premier award

MSNBC - Questia turns page with new financing

MSNBC - Questia turns page with new financing

Journalist gets early release

Journalist gets early release

An honest effort by Arabs willing to speak out

An honest effort by Arabs willing to speak out

Experts warn political instability will threaten the telecom sector

Experts warn political instability will threaten the telecom sector

Slovenia Business Week

Slovenia Business Week

Muslim American Society

Muslim American Society

Muslim American Society

Muslim American Society

allAfrica.com: Tunisia [press release]: CPJ Urges President Bush to Raise Press Freedom Issues with Tunisian Leader

allAfrica.com: Tunisia [press release]: CPJ Urges President Bush to Raise Press Freedom Issues with Tunisian Leader

allAfrica.com: Tunisia: First Private TV Channel Created in Tunisia

allAfrica.com: Tunisia: First Private TV Channel Created in Tunisia

New York Post Online Edition: business

New York Post Online Edition: business

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

Saturday, February 14, 2004

Bianet

http://www.bianet.org/2004/01/01_eng/news29739.htm

Bianet

http://www.bianet.org/2004/01/01_eng/news29739.htm

UN ICT Task Force - Documents

UN ICT Task Force - Documents

Thursday, February 12, 2004

Hollywoodreporter.com

Hollywoodreporter.com

Hollywoodreporter.com

Hollywoodreporter.com

Hollywoodreporter.com

Hollywoodreporter.com

Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Grant Largest Ever for University of Missouri

Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Grant Largest Ever for University of Missouri

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Friday, February 06, 2004