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• Advertising & Communication | Natalie HIDEG | 27.04.12 | 12:07

  Court ruling paves way for more political advertisements

  
  [NEWS] A U.S. court of appeals has struck down a ban on political advertisements on public television and radio. Some say this decision could lead to a fundamental transformation of public broadcast financing, thereby devaluing the educational mission of such stations.
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• Press | Natalie HIDEG | 17.04.12 | 17:37

  What lies in store for Philadelphia newspapers?

  
  [NEWS] Two Philadelphia newspapers have yet again been repurchased by another group of heavyweight investors. Amid rumors of editorial influence and increased layoffs, the future for Philadelphia’s Inquirer and Daily News remains uncertain.
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• Cinema | La Rédaction INAGLOBAL | 23.03.12 | 15:50

  The major players of animation films

  
  Animation films are becoming more and more successful. How are they produced and by whom ? An analysis of the five most important studios.
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• Digital Tech | Natalie HIDEG | 15.03.12 | 12:10

  Goodreads takes the lead in online book recommendation sites

  
  [NEWS] Book cataloguing website Goodreads has been around since 2007, but is just now beginning to reap the benefits of its hard work. 2011 was a successful year, and permitted the company to distinguish itself from its competitors.
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• Advertising & Communication | Dovilé DAVELUY | 12.03.12 | 18:13

  News Sites Struggle with Digital Advertising

  
  [NEWS] Digital advertising is rapidly conquering the advertising market. A report on digital advertising released by the Pew Research Center found that news websites are still struggling with digital ads, and remain reluctant of taking advantage of possibilities that they may provide.
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• Advertising & Communication | Natalie HIDEG | 01.03.12 | 12:04

  Election 2012 Advertising: Nastier and More Invasive Than Ever?

  
  [NEWS] Advertising expenditures for the 2012 U.S. presidential race have skyrocketed more than ever before. Thanks in part to new finance laws, more money is available to spend on negative advertising, and campaigns are more pointedly targeting voters’ Web-surfing habits and offline lives.
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• Publishing | Claire HEMERY | 27.02.12 | 18:22

  Which way should digital publishing set its course in developing countries?

  
  [ENQUIRY] Little is known about the specific attributes of digital publishing in developing countries. In 2011, an enquiry of the International Alliance of Independent Publishers shed some light on this technology and its use in the “South”.
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• Digital Tech | Claire HEMERY | 23.02.12 | 18:35

  Weibo sites defy State control of the Internet in China

  
  [NEWS] The success of Chinese micro-blogs defies the government’s monopoly over the distribution of information as television has been accused of harming Chinese culture. The government has decided to crack down to control the disruptions of “social harmony”.
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• Technology | Dovilé DAVELUY | 16.02.12 | 18:00

  Twitter’s Growth in Africa is Just Beginning

  [NEWS] A report released in January 2012 attests to the burgeoning African Twittersphere, with South Africa leading the way. Young people tweeting from mobile devices is the primary force driving the growth of Twitter on the continent.
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• Advertising & Communication | Natalie HIDEG | 14.02.12 | 18:05

  Super Bowl Spots: Attracting Non-Traditional Fans and Shattering Records

  [NEWS] Super Bowl spots exemplify the best of what advertising agencies have to offer, and have become an essential component to the annual event. Thanks to these ads, the game is changing to cater to a diverse fan base and is paving the way for a digital advertising future.
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• Radio | Natalie HIDEG | 02.02.12 | 18:18

  BBC Radio Drama Awards give industry a boost

  [NEWS] Over the past year, BBC radio stations that broadcast drama programs underwent several financial setbacks, meaning less on-air time for the genre. More than ever, professionals in the industry and audiences need a reason to get excited about radio entertainment. Enter the BBC Audio Drama Awards.
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• Television | Paloma HASCHKE | 01.02.12 | 18:08

  ADAPTING WESTERN TV TO THE ARAB AND MUSLIM WORLD

  Al Shamshoon, Umutsuz Ev Kadınları, and Al Academya hardly sound familiar, but they refer to western TV shows adapted to the Arab/Muslim market. This process of importation and adaptation could lead to a diversification of television, representing a threat for local creativity and the regional industry.
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• Cinema | Alexandre BOHAS | 31.01.12 | 18:20

  The MPAA: A powerhouse catering to the whims of the Big Five

  Considered the “most influential lobby for the entertainment industry” in the US, the MPAA ensures the prosperity of the Big Five Hollywood studios. The imposing position of this association has not, however, sheltered it from criticism.
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