Another death knell for niche-interest print? The Guardian reports that the weekly Accountancy Age magazine is about to become online only. Last month, Computer Weekly said it was discontinuing print and would become online only. Reports said that title owner Reed Elsevier "sought to reshape RBI’s [publisher] portfolio by significantly reducing costs and channelling investment into successful data services." The web is a lifeline for niche publishing. Special-interest … [Read more...] about Another magazine stops printing to go online
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Are the Olympics a waste of money, asks Economist ad campaign
Tickets for the London Olympics 2012 go on sale today for the first time, and The Economist takes good advantage of the timing and attention to launch a poster ad campaign on the London Underground that brings into sharp focus the matter of how much this Olympics tournament is costing the country, meaning each one of us (£350 each, says The Economist). The question of costs has been a discussion focus ever since London won the rights to hold the games next year. As The Economist notes in its … [Read more...] about Are the Olympics a waste of money, asks Economist ad campaign
Al-Jazeera’s coverage of Egypt protests may hasten revolution in world news
The Guardian has a thoughtful analysis in today's paper - reproduced in its entirety, below - on the "Al Jazeera effect" resulting from the Qatar-based news broadcaster's English-language media coverage of the protests in Egypt. The Guardian's piece argues that, as a result, Al Jazeera English is poised to become a credible mainstream news resource for consumers in countries like the US and those in Europe. What effect that may have on global news reporting and consumption is a question to … [Read more...] about Al-Jazeera’s coverage of Egypt protests may hasten revolution in world news