Electronic media is reshaping traditional journalism

The Electronic Media Generation: Journalists by Instinct

Electronic media has imposed new values on traditional media

Educating and empowering young people to become critical thinkers is crucial for ensuringa smooth transition from traditional media to new media. The steep rise in social media penetration that has brought in an era of multi-faceted journalism has made this particularly relevant, according to panellists on the opening day of the 11th Arab Media Forum (AMF 2012). Read more

Opportunities in regional sector for digital solutions

The rapid progress and enormous diversity of digital solutions, as well as convergence of media, along with the growing demand for premium indigenous content offers an extremely promising future for the regional broadcast industry. Therefore, it is imperative to adapt to this rapidly changing scenario if the sector is to capture emerging opportunities, according to Abdulla Al-Mohaisin, Director – Business Development, TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster. Read more

DIFF 2011 opens registration for industry, students and media

The eighth Dubai International Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has opened registration for students, media, and industry delegates from across the world. Read more

Business Wire launches iPad news App

Business Wire today announced the launch of the Business Wire iPad app, now available for free download from the App Store. The Business Wire iPad app allows news viewers worldwide access to full text, breaking news from leading companies, including accompanying multimedia from Business Wire clients in English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

Business Wire’s mobile initiatives continue to expand after an earlier launch of the BW App for iPhone and iPod Touch users, enabling mobile users to read news from Business Wire clients using the devices of their choice. Photos and the company logo included with the news release display with links to all multimedia content available with the story. Viewers can browse 21 industry categories and three subject classifications for the latest news within the application. Read more

MENAFN launches Premium Research Center

The Middle East North Africa Financial Network Inc (MENAFN.com) has launched its online Premium Research Center today, providing business professionals and decision makers in the region with needed market insight through first-class, specialized research and studies.

MENAFN’s Premium Research Center covers a wide variety of business sectors including Media, Business/Finance, Industry, Economy, Pharmaceuticals & Health, Real Estate & Construction and Telecommunication & Technology among others. Such extensive coverage of topics is possible through MENAFN’s partnerships with leading international research institutions.

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Animation and Licensing Business witnesses growth in the Middle East

During the past few years, the media content and licensing industry had witnessed tremendous success on both national and international levels. The cartoon character industry has become a competitive industry that attracts companies and businesses from all over the world in a pursuit of investing and developing the characters and then turns them into a trade mark product.

Although the licensing business was introduced to the Middle East Market in the early eighties, it is now playing a major role in the Middle East and North Africa markets and step by step some new companies started to raise the awareness about copyright laws and the potential for licensed merchandise in the region. Read more

38% of companies check social media profiles of potential employees

The latest international survey conducted by Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, in association with Orient Planet PR and Marketing Communications, has revealed that 38% of technology companies check out potential employees’ profiles on social media sites such as Facebook.

“Job seekers may be happy for their LinkedIn profile to be viewed by a prospective employer but are they comfortable with what’s posted on their Facebook profile?,” commented Nidal Abou Zaki, Managing Director, Orient Planet. “They may be comfortable that their own privacy settings are locked down tight but what about the career suitability and accessibility of photos or other personal information posted on friends’ sites?.” Read more

Study for a day for FREE

This weekend prospective students and creative media enthusiasts can experience the range of SAE courses for a day for free, as part of SAE’s Study @ SAE 4 a Day programme. Students can learn first-hand about the range of courses and facilities offered at the SAE Open Day to be held on May 14 at the SAE Institute Dubai campus in Knowledge Village.

Potential participants only have to register online at http://www.dubai.sae.edu. SAE staff members provide the participants a detailed overview of different SAE courses including audio engineering, digital animation, multimedia, filmmaking and electronic music production. Read more

Najah Hussain: A self-starter and a team player

Najah Hussain is one of the region’s leading marketing and corporate communications professionals, with 24 years of experience working with some of the Middle East’s most valuable brands and the world’s most influential companies. An Emirati born and raised in the UAE and with undergraduate and graduate degrees from the United States, Najah operates fluently across local, regional and international social, cultural and business environments. She is fluent in English and Arabic.

With extensive experience launching new brands in the region and regional brands internationally, Najah has proven development, implementation and operational experience in the full range of marketing and corporate communications strategies and tools. Her work is distinguished by a focus on strategic and targeted communication that achieves its intended results through a clear understanding of communication objectives, target audiences and the tools necessary to achieve results.

One of her most significant roles was as a lead member of the marketing team at Emirates Airline during its first 13 years of operation. She was responsible for developing the airline’s event-marketing strategy and its distinctive multi-touch-point communication programs for the launch of 43 destinations on four continents, as well as other elements such as the in-flight magazine, Emirates-branded retail operations and international event sponsorships – including top global sporting events – that became an Emirates trademark and much-copied branding strategy.

Having worked in the UAE and the region for nearly a quarter of a century, Najah maintains an extensive network of high-level contacts in many areas of business, government and media. Her strong networking skills mean that she assists client companies move with clarity and confidence within a wide range of organizations, both within the region and internationally. Read more

Sheikh Mohammed: Allow Press and Media Personnel Freedom and Space

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received Thomson Reuters Chief Executive Officer Tom Glocer at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai on 15th of March.

The meeting took place in the presence of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and a number of senior executives from the Reuters News Agency. Read more

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