The President of Liberia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has become the latest head of state to commit to the core principles of a free press after endorsing WAN-IFRA’s Declaration of Table Mountain in Monrovia on Saturday (21 July).
Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a local broadcast television and digital media company, today reported 2012 second-quarter operating income of $16.4 million, compared with $6.2 million in the 2011 second quarter. The increase is mostly due to strong Political advertising and higher retransmission fees at the company’s 18 network-affiliated broadcast television stations, and core business displayed good strength as well.
Mikael Pentikäinen, Publisher and Senior Editor-in-chief of the Helsingin Sanomat in Finland, has joined a stellar session on digital innovations at the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum, which will examine how digital investments are paying off for newspaper companies around the world.
Readers of the El Salvador newspaper can now enjoy the new reading experience offered by these mobile devices
The New York Times announced today that Margaret M. Sullivan, currently editor and vice president of The Buffalo News, will succeed Arthur S. Brisbane as public editor on September 1, 2012. Ms. Sullivan is the fifth public editor appointed by The Times.
David J. Pecker, Chairman, President and CEO of American Media, Inc. (AMI), today announced the appointment of Joe Bilman as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for AMI. Mr. Bilman’s role is a newly created position at AMI, as the publishing company further expands its digital platforms. Mr. Bilman will report to Mr. Pecker. His appointment is effective July 31, 2012.
The Dallas Morning News announced today that it has acquired Pegasus News, an online news and information business serving Dallas-Fort Worth, from PanLocal Media LLC, a subsidiary of Archstream LLC of Dallas. The purchase further strengthens The Dallas Morning News’ position as the leading source of up-to-date local news and entertainment information.
