World’s press protests against destruction of Guardian newspaper hard drives and apparent decline in press freedom of UK

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have protested to Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom against the actions of government officials that led to the destruction of computer hard drives belonging to the Guardian newspaper last month.

Rick Green Promoted to President and Publisher of The Des Moines Register and U.S. Community Publishing Regional President

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today Rick Green has been promoted to president and publisher of The Des Moines Register and regional president of U.S. Community Publishing (USCP) Central Group. Green had been vice president and editor in Des Moines since 2011 and has served as co-acting publisher since May.

Paywalls highlighted at Digital Media Latinoamérica

Paywalls are a hot topic for news publishers everywhere in the world, and Latin America is no exception. At the first Digital Media Latinoamérica (#DML13) conference, participants will learn first-hand about content monetization from speakers including Michael Cooke, Editor of the Toronto Star in Canada, which implemented a metered paywall in mid-August of this year.

Monday 19. August 2013

Quebecor Supports Fete de la Musique de Tremblant for 5th Consecutive Year

Quebecor is proud to be associated with the Fête de la Musique de Tremblant for the fifth year in a row. For the music fest’s 15th edition, to be held from August 30 to September 2, artistic director Angèle Dubeau and her team have put together a rich and varied line-up of established artists and up-and-comers from every musical genre. In addition to providing financial support, Quebecor is backing the festival with a promotional campaign in its media outlets, including Le Journal de Montréal, the daily 24 Heures, the Canoë web portal and its community newspapers.

Dave Neill Named President and Publisher of the Asheville Citizen-Times and U.S. Community Publishing Regional President

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today Dave Neill will become the new president and publisher of the Asheville (NC) Citizen-Times and regional president for the U.S. Community Publishing (USCP) East Group, effective Sept. 9. Prior to Asheville, Neill worked for The Naples (FL) Daily News, where he was president and publisher. He will succeed Randy Hammer, who recently retired as publisher after being with Gannett for nearly 40 years.