The State of the Print Media in the World
updated ftm Knowledge file for June 2008
ftm reports on the World Association of Newspapers Congresses - 2005-2008. Includes WAN readership studies, WEF press freedom studies, newspapers and new media, African media and journalism, Russian media and Russian politics, press freedom. 118 pages. PDF file (June 2008)
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Europe's Media Rules
new ftm Knowledge file for June 2008
Media rule makers are taking strong positions on competition, State aid, public broadcasting finance and advertising. and that's only for starters. As the Audiovisual Media Services Directive takes effect, national rules are changing. Europe's Media Rules has all the background and latest developments. 80 pages PDF (June 2008)
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Media Searches for Business Models
new ftm Knowledge file for May 2008
The search for effective business models challenges traditional media and new. From broadcasting to publishing, Hollywood to China, media outlets confront change after change in new terms for revenue creation and value. Media Searches for Business Models is 30 articles on what's real and what's not. 76 pages PDF (May 2008)
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Eastern Mediterranean - July 2008*
European Radio - September 2008
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The Media in France
French audiences are moving fast to every new platform. Some media outlets are leaping ahead, sometimes winning and sometimes not. Media life in France... and a few secrets. 75 pages PDF (April 2008)
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The Beijing Olympic Games and China
The Beijing Olympic Games is the most anticipated media event of the 21st century. ftm is following the run-up to the Games, Brand China, Digital China, media business in China and the state of China's media freedom. 25 articles 60 pages PDF (April 2008)
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Children, Television and Advertising - Many rules, more debates, few results
Television for children is threatened. Advertising to children discouraged. And young people move to new media. As broadcasters retreat, advertisers move to the internet. Will Web rules follow? This ftm Knowledge file details the debate and consequences. 69 pages PDF (March 2008)
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Big Media Deals - Consolidators, Moguls, Private Equity and End Games
Big media deals are exciting to watch. The recent biggest deals - Dow Jones, ProSiebenSat, the Tribune Company and Emap - show the effects of the business cycle meeting dreams, strategies and private equity. This ftm Knowledge file details these four BIG MEDIA DEALS and their effects. 83 pages PDF (March 2008)
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Digital Radio - Paradigm and Shift
Digital media is slowly finding its way. Broadcasters are challenged by shifts in business models, audience expectations and regulation limbo. this ftm Knowledge file details the promise of digital broadcasting and the paradigm shifts. 65 pages PDF (February 2008)
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Media Measurement Moves Forward and Everywhere
Includes: mobile and internet metrics, electronic measurement systems and device descriptions, PPM (US) debate, Cox Radio President Bob Neil interview, RAJAR (UK) debate, with comments. 68 pages PDF (February 2008)
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Africa's media touches its 57 countries and the rest of the world with every possible challenge. From the abuse of dictators to amazing development and the rise of new media African media has its own texture and context. Contains 20 articles and ftm Resources. 62 pages PDF (January 2008)
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We Love Celebrities - the press, popular culture and paparazzi - ftm Knowledge file
From pop stars to politicians, Royals and reporters fascination with celebrities sells media. ftm looks at the latest, greatest and most remembered flings and flops. Complete with pictures! 50 pages PDF (December 2007)
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We're Going Mobile - but where are we going?
Mobile TV, mobile radio, mobile internet in Europe, Asia and the US. What's real and what's not. While mobile media investment soars where are the consumers? 81 pages PDF (November 2007)
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Western Balkans - the struggle for order and independence
ftm reporting explores media development and investment in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia / Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Albania. Emerging from conflict broadcasters, publishers and governments face ghosts of the past to forge a new future. 40 pages PDF (October 2007)
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Rupert Murdoch - The Media Mogul
From Australia to the San Antonio, Texas tabloid to News Corp and News International, Mr. Murdoch fascinates all media watchers. Update includes new material on Dow Jones / Wall Street Journal deal plus London free newspapers and newspaper marketing. When Murdoch talks, the media world listens, and he has a lot to say about newspapers, broadcasting and new media. 53 pages PDF (September 2007)
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Free Newspapers - ftm Knowledge file
The free newspaper phenomenon is rocking media landscapes across the world. This ftm Knowledge file looks at publishers and their battles in the UK, Europe and the US. Includes data on the successes and weaknesses. 65 pages PDF (August 2007)
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The Six Radio Brands
European radio brand styles and strategies described with illustrations from current radio practice. 100 pages. PDF file
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Flying Through Turbulence – Media in the New EU Member States
ftm reports on media in the 12 newest EU Member States. Will media find clear air or more turbulence? Country reports, company reports and broadcaster/publisher reports. 98 pages PDF file (February 2007)
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European Public Service Radio - Cultural Consequences
Working paper exploring the relationship between European culture and public service broadcasting, written in September 2003 and occasionally updated.
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FANS/Radio Research
Description of radio audience segmentation in the United States.
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