Report: The Rise Of African Megacities And Mobile
A new CIMA report makes the case that mobile may be the primary medium in Africa sooner than many think, driven in part by staggering population growth in urban environments…
The Broadcasting Board of Governors has released its 2011 Annual Report, summarizing the activities of U.S. international broadcasting over the past year. Download it here…
Once the only tool, shortwave is now just one of many in the distribution toolbox. But when, where, and how much the BBG should use SW has become a hot topic…
“One organization, many brands” is integral to the BBG’s new strategy, Impact through Innovation, and Integration. The ability to have multiple brands offers several advantages…
A new CIMA report makes the case that mobile may be the primary medium in Africa sooner than many think, driven in part by staggering population growth in urban environments…
If you felt that the use of social media and second screens while watching TV was mostly hype, Ericsson’s latest ConsumerLab study throws some kerosene on the fire…
Innovation expert Jeff DeGraff makes the case that in order to innovate, you may first have to kill off a product or project. Getting over that hump is the toughest part…
The BBG adds new affiliates on multiple platforms to distribute programming and content in Pakistan, Niger, Serbia, and El Salvador…
With the Burmese government opening up the media environment, fresh data shows that audiences are on the move – suggesting that a change in programming tactics may be necessary as competition increases…
Four of the five BBG broadcasters have now migrated to the same web publishing platform – developed by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty – saving more than $1 million a year…
Armed with only their smart phones, a group of student journalists tested the wide variety of apps and gear to see what works and what doesn’t in support of mobile reporting…
Four of the five BBG broadcasters have now migrated to the same web publishing platform – developed by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty – saving more than $1 million a year…
With an eye on under-reported stories and under-represented communities, startup Newsmotion looks to spread the word via “Civic Media Storytelling”…