Newsmedia industry

Cashed-up 58.com looking to grow, says report

Jun 16, 2014 at 11:01 am by Staff

China’s 58.com and its chief executive Yao Jinbo are on the prowl for mergers and acquisitions, according to AIM Group newsletter Classified Intelligence Report. Yao spoke to.... Read More

AFP, Antara celebrate Cup fever in Jakarta

Jun 12, 2014 at 10:06 pm by Staff

AFP and Indonesian partner Antara are celebrating the football World Cup with a week-long exhibition in Jakarta. The 83 pictures on display date from the 1930 World Cup in Ur.... Read More

Jailed Ethiopian named for press freedom prize

Jun 10, 2014 at 04:11 pm by Staff

WAN-Ifra has named jailed Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega for its 2014 Golden Pen of Freedom press freedom prize. The award was announced on Monday in Turin, Italy, during.... Read More

Gr8 idea sells 30,000 subs with tablets

Jun 06, 2014 at 06:01 pm by Staff

Malaysian daily the Malay Mail has sold 30,000 subscriptions on the strength of a unique offer which packages a phablet or smartphone with the paper and apps. Currently reade.... Read More

Sticky data tools win hackdays for BBC

Jun 04, 2014 at 11:29 pm by Staff

Two versions of a BBC TakeAway tool to match news to user habits won the Editors Lab Hackdays for the UK broadcaster. Outcome of the New York event – judged by the Global Edi.... Read More