Journalism, Media & Advertising
CNN Anchor Dobbs Quits Cable Network After 27 Years
Lou Dobbs, the CNN anchor who drew controversy with his coverage of illegal immigrants and questions about President Barack Obama’s citizenship, left the cable-news network after 27 years.
Thai Airways releases international brand campaign
Thai Airways has released an international brand campaign to touch its audience’s every sense in an integrated drive by JWT Bangkok.
White House officials to appear on Fox News
After impugning the objectivity of Fox News and saying that they would begin to treat the network as "an opponent," White House officials said Sunday that they will allow administration officials to appear on the network.
White House Aide: Fox News Is 'A Wing Of The Republican Party'
Attacking the news media is a time-honored White House tactic but to an unusual degree, the Obama administration has narrowed its sights to one specific organization, the Fox News Channel, calling it, in essence, part of the political opposition.
Thai broadcaster BEC World sees ad revenue slowing
BEC World (BEC.BK), Thailand's top listed TV network operator, said on Wednesday its advertising revenue would rise less than 10 percent in 2009 and next year as the economic downturn meant it couldn't raise rates by much.
Cambodian PM orders to stop condom advertisement on TV
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered on Monday to halt condom advertisement on televisions, saying that he does not feel the advertisement help curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, but a promotion of condom sales.
WASHINGTON — William Safire, a speechwriter for disgraced US president Richard Nixon and a longtime political columnist, died Sunday at the age of 79, his former employer The New York Times reported.
New Southeast Asia Business Magazine Launches in Thailand
The Southeast Asia GLOBE (Thailand Edition) proudly announces its launch and availability at newsstands, bookstores and other distribution points throughout Thailand from September 28.
Obama, Clinton salute Walter Cronkite at memorial
NEW YORK — By all accounts, Walter Cronkite would have loved the war stories swapped and memories rekindled at his memorial service. All that was missing was a bar. Instead, there were two presidents, broadcasting royalty, a man who walked on the ...
Jail sentence for dissident Sri Lankan reporter condemned
Two journalism groups have announced plans to honor a Sri Lankan reporter who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for articles that criticized the military.
More Advertisers Pull Out of Fox News’ 'Glenn Beck Program'
More advertisers have pulled out of Fox News’ Glenn Beck Program, bringing the tally to 46, according to the watchdog group Color of Change.
Thailand Launches Medical Travel Magazine
The secretary-general of the Health Travel Industry Research Society (HTRIS Thailand) announced the launch of a monthly publication to promote Thailand’s medical travel industry.
Afghan TV journalist gunned down in northwestern Pakistan
JAMRUD, Pakistan — Gunmen shot dead an Afghan television journalist and severely wounded his colleague Monday in northwestern Pakistan.
Family, journalists pay tribute to columnist Novak
WASHINGTON — Political columnist Robert Novak was remembered Friday as a man committed to faith, family and craft.
Product Placement to be regulated in Thailand
In Thailand, media authorities will be considering a code of conduct for product placement on television—a move that is forecasted to have minimal impact on the ad industry.
Afghan media refuse to censor election reporting
KABUL — Afghan journalists on Wednesday rejected a Foreign Ministry demand that they suspend the broadcasting of news about attacks or violence on election day, accusing the government of unconstitutional censorship.
US Conservative Columnist Robert Novak Dies At 78
WASHINGTON - Political columnist Robert Novak, 78, a die-hard conservative, pugilistic debater, and proud owner of the "Prince of Darkness" moniker, died yesterday at his Washington home after a battle with brain cancer.
Fox News' Glenn Beck loses advertisers after calling Obama a racist
Some of the nation's biggest advertisers are distancing themselves from Fox News host Glenn Beck after he called President Obama a racist during a July 28 broadcast.
National Press Club Honors Outstanding Journalism
Small journalism outlets captured prestigious honors alongside some of the biggest names in the industry in the 2009 National Press Club Awards.
Watchdog bans Israeli tourism advert
An advertising watchdog Wednesday banned an Israeli tourism poster that implied the West Bank and Gaza Strip territories were undisputed parts of the country.