US Sherman tank dredged from Manila Bay more than 60 years after World War IISeptember 23rd, 2009 US World War II tank dredged from Manila BayMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine coast guard says the wreckage of a U.S. tank has been dredged from Manila Bay's muddy seafloor more than 60 years after the end of World War II.
New generation of electronic coupons has users clicking more and clipping lessAugust 27th, 2009 New generation of coupons means users clip lessWHAT'S NEW WITH COUPONS: Manufacturers, grocers and other retailers are offering a profusion of electronic coupons and getting new attention from relatively young, affluent shoppers, who are usually among the hardest for them to attract and retain. HOW THEY WORK: Found at businesses' Web sites, on Facebook, in Twitter and at sites that aggregate coupons for makers and retailers, the newest types of coupons include e-mails to print out, digital code that arrives by cell phone and specials you can load onto your store loyalty card from home.
Pressmart Indonesia Print Media Awards launchedAugust 24th, 2009 INDONESIA - Pressmart Media Ltd, (www.pressmart.com), a global leader in the digital publishing and delivery solutions, today announced the launch of "Pressmart-Indonesia Print Media Awards (IPMA)" in a bid to recognize the best publishing houses in Indonesia over the calendar year 2009, just after associating with the magazine publishers in Singapore, for its awards as the lead sponsor. IPMA will be conferred annually starting February, 2010, is the exciting new competition created to promote magazines, tabloids and newspapers - both in print and digital and also encourage the publishing industry in Indonesia.
Electronic Arts posts larger 1st-quarter loss, adjusted results beat expectationsAugust 4th, 2009 Electronic Arts 1Q net loss widens as revenue downNEW YORK — Electronic Arts says its fiscal first-quarter loss was larger than a year ago, dragged by lower revenue. But adjusted results have surpassed expectations thanks to strong launches of games such as "The Sims 3" and "EA Sports Active."
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Robert Taylor, former Philadelphia Bulletin publisher and free press advocate, dies at 96July 7th, 2009 Philadelphia newspaperman Robert Taylor dies at 96BRYN MAWR, Pa. — Robert Taylor Jr., former publisher of the Philadelphia Bulletin and a champion of the free press, has died.
USA Today to charge readers for new 'e-edition' launching this summer, publisher saysJune 10th, 2009 USA Today to introduce digital edition, for a feeNEW YORK — The new publisher of USA Today plans to introduce an electronic replica of the printed newspaper and charge readers for it. The new version will be sent by e-mail to readers beginning Aug.
Nebraska woman arrested for allegedly placing fake ads in newspaper to boost her salaryJune 3rd, 2009 Woman allegedly places fake ads to boost salaryLINCOLN, Neb. — A woman has been arrested on suspicion of theft after police say she placed fake ads in a newspaper she worked for to boost her salary.
Publisher says Philadelphia newspaper founded in 2004, The Bulletin, suspending publicationJune 2nd, 2009 The Bulletin in Philly is suspending publicationPHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia newspaper founded in 2004 with the goal of providing a conservative voice has suspended publication, the publisher said. The Bulletin couldn't afford to operate any longer, Publisher Thomas Rice told employees.
Pentagon chief says its not clear what Pyongyang will do in new test of long-range missileJune 1st, 2009 NKorea appears to be testing long-range missileMANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says North Korea appears to be working on a long-range missile but it's not clear yet what they plan to do with it. At a Manila news conference Monday with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C.
Clarification: GateHouse storyMay 30th, 2009 Clarification: GateHouse storyBOSTON — In a story May 29, The Associated Press reported that GateHouse Media Inc. is cutting salaries at its newspapers in New England.
Electronic Arts posts 4th-quarter loss, lower revenueMay 5th, 2009 Electronic Arts posts 4Q lossNEW YORK — Electronic Arts is reporting a smaller net loss for its fiscal fourth quarter, a period with few hit game launches. It also confirms its guidance for the current fiscal year.
Colorado newspaper to offer free '10-minute' newspapers for targeted advertisingApril 22nd, 2009 Colorado newspaper starts free '10-minute' editionCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs hopes to revive advertising sales with new small newspapers meant to be read in about 10 minutes.
Pressmart, Singapore publishers institute magazine awardsMarch 14th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS) with support from city-based digital publisher Pressmart has launched Singapore magazine awards to recognise the best magazine publishers in that country. Awards will recognise publishers for the best magazine front cover design, front cover/feature story in consumer, trade and contract categories and the best visual series in photography, said a statement by Pressmart here Friday.
MPAS Pressmart Awards Nite 2009 announcedMarch 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS) with support from Pressmart has launched the first Singapore Magazine Awards to recognize the best magazine publishers in Singapore. Pressmart is the leading hosted print-to-online publishing service in the world with publishers from over 45 countries using its services and MPAS is an organization dedicated to best practices in Singapore's professional magazine publishing industry.
US-based technology magazine launches India editionMarch 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian edition of Technology Review, the world's oldest technology magazine published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was launched here Monday. A copy of the 109-year-old magazine was unveiled at the EmTech India 2009, a two-day conference on emerging technologies, jointly organised by the MIT and technology publisher CyberMedia.