http://localhost/ejc.net/index.php en European Journalism Centre Copyright 2011 2011-05-03T12:17:55+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/2012_acmc_international_conference_media_and_market_language/ http://www.ejc.net/events/2012_acmc_international_conference_media_and_market_language/#When:10:40:19Z Enhanced by technology, media’s pervasiveness has become a potent influential force in the shaping of local and global cultures. This raises major challenges for practitioners and their publics. In this age of information and technology, there is a need to discuss new media literacies as well as its impact on local language and market or business language. Specifically, this conference explores the influence of advertising on language and mass communication. The objective of the conference will be to review practices and issues in the field of news and advertising; to facilitate academic discourse in the field of media, communication, and language education; to understand the role of the media and language in the creation and recreation of texts pertaining to cultural issues; to further encourage the academe, the government, non‐government, private sector, and the media to promote new media literacy; and, to provide a forum for institutional research and establish linkages among participants. For more information, visit the website. 2012-10-25T10:40:19+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/the_fourth_european_communication_conference_ecc2012/ http://www.ejc.net/events/the_fourth_european_communication_conference_ecc2012/#When:10:35:01Z The location of the fourth European Communication Conference (ECC2012) will be Istanbul, Turkey, an event to be organised by the Turkish Communication Research Association (ILAD) and hosted at Bilgi University, in the heart of the Turkey’s biggest city. The conference theme will be Social Media and Global Voices and the location of the city, located at the crossroads between East and West, North and South, will provide a perfect platform to discuss the profound transformation that are taking place globally. Check the website for more information. 2012-10-24T10:35:01+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/ona12/ http://www.ejc.net/events/ona12/#When:10:39:04Z The Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet has become the premier gathering of highly engaged digital journalists who are shaping the future of media. Record-breaking numbers of journalists travel to ONA’s conference each year to learn about new tools, techniques and technologies, to discuss advancements and challenges in the industry, take advantage of the rare opportunity to network face-to-face, and share best practices with peers from all over the map. They also come to soak up the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that distinguishes ONA conferences. ONA conference attendees are a tech-savvy audience and include producers, content editors, technologists, programmers, designers and newsroom decision-makers from major media markets, independent websites and leading academic institutions interested in emerging practices in news gathering, software, hardware, content and distribution platforms. For more information please visit the website. 2012-09-20T10:39:04+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/excellence_in_journalism_2012/ http://www.ejc.net/events/excellence_in_journalism_2012/#When:06:52:29Z The Excellence in Journalism 2012 conference in Fort Lauderdale is set to be the journalism event of the year and will be host to more than 1,000 top news professionals from broadcast, print and digital newsrooms around the country. The EIJ conference attendees are the top professionals in journalism, including: newsroom decision makers, leaders, station managers, reporters, producers, content managers, editors, freelancers and educators etc. The merging of RTDNA and SPJ for the EIJ conference means the event will offer the best educational programming around. It also means it will feature attendees from all walks of journalism representing the broadcast, print and digital realms in a single location. As the profession has evolved, so have organizations, and the EIJ conference is a direct product of that evolution. EIJ combines the best of two history-rich organizations and offers visitors a chance to network with a concentrated audience of media experts. For more information and registration please visit the website. 2012-09-20T06:52:29+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/media_in_conflicts_seminar/ http://www.ejc.net/events/media_in_conflicts_seminar/#When:09:06:37Z The Media in Conflicts Seminar (MICS) is an academic and professional journalist seminar held in Israel. MICS exposes future media leaders to the fascinating world of conflict-journalism. During the seminar participants will develop skills to deal with the challenges of media in conflicts, create a priceless professional network and experience the world’s most covered conflict zone. The 5-day seminar will include: lectures by experts in the field of conflict journalism, strategic tours around Israel and the conflict areas, hands-on workshops and a 5-day fully subsidized stay in Israel (not including airfare). The Conference will be held in English at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, 10 minutes from Tel Aviv. Application deadline is May 15th 2012. For more information and applications please visit the website. 2012-09-02T09:06:37+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/edinburgh_international_television_festival1/ http://www.ejc.net/events/edinburgh_international_television_festival1/#When:09:40:49Z The Edinburgh International Television Festival is the essential fixture for everyone in the television industry wanting inspiration, networking, learning and fun. Established in 1976 and attended by over 2000 delegates the festival has featured hundreds of globally renowned top TV executives as speakers. The three-day Edinburgh International Television Festival takes place every August at the heart of Edinburgh festival season. The festival enables TV and media execs to meet, talk and do business while hearing from the very best TV talent from both sides of the camera. It is the leading forum for essential television debate. Many of the festival’s keynotes and masterclasses have been recognized as seminal moments in the evolution of today’s television industry. Over 200 journalists regularly attend the Festival and stories are picked up by a wide selection of the world’s media, from all the leading national dailies to trade press and specialist media. For more information on the program, speakers and classes please visit the website. 2012-08-23T09:40:49+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/unity_2012_convention/ http://www.ejc.net/events/unity_2012_convention/#When:07:11:51Z The UNITY 2012 Convention (UNITY ’12) will be hosted at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, marking a historic gathering of journalists of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender journalists, media professionals, newsroom recruiters, journalism students and individuals who care about diversity and inclusion in news media. This must-attend event, will offer you numerous opportunities to engage the news media industry, newsmakers and industry thought leaders, connect with fellow journalists, media professionals, journalism educators, newsroom recruiters, and embrace new media, digital technologies, emerging business models and our alliances. Through the numerous education sessions, students projects and networking opportunities, UNITY ‘12 will also include a job fair for journalists and media professionals including career coaching services offered through the UNITY ‘12 Career Resource Center. UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc. is a coalition of the four alliances, the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Native American Journalists Association and the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. For more information and registration please visit the website. 2012-08-01T07:11:51+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/why_do_civilizations_flourish_-_and_fail-_free_seminar_for_journalists_in_i/ http://www.ejc.net/events/why_do_civilizations_flourish_-_and_fail-_free_seminar_for_journalists_in_i/#When:08:25:29Z Mid-career journalists worldwide can apply for a free, one-week summer program in Italy. The Legatum Institute announces the first annual Legatum Institute Summer School for journalists, as well as professionals in business, economics, academia, politics, science and the arts with a track record of thinking creatively, locally and globally. Participants will discuss today’s global economic and political challenges while exploring the main theme of civilizations’ success and downfalls. Chair of business journalism at Columbia University Sylvia Nasar will join the faculty, among renowned political commentators and art and science experts. Deadline for application closes on March 11. For more information please visit the website. 2012-07-30T08:25:29+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/newsrewired_full_stream_ahead/ http://www.ejc.net/events/newsrewired_full_stream_ahead/#When:07:20:32Z News:rewired – full stream ahead on Friday 13 July will bring together key digital journalism experts for a day of sessions and workshops, focused on the latest tools, techniques and tips on how to produce the best journalism online and make it earn its keep, with innovative case studies from the industry. Sessions at the one-day conference will cover: - how to work with and maximise engaged communities across platforms - the latest developments in mobile news publishing and how best to exploit portable platforms - the array of social media platforms at a journalist’s disposal, beyond (and including) Twitter and Facebook - advice on handling rumor online and the recommended verification and correction processes - money matters: the latest approaches to making money from news online and what users are prepared to offer in exchange for content - how the ‘live stream’ approach to digital news reporting and live social feeds are being built into traditional news output Following on from the success of the last event in the series, news:rewired will also offer a handful of workshop-style sessions, offering demonstrations by industry experts on practical areas including using visual tools to map and illustrate stories and getting started in web scraping. For more information and bookings please visit the website. 2012-07-13T07:20:32+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/wikimania_2012_conference/ http://www.ejc.net/events/wikimania_2012_conference/#When:10:29:44Z Wikimania is the annual international conference of the Wikimedia community. Wikimania allows the community and the general public to learn about and share their experiences with free knowledge initiatives all over the world. The conference is organized by a different local team each year. In 2012, it will take place in Washington, D.C.. The conference features a Hackathon and topics like WikiCulture, technology and infrastructure, Wikis and the public sector and more. In accordance with these goals and themes, the program will include traditional conference offerings such as paper presentations, tutorials, panels, and poster sessions. For more information and registration please visit the website. 2012-07-12T10:29:44+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/7th_international_congress_of_investigative_journalism/ http://www.ejc.net/events/7th_international_congress_of_investigative_journalism/#When:07:33:36Z Held since 2005 by Abraji, the Congress brings together journalists, journalism professors and students interested in the best journalistic practices and reporting techniques. The 7th Congress strengthens the partnership between Abraji and the University Anhembi Morumbi, which will host the event for the fourth consecutive time. Among the speakers this year are some of the most experienced Brazilian journalists and more than ten international guests. The seventh edition of the event will feature lectures and workshops simultaneously, concentrated in a few major themes: online journalism, sports mega-events and elections. In addition, the 2012 conference offers panels on politics, economy, environment, fundamentals of reporting, CAR techniques (Computer Assisted Reporting) and many other topics. Speaking at the 7th Congress of Investigative Journalism, Frank Smyth, founder of Global Journalist Security, will speak about his experience covering the areas of war and give advice and tips for the protection of journalists who embark on the most dangerous situations to get the best story. His lecture, “Measures of protection for journalists on coverage of armed conflict”, will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 9am. The event will also feature speakers Marcelo Moreira (TV Globo / Abraji), John Paul Charleaux (Conectas Human Rights) and Rodney Pinder (International News Safety Institute / England). For more information and bookings please visit the website (please note both the site and the event are in Portuguese). 2012-07-12T07:33:36+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/media_and_the_public_sphere/ http://www.ejc.net/events/media_and_the_public_sphere/#When:07:39:54Z Institut de la Communication, Universite Lyon2, The Center for Research in Communication at the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest invites you to attend the International Conference on Media and the Public Sphere. The purpose of the conference is to examine the transformations brought about in the last year by social, economic, political and media changes. After a general inquiry into the concept of the ‘public sphere’ the aim of the conference is to examine the role of media in two particular contexts: - the process of democratization - the challenges of the construction of a European public sphere The CRC seeks contributions that help in locating proper ways to think about the concept of public sphere. The aim is to encourage the presentation of new research by scholars, policy makers, or advertisers, with the ambition of providing an international forum for these topics. The conference will be divided into three main panels: Panel 1: Transformations of the Public Sphere Panel 2: New Perspectives on Media and Democratization Panel 3: In Search of a European Public Sphere Contributions are accepted in the forms of theoretical presentation adding new insights to the debate in the literature, original empirical research and case studies. To answer the call for papers of register for the conference, please visit the website. 2012-07-02T07:39:54+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/international_conference_on_journalism_studies/ http://www.ejc.net/events/international_conference_on_journalism_studies/#When:10:17:32Z The event is organised with the aim of bringing together researchers, professional journalists and national and international students to discuss the present state and challenges of teaching and practicing journalism in different parts of the world. The University of Santiago, the University Chile, the Catholic University of Valparaiso and the University of Porto, invite you to join the First International Congress on Journalism Studies, “Identity, changes and challenges of the profession in the XXI Century”, to be held in the city of Santiago de Chile. For more information please visit the website. 2012-06-27T10:17:32+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/the_uk_radio_industry_-_coverage_local_markets_and_growth/ http://www.ejc.net/events/the_uk_radio_industry_-_coverage_local_markets_and_growth/#When:09:40:34Z In this seminar Westminster Media Forum bring together key policymakers in Parliament, Whitehall and regulation alongside representatives from the media sector, their backers and advisors, together with analysts, commentators and those representing listeners. Topics for discussion include: *Driving DAB - options for increasing take up of DAB and moving debate away from FM switchover *Local radio - with cuts to BBC services, the arrival of local TV set to increase the competition for advertising, and commercial stations increasingly opting for national simulcast content, the future of local radio *Growth and prospects - how radio is faring against the would-be digital disruptors, its place as an advertising platform and options for exploiting content and generating secondary revenue from podcasts and on-demand. Lead by Lord Gordon of Strathblane (member, Lords Communications Committee) speakers include Jimmy Buckland (UTV Medua), Andy Carter (GMG Radio) and Clive Dickens (Absolute Radio). Joined by guest of honour and keynote speaker Andrew Harrison (chief executive RadioCentre). For mor information on the event please visit the website. 2012-06-27T09:40:34+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/uk_conference_of_science_journalists_2012/ http://www.ejc.net/events/uk_conference_of_science_journalists_2012/#When:09:00:50Z Following in the footsteps of the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) held in London in 2009, the ABSW has organized a one day forum where UK science journalists can come together and discuss the hot topics affecting their profession. The event will run throughout the day at times to be confirmed. The ABSW will now be able to accomodate 300 delegates. Programming is underway with 2 plenary and 12 parallel sessions to focus on the three key aims: To discuss and debate contemporary issues in science journalism To encourage and provide skills for newcomers To promote professional development For more information about the programme and registration please visit the website. 2012-06-25T09:00:50+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/deutsche_welle_global_media_forum1/ http://www.ejc.net/events/deutsche_welle_global_media_forum1/#When:08:30:34Z The Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum is a congress with international reach. It draws media representatives from around the world—including many of Deutsche Welle’s partners—and people from the fields of politics, culture, business, development cooperation and science. In their interdisciplinary exchanges they design approaches to meeting the challenges of globalization in which the media plays a central role. The fifth Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will take place from 25 to 27 June 2012 in Bonn. Topics of the international conference are culture, education and the role of the Media. In more than 50 seminars the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2012 addresses these issues, focusing on the role of the media. The conference will examine the role and responsibility of the media with their images and messages. How can media contribute constructively to cultural diversity? How can they serve to enhance awareness of the essential importance of education for sustainable development? Can media themselves carry out educational activities? Do they serve as a role model for presenting and conveying educational content? For more information about the conference please visit the website. 2012-06-25T08:30:34+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/2012_ipi_world_congress_in_trinidad_tobago/ http://www.ejc.net/events/2012_ipi_world_congress_in_trinidad_tobago/#When:17:18:43Z Titled “Media in a Challenging World: A 360 Perspective,” the three-day 2012 International Press Institute (IPI) World Congress will examine the many challenges, concerns and opportunities facing the media not only in the Caribbean, but also in the rest of the Americas and around the globe. Interacting with participants from throughout the Americas and other regions of the world, a roster of world-class moderators, speakers and panellists will look at the role of state-owned media in the region and elsewhere, the impact of natural disasters on press freedom, the abuse of government advertising as a way to reward or punish media outlets, and the presence of colonial-era criminal defamation laws on the statute books in many Caribbean countries. Further panels will include covering corruption and the environment, online media ethics, new business models for the news industry, and how local media can compete with the “big players” - CNN, The New York Times, the BBC, Al Jazeera - in covering breaking news on their own turf. And of course, all of these critical issues will be discussed through the lens of press freedom. For more information and to register, visit the IPI Congress website. 2012-06-23T17:18:43+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/film_and_media_2012_the_second_annual_london_film_and_media_conference/ http://www.ejc.net/events/film_and_media_2012_the_second_annual_london_film_and_media_conference/#When:12:13:31Z Film and Media 2012 will explore, celebrate and critique the many dimensions of the screen-based communication traditions of Film, TV and Digital Media. A very warm invitation is extended to Film and Media scholars, researchers and practitioners - and other interested individuals! - from around the world to join together to continue the success of their 2011 inaugural event. It is once again an ‘open agenda’ event built around the research interests of the constituency. Through the sharing of Papers, Presentations, Keynote Addresses and social gatherings, the Conference aims to provide a convivial meeting place for scholars, researchers and film and media professionals from the UK and worldwide; a lively forum for the presentation and exchange of critical, theoretical and practice-oriented ideas and understandings about film and media; a test-bed for new approaches to film and media research, curriculum building and professional development; and an annual location for film and media discussion and debate in the capital. Film and Media 2012 will again run concurrently with its sister event, LondonICity 2012: The Second Annual London Studies Conference - and with their new event, Understanding Britain 2012: The First Annual British Studies Conference. For more information, visit the website. 2012-06-22T12:13:31+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/ewc_2012_media_conference/ http://www.ejc.net/events/ewc_2012_media_conference/#When:09:52:50Z The East-West Center announces its 2012 International Media Conference. The conference theme is “Networked News: How New Media is Shaping Stories in Asia and the Pacific.” The growing use of digital media across Asia and the Pacific is not only shaping the way people get their news but also the stories themselves. Social media and mobile journalism have impacted national elections and government actions throughout the region, and changed how places and events are being covered, including disasters, North Korea, protests in Thailand and China, the Mumbai terrorist attacks and many more. Distinguished speakers and panelists from media, government, business, NGOs and academia will address important journalism and news issues in Asia, the Pacific, and United States.  New Media specialists from around the world will be invited to share their expertise and perspectives. For more information, visit the website. 2012-06-22T09:52:50+00:00 http://www.ejc.net/events/ubiq_digital_entertainment_showcase/ http://www.ejc.net/events/ubiq_digital_entertainment_showcase/#When:09:23:38Z The UbiQ Digital Entertainment Showcase 2012 is a multi track conference program featuring the latest digital entertainment trends to engage audiences. A two day high level conference program will enlighten participants on the latest digital content creation, applications, business cases and strategies from all over the world to engage audiences any time, anywhere, and on any device. An international showcase to spotlight the best of digital entertainment: TV, Music, Games, Apps. Speakers include: Randi Zuckerberg, ex-Marketing Director Facebook, CEO RtoZ Media; Doug Scott, President & Senior Partner Ogilvy Entertainment; Marco Ferrari, CEO Zodiak Active; Bruce Kirkland, President Tsunami Entertainment. For more information, visit the website. 2012-06-18T09:23:38+00:00