Malaysia’s media scene is dominated by cross-platform conglomerates such as Media Premia, which operates the country’s most popular free TV channels and has a commanding presence in print, radio and online as well. Other groups include Star Publications, Sin Chew Media and the Redberry Media Group. Meanwhile Astro Holdings, which relisted on the KL bourse in 2012, dominates the pay-TV sector and...
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Chapter | Media & Advertising from The Report: Malaysia 2012
With one of the world’s most commanding positions in the global energy industry and a growing role in regional diplomacy, Qatar has seen many returns on the political and economic investments it has made in the past two decades.
Chapter | Media & Advertising from The Report: Algeria 2012
Since the liberalisation of the press in 1986, Algeria has had a flourishing media industry, publishing approximately 300 newspapers with two main reader profiles – Francophone and Arabic-speaking populations. Experts however assert that while a preponderance of dailies creates the perception of a saturated print market, there is actually a lack of serious and credible media. Online newspapers...
Oil and gas production continues to dominate the Algerian economy, accounting for almost all of exports, close to half of government revenue and over a third of GDP. In recent years non-hydrocarbons GDP has outstripped wider economic growth, though this is largely driven by public spending rather than private sector activity.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Haya Al Nassr, Director of the Communication Directorate, Qatar Foundation, and Acting Director, Al Jazeera Children’s Channel from The Report: Qatar 2012
How will external communication strategies assist in the transition to a knowledge-based economy?
Articles & Analysis | Expanding its reach: Traditional media continue to dominate as online offerings grow from The Report: Qatar 2012
As Qatar’s economy has grown, so has demand for information, driving tremendous progress in the media industry and its related sectors. State-owned print and radio media first emerged in the 1960s and defined the market for several decades, but recently the sector has been dominated by the rise of Al Jazeera, an increasingly influential global force...