SUMMARIES FROM THE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION Advertising, from the point of view of both the agencies and advertiser, was the subject of the final Congress session. More QUOTES OF THE DAY What they're saying on the final day of the World Newspaper Congress... more SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSIONS From New York, NY, to southern Africa, Japan and Brazil, this session covered the world! More WAN OPENS MEMBERSHIP TO COMPANIES WAN has changed its membership rules to allow newspaper companies to directly join the organization for the first time in its history. English Français WORLD'S PRESS PROTESTS SPYING CHARGES AGAINST JOURNALIST IN CHINA WAN and the World Editors Forum today condemned the "outrageous" arrest by Chinese authorities of Singapore Straits Times correspondent Ching Cheong, who has been accused of spying. English Français GAVIN O'REILLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WORLD ASSOCIATION OF NEWSPAPERS Gavin O'Reilly, the Chief Operating Officer of Ireland-based Independent News & Media PLC, has been elected President of the World Association of Newspapers. English Français INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE MAKES FIRST LOAN WAN and the Media Development Loan Fund announced Wednesday that the first loan from their Independent Newspaper Development Initiative would be made to Russian publisher Altapress. English Français Español SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS The session focused on "beyond print" -- from high-speed mobile internet connections in your high-speed car, to corporate and business strategies for a competitive world. More QUOTES OF THE DAY What they're saying at the Congress... More SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS FROM TUESDAY MORNING SESSIONS The Congress examined a wide range of issues: the Metro phenomenon; a case where ethics and integrity led to circulation growth; the importance of reader surveys to the International Herald Tribune; and the latest innovations in newspapers. More NEW STRATEGIC REPORTS FROM SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Five new strategy reports on some of the most important recent developments in the newspaper industry globally have just been published by the Shaping the Future of the Newspaper project. English Français Español QUOTES OF THE DAY What they're saying at the World Newspaper Congress More SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS From trends in the newspaper industry to strategies for making those trends even better More WORLD PRESS TRENDS: NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION AND ADVERTISING UP WORLDWIDE The circulation of newspapers in the world increased strongly last year, At the same time, newspaper advertising revenues made significant gains. English Français Español GOLDEN PEN OF FREEDOM AWARDED TO SUDANESE JOURNALIST The World Association of Newspapers today awarded its annual press freedom prize, the 2005 Golden Pen of Freedom, to Mahjoub Mohamed Salih, a Sudanese editor, who has been fighting for press freedom for over half a century. English Français WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS OPENS WITH CHALLENGE TO CONVENTIONAL WISDOM The 58th World Newspaper Congress and 12th World Editors Forum opened with a challenge to those who say that newspapers are in terminal decline: 400 years after the birth of the printed newspaper, the industry is undergoing a renaissance. English Français SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS FROM THE OPENING CEREMONIES More than 1,300 publishers, chief editors, other senior newspaper executives and their guests attended the gala opening ceremonies, held in the presence of Roh Moo-Hyun, President of the Republic of Korea. More WAN CONDEMNS PRESS FREEDOM VIOLATIONS IN CUBA, IRAQ, ERITREA AND NEPAL The WAN Board has condemned press freedom violations in Cuba, Iraq, Eritrea and Nepal in resolutions issued during the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum, the global meetings of the world's press. More SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS: THE PRESS FREEDOM ROUNDTABLE Five of Asia's most daring investigative journalists describe their often difficult and dangerous role at fighting corruption at the 2005 Press Freedom Roundtable. More SUMMARIES FROM THE DIGITAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLE It isn't about the internet -- it is all about mobile telephones. The digital media roundtable, featuring the President & CEO of Samsung Electronics, examined how newspapers can benefit from mobile. More PRESS FREEDOM DETERIORATING WORLD-WIDE: WAN Freedom of expression, the safety of journalists and media development are under siege in most regions of the world, according to WAN's half-year review of press freedom world-wide. More BLOGS TO OFFER COVERAGE OF WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS/WORLD EDITORS FORUM WAN will be providing electronic coverage of the 58th World Newspaper Congress and 12th World Editors Forum in Seoul, Korea, next week, from on-line summaries of presentations to an Editors "BlogConf" for those who want to interact with newspaper editors from afar. More RISKY BUSINESS: NEWSPAPERS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Some of Asia's most daring investigative journalists will talk about their often difficult and dangerous role in fighting corruption at the 2005 Press Freedom Roundtable, to be held during the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum in Seoul, Korea, later this month.English Español Français JUST PUBLISHED BY THE WORLD EDITORS FORUM: TRENDS IN NEWSROOMS 2005 In the run-up to the annual World Editors Forum conference to be held in Seoul, Korea, later this month, the WEF has published a new guide for working editors: Trends in Newsrooms 2005.English Español Français ANY TIME, ANY PLACE: NEWS IN THE ULTIMATE INFORMATION SOCIETY The President & CEO of Samsung Electronics, Chang-Gyu Hwang, will be the keynote speaker and chairman for the 2005 Digital Roundtable at the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum, to be held in Seoul, Korea, later this month. English Español INFO SERVICES EXPO: THE "SHOP WINDOW" FOR THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY Participants at the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum in Seoul, Korea, will get more than the cutting-edge presentations and outstanding social events that make the meetings renowned throughout the industry. They will also get a first look at new products and services for newspapers. English Français Español SHAPING THE FUTURE AT THE WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS The latest research and analysis on the future of newspaper circulation, classified advertising, distribution, formats and more will be revealed at the 58th World Newspaper Congress, which takes place in Seoul, Korea, from 29 May to 1 June next. English Français SPOTLIGHT ON CHINA AT WORLD'S PRESS SUMMIT Chinese publishers and editors will appear in force at the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum in Seoul, Korea, next month, to explain what's happening in their fast-growing media industry. English Español Français GOOGLE NEWS CREATOR AT THE WORLD EDITORS FORUM Is Google News a threat to newspapers? It is a question that editors from around the world can ask the creator of Google News, Krishna Bharat, when he takes the podium at the World Editors Forum in Seoul, Korea, in June. English Español Français WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS TO WELCOME DIGITAL VISIONARY Dae-je Chin is among Asia's digital elite. The former President of Samsung Electronics and current Korean Minister of Information and Communication wants to create a "ubiquitous computing society." He will kick off a session on the next generation of media at the World Newspaper Congress. English Français ASIAN EDITORS CONTRIBUTE TO DYNAMIC REGIONAL GROWTH From India to Japan, Asia is one of the world's most dynamic regions for newspapers. Asian editors have had particular success in luring young readers and integrating new media strategies. Find out what they've been doing at the upcoming World Editors Forum. English Français Español LESSONS FROM SWEDEN AT THE WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS Stockholm, the Swedish capital, is certainly among the world's toughest, most competitive market for newspapers. What Scandinavia's biggest multi-media company - Bonnier - is doing to succeed in this market will be examined at the upcoming World Newspaper Congress in Seoul. English Français Español "BRAND BUILDING?" THAT'S HISTORY, SAYS WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS SPEAKER Helping advertisers build successful brands is a major objective for newspapers. Isn't it? Not according to one major advertising agency Chief Executive -- Kevin Roberts of Saatchi and Saatchi. English Español Français VISUAL JOURNALISM: TIPS AND TRENDS AT THE WORLD EDITORS FORUM Some of the world's best infographics designers, including Alberto Cairo of Spain's El Mundo and Jeff Goertzen of the St Petersburg Times in the US, will share their views about the role of visual journalism during the World Editors Forum. English Español ‘BUILDING OFF THE PRINT FRANCHISE' Fred Hilmer, the CEO of the Australian group John Fairfax Holdings, has positioned the major media corporation to deal with both competitive and technological challenges. How he has done so will be examined at the World Newspaper Congress. More ALARMING NUMBER OF JOURNALISTS KILLED IN RECENT DAYS WAN has expressed its dismay at a recent spate of killings of journalists and has called on governments to conduct rapid and thorough investigations to bring their assassins to justice. English Français TABLOID FEVER: IS THE TEMPERATURE GOING DOWN? There were more newspaper launches in Germany last year than in the past 60 years, and several of the new publications were tabloids. Find out about the reasons behind this intriguing growth at the World Editors Forum. English Español Français LOOK TO ASIAN NEWSPAPERS FOR SUCCESSFUL MOBILE STRATEGIES Most press groups now understand that providing content to mobile devices is going to be a significant part of their future publishing business. Many, however, are struggling to find a profitable development strategy. They ought to look to Asia. English Français Español TRENDS IN NEWSROOMS TO BE EXAMINED AT WORLD EDITORS FORUM First there was the trend to compact newspapers, and then an explosion of new titles to compete with free papers and attract young readers. But what will be the defining newsroom trends in 2005? English Español Français A NEWSPAPER RENAISSANCE: NEW ENERGY IN THE INDUSTRY Some people say that newspapers are a mature medium. But some newspaper publishers are questioning that premise by creating new products and re-energising existing titles. These and other innovations will be examined at the 58th World Newspaper Congress. English Español WORLD NEWSPAPER CONGRESS: FIRST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED Pelle Törnberg, President and CEO of Metro International, will be among the featured speakers when the 58th World Newspaper Congress, 12th World Editors Forum and Info Services Expo 2005 are held in Seoul, Korea, next May. English Français