WASHINGTON – The future of arts and culture on public media was the focus of a CCLP roundtable here on Wednesday, featuring leaders in broadcasting, on line and mobile media. The challenge, summarized by Alyce Myatt of the National Endowment for the Arts, is to present more culture from more artists on more platforms – "anywhere and anytime" – at a time when resources are not increasing. Click the following link for Myatt's report: Alyce Myatt presentation.pdf……
Month: February 2013
Understanding the Role of Technology & Human Trafficking
WBEZ's Worldview: Research director Mark Latonero shares key insights from his latest Technology & Human Trafficking report…….
Obama Is Making More Sense Than the Loyal Opposition
truthdig: Senior fellow Richard Reeves headline, "Obama is making more sense than the loyal opposition."……
Hillary Clinton’s Public Diplomacy Legacy
Huffington Post:Faculty fellow Philip Seib outlines Hillary Clinton's public diplomacy legacy…….
Alhurra marks ninth anniversary with plunge into mobile apps
WASHINGTON – The U.S. government's international TV broadcaster in the Middle East, Alhurra, celebrates its ninth anniversary on the air on Thursday with new initiatives to reach mobile devices. First up, will be a new Alhurra app for Android-powered cell phones, according to Brian T. Conniff, President of Middle East Broadcasting, Alhurra's parent company…….
Digital, social media are major boost US image, message abroad
WASHINGTON – The Internet and social media are providing a major boost for America's image and messages abroad, according to Dawn McCall (pictured right), Coordinator of International Information Programs (IIP) for the State Department, speaking here at a CCLP forum. "The reality for public diplomacy has dramatically changed and so has the environment in which IIP operates today," McCall said. "I am sure no one in this room could have predicted five years ago how differently we would engage with each other today."……