The Daily IIJ

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Remembering the past to have a brighter future

August 11th, 2011 · No Comments

He looks much younger than his 89 years and is still in good health considering. He even still drive on his own. His wonderful sense of humor only serves to make him more endearing. “My name is Franz Bergmann (name changed) from Germany,” he said when he introduced himself to participants of this year’s IIJ Summer [...]

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Tags: Sneak In

BILD: a controversial tabloid success

August 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment

What is the most important thing that is sought by readers when they read a broadsheet newspaper or a tabloid? What is the key element that makes a tabloid successful? Is it the headlines, the text contents, or sensational pictures? Those questions crossed my mind when I visited the headquarters of German BILD newspaper, the [...]

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Tags: Media Ethics