Want to understand trends in media? New book

EUROPE’S LEADING PUBLISHERS PRESENT THE
2014 GLOBAL MEDIA TRENDS BOOK

[PRESSWIRE] London, United Kingdom - 13.10.14 -- LATEST MEDIA MARKETS AND USAGE DATA PUBLISHED TO INFORM WORLDWIDE MEDIA BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND REGULATION.

The European Publishers Council (EPC), representing Europe’s leading media organisations, is delighted to present, for the third year running, the EPC Global Media Trends Book to inform both appropriate regulation as well as media business strategies worldwide.

The report provides a detailed survey of the digital media landscape with over 500 data sets and an in-depth analysis of global digital media revenue and usage trends.

Key findings in this year’s report include:

• Internet advertising spend is poised to exceed TV adspend in many parts of the world before the end of the decade;
• Investment in technology overtakes product development as priority for efficiency;
• Lack of talent in emerging areas (technology, internet) is the most cited barrier to growth in media companies 2013 to 2014
• Native advertising and content marketing are the top priority for marketers;

1. The use of mobile to access the Internet around the world has doubled in one year;
2. E-commerce on mobile and tablets has grown dramatically;

• Global newspaper industry adspend share is expected to drop from 16.9 percent in 2013 to 13.7 percent by 2018; 

• Digital news subscriptions are growing in the double digits since 2013;
•The 19-35 age group (millennials) consume little live TV compared to their older counterparts;
• Worldwide, millennials consider the internet, including social media, the most credible news source

EPC Executive Director Angela Mills Wade said: “The world’s media revenue and usage patterns are changing dramatically in 2014.  The constant shift of advertising spend, device, media and shopping patterns are driving media companies continually to innovate, and through investment in new technologies, overhaul their media strategies.

“With the EU’s political agenda now under new leadership, we will be telling our media “story” to many of the new politicians and regulators for the first time – regulators who will be tasked over the next five years to consider introducing new laws that can impact on journalism, the media and the European information society as a whole.

“Issues including digital advertising, big data, copyright and licensing, e-commerce, data protection, taxation and media pluralism are all under the spotlight so it is vital that the regulators have an understanding of the realities of the worldwide media industry and base their proposals on sound, verifiable information.”

The EPC would like to thank Martha Stone and the World Newsmedia Network for another year’s excellent collaboration.  We would also like to thank the 60 contributing research companies for their ongoing support of this valuable resource for publishers, researchers, academics and media industry stakeholders.

The executive summary of the report with details of all the data and data sources are available at http://bit.ly/Zo1Vlr

New book by former addict Roy Nelson who developed the Nelson Method

An interesting new book has come to my attention, so I want to share this with you.

Love Notes From Hell

By Roy Nelson

-HOW ONE MAN’S DEMONS TURNED INTO A RECOGNIZED HEALING PROCESS FOR ADDICTION, OBSESSION AND FREEDOM

soon-to-be released (October 2014 from Lulu) 

In “Love Notes From Hell,” Roy explains:

• There can be total freedom no matter how deep the pain or how strong the addiction
• No one is alone in the fight of addiction – there is help, finding the treatment that works is the hard part
• The importance of digging deep to find the root of the problem
• How to stop trading one addiction for another
• The creation of The Nelson Method, what it is and why it works
• Why healing spiritually helps transform lives

 

By using examples from his own experiences, as well as those of his private clients, Roy helps the reader understand why so many treatment options are failing and how spiritual truths such as those contained in the Nelson Method™ can produce extra ordinary transformation and freedom from your own personal hell.  Many truly believe that Roy is the last resort for those who cannot stop their self-destructive habits.

 

About the Author

Roy is known as “the last resort” for those who cannot stop their self-destructive habits.  Living with a violent, alcoholic father drove him to pursue a life of escape by any means possible - until he conceded that his self-imposed hell was killing him.  It was then that he had a profound experience that changed everything.  Over thirty-five years ago Roy “cracked the code” of his own addictive personality. As a result, he lost 120 pounds and overcame a myriad of addictions, as well as depression, panic attacks, and phobias. Based on his personal experience of total freedom, Roy developed the Nelson Method—a plan of spiritual healing that is designed to help people heal from their own personal hell, even when all other approaches have failed.  He and his wife live in Los Angeles, California and continue to help people find freedom through the Nelson Method.

 

For more information on Roy Nelson and the Nelson Method, please visit:www.roynelsonhealing.com.

 

“Love Notes From Hell” will be available nationwide in October 2014 atwww.amazon.com and www.roynelsonhealing.com.

Another rip-off site that promises to pay and does not pay

I am leaving Vindale Research, a website that offers to pay you for answering surveys.  You see, I recently spent the better part of an hour on one of their surveys, only to be told when I clicked the 'SUBMIT" button at the end of it that I did not qualify and therefore would not be paid.   (it was only a couple dollars, hardly enough to pay for an hour of my time.)

This particular survey involved reading a complicated legal case and answering questions as if I were on the jury.  I also had to render a verdict, and write in my own words why I reached that verdict and what other information I would like to have.

I have contacted support, had a long conversation with them, and gotten the response that they will not investigate why I was disqualified, and they will not pay me.

So I must recommend that nobody join, and that those who have joined should seriously consider leaving.  As far as I am concerned, the site is a rip-off.

Conceptalization

Let me introduce you to my "favorite" word in the English language.  "Conceptualization" -- wow, what a concept!  We make many words by putting together the building blocks known as roots, prefixes and suffixes, but this monstrosity has little reason to live.  While it does have a limited use in semantics, it is otherwise a bottom-heavy Frankenstein's creature.

Let's take a look at the parts of this word.

Root:
cepere, which means to seize or to grasp

Prefix:
con-, which means with or together

Suffixes:
-ual, which changes the noun to an adjective
-ize, which changes the adjective to a verb
-ate, which is another verb ending
-ion, which changes the whole thing back to a noun

Why not just go back to "concept"?  Or better yet, "thought" or "idea"?  People tend to use big words because they believe that they sound more intellectual, but this practice often obscures the meaning which they are trying to convey.  Choose your words carefully, and choose the simplest words that carry the meaning that you wish to express, and you will sound truly intellectual.  Besides, your audience will understand what you are saying.

My review of 6 Motel in Fort Bragg, California

I used to post reviews at Epinions, before eBay bought it up and killed it.  Since life goes on, and I have lots of friends from Epinions, now I am starting out at Bubblews.

Please view (and read) my second attempt at a post on Bubblews: 


http://www.bubblews.com/news/3978762-thumbs-down-for-6-motel-in-fort-bragg-california-a-zero-in-my-book

99 cent chili dogs at Wienerschnitzel

I try to eat healthful foods, but come on!  The hot dog is an American icon.  Besides, they are on sale this month.  Just one won't hurt me, right? 

Starting March 31, Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog chain, is cutting back the price of their famous Chili Dogs, to just 99 cents for limited time only! Back by popular demand for the fourth year, this tasty deal is available at participating locations through April 27.

Almost a whole month:  from March 31 – April 27, 2014. Cheese and tax are extra.

“Wienerschnitzel has always [had] . . . a one-of-a-kind Chili Dog at a great everyday value,” said Tom Amberger, vice president of marketing. “We chose to introduce this promotion in April to give our loyal fans a price break on our most popular menu item during the sometimes stressful tax season.” 

The Chili Dog, which made its debut on the original menu in 1961, is a grilled hot dog smothered with Wienerschnitzel’s signature chili (a recipe so secret it’s locked up in a vault) and served in a soft, steamed hot dog bun. Chili Dog-lovers are encouraged to hurry into their nearest location starting March 31, to take advantage of this tasty deal!

The newest commercial featuring the 99 cent Chili Dog deal can be viewed at:  www.youtube.com/mostwantedwiener 

And, as always, the commercial is entertaining.   ~~~  

A book that Philip K. Dick could have written

Meowing on the Answering Machine by Robert Emmett displays a twisted sense of humor, as well as outrage at the surreal qualities of what we call reality.  Festooned with pen-and-ink illustrations, this book has exactly one story about a cat.  You will also find self-cooking chickens and a dog who tells lies.  And there are flying people, too!  Oh, and a talking couch.

I recommend this collection of stories and drawings for the sheer pleasure of laughing out loud.

Please see my complete review here:

 http://www.examiner.com/review/meowing-on-the-answering-machine-book-review

Thank you so much!

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