Russia and Georgia have both hired PR firms to help tell their story and gain foreign support

Although a 6.3% DROP in newsstand sales of US consumer magazines during the first half of 2008 surely alarmed many in the publishing and communications industries, magazines are not likely to see the massive staff cuts now plaguing the newspaper world.

The US population is made up of numerous groups of minorities from various ethnic backgrounds. But a recent Census reports what many have already noticed: Non-white groups are emerging as majorities.

The announcement sparked discussion of the future of financial comms and newswires

In a sharp contrast to the changes occurring in traditional US media, Spanish-language publications and TV stations are not only growing in size and scope, but actively reaching the core demographic of Spanish speakers who live in the US.

In the wake of a National Enquirer alleging evidence of former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) of marital infidelity, which he has previously denied, conservative commentators, bloggers, and columnists have expressed outrage that the mainstream press has not yet picked up the story en masse.

Since FDIC took control of IndyMac, the industry is attempting to send a clear and strong message

The current regulations have politicians arguing over long-term effects on Congress, members

It's no secret that many newspapers are mired with staff reductions. While many expect management to replace old journalists with cheaper - and more tech-savvy - reporters, the trend is in flux as newspapers learn the economics of online publishing.

When the Superior Daily Telegram told its readers July 10 that it will refocus its resources toward publishing primarily on the Web, it joined The Capital Times of Madison, WI as the second in-state newspaper to go to a twice-weekly printing schedule this year.