The Australian Financial Review has rebranded its B2B subscriptions offering from 'Corporate Subscriptions' to ‘Financial Review for Business’. The rebranded offering introduces a suite of new products that give organisations direct access to the Financial Review’s news and insights.  The rebrand - says owner Nine - “signals a major commitment to meeting the efficiency and integration demands of a modern, technology-driven workflow, equipping Australia’s key decision makers with the information they need to make informed strategic decisions in a dynamic market”. James Chessel, Editor in Chief of The Australian Financial Review, said: "For more than seven decades, The Australian Financial Review has set the standard for editorial quality, credibility and authority, earning its place as a trusted source for Australia’s business leaders in an increasingly complex world.  “Financial Review for Business builds on that legacy through an innovative suite of products tha

Morning and welcome to Tuesday and a stunning picture by Phil Hillyard on the front page of The Daily Telegraph this morning - but also a curious one - that's Australian cricket bowler Mitchell Starc giving it his all. Have a look a the bloke on the receiving end. Does he look worried? Unless he usually plays the ball with his ankles crossed, I don't think so. But that leads us nicely into the upcoming Ashes tour, the first match of which will be played later this month in Perth, so expect most media to be following it closely. According to Marcus de Blonk Smith in The Australian this morning, some 40,000 Barmy Army folks (that's the English supporter contingent, in case you didn't know) are either here or on their way, so it's shaping up to be a very big event indeed.   Sticking with the Tele for a moment, a front page story from Aidan Devine and Jake McCallum quotes 'real estate experts' who say the federal government's expanded first home-buyer scheme "launched a wave of

Issues of media ethics, diversity and inclusion took centre stage at a panel discussion during The Assam Tribune Dialogue 2025 held on Saturday, November 8. The session featured author and journalist Samrat Choudhury, executive editor of The Free Press Journal Afrida Rahman Ali, and executive editor of The Assam Tribune Ramanuj Dutta Choudhury, and was moderated by senior journalist and EastMojoEditor-in-Chief Karma Paljor, The Assam Tribute reported. The speakers discussed the growing importance of ethical journalism, factual reporting and balanced representation. They highlighted the need for media outlets to remain unbiased and objective, while ensuring credible and responsible storytelling. Participants also raised concerns over the rise of fake news and misinformation, especially in digital media, stressing the importance of verifying facts before publication. The panelists noted that journalists must uphold truth and integrity while adapting to changing media consumption patt

Senior journalist Subrahmanya G. Bhat, popularly known as Suji Kurya of Vijaya Karnataka, has been unanimously elected president of the Udupi District Working Journalists’ Association for the 2025–2028 term. Nazir Polya of Vartha Bharathi was elected general secretary, while Harish Kundar of Suvarna News will serve as treasurer. According to Dadajiworld, the results were announced by election officer Manjunath from the Udupi District Information Department. In the contest for the state executive committee, Udayavani photojournalist Astro Mohan won with a margin of 44 votes. Vice presidents elected unanimously include Prabhakar Acharya Chitturu, Uday Kumar Mundkur and Uday Kumar Shetty. The secretaries elected unopposed are Umesh Marpalli, Suresh Ermal, and T. Lokesh Acharya Tekkate. Newly elected executive committee members include representatives from TV9, Public TV, Vartha Bharathi, Vijayavani, Kannada Prabha, and other media outlets across the district.

CPR Global, a management and brand communications firm has won the communications and public relations mandate for KisanKraft, an Indian firm focused on mechanisation for small and marginal farmers. CPR Global will spearhead KisanKraft’s PR initiatives pan India, strengthening the brand’s presence across key national and regional markets. The partnership will encompass strong media relations, strategic storytelling and communication campaigns aimed at deepening KisanKraft’s engagement with farmers and stakeholders nationwide. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with KisanKraft, a brand that is deeply ingrained in India’s agricultural landscape and has been empowering farmers for decades,” said Chaitali Pishay Roy, Founder of CPR Global. “KisanKraft’s legacy and reach across rural India make it a truly unique brand. At CPR Global, we look forward to driving impactful communication that strengthens their presence and builds brand resonance across even the remotest

The Indian Express unveiled its redesigned layout on November 5, drawing widespread praise from readers across social media for its modern presentation and improved readability. Chief Editor Raj Kamal Jha, in a social media post, shared insights into the redesign process and what guided the team’s approach. “In a way, the readers have redesigned The Indian Express,” he said, recalling how the idea took shape a year ago during weekly reviews analysing reader behaviour and engagement. The findings, Jha explained, showed that readers were most drawn to long-form field reports, investigative stories, and explanatory journalism — the very strengths that define The Indian Express. “The guiding principle behind the redesign was simple – to give readers more of what they value, presented in a way that’s easier and more engaging to read,” he said. One of the most noticeable changes is the introduction of special news sections in each part of the paper, designed to help read

Veteran journalist Qamar Waheed Naqvi on Sunday, November 9, reflected on the growing pressures that compel journalists to compromise under political and corporate influence, according to a Times of India report. “Journalism may have lost some of its old prestige, but there is no other profession as vital to democracy,” he said at an event held to celebrate the career of senior journalist Naveen Joshi. Naqvi also emphasised that language gives journalists the power to think, express and influence social development. The gathering, attended by journalists, authors and media educators, was marked by reflection on the evolving state of journalism and its purpose in society. Speakers noted that authenticity, truth, and courage must remain at the heart of the profession to preserve its democratic role. “Information sharing is the foundation of human development and civilisation, but it must always be factual and truthful,” one participant said. Veteran journalist Nagendra, who s