We are becoming more of a captive audience, a bit like in-flight entertainment, as people turn inward, (partly due to limited expendable cash) but we have a choice -- turn off the TV, read a book, or take a walk by the sea, but maybe that’s even too exhausting due to our hectic work schedules and stressful lives. So, we tune into television, time and time again, hoping there might be one bit of information or entertainment worth consuming.
The first book on contemporary Greece ever published in China was presented in Beijing . The book is written in Chinese and depicts various aspects of contemporary Greece such as its history, its political system, economy, culture and tourism.
The Greek Film Festival is returning to Edinburgh for the first time in three years. Featuring classic and contemporary films celebrating Greek cinema.
A storm hit ANT1 this past Friday
. ANT1 was one of the leading television networks in Greece.
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I received several emails complaining about Greek television. Basically, they all said the same thing -- Greek TV is rubbish! Trash! Garbage! The same news throughout the day throughout all the channels.
Some 10,500 screenwriters walked off the job on Nov. 5, throwing the U.S. television industry into turmoil, derailing a number of motion picture projects and idling thousands of Hollywood production workers. This has cost the Los Angeles economy 1.6M dollars.
Prime-time programs for years were produced according to the least objectionable program (LOP) theory. The theory is based on the core idea of “moderate liking.” Audience researches discovered early on that most people do not watch television alone. 
Individual preference is often influenced by group dynamics in which extreme opinions, either positive or negative, are suppressed in favor of a group compromise. By definition, a compromise is a movement toward the common center or “lowest common denominator.” The LOP theory works well when there are few competitors, but as viewer options increase dramatically, (TV channels, internet, radio, portable media players etc.) programs designed for moderate liking can become a liability.
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It was suppose to be a big night for Peggy Zina. Her latest album (ONE) reached Platinum -- but her friends and colleagues did not show up to the award celebration that took place this evening. I'm sure the media will make this event look as if it were a platinum celebration.
Congratulations. I hope this blog catches on because this is a great place to share information about the Greek media. We are bombarded by the media, it’s about time they hear what we think:
A new outdoor public art display will be unveiled in Athens today, with the appearance of over 115 large hearts (created by painters, sculptors, graffiti artists and designers) in public squares and streets in the city.This exhibit will showcase more than hearts in: metro stations, public squares, pedestrian zones and busy city streets. It will run till March 19th and will be followed by an auction, in which the hearts will be sold to raise money for the charity "Together for Children."
A sketchbook said to have belonged to Vincent Van Gogh has surfaced in Greece.
Can another music channel survive in Greece? Well, that depends. MTV is the leading multimedia brand for today’s youth. So, MTV Greece you’re off to a good start!
Branding is just a fancy name for promotion, right? Wrong.
Tonight, I was planning on watching the Golden Globe Awards on Filmnet, and found "Casino Royale" playing instead. I was surprised by the program change because I had forgotten about the writer’s strike that is negatively impacting Hollywood right now. Nevertheless, I was dissatisfied with Filmnet for not adding an on-screen crawl to inform me of the program change, after all, the Golden Globes is a major event for the channel.
I was watching TV Weekend to stay abreast of the gossip, but I have to admit, it’s all the same information day in and day out. The host of the weekend show, Vasha Loi stated "when we have guests on our show, it’s like inviting them into our home, we should respect them." My dearest Vasha, what about my home? I am so sick of hearing about Roula Vrohopoulou, Popi Maliotaki, Andreas Evagelopoulos, Efi Thodi. Why must you bombard us with untalented individuals? Efi Thodi may have her place at Panigiria, but that’s as far as it goes. Please respect us too! Television executives where are you?
Through the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. As supervising producer and host of the top-rated, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show, she has entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for the past two decades. Her accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist have established her as one of the most respected and admired public figures today.Television Pioneer
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The social networks and coalitions that form within these media organization are detrimental to the business. They isolate individuals who are more capable, but are not connected to the social network, thus, undermining and halting the development of any valuable innovation. They should not be confused with corporate culture. Social networks are part of all organizations, but in Greece they are extremely prominent to a degree in which they create a negative impact to the corporation. I challenge all media leaders to recognize that these types of interactions among individuals, even though informal, deeply affect their behavior and performance, and are harmful to the business. So, round 'em up and do what's best for all of us!
The media used to be controlled by a few who in turn controlled the masses. The term mass media began with the advent of the newspaper. A couple of publishers decided on what would get printed. These same individuals decided on what we wouldn’t read. The model became more restrictive with the advent of news services, which reached beyond local reporters and became a central source of international and national news. Then, radio stations came and often received their news from the same newswires as the press. Television arrived on the scene with little variance. Millions of people were watching the same programming. For several generations, people’s choices in media were restricted to a handful of options. The phrase became coined as mass media because anyone with enough money could reach the majority of the population with one effort.
This channel leads in terms of campaign innovation. The most progressive channel in Greece to date, but in the past several years Mega has missed its mark in terms of their on-air branding strategy. It all started with their megalicious camapign, which is suppose to remind of us of what...delicious? Not the most appealing slogan. It almost has a slight porno feel. On the contrary, their graphics package is interesting.
A contemporary network that stepped outside of the box. You must applaud their effort for shooting for a more modern look. Kudos to ANT1 for trying, however, something went majorly wrong here. I'm having a hard time figuring out what the strategy was, or even if there was one. The logo moved from the conservative blue and gold to fuchsia? And not only. The logo mysteriously moved to the upper right corner with a transparent box. The placement of the new logo is odd, as well as, the transparent box which looks like a mistake. It all seems like it was done on a whim. There are networks all around the world to emulate. Why not use the American model and move the logo to the bottom lower thirds? After all, the US is the media capital of the world, they must know a thing or two.
A network who is trying to differentiate...but this chair has got to go! Why is a chair the center of attention? And what are those things that look like parenthesis? Their slogan, valte Star isn't all that original either. This channel needs a rebranding strategy to match their youthful orientation. 
