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Articles tagged MENA region (3)

Shan WangJune 13, 2018

For the World Cup, livestreamed online video is threatening to score the equalizer on traditional TV

In both the U.S. and China, more people say they’ll watch matches via live video online than via terrestrial, cable, or satellite television.

Stefania D'IgnotiJanuary 8, 2018

Arabic-language narrative podcasts connect with a new generation in a region with a rich oral tradition

The podcast network Sowt, which both produces and curates podcasts for a Middle East audience, avoids “just translating and adapting U.S. products” to create shows for socially conscious young listeners.

Ramsey TesdellJune 7, 2017

Mada Masr, Egypt’s poster child for digital news, begins its foray into a reader-funded model

“Our model is built on our specific offerings, but also the broader context of Egypt, people’s purchasing power, and that of our readers abroad.”