The first regional summit dedicated to the new media, "New Media Summit", will be held in Belgrade on September 28 with participation of experts in digital media and representatives of state institutions of Serbia, countries of the region and the European Union.
(NDNV, 02.09.2011, Blic, Pravda, 03.09.2011, Press, NUNS, 05.09.2011)

The fourth Serbian MobileMonday will take place on September 12 at 18.00 in the Cultural Center Gradin Belgrade (4 Brace Krsmanovica Street). The event will be dedicated to tablets that are available from domestic providers and the development of applications for them.
(UNS, 09.09.2011)

Dr Oliver Subotic emphasized the significance of social networks at the event entitled "The Rising Power of Social Networks" that was recently organized in the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia. "Until now, the political, military and economic power have been dominant in the society. Social networks are now becoming the fourth pillar of power that brings citizens together and offers a chance to achieve a certain balance of power", believes Subotic.
(Press, NUNS, 09.09.2011)

A special issue of Kurir daily newspaper in English language was distributed to participants of the Serbia-EU Forum.
(Kurir, 10.09.2011)

The regional TV Zona introduces a new programme schedule on September 15 with no less than 20 author shows. "The programme content will cover all segments of life in the city of Nis and its surroundings. We will emphasize the news programme, which we have been very proud of, since we are one of the best-rated TV stations in the region. We will also include contact programmes, which have also achieved excellent ratings" – says Gordana Bjeletic, the editor-in-chief.
(Vecernje Novosti, NUNS, UNS, 14.09.11)

Taking into account the fact that many traditional media outlets do not use the possibilities offered by social media, and that often treat them with disregard, journalist and expert for new media strategies, David Brewer, offers ten advices for integration of social and traditional media at his web site www.mediahelpingmedia.org. Brewer points out five mistakes of the traditional media which should be avoided during integration of social media, as well as five things that should be done. "Have a look at how the leading media outlets have implemented their presence on Facebook and other social networks and web sites (CNN, BBC News, Wall Street Journal)…", advices Brewer.
(Media Center Sarajevo, MediaHelpingMedia.org, NUNS, 08.09.2011)

Issue No. 12
September 03-16, 2011