Daily Archives: 26 April 2007

“The last time I looked at the Express online in any detail, it didn’t even offer a site search of archived articles. The recent redesign clearly shows there has been a significant change of new media strategy at Northern and Shell Media Publications “

“On the other hand, there are frequent clear calls for user interaction, and the ‘most read / commented upon / curious’ widget dynamically draws attention to the footprints people are leaving as they visit the site.”

“The traditional Banner format is struggling, however, and became an increasingly unpopular choice in 2006, dropping from 21 to 13 per cent in the total number of ad formats delivered from January to December.”

“Rupert Murdoch has summoned his top news executives to his Californian ranch next week for a three-day meeting to plan asurvival strategy for hisglobal newspaper empire in the digital age.”

Helvetica: “Celebrating its 50th birthday, the ubiquitous typeface has played a crucial role in providing shape and tone to the modern visual landscape. But are its days numbered?”