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Alexander McCall-Smith Engages Web 2.0

The Daily Telegraph is in the middle of a 20-week serialisation of an online book created by author Alexander McCall-Smith, his first such project. New Media Knowledge caught up with the organisers to discuss ‘Corduroy Mansions’.

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Business Brief: Video Advertising Looks to Future

Google has announced it will incentivise advertisers on its video properties as well as launching research programmes into how Web users consume Internet video material. New Media Knowledge spoke to a number of industry players to gauge their views on where the video advertising market is going.

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‘Virtual Home’ for Ex-Pats in London Established

A social network aimed at providing information for ex-pats living in London has been established. New Media Knowledge met the site’s co-founder to find out more.

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Introducing Copyright

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This workshop will help you understand some of the basics of copyright, including what copyright protects, who owns it, how long it lasts, using copyright works, and the role of collective licensing bodies.

Introducing copyright (in partnership with the UK Patent Office)

This is an Own It event.

This workshop will help you understand some of the basics of copyright, including what copyright protects, who owns it, how long it lasts, using copyright works, and the role of collective licensing bodies.

Details & Booking:
Introducing Copyright event page or Tel (0)20 7412 7454.

Location

he British Library, 6 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB.