PARIS, France, March 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * "Instead of competing with local media, China uses them as channels": Beijing's media strategy in Latin America * Over the past decade, Beijing has expanded its influence over narratives about China in Latin America through content-sharing agreements with local outlets, a growing presence on social media, tailoring its communication to national contexts, and other nefarious tactics. Brazilian journalist Igor Patrick, a specialist in Asian more PR

PARIS, France, March 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * After examining China's influence in the Philippines, investigative outlet PCIJ comes under attack from the Chinese Embassy * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns the smear campaign carried out by the Chinese embassy in the Philippines against the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ). These attacks, which have triggered a wave of online harassment, aim to discredit serious journalism examining Beijing's influ more PR

SURREY, England, March 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Air China Cargo ramps up Glasgow Prestwick operation By Damian Brett Air China Cargo has expanded its operation between Chengdu and Glasgow Prestwick Airport to daily on the back of rising demand. The service, which operates between Prestwick and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, had been operating four times per week until yesterday, when the frequency was increased. The service largely carries e-commerce from China, but in the opposite direction, takes  more PR

SURREY, England, March 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Airfreight rates on Asia-Europe and India trade lanes soar By Damian Brett Airfreight rates on services operating on the Asia-Europe trade lane and on services out of India continue to reach new highs as a result of the Middle East conflict, with further price rises expected due to the rising cost of jet fuel. Sources suggest that spot rates on services operating from Hong Kong to Europe are now comfortably higher than rates from Hong Kong to North America, headin more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * "Humbling and motivating" - Ira Gorawara receives AAJA's 2026 Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship through Sports Task Force * When Ira Gorawara's phone buzzed with a number she didn't recognize, she nearly didn't answer the call. Gorawara's grateful not to have followed her original intuition. It was Al Young on the other end of the line, informing the senior student from UCLA that she was the 202 more PR

SURREY, England, March 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Atlas Air Worldwide places largest order for A350 freighters By Damian Brett Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has placed the largest order so far for Airbus' next-generation A350 freighter aircraft, marking a move away from a Boeing-dominated widebody fleet. The New York-based lessor and operator has placed a "landmark" order for a total of 20 of the aircraft, with options for 20 more of the model. Atlas said that it had secured early delivery positions for the next- more PR

LONDON, England, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Charitable giving from Brits fell by 10% to PS14bn last year, CAF estimates * Donations from British people to charities fell by 10% last year in terms of overall value, according to new data. The UK Giving Report 2026, published today by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), says that British people donated PS14bn last year, down from PS15.4bn in 202 more PR

PARIS, France, March 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * China's Growing Grip on the Solomon Islands' Fragile Media Sector Since the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations with China in 2019, the Pacific archipelago has become a strategic arena for Beijing's influence. By capitalising on the economic fragility of the local media sector, China has stepped up conditional funding, editorial partnerships and influence programmes to disseminate its narratives. Reporters Without Borders (RSF more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 17 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Protect Children from Predictive Gambling Common Sense Media announced today it is sponsoring landmark legislation to protect children from the rapidly expanding predictive gambling industry. The bill, AB 2617, the Protecting Our Kids from Gambling Addiction Act, introduced by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), would prohibit online gambling operators and predictive  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * Starting Wednesday, March 18, fans can tune in across ESPN networks for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One. Along with ESPN's robust studio coverage, 16 top-tier commentator teams will head to host sites for the first weekend of play. For the first time  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN golf: TGL Playoffs tee off with Tuesday doubleheader; Coverage continues with Valspar Championship Thursday-Sunday * ESPN golf highlights * Tuesday: The TGL Playoffs tee off with back-to-back semifinal matches on ESPN and the ESPN App as teams look to claim their spot in the best of three finale March 23-24. Atlanta Drive GC -with Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel and Chris Gotterup -take on Justin Rose, Sahith more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Five exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point continues Monday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 43 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL season continues this week with five exclusive games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. The puck drops Monday, more PR

SURREY, England, March 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Hong Kong forwarders hit out at 'soaring' cargo fuel surcharges By Damian Brett Freight forwarders based in Hong Kong have hit out at airlines for ramping up cargo fuel surcharges (CFS) in response to the rising cost of jet fuel as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) expressed "deep dissatisfaction" at the magnitude of the increases, stating that some "far exceeds resonable limits". A more PR

NEW YORK, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Condemns Trump Attacks on Press Over Iran War Coverage * NEW YORK-President Trump and senior administration officials escalated their attacks on the press over the weekend, criticizing news organizations for their coverage of the war with Iran. FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses a day after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth singled out CNN over reporting th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club posted the following news release: * * * National Press Club Statement on the Elimination of Data from Federal Agency Websites * WASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 - National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. issued the following statement today to mark the start of Sunshine Week, which helps educate the public, journalists, lawmakers, and others on the right to know, and advocates for transparency and public access to government data in the U.S. states and federal government.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * Neuroscientist and Technologist Poppy Crum, PhD, to Headline NAB's 2026 Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference * NAB Unveils Powerhouse BEIT 2026 Program Setting the Agenda for the Future of Broadcast and Media Technology The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the live schedule for the 2026 NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) Conference, showcasing a bold program spotl more PR

SURREY, England, March 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Oman Air Cargo adds war and fuel surcharges By Damian Brett Oman Air Cargo has announced the introduction of fuel and war risk surcharges as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The Muscat-headquartered carrier yesterday told customers that it would add a Fuel Surcharge and War Risk Surcharge across its network from 18 March. The airline said that the surcharges were in response to the continued volatility in global aviation fuel markets and rising insur more PR

LONDON, England, March 17 -- PEN International issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Philippines: PEN International welcomes recommendation to acquit journalist and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa in cyber libel case 'Maria Ressa has shown extraordinary courage in defending independent journalism in the Philippines. The recommendation by the Solicitor General is a significant step toward correcting a case that has long raised serious concerns about press freedom. The Supreme Court should seize this opportunity to overturn the convict more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * * All 67 games of the tournament available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and the ESPN App, March 18-April 5 * 1 Seeds: No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA, No. 1 Texas, No. 1 South Carolina * Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship, the one-hour women's basketball special, set to air Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter names 35 journalists selected for competitive 2026 Leadership Academy for Women * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 16, 2026) -The Poynter Institute, the gold standard for professional journalism education, welcomes the newest cohort of journalists selected for its annual Leadership Academy for Women. The competitive program has transformed the careers of almost 700 people since 2015. Now in its 11th year, the program ai more PR

PARIS, France, March 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Press freedom under Chinese scrutiny in Denmark After reporting on China's military parade and Beijing's efforts to influence Western narratives about Taiwan, Danish newspaper Berlingske was the object of letters, a press release and social media posts by the Chinese embassy in Copenhagen that scrutinised and attempted to discredit its work. The episode, highlighted by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), reflects a broader pattern of Chinese  more PR

PARIS, France, March 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * A 65-language megaphone: how Chinese state-media CGTN is shaping global narratives With 121 journalists detained, China is the world's biggest jailer of journalists, ranking at the bottom of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index. Independent media cannot work in the country without risking both their operations and their journalists' safety. In parallel, the Chinese regime is seeking to export its model of media co more PR

SURREY, England, March 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Swissport expands with new Sofia Airport cargo facility By Damian Brett Swissport has opened a new cargo facility at Sofia Airport as part of efforts to strengthen its operations in central and eastern Europe. The new facility at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport offers 2,200 sq m of warehouse space, including 2,000 sq m of storage capacity, and is located around 80 m from the apron to help speed up aircraft turnaround times. The warehouse is equipped to handle general  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 17 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * TNA Wrestling and iHeartMedia Announce Major Multi-Platform Collaboration TNA Wrestling and iHeartMedia today announced a new multi-platform collaboration that will integrate iHeartMedia across TNA's premium live events, weekly television programming, digital platforms and fan experiences, while tapping into iHeartMedia's expansive nationwide audio network to engage fans across broadcast, live events, and digital media in new and dynamic wa more PR

NEW YORK, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Debut '4.7 Seconds: For the Championship' on March 16, Reliving Greatest Finish in NCAA Tournament History * TNT Sports will premiere 4.7 Seconds: For the Championship, a new 30-minute special -produced in conjunction with Glen Owen and State Line Films -revisiting the unforgettable finish of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship game, on Monday, March 16 at 9:15 p.m. ET  more PR

LONDON, England, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Whistleblowing line sees 37% increase in calls from charitable sector * A whistleblowing charity has recorded a 37% year-on-year rise in calls from the charitable sector, with an increase in volunteers reporting concerns. Protect's recently published 2025 impact report shows that last year, the charity handled 3,589 new cases overall - an 8% increas more PR

LONDON, England, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Who's Moving: ZSL, British Heart Foundation, Crisis and more * First female CEO appointed at ZSL International conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has appointed its first female chief executive, Kathryn England. England has worked for more than a decade at ZSL, and recently served as interim CEO. "It is an honour to be appoi more PR

ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, March 17 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Wolters Kluwer teams up with CPA Canada to provide its members with integrated access to trusted, expert-verified tax research CPA Canada members can now access a curated collection of trusted tax research and insights from CCH(R) AnswerConnect powered by Expert AI * Toronto -- Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting today announced an expan more PR