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7. MediaCommons
¶ 1 Leave a comment on paragraph 1 0 And this, at last, is the point at which I get to turn to my own project: The Valve finally got the ball rolling. (Evidence, not incidentally, that contrary to much well-intentioned advice, academic blogging is good for your career.) I was contacted by Bob Stein, of the Institute for the Future of the Book, and have spent much of the last year working with them to explore the future of electronic scholarly publishing. Over the course of the spring, we brainstormed, wrote a bunch of manifestos, and planned a meeting at which a group of primarily humanities-based scholars discussed the possibilities for a new model of academic publishing. After that meeting, we went to work on a draft proposal for what has evolved into a wide-ranging scholarly network — an ecosystem, if you can bear that metaphor — in which folks working in media studies can write, publish, review, and discuss, in forms ranging from the blog to the monograph, from the purely textual to the multi-mediated, with all manner of degrees inbetween. And so, with support from the MacArthur Foundation and the Annenberg School at USC, we're developing MediaCommons.
¶ 2 Leave a comment on paragraph 2 1 We decided to focus our efforts on the field of media studies for a number of reasons, some intellectual and some structural. On the intellectual side, scholars in media studies explore the very tools that a network such as the one we're proposing will use, thus allowing for a productive self-reflexivity, leaving the network itself open to continual analysis and critique. Moreover, publishing within such a network seems increasingly crucial to media scholars, who need the ability to quote from the multi-mediated materials they write about, and for whom form needs to be able to follow content, allowing not just for writing about mediation but writing in a mediated environment. This connects to one of the key structural reasons for our choice: we're convinced that media studies scholars will need to lead the way in convincing tenure and promotion committees that new modes of publishing like this network are not simply valid but important. As media scholars can make the "form must follow content" argument convincingly, and as tenure qualifications in media studies often include work done in media other than print already, we hope that media studies will provide a key point of entry for a broader reshaping of publishing in the humanities.
¶ 3 Leave a comment on paragraph 3 1 Our shift from thinking about an "electronic press" to thinking about a "scholarly network" came about gradually; the more we thought about the purposes behind electronic scholarly publishing, the more we became focused on the need not simply to provide better access to discrete scholarly texts but rather to reinvigorate intellectual discourse, and thus connections, amongst peers — and, not incidentally, discourse between the academy and the wider intellectual public. The financial crisis in scholarly publishing is, after all, not unrelated to the failure of most academic writing to find any audience outside the academy. While we wouldn't want to suggest that all scholarly production ought to be accessible to non-specialists — there's certainly a need for the kinds of communication amongst peers that wouldn't be of interest to most mainstream readers — we do nonetheless believe that the lack of communication between the academy and the wider reading public points to a need to rethink the role of the academic in public intellectual life.
¶ 4 Leave a comment on paragraph 4 0 With that as preamble, let me attempt to describe what we're currently imagining for MediaCommons. In October 2006, we began the gradual rollout of the network, starting with a planning site on which we spent a couple of months thinking out loud about the features that MediaCommons will present, and through which we got a chance to test drive a couple of those features. MediaCommons, as of right now, has three basic modules: the blog, where the thinking out loud is taking place; the call for "papers," which invites media studies scholars to submit proposals for projects to be developed as the first round of publications within the network; and " In Media Res," the first of the features that we hope will be a continuing feature on the network once fully launched. In this feature, each week a media scholar posts a short video clip of some very recent media text that they've been thinking about, along with a very brief commentary, designed less to fully explicate the clip than to provoke discussion. This feature highlights for me two of the primary reasons for developing a network like MediaCommons: to foster multivocal conversation amongst scholars, and to allow ways that scholarly conversations about new media texts can take place at something approaching the speed that the media itself moves. (A recurrent half-joke in television studies, for instance, is that this year has seen an enormous efflorescence of scholarship on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and just in time, too: the series ended two and a half years ago.)
¶ 5 Leave a comment on paragraph 5 0 As I say, though, MediaCommons is very much in the planning stages, and though new features will gradually come online over the next few months, the development process is being taken purposefully slowly, as we attempt to build our network of scholars at the same time we build our digital network, trying to get as much investment and direction from our membership as possible. Given that, much of what follows is speculative; no doubt we'll get into the development process and discover that some of our desires can't immediately be met due to technological or financial limitations. We'll also no doubt be inspired to add new resources that we can't currently imagine. This indeterminacy is not a drawback, however, but instead one of the most tangible benefits of working within a digitally networked environment, which allows for a malleability and growth that makes such evolution not just possible but desirable.
¶ 6 Leave a comment on paragraph 6 0 The various nodes that we're imagining as part of MediaCommons will support the publication and discussion of a wide variety of forms of scholarly writing. Those nodes will likely include:
¶ 7 Leave a comment on paragraph 7 0 — electronic "monographs," which will allow editors and authors to work together in the development of ideas that surface in blogs and other discussions, as well as in the design, production, publicizing, and review of individual and collaborative projects (Mackenzie Wark's GAM3R 7H30RY, pre-published online by the Institute for the Future of the Book, and now coming out in print from Harvard, is a key model here);
¶ 8 Leave a comment on paragraph 8 0 — electronic "casebooks," which will bring together writing by many authors on a single subject—a single television program or theoretical approach, for instance—along with pedagogical and other materials, allowing the casebooks to serve as continually evolving textbooks;
¶ 9 Leave a comment on paragraph 9 0 — electronic reference works, in which a community collectively produces, in a mode analogous to current wiki projects, authoritative resources for research in the field;
¶ 10 Leave a comment on paragraph 10 0 — electronic forums, including a wealth of blogs, through which a wide range of media scholars will be able to discuss media events in something like real time. These nodes will promote ongoing discourse and interconnection among readers and writers, and will allow for the germination and exploration of the ideas and arguments that will lay the groundwork for more sustained pieces of scholarly writing.
¶ 11 Leave a comment on paragraph 11 1 Many other such possibilities are imaginable. The key elements that they share, made possible by digital technologies, are their interconnections and their openness for discussion and revision. These potentials will help scholars energize their lives as writers, as teachers, and as public intellectuals. Such openness and interconnection will also allow us to make the process of scholarly work just as visible and valuable as its product; readers will be able to follow the development of an idea from its germination in a blog, though its drafting as an article, to its revisions, and authors will be able to work in dialogue with those readers, generating discussion and obtaining feedback on work-in-progress at many different stages. Because such discussions will take place in the open, and because the enormous time lags of the current modes of academic publishing will be greatly lessened, this ongoing discourse among authors and readers will no doubt result in the generation of many new ideas, leading to more exciting new work.
¶ 12 Leave a comment on paragraph 12 1 Moreover, as each user will have their own profile page within the site (the image is a screenshot of my profile page from the prototype MediaCommons site), they'll be able to maintain their own personal repository of all of the writing they've done on the site, allowing the kinds of work, like peer reviews, that currently have no public life or utility whatsoever, to become part of the overall scholarly production for which we receive some kind of "credit."
¶ 13 Leave a comment on paragraph 13 0 We're of course still in the process of designing how MediaCommons will function on a day-to-day basis. MediaCommons will be membership-driven; membership will be open to anyone interested, including writers and readers both within and outside the academy, and that membership have a great deal of influence over the directions in which the network develops. The network's operations will be led by an editorial board composed of me and my co-coordinating editor, Avi Santo, overseeing the network as a whole, and a number of area editors, whom we've just finished recruiting, who will have oversight over different nodes on the network (such as long-form projects, community-building, design, etc), helping to shepherd discussion and develop projects. The editorial board will have the responsibility for setting and implementing network policy, but will do so in dialogue with the general membership.
¶ 14 Leave a comment on paragraph 14 0 MediaCommons will also, crucially, serve as an intervention into the processes of scholarly peer review. Our plan is to develop and employ a process of "peer-to-peer review," in which texts are discussed and, in some sense, "ranked" by a committed community of readers. How exactly this peer-to-peer review process will work is open to some discussion, as yet. The editorial board will, at our first meeting later this month, develop a set of guidelines for determining which readers will be designated "peers," and within which nodes of MediaCommons; these "peers" will then have the charge to review the texts posted in their nodes. The authors of those texts undergoing review will be encouraged to respond to the comments and criticisms of their peers, transforming a one-way process of critique into a multi-dimensional conversation.
¶ 15 Leave a comment on paragraph 15 0 Because this process will take place in public, we feel that certain rules of engagement will be important, including that authors must take the first step in requesting review of their work, such that the fear of a potentially damaging critique being levied at a text-in-process can be ameliorated; that peers must comment publicly, and must take responsibility for their critiques by attaching their names to them, creating an atmosphere of honest, thoughtful debate; that authors should have the ability to request review from particular member constituencies whose readings may be of most help to them; that authors must have the ability to withdraw texts that have received negative reviews from the network, in order that they might revise and resubmit; and that authors and peers alike must commit themselves to regular participation in the processes of peer-to-peer review. Peers need not necessarily be authors, but authors should always be peers, invested in the discussion of the work of others on the network.
¶ 16 Leave a comment on paragraph 16 0 So this is where things are with the project today. We've established our editorial board, which will be coming together to begin the process of creating network policy next month. We've begun the development from our early planning site to the foundations of MediaCommons proper. We've gotten a number of very exciting proposals for projects (including one that seeks to enable scholars of cinema studies to produce their scholarship as video essays, one that will collect, annotate, and discuss texts of media theory written by politically engaged media practitioners, and one that will bring together student media projects as the foundation of a sort of pedagogical reverse-engineering for media studies). Our hope is to begin rolling out new network nodes during the spring, moving toward a full launch of the first MediaCommons projects this fall.
¶ 17 Leave a comment on paragraph 17 1 MediaCommons won't solve all our problems. There are some major questions yet to be answered, for instance, about the network's ongoing mode of financial support. But it's clear to all of us working on the project that the humanities have a long way to go in catching up to the sciences in dealing with the current crisis in scholarly publishing, and we're hopeful that MediaCommons might provide one useful model for reimagining the ways that scholarship gets done in the age of the internet.


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During 2010, the European public saw for the first time the reality of life for Roma as television bulletins showed families awaiting expulsion from Western Europe back to their countries of origin. A community that had been invisible were suddenly in the public eye, with the reality of their condition plain for all to see.
Some 10 - 12 million Roma people are estimated to live in Europe, present in each country. They are amongst the most deprived of all communities, facing daily discrimination and racial insults, living in extreme poverty and exclusion from the normal life that other people take for granted – going to school, seeing the doctor, applying for a job or having decent housing. Past efforts to help them have not brought the hoped-for results, and although laws do exist in Europe, they all too often fail to make an impact on the daily lives of Roma families.
The events of 2010 prompted Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland to propose a fresh approach, calling together all those involved – governments, the European Union and the Roma themselves - in a High Level Meeting. It resulted in a joint pledge to cooperate on Roma issues and practical, easy to implement schemes which involve Roma communities in building a better future.
Roma women meet in Helsinki for international conference
More than 150 Roma women from across Europe are meeting in Helsinki from 16-17 September to discuss ways of improving the situation for themselves, their families and their communities. Among the main aims of the 4th International Roma Women's Conference are drawing up a strategy, underlining the importance of involving women in policy implementation, and improving networking between Roma women and other groups working for gender equality. The meeting's agenda has been set by the women who are taking part. (More information)
CAHROM thematic visit to Hungary on combating discriminatory attitudes, racist violence, hate speech and hate crime against Roma
Strasbourg, 29 August 2013 – A CAHROM thematic group composed of experts from Hungary (requesting country) and the Czech Republic, Italy, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom (partner countries) will visit Hungary on 4-6 September 2013 to exchange experience and identify good practices in the field of combating discriminatory attitudes, racist violence, hate speech and hate crime against Roma. The countries involved will consider issues such as the legal framework and sanctions envisaged against racist and discriminatory acts, the recruitment of Roma in the police, the role of media, as well as the most efficient measures to combat the rise of anti-Gypsyism. The agenda of the visit will include meetings with various relevant ministries, authorities in charge of non-discrimination and on monitoring media, as well as field visits to Ózd and Miskolc. The experts' thematic report will be presented at the 6th CAHROM plenary meeting (Rome, Italy, 28-31 October 2013).
- The already endorsed CAHROM thematic reports are available on the CAHROM website
Nicolae Gheorghe (1946 – 2013), a pioneer Roma leader
Nicolae Gheorghe made an impressive contribution to the Roma movement in Europe. He devoted his life to a tireless battle for justice for the Roma, a cause he pursued with great lucidity, diplomacy and humility. The Council of Europe's work on Roma has benefited greatly from his unconditional support and cooperation over many years, in particular during his term of office in the OSCE/ODIHR. Nicolae's important legacy shall continue to be a precious source of inspiration.
Fourth international Conference of Roma women: Call for Expressions of Interest – Deadline 30 June 2013
The Fourth International Conference of Roma Women organised by the Council of Europe and the Finnish Government will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on 16-17 September 2013. The Conference will host policy oriented discussions in workshops focusing on the major Roma women's issues as confirmed by the responses to a questionnaire sent to national Roma women's associations. The ultimate aim is to draft a European Strategy for Roma Women containing recommendations addressed to Roma women themselves, Roma organisations, governments and international organisations. Another equally important aim is to strengthen the networking capacities of Roma women's organisations between themselves and with other likeminded gender and equality organisations at national and international levels. If you are a Roma woman considering that you have a contribution to make and would like to participate in this gathering, you should firstly express your interest by sending your letter/e-mail of motivation to firstname.lastname@example.com before 30 June 2013.
ROMED2 - ROMACT - Call for National Project Officers - Deadline 30 June 2013
Call for Expressions of Interest - Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Romania and Slovakia
In the framework of the ROMED Programme – democratic governance and community participation through mediation – and the future ROMACT Programme - political will and understanding of Roma inclusion at local and regional level, the Council of Europe is recruiting consultants to act as National Project Officers in the following Member States: Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Romania and Slovakia.
ROMED2 - Call for National Project Officers - Deadline 30 June 2013
Call for Expressions of Interest - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece and "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia"
In the framework of the ROMED Programme – democratic governance and community participation through mediation, the Council of Europe is recruiting consultants to act as National Project Officers in the following Member States: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece and "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia".
4th edition of the Dosta !-Congress Prize for Municipalities
The 4th edition of the Dosta !-Congress Prize for Municipalities that have implemented innovative and creative initiatives to effectively ensure the long-term integration of the Roma and Traveller communities within their borders, while respecting the diversity of these communities and ensuring their active participation in democratic life, is now open. The top projects will receive the Dosta !-Congress Prize for Municipalities during a ceremony a ceremony organised by the European Alliance of Cities and regions and the Support Team of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Roma Issues on the occasion of the Congress' 25th Session which will take place at the headquarters of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg in October 2013.
- Call for participationThe Committee of experts on Roma issues (CAHROM) holds its 5th meeting in Strasbourg on 14-16 May 2013
Strasbourg, 13 April 2013 – The Committee of experts on Roma issues (CAHROM) will hold its 5th meeting in Strasbourg on 14-16 May 2013. Thirty nine member states will be represented, as well as observers, including various representatives of the European Commission, FRA, OSCE-ODIHR, UNHCR, OHCHR, World Bank, Amnesty International , ERTF and the Holy Sea. The agenda includes the presentation of two new thematic reports, namely on encampment sites for Travellers and other related issues (with Belgium as a requesting country and France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom as partner countries) and on school attendance of Roma children with a specific focus on Roma girls (with Finland as a requesting country and Latvia, Norway and Sweden as partner countries).
The Committee will also exchange views with various Council of Europe bodies (CEB, GRETA, Lanzarote Committee, Gender Equality, Domestic violence and violence against women Division, ECRI, Framework Convention for the protection of national minorities, European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights and the European Committee on Social Rights). Other issues to be addressed at this meeting includes the proposal to establish a European Commemoration Day for the genocide of Roma and Sinti during WWII, preschool and other education related issues, legalisation of Roma settlements and houses, Roma refugees, migrants, asylum seekers and stateless children, Roma women and youth activities, as well as recent developments concerning the adoption of national inclusion strategies for Roma and recent launches of the Dosta! campaign.
CAHROM thematic group visits Albania on 15-17 April 2013
Strasbourg, 11 April 2013 – A CAHROM thematic group composed of experts from Albania (requesting country) and Bosnia and Herzegovina and "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (partner countries) will visit Albania on 15-17 April 2013 to exchange experience in the field of legalization of Roma settlements and houses. The OSCE-ODIHR through its project "Best Practices for Roma Integration (BPRI)", funded by the EU and participating States, has ensured the participation in this thematic group of an additional expert of Roma origin from the three participating countries. The agenda of the visit will include a round table with various stakeholders, including state officials, NGOs and international organisations present in Albania, such as UNDP and OSCE, as well as bilateral meetings with the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunies/Technical Secretariat for Roma (organiser of the thematic visit), the Ministry of Transport, the Ombudsman and the Municipality of Tirana. The group of experts will also visit the Roma settlements of Shkoza and Bregu I Limit. A preliminary discussion about the outcome and main conclusions of the thematic visit will be held at the 5th CAHROM plenary meeting (Strasbourg, 14-16 May 2013). The experts' thematic report will be presented to the Committee for endorsement at the 6th CAHROM plenary meeting (Rome, Italy, 28-31 October 2013).
The already endorsed CAHROM thematic reports are available on the CAHROM website.
CAHROM thematic visit to Belgium on halting sites for Travellers and nomadic Roma and other related issues
Strasbourg, 13 February 2013 – A CAHROM thematic group composed of experts from Belgium (requesting country) and France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (partner countries) will visit Belgium on 20-22 February 2013 to exchange experience in the field of halting sites (provision of sites and infrastructure, dealing with unauthorised sites, recognition of caravans as a home, relations between travelling communities and the settled population, etc.) and other issues relevant for Travellers and (semi-) nomadic Roma, Sinti and Yenish communities. The countries involved will also consider issues such as access to health, education and other services. The agenda of the visit will include a meeting with various federal, regional and local authorities, as well as meetings with Travellers and Roma communities on sites in both Flandres and Wallonia. The experts' thematic report will be presented at the 5th CAHROM plenary meeting (Strasbourg, 14-16 May 2013).
The already endorsed CAHROM thematic reports are available on the CAHROM website.Congress of Roma mediators from the Council of Europe/European Commission ROMED programme
Brussels, 17-18 January 2013 – A Congress of Roma mediators from the Council of Europe/European Commission ROMED programme will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. As well as Roma mediators and trainers from several different countries, participants at the event will include EU Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou and the Special Representative of the Council of Europe Secretary General for Roma issues, Jeroen Schokkenbroek. The Council of Europe Secretary General will be addressing the participants through a video message, which will be available on line on 17th January 2013. Several European Union and Council of Europe officials will be present and other INGOs and organisations like Open Society Foundations, Roma Education Fund, UNESCO, OSCE/ODIHR to listen to and support the more than 250 Roma and Travellers from the 20 countries participating in the Programme.
Programme4th meeting of CAHROM
Strasbourg, 22 November 2012 – The Ad hoc Committee of Experts on Roma Issues (CAHROM) will hold its 4th meeting in Strasbourg on 28-30 November 2012. It will discuss two new thematic reports on social housing for Roma (with "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" as a requesting country and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Spain as partner countries) and on inclusive education as opposed to special schools (with the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic as requesting countries and Hungary, Slovenia and the United Kingdom as partner countries). Other items on the agenda include trafficking in human beings, empowerment of Roma women and youth, bilateral cooperation in the field of migration, freedom of movement, school drop-outs/absenteeism of Roma children and the role of local and regional authorities in implementing Roma inclusion policies. Exchanges of views will take place with the Commissioner for Human Rights, GRETA and the Children's Rights transversal project, as well with various representatives of the European Commission and the ERTF. Recent developments regarding various Council of Europe initiatives and projects (including ROMED, the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for Roma inclusion and the Dosta! campaign) will be presented.
The agenda and working documents are available at http://a.cs.coe.int/team20/cahrom/4th%20CAHROM%20plenary%20meeting/Forms/AllItems.aspx
European Alliance promises grassroots boost for Roma inclusion
Representatives from Europe's cities and regions gather in Strasbourg on September 25th as they continue work to build a European Alliance of Cities and Regions for Roma Inclusion.
An initiative of the first ever Summit of Mayors on Roma, organised in September last year by the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe with the support of the Special Representative of Secretary General for Roma issues (Mr Jeroen Schokkenbroek), the Alliance has so far been backed by around one hundred municipalities and regions.
Its mission – which will be presented during the September 25th meeting – is to provide a hub for grassroots work on the Roma, allowing its members to share good practice, find joint solutions to common problems, seek funding opportunities, and replicate successful projects in their own constituency. Working methods are expected to include training sessions, workshops, twinning, study visits and day to day contacts between Alliance members, allowing positive developments in local strategies and improved capacity building of local and regional authorities throughout Europe.
Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopts CM Recommendation (2012)9 on mediation as an effective tool for promoting respect for human rights and social inclusion of Roma
Strasbourg, 14 September 2012 - The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers by adopting on 12 September CM Recommendation (2012)9 on mediation as an effective tool for promoting respect for human rights and social inclusion of Roma called on member governments to draw on the positive experience of the ROMED training programme by setting-up their own effective system of quality mediation with Roma communities. The Recommendation stresses the benefits of mediation in terms of Roma access to health, housing, education and jobs. The CM welcomed the fact that such mediation is being practiced more widely and becoming an explicit part of national strategies and action plans for Roma inclusion. The Recommendation mentions key principles for making mediation effective and asks member states to recognise officially the profession of mediator.
ROMED website
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Council of Europe Committee of Ministers takes note of the Abridged Report of the 3rd CAHROM meeting (Skopje and Ohrid, 22-25 May 2012), as well as of the two first CAHROM thematic reports
Strasbourg, 14 September 2012 - The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers took note on 12 September of the Abridged Report of the 3rd CAHROM meeting (Skopje and Ohrid, 22-25 May 2012), as well as of the two first CAHROM thematic reports – resulting from exchange of experience between member states - on school drop-outs/absenteeism of Roma children and on the role of state, local and regional authorities in implementing national policies/action plans for Roma respectively. New thematic reports on social housing for Roma, inclusive education as opposed to special schools and on school drop-outs/absenteeism of Roma girls will be presented at the 4th CAHROM meeting in Strasbourg on 28-30 November. Other agenda items will include trafficking in human beings, bilateral cooperation in the field of Roma migration, freedom of movement and gender aspects.
The reports are available on CAHROM website
3rd CAHROM meeting in Skopje and Ohrid from 22 to 25 May 2012
The 3rd CAHROM meeting, preceded by a joint meeting on social housing for Roma with participants of the Decade for Roma Inclusion took place in Skopje and Ohrid, "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", from 22 to 25 May with over 60 participants. It was followed by a field visit to Shuto Orizari municipality in Skopje. The meeting abridged report
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner deeply concerned at recent Roma treatment in Baia Mare (Romania)
Commissioner Muižnieks expressed today his deep concern about the evictions of more than 300 Roma families and their relocation to buildings formerly owned by a disused chemical factory in the Romanian city of Baia Mare. (more...)
Ending school segregation of Roma children a priority for Council of Europe
At its meeting of 22-25 May 2012, the CoE Committee of Experts on Roma Issues (CAHROM) exchanged views on the problem of segregation of Roma children in education and agreed that this should be a priority in its future thematic work. This will be pursued at the next CAHROM meeting (28-30 November 2012). In a separate development, the Committee of Ministers on 6 June 2012 examined the state of execution of the leading judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in this field (D.H. v. Czech Republic). Its decisions, among other things, stress the importance of accelerating implementation of the judgment which has been final for almost 5 years, in order to achieve concrete progress on the ground.
Decision of the Committee of Ministers
PACE Committee approves report: Roma face 'double stigmatisation' when they are on the move - Strasbourg, 1 June 2012
Roma face "double stigmatisation" when they are on the move, firstly as a persecuted and victimised minority and secondly as migrants, according to PACE's Migration Committee. (more...)
Conference The Roma between Past and Future - Amsterdam, 6 May 2012
The Support Team to the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Roma Issues participated at this Conference on 6 May in Amsterdam.
Closing statement
2012 European Civil Rights Prize
The 2012 European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma was awarded to Thomas Hammarberg, the current Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights. The award ceremony took place in Berlin on 3 April 2012More information
Commissioner Hammarberg publishes a Europe-wide overview of the Human Rights situation of Roma
A Europe-wide overview of the Human Rights situation of Roma is provided by the newly published report of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg. The full text of the report is available.
2011 saw a renewed focus on issues concerning Roma issues at the Council of Europe with the creation of a dedicated transversal team led by Jeroen Schokkenbroek, the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Roma issues. This structure acts as a hub bringing together the different projects on Roma being undertaken at the Council of Europe following the high level meeting on Roma. It also builds on the work carried out and results achieved by the Council of Europe in this field, in particular over the past 15 years.
Developing a network of mediators: Mediators build a bridge between Roma communities and the outside world. Their job is to act as "ambassadors of trust" between Roma communities and local public insitutions – for example, getting Roma children into local schools, making sure that families get proper health care, helping Roma secure decent housing and find jobs that will bring them out of long term unemployment and back into salaried work.
Council of Europe experts will travel to 15 countries this year to work with specialised trainers and equip the mediators with the additional skills they need to gain full confidence of local public insitutions and the Roma community. After the training, the mediators will immediately start putting into practice what they have learned. Progress. will be assessed at a later training session.
The countries so far involved are: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", Turkey and Ukraine, with others to follow.
Harvesting and sharing tactics that work: Work has begun on a database where national and local authorities, along with NGOs or anyone working with the Roma, can find the best practices so far in use. The idea is to build a pool of projects and policies that work and that can be adapted for use in different countries and contexts, creating a momentum for continual positive change throughout Europe. In addition, a new committee has been set up – the CAHROM – to bring together government experts at the highest level to exchange experiences and share lessons learnt.
Building confidence in what already works: The Council of Europe has always played a role in setting standards and judgments from the Court of Human Rights have helped make advances in Roma rights. Very often, though, the Roma have difficulties in defending their rights at national level, using the courts. The Council of Europe is now carrying out training sessions for lawyers, reinforcing their skills in this specialised area.
Campaigning to overcome prejudice – Dosta!: Dosta means enough in the Romani language, and is the slogan of the Council of Europe's campaign to change attitudes and get people to discover the true potential of the Roma people. It was launched in Greece in 2011 and will be taken up in Spain, Turkey and Kosovo(1) during the year.
Building from the grassroots: Most of the problems faced by Roma are at the local or regional level and it is there that solutions can and should be found. This is why the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has pledged its backing with plans for a dedicated network of these authorities from all over Europe. A first summit of mayors on Roma issues is scheduled to be held on September 22 in Strasbourg.
(1) All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo
The overview of all Roma-related activities in 2013
The overview of all Roma-related activities in 2012
The overview of all Roma-related activities in 2011
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Opinion articles:
The term "Roma" used at the Council of Europe refers to Roma, Sinti, Kale and related groups in Europe, including Travellers and the Eastern groups (Dom and Lom), and covers the wide diversity of the groups concerned, including persons who identify themselves as "Gypsies":
Database on Roma-related policies and good practices:
The European Training Programme for Roma Mediators (ROMED) aims to reinforce mediators' skills to facilitate communication and cooperation between Roma and public institutions, especially schools, health services and employment offices.
Professional training of lawyers involved in the defence of Roma and Travellers' rights
Roma women are a quiet but strong force for change, both a change in the fate of their communities' lives, as well as in their condition as women facing multiple discrimination. Empowering Roma women through trainings and international Conferences is among the Council of Europe priorities
Working closely together with Roma youth and the CoE/OSI sponsored internship scheme
Public knowledge about the history and culture of Roma is still marginal among ordinary people. National governments and international organisations are trying to overcome segregation, stigmatisation and marginalisation of the Roma and to integrate them into society. One of the keys for integration is education of both Roma and non-Roma. An integral part of this educational process is mutual knowledge about the common history and culture of Roma and non-Roma in Europe.
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I picked up a card game called 'Victory & Honor' (sic) when a friend was putting in a large order from a game shop. It's not actually about the Civil War as far as the purpose or mechanics of the game are concerned as it's a rather complicated partnership trick-taking game. The war element comes from the deck and game theme. Rather than have boring cards, each one has a picture from the period: soldiers in camp, portraits, artillery, etc. The general cards show who you would expect. I've not actually played it yet so I can't tell you whether it's any good (can never find a fourth, and when we do they don't want to learn something new). My question is rather one of morality! Should I feel bad about these cards? I mean, these pictures show men during a war, and I'm using the photos for my own entertainment. Are we distant enough for such things to be condoned? There are no pictures of the dead or wounded, so it's more about how we should approach the war. I hate to bother you all with this (were it a - er - gentleman's deck I doubt I'd have such qualms) but it's being bugging me slightly. Beautifully produced, though. |
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Kernow - One person's opinion only: find a fourth, pop some Guiness, and enjoy the game. History, whether war or not, cannot be treated as a sacred cow. It is simply history. Imagine if some politically-correct (a term I hate, but applies here) person decided the game was demeaning. When you extrapolate that, then we would also consider "Civil War Journal", war-themed computer games, war-themed movies, and even this very discussion board as off-limits. All either depict or relate to the men who fought, and we consume them for our own enjoyment. If someone's offended by the cards, then trust me, they have deeper problems. As I said, just MHO. |
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Thanks - whatever 'meaning' there is in history is what people make of it. My main concern about the deck, I hasten to add, is that I will ruin it through use! Most likely by spilling my drink over it. When I eventually get to play the game I'll happily report how it plays - the mechanics look interesting. |
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This book is an objective look at the various implications of digital sampling and copyright infringement in the music industry. It offers numerous examples of instances in the production of music that range from simply "causing a stir" to reaching a major court decision – and it provides the results of each. It has been written and edited by a collection of scholars, specializing in a number of fields and commenting from a variety of backgrounds and points of view.
The book does not necessarily pose an argument as much as it clarifies the dispute between the recording industry and the digital sampling community. It pits the copyright laws against the "creativity" of new musicians. The book takes neither stance but rather gives adequate attention to both. On one hand, it states that copyright is often blamed for curtailing creativity in music, in that it prevents the production of completely new songs simply because of their use of a small sample of a previous work. Conversely, the authors acknowledge that copyright is also seen as a catalyst for creativity, offering incentive to create fully original work instead of somehow deriving it from a pre-existing source.
This dichotomy is essential to my argument seeing as it offers equal views and examples on the subject of digital sampling. The cases identified in the text are sound evidence of the evolution of the copyright law as a result of the development of the digital sampling technologies and practices. As a result of these case studies, the book also calls to mind a number of musical examples that can not only be analyzed further, but can also be used to find other examples or to gain further insight into the specific case in question. All of these items are discussed in a case-by-case basis with commentary following and this formal structure provides an easy reference into any single instance of copyright infringement that results from the practice of digital sampling. This source will prove invaluable in the completion of the final paper, seeing as it outlines all of the surrounding facts and intricacies of copyright law as it pertains to music. In deciding whether or not a sampling is within the bound of copyright law, this book has been cited numerous times, and will be upon completion of the paper.
This book is a guide – as its title might suggest – to all things digital when it comes to music. It serves as not so much an analysis on copyright in the music industry as a whole, but rather as a set of legal and technical guidelines so that one may participate in the consumption and production of such music without infringing on copyrights. In other words, it describes for the reader all of the ins-and-outs of the digital music industry so that one may know where in the law his practices may reside.
Hill's book has entire chapters devoted to the assessment of what is legal, what is not, and how to go about participating in said sanctioned musical practices. He identifies a list of acceptable file-sharing websites, and offers his own commentary on why others are forbidden, as well as why these are acceptable. The book begins with a basic introduction into the technologies and methods used in the digital realm and then goes deeper to list available services and to comment on the merits of various practices. His advice is clear and he condones no illegal activity, yet he makes clear why certain people might be motivated to circumvent copyright laws in terms of digital music. He further lists specific file types and programs that are used in these practices and he identifies useful software. He finishes the book with another broad chapter about the "Conscience of Digital Music" as a whole as well as his prediction of the future of the industry.
Hill's technological knowledge is a key aspect of this book that has allowed me to delve deeply into the details of digital music production and sharing. He explains these issues in simple terms, while still conveying the complexity of their implications. In writing this final paper, the technological terms and details from this book will provide much-needed expertise in a field that I am not necessarily well-versed in. In my analysis of the acceptability of digital sampling, I must first know how the practice works and what techniques are involved; this book offers me this knowledge, which is key to reaching a conclusion in my final paper on what sampling is acceptable within copyright law.
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This book is at the opposite end of the spectrum, so to speak, from the previously-mentioned source. In this book, Williamson and the other authors discuss music from an expertise on the art itself. There is no mention of digital music, sampling, file-sharing, or other similar topics to be found anywhere in the book. In their places are excerpts from sheet music and examples of lyrics. They offer their expert commentary on subjects ranging from Chopin to Snoop Dogg, from Dante to the Beatles, and each is approached with the same level of intellect and scholarship. Multiple chapters cover the creation of music from scratch – as told from the songwriter's point of view, and it is this unique perspective that offers a new form of insight into the practice of digital sampling.
Another important factor in this work is the chapter entitled "Mimesis, Gesture, and Parody in Musical Word-Setting." This chapter not only explores the implications that a parody has on an original work but sets the framework for parody with an historical narrative about its origins. At first, this seemed to be irrelevant to the topic of digital sampling and copyright law, but after further inspection, it became apparent that this knowledge is very important to the understanding of parody and its stance in copyright law.
Words and Music discusses at length many different styles and genres of modern music, primarily "gangsta," or hardcore, rap. This genre is a unique example because not only is it arguably the heaviest on lyrical content out of all kinds of music, but also because it is notorious for its sampling practices and is quite possibly the realm in which the most copyright infringement cases take place. Reading a scholarly assessment on such genres is especially helpful for this topic seeing as it provides a critical, but not condemning eye on the subject. This is all-to-rare in today's academic and scholarly publications, and to have a source such as this is very useful in the terms of this research paper.
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Seemingly a sequel to his previous work, Sound Unbound is compiled with the help of numerous contributors and reads much more like a scholarly account than its predecessor. It delves further into the intricate aspects of Dj-ing and remixing: sampling, appropriation, plagiarism, and various forms of musical technology from tape loops to video opera. The list of contributors ranges from science fiction writers to media activists, from rappers to composers, and this wide range of expertise offers an even better insight into the intricacies of the music industry in the digital age that the first book provides.
Most important to the focus of this paper, however, remains to be the testimony and work of Paul Miller. Once again, his experience as a professional DJ offers an exclusive look into the life of someone who makes a living off of sampling and remixing, however the supporting chapters from his colleagues offer a much stronger foundation for his more up-to-date commentary on the industry. In addition, the work of novelist Jonathan Lethem on appropriation and plagiarism is a good complement to Miller's chapters on sampling and civilization.
Contrary to the last book by Miller, Sound Unbound explores more deeply the legal implications of "stealing" another's song or work, and the distance that one must go in order to gain such negative attention from the authorities or at least the original creators. Furthermore, the book includes a mix-CD compiled by Miller himself, made up of a variety of artists commonly classified as "avant-garde," which only serves to enhance the written works that he includes in the book. It gives the reader something real and interactive – a way to experience what all of the scholars are talking about first-hand. It is the well-roundedness of this complete work and the many facets of the modern music industry that it covers from the inside-out that is the reason this is so helpful in the construction of my final paper.
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You know, we live in a time when it's fashionable to be green (image by Shamih). So many companies add the token green message to their marketing that one wonders if there's any element of sincerity or altruism to it. Then you have companies that have the courage to be authentically green.
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The invisible face of the homeless comes from many places, job losses and economic hardship to mental issues and alcohol/drug addiction. But there's a new cause rising, that of climate change.
According to the International Organization for Migration, 20 million people were made homeless last year as a result of sudden-onset environmental disasters. From more frequent and stronger hurricanes to rising sea levels, even the most secure people are threatened. In the next 40 years, this number could rise to a total of one billion people.
Many of you know I volunteer as a weekly blog writer and social media advisor for Live Earth. But my commitment will go farther this Spring as I participate in the Live Earth Run for Water on April 18.
Earlier this week in Washington, DC, Jen Conner, John Taylor and I had the privilege of driving the Chevrolet Volt. We wanted to share our experience with this new technology-driven, plug-in electric car with Live Earth readers. Our primary goal was to find out if it would actually function as a day-to-day car.
On Tuesday, we will test drive the new Chevrolet Volt, the highly talked about electric vehicle that will be released this year. In addition to its place as on of GM's cornerstones of the future, the Volt is supposed to be an incredible emissions saver, delivering 40 miles on a full charge. 75% of Americans drive less than 40 miles everyday. The car then uses it's gas engine to deliver a hybrid performance.
Every year the recycling industry in America saves 300 million tons of carbon emissions from entering the environment, says Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and the EPA.
Consider that impressive number. We're so focused on creating new green technologies to save the environment! Yet simply being more mindful about recyclables can make a huge difference in our carbon footprint.
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Walking on a glacier can change your view of water (don't forget to sign up for the Live Earth Dow Run for Water). An important fresh water reserve, the Southern Patagonia Ice Field is the second largest extrapolar ice field in the world, and has been dubbed a global resource by UNESCO. While touring the glaciers of Patagonia last month, I did such a walk, and received an education on these shrinking resources.
The run-away smash hit Avatar has changed the paradigms of special effects and 3D filmmaking. James Cameron's script, while not critically acclaimed, has also achieved another notable achievement: Delivering a strong environmental message to the masses.
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Onward To The Pits
Only in metal could one find themselves exposed to more than one "deathhammer" in a single year. On second thought, we're a community that's generally obsessed with hammers, so maybe that's not such a crazy notion. War hammers, Hell hammers, misfortunate hammers, hordes of hammers, falling hammers, signs of hammers, Thor's hammer, hammers-hammers-HAMMERS! It's hammertime 8 hours a day up in this club, with the remaining 16 hours dutifully devoted to witches.
Anyway, in an effort to quickly extinguish any premature notions that these Norwegians somehow managed to quickly pluck their moniker from the 2012 Asphyx record of the same name, understand that Deathhammer has thrashed about for the better part of the last seven years, and they have a pile of demos, comps, two full-lengths and the Dennis Dread nod on Darkthrone's F.O.A.D. to substantiate the case.
The two riffraffs who make up Deathhammer (affectionately christened Sergeant Salsten and Sadomancer) play a brand of metal they refer to as "deathrash," which, depending on how you read it, means you're either destined for an evening spent with a case of Lanacane Maximum Strength, or windmilling the hell out of your neck. The proper choice is quickly revealed the moment Onward to the Pits begins, however; this is rotten, knuckle-dragging black/death thrash reminiscent of the early works of Sadistik Exekution and mid-80s level Sodom and Destruction. In short, it's crude, gloriously straightforward and well-suited for any listener who also counts the likes of Power from Hell (BRA), Skull (COL) or even Midnight (with less-proficient lead-work) as current favorites.
The band doesn't really bother with anything beyond pedal-to-the-floor rawness, so the only brief respite offered by Onward to the Pits occurs during the slightly more mid-tempo antics at the heart of "Army of Death," and at the onset of "Emperor of Sin" and "Seduced by the Flames." The rest of the fare is time spent hacking through trashy thrash and a handful of numbers that up the sleazy Venom vibe, like "Voodoo Rites," "Fullmoon Sorcery" and "To the Evil." It's a formula that works well within the relatively limiting confines of this particular sub-genre, and the overall mood is definitely intensified by Sergeant Salsten's unquestionable nod to Schmier in the rasps that accompany every cut, save for the instrumental closing self-titled track.
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Oprah Winfrey and a wrinkly senior named Bernie Goldblatt helped Chrysler and Taco Bell win the advertising battle at Super Bowl XLVII Sunday night amid a power outage at the New Orleans Superdome that interrupted the game.
Chrysler Group LLC., which enlisted Ms. Winfrey to do the voice-over in a touching Jeep spot that paid tribute to the troops, was one of the big game's most liked commercials, according to advertising executives and consumers surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.
"I got goose bumps; I was on the verge of crying," said Tom Geary, a 60-year-old mechanical contractor from Aston, Pa. The car maker's Ram spot about farmers that featured the voice of Paul Harvey was also applauded. "Bloody Brilliant," said Cindy Gallop, a former ad executive.
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Chrysler's spots had a lot to live up to as the car maker's last two big game spots, featuring rapper Eminem in 2011 and actor Clint Eastwood in 2012, generated enormous buzz.
Taco Bell's spot, which was created by Interpublic Group IPG +0.89% Interpublic Group of Cos. U.S.: NYSE $16.52 +0.14 +0.89% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.17M P/E Ratio 18.40 Market Cap $6.81 Billion Dividend Yield 1.81% Rev. per Employee $163,115 12/15/13 Health Insurers Crank Up Ad Sp... 12/08/13 Ad Spending Expected to Pick U... 11/05/13 JWT Hires Gustavo Martinez as ... More quote details and news » of Cos.'s Deutsch, showed senior citizens, including the one named Mr. Goldblatt, having a wild night out. It "had all the right ingredients," said Ewan Cameron, chief executive of WPP's WPP.LN -0.31% WPP PLC U.K.: London GBp1298.00 -4.00 -0.31% Dec. 18, 2013 4:35 pm Volume : 3.22M P/E Ratio 0.21 Market Cap GBp17.51 Billion Dividend Yield 1.63% Rev. per Employee GBp92,715.5 12/15/13 Health Insurers Crank Up Ad Sp... 10/16/13 Publicis Says Omnicom Merger R... 10/06/13 Tweets Provide New Way to Gaug... More quote details and news » Berlin Cameron United.
Josh Hultgren, a 36-year-old from Savage, Minn., said it was "funny to see older people having fun."
The ad parade and game were interrupted for more than 30 minutes because of a partial blackout at the Superdome. CBS CBS -0.05% CBS Corp. Cl B U.S.: NYSE $58.69 -0.03 -0.05% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 962,020 P/E Ratio 21.76 Market Cap $35.23 Billion Dividend Yield 0.82% Rev. per Employee $673,149 12/04/13 Super Bowl Ads Are Sold Out 11/25/13 CFO Moves: CBS Outdoor, iCAD, ... 11/08/13 Publisher Withdraws CBS Source... More quote details and news » continued with its live coverage. CBS said that all commercial commitments during the broadcast are being honored. Consumers moaned about the delay on social-networking sites such as Twitter. And one enterprising big game advertiser, Oreo, tweeted: "Power Out? No Problem," and attached a photo of its cookie with a headline that read, "You Can Still Dunk In The Dark."
Twitter said it took four minutes after the lights went out for the first Twitter advertiser to bid on "power outage" as a search term.
CBS said that it lost numerous cameras and some audio. It used backup power and at no time did the network leave the air.
Advertising executives said that overall this year's crop of big-game ads was mediocre. They suggested that some marketers spent too much time focusing on pregame social-media stunts tied to their spots and not enough crafting powerful game-night commercials.
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For some, stimulating online hype and Web views before the kickoff is a good way to get more mileage out of pricey Super Bowl ad time, whose cost has jumped about 80% over the past decade. This year, 30 seconds during the game, which was broadcast on CBS Corp.'s CBS network, sold for about $3.8 million.
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Chrysler kept its ad a secret, unlike many other Super Bowl advertisers that released their spots online—in whole or in part—days before the big game to generate early chatter. These included Yum Brands Inc. YUM -0.13% Yum! Brands Inc. U.S.: NYSE $71.78 -0.09 -0.13% Dec. 18, 2013 12:42 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.01M P/E Ratio 29.47 Market Cap $32.01 Billion Dividend Yield 2.06% Rev. per Employee $24,967.5 12/17/13 Tesco Hopes to Set Up Shop in ... 12/04/13 Yum Pledges KFC Marketing Push... 11/06/13 China's Slower Growth Puts a D... More quote details and news » 's Taco Bell, with the Goldblatt character tweeting in the days leading up to the game, ensuring he was known before the broadcast.
For companies, the stakes are enormous because the Super Bowl is one of the few chances for marketers to grab a huge live audience as TV ratings for live prime-time TV continue to erode. But the huge viewership also means any misstep is amplified—particularly as social media let unhappy consumers share their gripes.
For such companies as Research In Motion Ltd. and Best Buy Co. BBY +0.12% Best Buy Co. Inc. U.S.: NYSE $41.27 +0.05 +0.12% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.46M P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $14.26 Billion Dividend Yield 1.65% Rev. per Employee $271,230 11/29/13 Morning MoneyBeat: Black Frida... 11/28/13 Shoppers Gobble Up Thanksgivin... 11/27/13 Black Friday is Back Again...i... More quote details and news » the stakes are even higher because the companies have been struggling.
RIM's BlackBerry used its spot in the big game to help launch a new operating system aimed at reversing the company's eroding share of the smartphone market. But the spot missed the mark, according to ad executives. Instead of focusing on phone features, the spot showed what the device doesn't do—including make its owner disappear or stop an oncoming truck—an attempt to poke fun at other ads in the category that rely heavily on product demonstrations. The company said Friday that other ads rolling out in coming weeks will focus more on product features.
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"If you are going to throw a Hail Mary, you have to get it in the end zone," said Jay Williams, executive creative director at Publicis PUB.FR -0.37% Publicis Groupe S.A. France: Paris €62.49 -0.23 -0.37% Dec. 18, 2013 5:35 pm Volume : 736,466 P/E Ratio 17.88 Market Cap €13.37 Billion Dividend Yield 1.44% Rev. per Employee €119,600 12/08/13 Ad Spending Expected to Pick U... 11/21/13 Review Pushes Back Publicis-Om... 11/06/13 China's Slower Growth Puts a D... More quote details and news » Kaplan Thaler.
"I thought this was a miss by BlackBerry, said John Felton, a 29-year-old student at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. "Consumers want to know how the phone is different and superior to Android or the iPhone," he added.
The BlackBerry ad faced stiff competition from Samsung Electronics Co. 005930.SE +0.43% Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. S. Korea: KRX KRW1401000 +6000 +0.43% Dec. 18, 2013 3:00 pm Volume : 217,984 P/E Ratio 7.17 Market Cap KRW229457.68 Billion Dividend Yield 0.07% Rev. per Employee KRW2,485,940,000 12/17/13 Samsung Hires Apple Store Desi... 12/17/13 Samsung Hires Apple Store Desi... 12/16/13 Time to Treat Samsung As a Val... More quote details and news » , which ran a two-minute spot starring comedic actors Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd pitching to be part of Samsung's commercial.
Other ads that scored during the showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens included entries from Procter & Gamble Co. PG +0.16% Procter & Gamble Co. U.S.: NYSE $81.04 +0.13 +0.16% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.32M P/E Ratio 19.63 Market Cap $219.93 Billion Dividend Yield 2.97% Rev. per Employee $699,446 12/15/13 Ahead of the Tape: Profit Warn... 12/13/13 In Japan, Scented Fabric Softe... 12/03/13 Chobani Hires P&G Divisional F... More quote details and news » 's Tide and GoDaddy Group Inc. Those brands outperformed veteran Super Bowl advertisers such as Anheuser-Busch InBev ABI.BT +1.20% Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. Belgium: Brussels €74.49 +0.88 +1.20% Dec. 18, 2013 5:38 pm Volume : 1.32M P/E Ratio 11.53 Market Cap €118.35 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee €270,696 10/31/13 AB InBev Delivers Lower Growth More quote details and news » NV, Coca-Cola Co. KO +0.87% Coca-Cola Co. U.S.: NYSE $39.44 +0.34 +0.87% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7.65M P/E Ratio 20.12 Market Cap $172.66 Billion Dividend Yield 2.84% Rev. per Employee $312,525 12/12/13 Coca-Cola Shakes Up Americas M... 12/08/13 Diet-Soda Sales Falling Faster... 11/18/13 In Swaziland, Coke Holds Sway ... More quote details and news » , and PepsiCo Inc., PEP +0.37% PepsiCo Inc. U.S.: NYSE $80.75 +0.29 +0.37% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.75M P/E Ratio 18.80 Market Cap $123.39 Billion Dividend Yield 2.81% Rev. per Employee $238,313 12/12/13 Coca-Cola Shakes Up Americas M... 12/08/13 Diet-Soda Sales Falling Faster... 12/04/13 Super Bowl Ads Are Sold Out More quote details and news » known for their attention-getting big game pitches.
This year, "Tide washed away the ad competition," said Mark Wnek, creative director of the United Nations global education program. A character in the ad wore a jersey displaying a stain that resembled former 49er Joe Montana and was crafted by Publicis Groupe SA's Saatchi & Saatchi.
The GoDaddy.com spot, which showed a supermodel locking lips with a geek named Walter, was polarizing but generated plenty of laughs. "Shocking but in a funny way," said Jack O'Brien, a 42-year-old commercial real-estate broker in Chicago.
The spot was created by Deutsch, the agency that was also responsible for Taco Bell's promotion.
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Best Buy's spot starring comedian Amy Poehler hit a chord with some. "Cute and funny," said Jay Benjamin, chief creative officer of Publicis's Leo Burnett NY. "Amy Poehler is hysterical," said Andrea Birnbaum, a 39-year-old ophthalmologist in Chicago
Anheuser-Busch, long one of the big game's major advertisers, had an uneven performance with commercials for its two new brands, Beck's Sapphire and Budweiser Black Crown. Both fell flat among the ad executives polled. The Black Crown spot featured partying hipsters while the Beck's ad showed a singing fish. "I don't think Nemo can sell beer," said Allen Adamson, a managing director at WPP PLC's Landor.
Still, the brewer's touchy-feely Clydesdale commercial showing a horse being reunited with its trainer was a crowd pleaser. "Over 100 million people are holding back tears right now," said Dean Crutchfield, a branding expert.
The Clydesdales made their big game debut in 1986 and have appeared in 23 Super Bowl ads. "It's a Super Bowl tradition," said Alfonso Marian, chief creative officer of WPP's OgilvyOne.
Asking the public for help on ads produced mixed results. Ford Motor Co. F -6.53% Ford Motor Co. U.S.: NYSE $15.61 -1.09 -6.53% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 156.48M P/E Ratio 10.66 Market Cap $65.87 Billion Dividend Yield 2.57% Rev. per Employee $855,585 12/18/13 Ford Cautions on 2014 Earnings 12/17/13 EU Car Registrations Up for Th... 12/12/13 Ford Plans to Hire 3,000 Worke... More quote details and news » 's Lincoln brand started a Twitter campaign asking people to tweet their most memorable road-trip stories. It then had late-night talk-show host Jimmy Fallon select five of the tweets to create its spot—which was panned by the ad executives the Journal polled.
There was "lots of sloppy storytelling because the ads are trying to do too many things," said Mr. Benjamin from Leo Burnett. Added Mr. Adamson: "A bit of online buzz before the game will get crushed by an ad that wins in the living room."
Ford wasn't the only marketer asking consumers to help craft its big-game commercials. Among those that produced standout ads was PepsiCo's Doritos, a veteran in consumer-generated spots. The ad, created entirely by amateurs, featured a Doritos-loving goat who becomes obsessed with the snacks.
Unlike past years, this Super Bowl's soda war between Coke and Pepsi lacked pop, ad executives said. A PepsiCo spot for Pepsi Next, a mid-calorie version of the company's flagship cola, featured a young man throwing a party while his parents are away, a theme that ad executives said has been done too much. "They didn't live up to the legacy," said Mike Towell, a creative director at Publicis Kaplan Thaler.
Among the winners was a spot for Mondelez International Inc. MDLZ +0.19% Mondelez International Inc. Cl A U.S.: Nasdaq $34.02 +0.07 +0.19% Dec. 18, 2013 12:43 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.53M P/E Ratio 22.10 Market Cap $59.56 Billion Dividend Yield 1.65% Rev. per Employee $234,645 11/14/13 Peltz Holds On to Mondelez Sta... 11/12/13 Kraft Fight Ends With Starbuck... 11/12/13 Mondelez Wins Big in Starbucks... More quote details and news » 's Oreo, which showed a fight breaking out in a library. It's an "epic" spot, said Matt MacDonald, co-chief creative officer at WPP's JWT NY. Wieden & Kennedy crafted the ad for Oreo. "Great use of the whispering to draw attention," said Jim Poon, a 27-year old student at the Kellogg School.
Among the car ads that stood out in the crowded automotive category were Daimler AG DAI.XE +0.78% Daimler AG Germany: Xetra €59.61 +0.46 +0.78% Dec. 18, 2013 5:35 pm Volume : 2.95M P/E Ratio 8.56 Market Cap €63.27 Billion Dividend Yield 3.69% Rev. per Employee €420,678 12/03/13 High-End Motorcycles Rev Up Sa... 12/03/13 In a Test, Mercedes-Benz to Se... 12/02/13 Chrysler to Challenge Ford's T... More quote details and news » 's Mercedes-Benz ad and a spot from Volkswagen AG VOW3.XE +1.19% Volkswagen AG Non-Vtg Pfd. Germany: Xetra €195.70 +2.30 +1.19% Dec. 18, 2013 5:35 pm Volume : 972,105 P/E Ratio 11.25 Market Cap €87.72 Billion Dividend Yield 1.82% Rev. per Employee €353,101 12/17/13 EU Car Registrations Up for Th... 12/12/13 Volkswagen Replaces U.S. Chief 12/10/13 China's Auto Market Is Marked ... More quote details and news » that focused on a Minnesotan office worker speaking with a Jamaican accent.
While some media pundits suggested earlier in the week that the Volkswagen ad was racist, many ad experts gave it high marks. "Makes you feel happy, great spot," said Mr. Williams at Publicis Kaplan.
—Christopher S. Stewart contributed to this article.
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Jim Poon is a 27-year old student at the Kellogg School. An earlier version of this article incorrectly gave his last name as Yoon.


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6:06pm Saturday 31st March 2012 in Sport By Gary Rose
PAOLO Di Canio took heart from Swindon's performance against Bristol Rovers, despite the Robins being held to a goalless draw.
Town had plenty of huff and puff but were unable to find a way past Rovers' keeper Scott Bevan.
Alan Connell hit the underside of the crossbar in the first half while substitute Paul Benson headed just wide of goal.
The draw brought to an end an impressive winning run in league on home soil, but Di Canio believes more performances like today's will ensure Swindon win more than they lose before the season is out.
"We had 11 lions out there with discipline and desire," he said.
"It was a fantastic game, but we just couldn't keep it going for 95 minutes.
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