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So farsi, so good
The BBC World Service's Persian TV launches as the first dedicated, unbiased Farsi-speaking station for Iran, aiming to put a new spin on the country and break down cultural barriers.
Expo. 17: American forces network
The American Forces Network has the largest geographical coverage of any media network. Its 1,100 staff serve 800,000 overseas troops with entertainment, film, sport and homemade news and advertisements.
Presenting the nation
A boom in state-funded English news channels aims to transmit a country’s brand alongside the news. We report on these new broadcast empires and ask if it's propaganda disguised as programming.
Arte & Craft
High-definition TV is forcing a return to old-fashioned craft. Monocle visits Arte, the polished Franco-German channel that has never let its standards drop, to learn the art behind its high-quality broadcasting.
Observation
Broadcasters and publishers should note: offering a broader worldview can shake up tired business models and give the market something new, reflecting the direction other sectors are heading in. It's what audiences deserve.
