An upcoming workshop organized by Mexico's Centro de Periodismo Digital in Guadalajara will train journalists to oversee the creation of a digital publication. Deadline: April 25.

The fourth annual "Media Business 2009" conference on Russia's media market will take place in Moscow on February 27.

Top managers of federal and regional media holding companies, broadcasting companies and publishing houses, as well as market analysts and major advertisers are expected tol be in attendance.

Media practitioners and spokespersons interested in improving communication, learning to better engage the media around particular issues, and increasing public support and visibilty for their organization can attend an intensive workshop in Cairo, Egypt from March 10 to 13.

Latin American news content remains in great demand despite hard economic times but might need to refocus, according to an article by Portada-online.com featuring AP Spanish and EFE news services.