"China paper urges Europe get act together on debt crisis" - Reuters

Sometimes we overlook just how important a role newspapers play in the economic challenges of today.

"Austria Approves Euro Bailout Fund" - NYTimes.com

FYI for those not following Austrian news.

"INSEAD Knowledge: Rx for the Global Economy"

Good background for the Finance session at the Congress.

"‘Boomerang’ by Michael Lewis" - Review - NYTimes.com

It's a shame that the author is not planning to be with us in Vienna. What a fascinating discussion we could have with him. At least - throgh the miracle of our digital world - some people may read his book before coming to the Congress so that we can talk about it, even in the author's absence.

"World economy: PMI data add to fears of downturn" - Economist Intelligence Unit

There is little hope that the global economic/financial situation will not be top of mind in Vienna.

"Papermaker Owned by Cerberus Files for Bankruptcy" - NYTimes.com

Traditionally, newsprint - its availability and price - have been big subjects at newpspaper executive meetings. Is this piece of the newspaper strategy puzzle becoming more difficult to fit into place? Where does the business stand in relation to all of the companies that provide newsprint and other paper (as in the above case) to newspapers?

"Christine Lagarde’s Tough Message" - NYTimes.com

We are still hoping to convince Christine LAGARDE to join us at the Congress.

"Behind the Glittery Web Start-Ups, Investors See Other Gold" - NYTimes.com

"Star Analysts Are Back (No Autographs, Please)" - NYTimes.com

We would love to see one or more of these people at the Congress! In any case, we'll surely talk about them.

"European Leaders Split Over Solution to Euro Debt Crisis" - Irish Times

This may very well become the most important subject to discuss with colleagues in Vienna. How does it all affect newspapers from every angle?

"York Dispatch online subscriptions start Monday" - York Dispatch

A cusotmer-oriented explanation of new approaches to newspaper pricing options.

"Threats on Many Fronts for European Economy" - NYTimes.com

I look forward to hearing more news and views of newspaper executives and others on financial and economic issues during this sesssion:
(Fri - 14 Oct)
09.15 - 10.30 Session 3
Finance
When it comes to the future, it’s all about revenues: the best journalism in the world is useless if there is nowhere to publish it. Plotting a smart and successful course, aimed at preserving the financial independence and sustainability of news publishers, is essential. This session will examine some of the big money questions of our business: how do we make our businesses more attractive to investors? How do we better prepare for economic downturns? Which newsrelated investments are likely to reap the best returns?
Juan Luis Cebrián, CEO, PRISA, Spain
Gregor Waller, former Vice President Strategy & Innovation, Member of the Board Welt Group, Axel Springer AG, Germany
Plus more speakers to be announced
Moderated by:Greg Beitchman, Global Editor, Reuters News Agency, UK