Lebanon: Profile of Radio Leader Sawt al Ghad

Lebanese radio includes a number of stations that have ties to one or another of the country's political groups. Though market leader Radio Sawt al Ghad is no exception to these alignments, its success has been due to expansion into Syria, Jordan and Bahrain and even in Australia, where Lebanese expatriates tune in on the AM frequency.

Lebanon: Factional Politics Shape TV Viewing Patterns

Media content in Lebanon is heavily influenced by the country's sectarian and political divisions. The politicization of news has a long history, extending as far back as the early 20th century.The media's political activism and partisanship continues in today's television era.

Broadcast Media Drawing Lebanese Youth

Lebanese under 30 are avid consumers of broadcast media; nearly all say they watch television at least weekly and four out of five tune into the radio just as frequently.

Thriving Access: Young Lebanese and their Internet Habits

Lebanon's reputation as an Arab haven for freedom of expression extends to the electronic realm.

Local Radio Rules in Lebanon

Lebanon's top-10 radio stations in terms of weekly reach are all domestic and tend to represent the country's sectarian and political factions. Four of the top 10 are all-music stations; the rest broadcast both news and entertainment.

Spotlight on Lebanon's Al Manar

In 2006, as pro-Syrian voices re-emerged in Lebanon, Hezbollah's popularity began to rise. The movement's Al Manar TV now claims a large share of viewers, with nearly 60 percent of adults watching it weekly. We provide a detailed analysis of Al Manar's audience and appeal.

Lebanon Internet Cafe

Internet use in Lebanon is increasing steadily. Weekly use rose from 23.5 percent in 2005 to 30 percent in 2007. The majority of weekly surfers log on at internet cafes, just edging out home use.