Hi G,

these two references can interest you. I don't know if they are "the  
most important texts", but at least they're quite interesting :

   - RAUCH, J. (2003), « Rooted in Nations, Blossoming in  
Globalization ? A Cultural Perspective on the Content of a “Northern”  
Mainstream and a “Southern” Alternative News Agency”, //Journal of  
Communication Inquiry//, SAGE Publications, 27:1, pp. 87-103. [she  
studies the coverage of the Group of 77 Summit that convened in Cuba  
in 2000, comparing the mainstream Associated press and the Alternative  
Inter Press Service]
   - SMITH, Jackie (2001), “Globalizing Resistance : the battle of  
Seattle and the Future of Social Movements”, //Mobilization : An  
International Journal//, 6(1), pp. 1-20. [coverage of the  
counter-forum of Seattle in 1999 by alternative media]

I would also be interested in having some references on that topic. I  
just created a new section on it in the bibliography of the  
Alternative Media Global Project. You can visit it and add new  
references at :  
http://www.ourmedianetwork.org/wiki/bibliography:ams_theme:world_summit


Best

Benjamin Ferron


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> (english only)
> Hi friends and colleagues-
>
> Looking for key research on how alternative media report international
> summits/conferences like G8 or WTO. What are the 2-3 most important texts?
> Your advice appreciated.
>
> G
>