Graphic: The new NBC Universal -- latimes.com - 2 views
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Graphic: The new NBC Universal
NBC's Jay Leno Solution: Digital Anywhere Instead of Appointment TV -- Seeking Alpha - 2 views
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Mermigas says NBC too focused on bc schedule. Missing the digital opportunities offered by Leno and O'Brien
More network-cable operator disputes on horizon | Reuters - 2 views
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Following the Fox TWC dispute, experts predict more retransmission battles as broadcast networks search desperately for ways to supplement falling advertising revenue.
Verizon Terminating Copyright Infringers' Internet Access | Threat Level | Wired.com - 2 views
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Verizon is terminating internet service to an unknown number of repeat copyright scofflaws, a year after suggesting it was not adopting a so-called graduated-response policy.
Official Gmail Blog: Millions of Buzz users, and improvements based on your feedback - 2 views
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Google responds to privacy concerns with new social-networking tool Buzz.
Broadband Plan Winners And Losers - Forbes.com - 2 views
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"Nearly two weeks remain before the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to deliver its national broadband plan to Congress. But analysts are already picking potential winners and losers based on key themes that have already been identified, such as mobile broadband networks and spectrum swaps. The plan's overarching goal is to give all Americans access to affordable, high-speed broadband Internet."
Media Ownership Chart - 3 views
Phenomenon - The Price of Free - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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risks to TV industry of posting video online
Advertising - With Ads, Music Downloads Sing a New Tune - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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FreeAllMusic.com offers free downloads in exchange for active engagement with ads. "iTunes meets Hulu." Says that rather than paying for songs, viewers select among a menu of ads to watch. Leads to active engagement and better retention, which allows charging higher ad rates.
YouTube's Quest to Suggest More, So Users Search Less - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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YT is out to increase the amount of time that viewers spend on the site, which is currently 15 mins per day. They spend 5 hrs per day on TV, so YT execs see that as their main competition. How to make YT viewing experience more like TV? More sticky? Need to generate new models for search suggestions ("discovery," a la Netflix and Amazon, or social media, a la Facebook). Also need to explore models for pushing content, Amazon.
Television Begins Push Into the 3rd Dimension - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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Electronics makers now pushing consumers to move beyond HDTV to 3-D. Article explains their marketing strategies and the technology.
NAB Says Retrans Process Works - 2010-01-05 16:55:03 | Broadcasting & Cable - 1 views
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NAB President, Gordon Smith, adds praise to agreements between Fox/TWC as well as Fisher and Bright House
Retransmission disagreements may result in revamped FCC policy - 1 views
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The FCC will address the issue of retransmission at its Jan. 20, 2010 meeting following several recent disputes.
Google to Work With Chinese Authors on Book-Scanning Project - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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Chinese authors were upset with their materials being digitized by Google for their Books Search project without their permission. They cited copyright infringement.
NBC Cancels Jay Leno Show after Complaints from Affiliates - 1 views
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Network admits the show "did not meet affiliate needs."
I Want Media - 1 views
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This blog posts links to news stories that cover issues on media, and contains links to organizations that study media.
FCC closes cable programming loophole | Signal Strength - CNET News - 1 views
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The Federal Communications Commission voted to close a "loophole" that allowed cable operators to withhold local sports programming from competitors. In a 4-1 vote, the commissioners ended the "terrestrial loophole," which prevents satellite TV providers and new TV providers, such as AT&T and Verizon Communications, from offering some live sports channels in certain areas of the country.
FCC Set to Close Cable Program Access Loophole - ABC News - 1 views
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Federal regulators are voting on closing a loophole that allows cable TV operators to withhold sporting events and other popular programming that they own from satellite companies and other rivals.
Radio Business Report/Television Business Report - Voice of the Broadcasting Industry - 1 views
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Consumer groups urge action on the cable industry's TV Everywhere, which the groups claim will limit online television development and access to protect traditional cable business models.
With Tablet, Apple Sees New Money in Old Media - WSJ.com - 1 views
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Apple is looking to renovate old media and content distribution in the home and classroom