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Monday, March 15, 2010
Spencer Pratt leaves 'The Hills' to fight cyber crime
While wife Heidi Montag is continuing her quest to be famous for doing nothing, Spencer Pratt is taking a new direction in his career.
The WGN Memo You Can't Ignore
By Jerry Del Colliano Robert Feder, the outstanding reporter and columnist based in Chicago, slipped Tribune CEO Randy Michaels a well-deserved stiff arm the other day when he wrote a piece on 119 words Michaels will not allow on Tribune’s WGN, Chicago. WGN News Director Charlie Meyerson was a good boy and passed along the CEOs instructions to the news department probably holding his nose as he hit send. Michaels was not subtle as he said “don’t say them on WGN”. Meyerson, according to Feder, spun it as “The real goal here is to avoid using words that make you sound like you’re reading, instead of talking — that shatter the image you’re speaking knowledgeably to one person. By not using ‘newsspeak,’ you enhance your reputation as a communicator.” Newsspeak? What the hell does a CEO – the self-proclaimed “noise you can’t ignore” know about newsspeak? Better yet, why is Michaels micromanaging WGN’s news professionals? In fact, what is he and Sam Zell doing in the newspaper industry along with almost 20 hired hands from radio posing as mild-mannered reporters for large metropolitan dailies such as the LA Times? Look, in fairness to Michaels, a lot of the phrases he doesn’t...
Source: Inside Music Media
Pakistan 3G merger call
Pakistan's telecoms market will have to consolidate before the government can even consider a planned push into third-generation technology, according to the head of...
Source: FT.com - Media
Chris Brown Begs Fans: Ask Radio to Play My Records
R&B singer, Chris Brown, is beginning to realize the one-two punch that traditional radio gives to artists and their music. Brown, who became infamous for smacking around his girlfriend, Rihanna, after a pre-Grammy Awards ceremony, is asking fans to help him get his music back on the radio. (Photo: Gemma Mary, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license) In a recorded statement through the website, SayNow.com, Brown says: "A lot of radio stations aren't playing my records. They are not being that supportive and I wouldn't expect them to. My music won't be possible if I'm not relevant on the radio." Hear it: You can listen Brown's plea here. Related: 'The Source Digital Radio' New Hip-Hop Offering from SlackerChris Brown Begs Fans: Ask Radio to Play My Records originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 00:01:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Source: About.com Radio
Ron Lundy Dies At 75
Radio Ink is sorry to report that legendary New York personality Ron Lundy has died at age 75 after having been ill for some time. Lundy spent more than 30 years on the air in New York, on WABC in its Top 40 days and then on WCBS-FM.
Source: http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1733798&spid=24698
CBS Radio VP Joseph Dembo dies - Variety
CBS Radio VP Joseph Dembo dies Variety By VARIETY STAFF CBS Radio VP Joseph Dembo, who turned New York City's WCBS Radio into a successful all-news broadcaster, died Monday in Manhattan. ... Joseph Dembo, CBS Radio executive, dies at 83Newsday (subscription) (press release) News Radio Pioneer Joe Dembo Passes Awaymediabistro.com (blog) all 7 news articles��
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ALL ACCESS ACTION
GREG THOMPSON, JOHN BOULOS, TODD GLASSMAN, JOHN REYNOLDS, JIMMY STEELE, DAVE UNIVERSAL, ANDRE GARDNER, CRAIG ALLEN, PETE BRUINSMA, TED EDWARDS, JOE BABKA, CARLOTA, RANDY HAWKE, JORDAN ZUCKER, … more
The Carl Icahn / Lions Gate Melodrama: Who's Right?
Jason Shade submits: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) (5.77) has built its Hollywood moviemaking reputation on drama and thrills. However, the recent boardroom battle unfolding between the aspiring media conglomerate and corporate titan Carl Icahn is producing drama that LGF and some of its investors would love to avoid. This past month, Mr. Icahn, the second largest shareholder in LGF with 19% of its shares, made overtures to buy an additional 10% in the company at $6. The initial reaction was positive for stockholders as the stock shot from $5 to $6. Complete Story �
Lance Venta on "Is The Box Coming To Charleston, SC?"
Posted by unregistered user: Apex Broadcasting appears to be on the verge of flipping CHR “B92” WIHB Charleston, SC to Urban as “92.5 The Box”. The following video hyping the stations launch claims that the change will happen on Friday, March 19: 92.5 The Box Hype Video The video features former WBLS New York/WPHI Philadelphia personality Charlamagne Tha God and also hints that the syndicated Ricky Smiley Morning Show will be featured on the station. For further proof, 925TheBox.com was registered anonymously in late February. Is The Box Coming To Charleston, SC?
Scatter Strong, But Prime-Time Ad Costs Fall 11%
Though media companies report the recent scatter market is strong, costs for prime-time spots fell 11% on the Big Four in the last three months of 2009, according to an analysis from agency TargetCast tcm. NBC was slammed by "Leno" failures.
Source: MediaPost | MediaDailyNews
How the Future of eBooks is Up for Grabs
Penguin Books CEO John Makinson’s recent presentation shows why forward-looking publishers are so excited about the iPad (and other eReader...
FCC Denies Primosphere Satellite Application
The FCC has dismissed an application filed by Primosphere Limited Partnership appealing the commission's denial of Primosphere's application for a satellite radio license. The commission finds that the matter was resolved in 2003, when a court approved the FCC's grant of the only two U.S. satellite licenses to then-separate XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Source: http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1733690&spid=24698
A lot of people listen to talk radio - Washington Post (blog)
A lot of people listen to talk radio Washington Post (blog) But not a lot of people in Washington listen to talk radio. They all watch cable news, or read political blogs, which remain decidedly niche products. ...
Source: radio - Google News
KLDZ Adds Niki Vee To Don Hurley's Morning Show
BICOASTAL MEDIA Oldies KLDZ (KOOL 103)/MEDFORD, OR brings in NIKI VEE to team up with DON HURLEY in mornings. Previously, NICKI did air time at KCAL/LOS ANGELES. … more
Bravo’s ‘The Millionaire Matchmaker’ picked up for 4th season
BRAVO'S "THE MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER" PICKED UP FOR SEASON FOUR AND MOVES TO THE BIG APPLE BRAVO'S "THE MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER" PICKED UP FOR SEASON FOUR AND MOVES
Source: http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv-programming/22370.html
The Carl Icahn and Lions Gate Melodrama:Who's Right?
Jason Shade submits: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) (5.77) has built its Hollywood moviemaking reputation on drama and thrills. However, the recent boardroom battle unfolding between the aspiring media conglomerate and corporate titan Carl Icahn is producing drama that LGF and some of its investors would love to avoid. This past month, Mr. Icahn, the second largest shareholder in LGF with 19% of its shares, made overtures to buy an additional 10% in the company at $6. The initial reaction was positive for stockholders as the stock shot from $5 to $6. Complete Story �
50 stations nominated for NAB Crystal Awards for community service
The winners will be announced at next month’s Radio Luncheon at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, sponsored by ASCAP and keynoted by talker Phil Hendrie. The National Association of Broadcasters has recognized Crystal Award winners since 1997 for their “year-round commitment to community service.” That same Radio Luncheon will also honor new NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Ron Chapman of Dallas. Check the list of 50 Crystal Finalists, listed alphabetically by call letters.
Source: Radio-Info News
Bill Mayne Named Executive Director of Country Radio Broadcasters
Mayne is a country radio and music industry veteran with senior level experience in country radio broadcasting, including programming and operations management.
Source: Radio
More Than 239 Million Listen to Radio Every Week
Radio reaches more than 239 million persons ages 12 and older during a typical week, or 93.1% of listeners 12+, according to the RADAR 104 National Radio Listening Report which is due out March 22. These listeners tune to the more than 7,200 RADAR Network affiliated stations, up from 212 million listeners one year
Source: RADIO ONLINE News
Big City launches new music list - from Radio Today
Bauer Media's Big City Network is introducing a new music list, featuring three songs from new or returning artists.The Upfront List will be compiled centrally and sent to 17 Big City stations across the UK, but work alongside each station's local A and B list.
Source: Media UK: Radio news
Masters To Tee-Off In 3D
Augusta National Golf Club, hidebound to tradition in many ways, has struck a deal with Comcast to offer the Masters golf tournament in 3D. The broadcast marks the first sports event available in the home on the new 3D-capable TV sets.
Source: MediaPost | MediaDailyNews
Texas Trio For Sale
ALL ACCESS hears that SNYDER BROADCASTING has put its Classic Rock KSNY-A (VARIETY 1450), Country KSNY-F (TWISTER 101.5), and Alternative KLYD/SNYDER, TX up for sale. The stations include a … more
About Christine
We're still "away" from the Mighty Blog of Fun(tm) for the most part, though we'd been planning a comprehensive update sometime soon.
Since we've been actually sitting on this one since mid-February, and are now getting questions on it from readers, we'll let this item free early.
Yes, Scripps Cleveland ABC affiliate WEWS/5 has a new meteorologist. From a station memo released about a month ago:
Christine Ferreira will join the Good Morning Cleveland team as Meteorologist. Christine comes to Cleveland via Portland, Oregon where she spent three years forecasting mornings for KOIN-TV. Prior to that, Christine was the Chief Meteorologist at KATU-TV in Victoria, Texas, where she guided 24-hour coverage of Hurricane Rita.
Christine is a graduate of Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania and is looking forward to moving back east to be closer to family in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Christine will start at WEWS on March 1, 2010.
That, she did, and the second question is - what happened to incumbent "GMC" weather anchor Jason Nicholas?
Though he isn't on "GMC" anymore, he's still at 3001 Euclid - at least as far as we know. Though it's hard to tell with vacations and such, we believe Jason will land on the weekend editions of "NewsChannel 5".
This item on TVNewsCheck.com last week still lists Nicholas as part of the "NC5" weather team:
Ferreira joins Good Morning Cleveland news anchors Kimberly Gill and Pete Kenworthy and Chief Meteorologist Mark Johnson and meteorologist Jason Nicholas.
Then again, it was freelancer Eileen McShea we saw one recent weekday evening, subbing for Mark Johnson, not Nicholas...so we don't know how the lineup is now set...
Since we've been actually sitting on this one since mid-February, and are now getting questions on it from readers, we'll let this item free early.
Yes, Scripps Cleveland ABC affiliate WEWS/5 has a new meteorologist. From a station memo released about a month ago:
Christine Ferreira will join the Good Morning Cleveland team as Meteorologist. Christine comes to Cleveland via Portland, Oregon where she spent three years forecasting mornings for KOIN-TV. Prior to that, Christine was the Chief Meteorologist at KATU-TV in Victoria, Texas, where she guided 24-hour coverage of Hurricane Rita.
Christine is a graduate of Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania and is looking forward to moving back east to be closer to family in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Christine will start at WEWS on March 1, 2010.
That, she did, and the second question is - what happened to incumbent "GMC" weather anchor Jason Nicholas?
Though he isn't on "GMC" anymore, he's still at 3001 Euclid - at least as far as we know. Though it's hard to tell with vacations and such, we believe Jason will land on the weekend editions of "NewsChannel 5".
This item on TVNewsCheck.com last week still lists Nicholas as part of the "NC5" weather team:
Ferreira joins Good Morning Cleveland news anchors Kimberly Gill and Pete Kenworthy and Chief Meteorologist Mark Johnson and meteorologist Jason Nicholas.
Then again, it was freelancer Eileen McShea we saw one recent weekday evening, subbing for Mark Johnson, not Nicholas...so we don't know how the lineup is now set...
Source: Ohio Media Watch
radiosyn on "Memo puts WGN news staffers at a loss for words"
Sure, you’d think the chief executive officer of a company struggling to emerge from bankruptcy and desperate to salvage an $8 billion buyout-gone-bad would have better things to do than pester his underlings with crazy proclamations. But in the case of Tribune Co. CEO Randy Michaels, you’d be wrong. The man at the top of the [...] Memo puts WGN news staffers at a loss for words
The Evening Session returns - from Radio Today
BBC 6 Music DJ Steve Lamacq and Radio 1's Jo Whiley are set to revive the Evening Session on 6 Music for a one-off special on Friday 2 April, in its original time slot.The show will air on the digital station between 6pm and 9pm, and feature some of the original features of the programme, previously on Radio 1.
Source: Media UK: Radio news
Premiere Ups Tripi to Senior VP/Affiliate Relations
Premiere Radio Networks promotes 25-year industry vet Peter Tripi to Senior VP/Affiliate Relations/Talk and Morning Shows from VP/Affiliate Marketing/Talk. Based in New York, Tripi will continue to report to President/Content and Affiliate Relations Julie Talbott. In his new position, Tripi will oversee
Source: RADIO ONLINE News
‘Being Erica’ catch-up marathon with shocking finale
DO YOU EVER WISH YOU COULD HAVE A DO-OVER? "BEING ERICA" FANS CAN� WHEN SOAPNET AIRS A "BEING ERICA" CATCH-UP MARATHON, APRIL 4 FROM 8P-12A Catch-Up
Source: http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv-programming/22360.html
Pew 'State Of The News Media': Most News Outlets See Revenue Challenges
The Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism's 2010 "State of the News Media" report finds that radio's audience is stable compared to most other news outlets, but that broadcast radio is sharing in the revenue drops that have affected most ad-driven media. The study also found a "clear pattern" in where Americans look for news, with more looking for information on demand.
Source: http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1733315&spid=24698
RAIN 3/15: Pandora CEO Kennedy's keynote, expert panels highlight successful RAIN Summit North
FIRST-EVER RAIN EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CMW WELL-ATTENDED AND WELL-RECEIVED Judging by feedback from attendees and participants, Friday’s first-ever RAIN Summit North educational and networking event in Toronto (part of Canadian Music Week) was a success on all counts. The half-day session of panels, presentations, and keynote address from Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy took place in the stylish Fairmont Royal York Hotel Concert Hall (hopefully you can get a sense of the room in the long-view shot of Joe Kennedy giving his speech, below left). The afternoon featured four discussions by our expert panels, which covered copyright tariffs in Canada and the U.S., features of digital services for radio from several vendors, online ad revenues, and trends in mobile delivery (Several people mentioned the mobile panel as their favorite — in the photo above, left to right, is moderator Barnaby Marshall of RockPeaks, Livio founder Jake Sigal, Corus Radio’s Earl Veale, RIM/Blackberry’s Pete Watson, and Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media/JacAPPS). Vision Critical’s Jeff Vidler previewed a new study, Radio Futures 2010, on Internet radio listening in Canada, the U.S., and the UK; Listener Driven Radio’s Daniel Anstandig presented his company’s crowd-sourced programming platform; and RAIN publisher Kurt Hanson offered the latest...
SXSW: MOG's Mobile Music Apps Go Beyond the Playlist - Wired News
CNET SXSW: MOG's Mobile Music Apps Go Beyond the Playlist Wired News The MOG mobile apps (Android on the left, iPhone on the right) include a versatile radio player that lets users download any song (you ... MOG releases mobile app, brings 7 million tracks to phonesAfterdawn.com Mog's subscription music service comes to iPhone, AndroidCNET Get 7 Million Songs In Your Pocket: MOG Unveils Mobile AppReadWriteWeb (blog) PYMNTS.com�-VentureBeat all 17 news articles��
Source: radio - Google News
Bill Mayne Named Executive Director Of CRB
The CRB (COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS) have announced that BILL MAYNE, owner of MAYNE STREET CONSULTING/NASHVILLE, as Exec. Director of the CRB, effective APRIL 1st, 2010. “I am honored … more
‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ #1 all demos; NBC take second place Sunday
At 7 p.m., a preview of "Minute To Win It" (1.5/5 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall) increased its rating by 31 percent from half-hour
Source: http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv-cable_ratings/22346.html
Fandango Begins Rolling Out Paperless Mobile Movie Tickets
Erick Schonfeld submits: Waiting in line for movie tickets is still the worst part of going to the movies (unless you are going to see The Bounty Hunter). With so many mobile phone movie apps, it’s easy to find what’s playing at nearby theaters and even purchase tickets right from your mobile phone, but then you still have to get a paper ticket from the dispenser or the ticket agent. But your ticket could easily be delivered to your mobile phone via a 2D barcode. Complete Story �
Oklahoma City Gets Fourth Country Station as Jake FM Debuts
Ready for markets with four Country stations again? That’s the scenario in Oklahoma City where the 93.3 frequency previously occupied by Tyler Broadcasting’s KKNG (King Country), became “Jake FM” over the weekend under consultant (and former OKC programmer) Joel Folger. Jake FM is using the slogan “Oklahoma’s New Country” and is emphasizing “more new country music than any station has ever played in Oklahoma City.” Jake FM is streaming live here. KKNG was most recently running a yesterday-and-today mix against Clear Channel’s contemporary KTST (The Twister) and classic country KXXY but, as previously reported, has migrated to outlying sister signal KOJK (97.3) and returned to the classic country format that put the station on the map more than a decade ago. Users of the Oklahoma discussion board at Radio-Info.com are talking over the change here.
Source: Radio-Info News
Randy Michaels and the Meaning of Life
Last week I was honored to be on a panel with several radio luminaries at Canadian Music Week. The panel was aimed at providing strategies to "stimulate" the radio business, and my particular take was to focus on the critical importance of ideas and their implementation. In so doing, I invoked the name of one of radio's great idea-makers, Randy Michaels. Here's my portion of the presentation. I think you'll like this one.
Source: Hear 2.0
Prime Minister Gordon Brown: 'I will keep going' - BBC News
The Guardian Prime Minister Gordon Brown: 'I will keep going' BBC News ... "I'll keep going", before being interrupted and asked the question again. Listen to the prime minister's interview in full on Radio 4's Woman's Hour here. I will continue as Labour leader even if I lose election, Gordon Brown saysThe Guardian PM: 'I Won't Quit Over Hung Election'Sky News British PM to stay party leader if no majorityYnetnews The Press Association�-Politics.co.uk�-AFP all 94 news articles��
Source: radio - Google News
George Strait Announces San Antonio Tour Stop
MCA/NASHVILLE star GEORGE STRAIT announced at the opening festivities of the 28th Annual “GEORGE STRAIT Team Roping Classic” finals in SAN ANTONIO on FRIDAY (3/12) that he will be … more
Finalists named for Crystal Radio Awards
50 radio stations are finalists for the 2010 Crystal Radio Awards, which honor radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. This year's finalists
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Daily Journal Corp.: Bad Times Are Good Times
Saj Karsan submits:We've seen how some companies don't take quite as big a hit as do others during recessions, based on the cyclicality of the respective businesses. But surprisingly, some companies actually see business conditions improve during recessions. As an example, consider Daily Journal Corp. (DJCO), a publisher of specialized information services. The company trades for $96 million, but has no debt and cash and marketable securities of $64 million. The company has been consistently profitable over the last several quarters, and it finished 2009 with operating income of $12 million, which results in a return on equity of 15%! Complete Story �
Public say NO to FM107.9 change - from Radio Today
The responses so-far in reply to FM107.9's request to change Format to an over 45s easy listening station are available on the Ofcom website.Out of the current 50 responses, two are in favour of the change, but a stagering 48 are against.
Source: Media UK: Radio news
China broadcaster transforms under pressure
Mainland TV industry, a bastion of state information control, is being gradually transformed amid growing pressure for commercial success
Source: FT.com - Media
Radio has a new voice: Dawn Gibbons - Las Vegas Review - Journal
Las Vegas Review - Journal Radio has a new voice: Dawn Gibbons Las Vegas Review - Journal And soon, she'll have her own radio gig to espouse those views. In April, she starts broadcasting "the inside scoop" on politics for a half-hour, ... and more��
Source: radio - Google News
Interscope... Easy As 1-2-3
Well, actually, it's not very easy at all, but the team at INTERSCOPE-GEFFEN-A&M has done it again, scoring the top three spots on the MEDIABASE Top 40 chart.At #3 this week, it's … more
'Move' Over Wii? Sony Unveils PlayStation Motion Controller
'Move' Over Wii? Sony Unveils PlayStation Motion Controller March 15, 2010 /EIN PRESSWIRE/ At the 2010 Game Developers Conference, Sony unveiled its answer to Nintendo's Wii
Source: http://www.rbr.com/media-news/press_releases/world_news/move_over_wii_sony_unveils.html
Blavatnik eyes a starring role for MGM in his media empire
Len Blavatnik, theentrepreneur, has signalled his intention to combine his media investments with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the Hollywood studio being sold by its lenders...
Source: FT.com - Media
Jacobson eager to share opinions on radio - Chicago Sun-Times
Jacobson eager to share opinions on radio Chicago Sun-Times Q. After many years as a TV news reporter, you're pushing ahead in radio. Are you ready to forge a long-term career in ...
Source: radio - Google News
A Honduran radio reporter becomes the second journalist gunned down in 12 days
It was less than two weeks ago that TV host Joseph Hernández Ochoa was killed while driving with radio reporter Carol Cabrera, who was the actual target of the assassins. Cabrera survived the shooting. The Committee to Protect Journalists reports just 12 days following that incident, Radio America reporter David Meza Montesinos was killed in a hail of gunfire by unknown assailants while driving in La Ceiba. It was reported that another vehicle pulled alongside Montesinos and someone opened fire. Montesinos was pronounced dead at the scene. His reporting coverage included drug trafficking and organized crime. Montesinos, who was 51, becomes the second Radio America reporter to be killed in the past nine months. The earlier murder of Gabriel Fino Noriega remains unsolved.
Source: Radio-Info News
A Look at Sirius XM Radio’s Debt Refinancing: Part II
Brandon Matthews submits: By Brandon Matthews (Please read part 1 first) In part 1, I hope to have conveyed some information on negative debt covenants, the capital structure of Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and its improved debt maturity schedule. The negative debt covenants written within the notes that will soon be retired are too numerous to discuss within a single report. However, there is another specific “negative covenant” that I would like to highlight. This one has to do with potential synergies that might be realized through Liberty Capital (NASDAQ: LCAPA), Direct TV (NYSE: DTV) or any other potential joint venture agreement. Complete Story �
About.com Radio on "Chris Brown Begs Fans: Ask Radio to Play My Records"
R&B singer, Chris Brown, is beginning to realize the one-two punch that traditional radio gives to artists and their music. Brown, who became infamous for smacking around his girlfriend, Rihanna, after a pre-Grammy Awards ceremony, is asking fans to help him get his music back on the radio. (Photo: Gemma Mary, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license) In a recorded statement through the website, SayNow.com, Brown says: “A lot of radio stations aren’t playing my records. They are not being that supportive and I wouldn’t expect them to. My music won’t be possible if I’m not relevant on the radio.” Hear it: You can listen Brown’s plea here. Related: ‘The Source Digital Radio’ New Hip-Hop Offering from Slacker Chris Brown Begs Fans: Ask Radio to Play My Records originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 00:01:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this Chris Brown Begs Fans: Ask Radio to Play My Records
Hearst Big On App Business
[from The Wall Street Journal] - Hearst, a publisher of magazines and newspapers, is jumping into the business of developing software applications, or "apps," for use o...
Source: MediaPost | MediaDailyNews
Philippine police suspect personal grudge in killing of radio broadcaster - The Canadian Press
GulfNews Philippine police suspect personal grudge in killing of radio broadcaster The Canadian Press MANILA, Philippines — A broadcaster has been found bludgeoned to death inside his radio station in the Philippines - a country considered one of the most ... GenSan columnist killed inside radio compoundInquirer.net Cops eye personal grudge in killing of GenSan reporterGMA news.tv Journalist murdered in PhilippinesSydney Morning Herald all 22 news articles��
Source: radio - Google News
Inner Tube: Justin Bieber makes daytime TV history
Well, never in the 13-year history of the daytime chat show has a musical guest made two consecutive appearances, let alone one so far out of the show's normal demographic.
Source: NYDailyNews.com - Tv
Cable Programming Exclusivity Ban Survives Appeal . . . But For How Long?
Split D.C. Circuit panel sidesteps First Amendment argument, upholds FCC prohibition . . . THIS time The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has affirmed the 2007 extension of the Commission’s prohibition against exclusivity arrangements between cable operators and cable-affiliated programming networks.�But the likelihood of that prohibition staying on the shelves beyond its current sell-by date (i.e., 2012) is dubious. For more than 15 years the FCC has prohibited exclusive contracts between cable operators and cable-affiliated programming networks.�The prohibition was triggered by the Cable Act of 1992, which reflected Congressional concern about cable’s monopolistic position in the realm of multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs).�But Congress was not inclined to let the FCC engrave the prohibition in stone.�Au contraire, Congress included a sunset provision essentially causing the ban to go away automatically in 10 years unless the FCC made an affirmative finding that the prohibition continued to be necessary to protect competition and diversity.�In 2002 the Commission made such a finding, leaving the prohibition on the books for another five years.�And in 2007, when that extension ran out, the Commission renewed it for another five years. That’s when Cablevision and Comcast, two of the biggest MVPDs, asked the Circuit to...
Source: CommLawBlog
Hollywood credits set to change as deals loom
While the lenders to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer anxiously wait to assess bids for the studio that owns the James Bond catalogue, Hollywood is abuzz with talk of...
Source: FT.com - Media
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