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7th Annual Hispanic Television Summit from September 23 , 2009
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Leading television industry trade publications Multichannel News and Broadcasting & Cable have announced that, for the first time, they will present the annual Hispanic Television Summit during Advertising Week 2009.
According to Larry Dunn, Reed Television’s Group Publisher for Multichannel News and Broadcasting & Cable, “We...
‘mktg, inc.’ Receives Notification of Non-Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules
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‘mktg, inc.’ (Nasdaq: CMKG) today reported that on February 25, 2009 it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market notifying it that the Company is not in compliance with the requirements for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) because of the Company’s failure to timely file its Quarterly...
The Financial Times launches China Confidential
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The Financial Times has announces the launch of China Confidential, a publication dedicated to providing exclusive predictive analysis on China investment themes. China Confidential is a subscription-only fortnightly electronic newsletter and website. The first issue will be available on 5th March 2009 and will be distributed globally.
“China...
BBC News bags 9 RTS Journalism awards
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BBC News had a successful evening at this year’s RTS Journalism awards (26 February) with nine awards, including Scoop of the Year for coverage on the HBOS/Lloyds TSB merger on the BBC News Channel – which was also named news channel of the year.
BBC News also won best News Coverage – Home, for reporting of the banking crisis –...
Peter Chernin to Step Down on June 30, 2009
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News Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rupert Murdoch has announced that Peter Chernin, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer and CEO of the Fox Group, will step down when his contract expires on June 30, 2009. The Los Angeles-based Fox businesses will report directly to Mr. Murdoch upon Mr. Chernin’s departure.
“Peter’s...
Time Warner Inc. Declares Spin-Off Dividend of Time Warner Cable Inc.
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Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) has announced that it will complete the legal and structural separation of Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) from Time Warner through a tax-free spin-off involving a dividend distribution of all of the Time Warner Cable common stock held by Time Warner to Time Warner stockholders. The distribution will be made...
Clint Eastwood talks “PC madness” on GMTV
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Clint Eastwood revealed on GMTV this morning he believes the rise of political correctness has left people “walking on eggshells”. Talking to GMTV’s Emma Crosby, the Hollywood actor and director said the world has “become boring” as people live in fear of being labelled racist for laughing at national stereotypes.
Eastwood,...
35% children spend up to two hours a day playing on their computers
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Dads are the biggest culprits at not reading to their children due to their demanding lifestyles, according to new research released today. The nationwide survey commissioned by Happy Films/ CITV to promote their new children’s show Bookaboo, asked 2,000 parents about the reading activities they conduct with their children.
The research...
InformationWeek Magazine announces Digital-Only Issues
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InformationWeek, the anchor brand of the InformationWeek Business Technology Network, continues to define the role of a print product in today’s market by taking social responsibility for the carbon footprint of the magazine by launching a full scale green initiative to minimize its effect on the environment. As part of this initiative,...
Glidden Paint Appoints DDB to Manage U.S. Marketing Efforts
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Glidden Paint announced today that it has selected DDB New York as its marketing partner in the U.S. for a full-scale brand relaunch.
“Glidden has long been associated with innovation and understanding the end user. Working with the innovative team at DDB will be critical as we look to grow our business and lead in the category,”...