* SOUND EXCHANGE offers Internet Radio a lifeline. * INDY MOGUL generates one million streams in June. * NICKELODEON to launch first online show. * ELIOT ENGEL introduces DTV education bill. * YOUTUBE grants first âSketchiesâ award Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com
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2008 04-03 MediaBytes: NBC - MySpace Music - Amazon TextBuyIt - DOCSIS - DoubleClick
* NBC unveils 65-week schedule. * MYSPACE nears launch of music service. * GOOGLE to layoff 25% of DoubleClick. * COMCAST to launch faster Internet service. * AMAZON lets you order products from your phone. * YAHOO cancels "The 9." * JD POWER picks up UMBRIA. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 04-02 MediaBytes: NBC - Liberty Mutual - SAG - BLINKX - BBTV - JumpTap - iPhone
* NBC to develop shows with sponsor involvement. * KEVIN MARTIN rejects SKYPE's open network proposal. * SAG begins negotiations April 15. * BLINKX launches BBTV video service. * FOX and NBC to use JUMPTAP for mobile ads. * PLUS: CBS layoffs, iPhone rumors and more. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 04-01 MediaBytes: Google - Virgle - Rick Astley - Gmail - Comcast - Nick - iCarly - TechCrunch
* GOOGLE unveils Virgle, Custom Time and more! * COMCAST faces scrutiny of HD quality. * SONY launches online comedy channel. * NICK sees major web traffic from iCarly. * NIELSEN releases ad data for 2007. * SHELLY PALMER analyzes digital rights in the U.S. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-31 MediaBytes: Microsoft - Yahoo - Sony - Xbox - Shine - MTV
* SHELLY PALMER analyzes digital rights in the U.S. * MICROSOFT's white space device fails again. * YAHOO launches Shine for women. * SONY plans mobile movie channel. * MICROSOFT signs deal for original Xbox content. * MTV NETWORKS offers mobile content with ad support. * PLUS: AFTRA, SAG and more! Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-28 MediaBytes: Comcast - Invidi - AT&T - MediaFlo - Google - MTV - Warner Music
* COMCAST nears release of targeted TV ads. * AT&T to launch mobile TV service in May. * GOOGLE sees further decline in ad clicks. * MTV.COM draws 1.8 million for Hills episode. * FCC lets satellite providers phase in local HD. * WARNER MUSIC wants to tax your Internet. * CBS streams clips online in HD. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-27 MediaBytes: YouTube Insight - Comcast - BitTorrent - CBA - VoterVoter
* YOUTUBE adds detailed stats feature for videos. * COMCAST agrees to stop throttling BITTORRENT. * CBA files court action over DTV converter boxes. * WIDEORBIT launches VoterVoter.com. * VERIZON asks FCC for help in disconnecting your cable. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-26 MediaBytes: Comcast - Time Warner - WiMax - OpenSocial - WePlay.com
* COMCAST and TWC plan WiMax investment. * GOOGLE to create OpenSocial non-profit foundation. * CAA and MLBAM launch social network for athletes. * MTV launches several short-form multi-platform series. * SONY BMG planning online music subscription service. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-25 MediaBytes: Google - Sirius - XM - MLB.com - ESPN - IMEEM
* SHELLY PALMER prepares you for the 1st InfoWar. * GOOGLE pushes for "white space" Internet access. * DOJ approves XM and SIRIUS merger. * ESPN cuts ties with online ad networks. * IMEEM adds app platform with media tie-ins. * MLB.COM plans video improvements. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-24 MediaBytes: March Madness - South Park - Forbes - Jericho
SHELLY PALMER prepares you for the 1st InfoWar. MARCH MADNESS turns in big online numbers. SOUTH PARK releases entire library online for free. FORBES starts new ad network for financial blogs. YOUTUBE announces 2007 video award winners. CBS cancels Jericho. Again. VERIZON plans major NYC FiOS rollout. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-21 MediaBytes: Verizon - AT&T - PlayStation - Quadrant One
* VERIZON and AT&T dominate 700 MHz spectrum auction. * SONY adds Internet downloads and BD-Live to PS3. * ONLINE ADS under attack from proposed bill in NY. * DIRECTV launches new satellite to add HD channels. * QUADRANT ONE doubles newspapers in online network. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-20 MediaBytes: FCC - NBCU - Verizon - Veoh - Rentrak
* FCC reduces HD requirements for DISH and DirecTV. * NBCU to sell off two O&O television stations. * VERIZON reveals open access network plans. * VEOH sees weak performance for studio content. * RENTRAK signs new VOD rating deal with TURNER. * PLUS: Blu-ray gets cracked, Flash gets DRM-ed and more! Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-19 MediaBytes: FCC - Apple - iTunes - GM - Facebook - Antigua
* GM to move 50% of ad budget online in 3 years. * SPECTRUM AUCTION raises $19 billion. * APPLE pushing for iTunes subscription plans. * FACEBOOK unveils instant messaging system. * CABLEVISION rolling out switched digital HD channels. * ANTIGUA threatens US with mass piracy. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-18 MediaBytes: CBS - DISH - Supreme Court - Microsoft - Adobe - Mobile TV
* CBS launches online ad network for O&O TV stations. * DISH NETWORK faces satellite setback. * SUPREME COURT to review "fleeting expletives" case. * MICROSOFT licenses Adobe's Flash Lite for phones. * EU selects DVB-H as official Mobile TV standard. * CHINA blocks YouTube. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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2008 03-17 MediaBytes: DriverTV - Grid Networks - Rapt - Yahoo! Buzz - Microsoft
* SHELLY PALMER on Love in the Time of Facebook. * NBCU buys 35% of DriverTV. * CISCO embeds P2P software on networking products. * MICROSOFT will purchase RAPT ad management co. * YAHOO releases traffic results for Buzz. * SAG and AFTRA bump heads again. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
02:18
AOL - BEBO - Pepsi - MySpace - MediaBytes March 14, 2008
* AOL to acquire BEBO for $850 million. * PEPSI embraces new media for Tava campaign. * MYSPACE launches developer platform beta. * ZENITH MEDIA subscribes to Nielsen out-of-home data. * EA goes hostile for TAKE TWO. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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DirecTV - Google Ad Manager - Oprah - YouTube - MediaBytes March 13, 2008
* DIRECTV to add video-on-demand. * GOOGLE unveils new ad manager. * OPRAH draws 200,000 for 2nd online show. * YOUTUBE upgrades video quality. * NAB wants converters in grocery stores. * DISNEY announces iTunes sales figures. * NEXT NEW NETWORKS signs deal with AOL Video. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
02:12
Hulu - YouTube - TiVo - Nielsen - March Madness - MediaBytes March 12, 2008
* HULU opens for business. * YOUTUBE release new developer API's. * NIELSEN to offer second-by-second ratings. * CBS brings commercial-free March Madness to JOOST. * JEFF BEWKES talks about the future of AOL. * JEFF IMMELT says GE will keep NBC U. * PLUS: Google, Doubleclick, SAG and more. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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Hulu - Lionsgate - iTunes - Disney - AFTRA - MediaBytes March 11, 2008
* HULU launches Wednesday. * LIONSGATE adds iPod digital copies to DVDs. * DISNEY expects $1 billion in online revenue this year. * AFTRA nears contract for daytime serials and talk shows. * PLUS: News Corp on Yahoo and more. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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Project Canoe - Oprah - Paramount - VooZoo - The WB - MySpace - MediaBytes March 10, 2008
* SHELLY PALMER reveals what really caused Oprah's online meltdown. * PROJECT CANOE planning continues for major cable companies. * PARAMOUNT offers free movie clips via Facebook app. * MYSPACE advances talks with major music labels over new service. * THE WB to resurface as an online network. * FOX sees huge jump in web traffic following Idol return. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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iPhone - Microsoft Exchange - Squeegees - iFund - Moblogic - MediaBytes March 7, 2008
* APPLE unveils iPhone developer tools, games and more. * DISNEY to offer classic shows online. * BEAR STEARNS releases study of online video market. * TOYOTA to launch new YouTube campaign. * CBS launches new online show Moblogic. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com
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