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MediaBytes 11.30.07
* FACEBOOK tweaks Beacon to assuage privacy concerns.
* GOOGLE to announce wireless bid intention today.
* AT&T says a 3G iPhone is on its way.
* STARCOM estimates $120 million in online video ad revenue for the top networks.
* AMPTP makes an offer. WGA turns it down.
 

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MediaBytes 11.29.07
* YAHOO and ADOBE bring dynamic ads to PDF files.
* COMCAST to charge $2.95 / month for TiVo upgrade.
* KEVIN MARTIN proposes more cable regulations.
* FACEBOOK's trouble with Beacon mounts.
* THE NFL offers "look-ins" for games on NFL.com.


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MediaBytes 11.28.07
* KEVIN MARTIN wakes up and withdraws 70/70 claims.
* VERIZON reveals plan to open network.
* YOUTUBE to host Republican debate tonight on CNN.
* BRIGHTCOVE to stop accepting user-generated uploads.
* GANNETT chooses thePlatform for video needs.


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MediaBytes 11.27.07
* NBCU to use TIVO for viewer data and interactive ads.
* FOX INTERACTIVE to serve ads for News Corp and others.
* GOOGLE planning online storage service.
* YAHOO overwhelmed by Cyber Monday.
* C-SPAN to broadcast tomorrow's FCC meeting.


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MediaBytes 11.26.07
* WGA and AMPTP resume talks as strike continues.
* FIREBRAND launches, offering ads-as-content.
* FCC to meet on Tuesday for vote on 70/70 regulation.
* FACEBOOK teams up with ABC NEWS for debates.
* EU REGULATORS to evaluate the privacy concerns of online ads.


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MediaBytes 11.21.07
* YAHOO licenses SONY BMG music for UGC.
* DGA reaches tentative agreement with major networks.
* APPLE may have to unlock the iPhone in Germany.
* ABC STUDIOS in agreement to pay writers for webisodes of Lost.
* NEWSPAPERS suffer more ad declines.


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MediaBytes 11.20.07
* AMAZON releases Kindle. See today's video for commentary.
* DISH NETWORK adds interactive channels for ESPN and Disney.
* MYSPACE to test ad-supported music.
* KEVIN MARTIN draws more complaints about cable regulation.
* SONY lands major advertisers for Crackle.
* CBS NEWS writers authorize strike.


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MediaBytes 11.19.07
* SYNCTV offers channel subscriptions and DVD-quality downloads.
* NBC picks up Quarterlife.
* MEDIA ACCESS PROJECT says 77% of Americans use cable.
* NBC and P&G launch a new niche site. More to come.
* STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS will resume on Nov. 26.


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MediaBytes 11.16.07
* GOOGLE prepares for wireless auction bid.
* BLOWTORCH brings user-generated content to theaters.
* MAGNA GLOBAL predicts 9% decline in TV viewers during strike.
* AMAZON to launch e-book device on Monday in NY.
* THE STRIKE grows contentious.


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MediaBytes 11.15.07
* KEVIN MARTIN draws complaints from.....everywhere.
* COMCAST sued over P2P throttling.
* EDGAR BRONFMAN warns against "standing still" amidst change.
* VUDU adds downloadable HD rentals.
* RCRD LBL tries ad-supported music model.


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MediaBytes 11.14.07
* BEBO launches “Open Media.”
* KEVIN MARTIN unveils media ownership proposal.
* RUPERT MURDOCH says WSJ.com will be free.
* MOVE NETWORKS reveals long-form online video stats.
* AT&T invests in VOBILE.


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MediaBytes 11.13.07
* KEVIN MARTIN wants to slash cable channel lease prices.
* GOOGLE in talks to "change television."
* WARNER BROS. TV launches MomLogic.com.
* LIFETIME NETWORKS converts site into women's social-networking portal.
* PUBLICIS to simplify services with Insight Factory.


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MediaBytes 11.12.07
* NBC launches "Direct" download service.
* STUDY: 22% of over-the-air TV owners will "do nothing" to retain service.
* FCC to propose new limits on cable providers.
* WARNER BROS. TV in talks with HULU.
* MORE STRIKES may hit ABC News and CBS News.


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MediaBytes 11.09.07
* NBC in talks to acquire online show Quarterlife.
* BOB IGER says Disney will expand online distribution.
* FACEBOOK may face legal challenge to Social Ads.
* IBM study says online exchanges take 30% of ad biz in 5 years.
* HOWARD STRINGER regrets HD format war.
* APPLE releases iPhone in Europe today.


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MediaBytes 11.08.07
* AOL buys QUIGO for $350 million.
* WGA tells writers to send in half-finished scripts.
* FOX sidelines 24 due to strike.
* TIVO to provide viewer demographics with ratings.
* IAB Pres. warns against gov. regulation of online ads.
* GOOGLE adds "placement targeting" to AdWords.


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MediaBytes 11.07.07
* FACEBOOK unveils "referral" ad system.
* LEVEL 3 adds video streaming options.
* AT&T cuts U-verse forecasts.
* KEVIN MARTIN supports Open Handset Alliance.
* OPRAH puts YouTube in her spotlight.


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MediaBytes 11.06.07
* BEWKES to replace Parsons at Time Warner.
* GOOGLE unveils mobile phone plans.
* IAC to split into five separate companies.
* NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION drops another 2.6%.
* FCC to hold workshop on DTV transition.
* OXYGEN VOD reaches 25 million homes.


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MediaBytes 11.05.07
* WGA begins strike. Picketing starts this morning.
* FACEBOOK to gather user data from third-party sites.
* MYSPACE to unveil AdWords-like tool for small advertisers.
* GOOGLE phone announcement imminent.
* MICROSOFT adds extensive ESPN content to Xbox Live.


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MediaBytes 11.02.07
* WGA committee recommends strike.
* MYSPACE and BEBO join GOOGLE's OpenSocial.
* VERIZON promises 150 HD channels by end of 2008.
* FTC commissioner vows to regulate online advertising.
* WARNER MUSIC snubs NOKIA music service over "Mosh."


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MediaBytes 11.01.07
* WGA contract expires. Strike inches closer.
* ESPN to simulcast all NBA games online.
* FCC orders cable providers to cancel exclusive apartment contracts.
* NBC U to shutdown short-lived DotComedy.com.
* SPECIFIC MEDIA nabs $100 million in funding.
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

 

 
   

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