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* WAL-MART closes video download service.
* WARNER MUSIC to sell unprotected MP3s on Amazon.
* MTV NETWORKS hits 1.2 billion online video streams in 2007.
* NIELSEN says Google search market share hits 57%.
* GOLDEN GLOBES broadcast in doubt as writers plan pickets.
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* NFL to simulcast Giants / Patriots on NBC, CBS and NFL Network.
* APPLE to add iTunes movie rentals.
* DELOITTE research finds preference for ad-supported online content.
* SONY halts production of rear-projection televisions.
* VERIZON offers 24 mobile college bowl games.
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* NEWS CORP sells 8 O&O stations.
* APPLE iPhone owners use much higher data rates.
* NEW RESEARCH shows 47% higher engagement for online TV.
* KMART experiments with customizable TV ads.
* MICROSOFT consolidates TV ventures.
* QUEEN ELIZABETH makes history on YOUTUBE.
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* FTC approves Google acquisition of DoubleClick.
* AOL closes acquisition of Quigo.
* COMEDY CENTRAL to resume Daily Show without writers.
* VEOH traffic surges in '07.
* LIFETIME to leverage online video for new shows.
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* VIACOM and MICROSOFT sign extensive multi-platform deal.
* HULU makes content available on top video sites.
* LOCAL TV sees big drop in ad spending.
* NIELSEN provides data to INVIDI for addressable TV ads.
* P&G goes UGC for new Pringles spot.
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* NBC to air cable reruns in prime-time.
* LETTERMAN tries to cut WGA deal for his Jan. 2nd return.
* FCC eases media ownership regs. Puts ownership caps on cable.
* SPECTRUM BIDDERS include Carlos Slim, Paul Allen, Roy Disney.
* MTVN teams up with Jerry Bruckheimer for video game studio.
* IAC to use BRIGHTCOVE across all sites.
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* NBC announces the return of Leno and Conan.
* THE FCC votes today on media ownership and cable limits.
* WGA rejects waivers for Golden Globes and Oscars.
* NEWSPAPERS fall behind in local online ad spending.
* THE NBA launches new channel on Joost.
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* THE WGA to seek one-on-one negotiations with studios.
* GOOGLE grows market share in 2007. Others shrink.
* NBC adds Quarterlife to schedule.
* AUTOMAKERS to increase online ad spend to 13% in coming years.
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* NEWS CORP closes deal on DOW JONES
* WGA files labor complaint against AMPTP
* KEVIN MARTIN proceeds with vote in cowboy-like fashion
* JEFF IMMELT says he won't sell NBCU anytime soon
* WEBKINZ faces backlash over advertising
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MediaBytes 12.13.07
* FACEBOOK opens platform to other social networks.
* PARAMOUNT puts ad-supported Jackass online.
* HBO taps NIELSEN for VOD ratings.
* SCRIPPS launches new real estate site at FrontDoor.com.
* MTVN distributes clips on AOL Video.
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MediaBytes 12.12.07
* THE GAO says the FCC is unprepared for the digital transition.
* NBCU to offer content on Fanfare and HD downloads via Direct.
* PENTHOUSE buys social-net AdultFriendFinder and more.
* AT&T drops DIRECTV, keeps ECHOSTAR, pumps U-verse.
* MTV NETWORKS forms one-stop-shop Digital Fusion.
* NATAS forced to scale back Broadband Emmy's.
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* YOUTUBE opens up revenue-sharing program.
* VUDU adds downloadable HD movies.
* NYTIMES.COM sees surge in traffic after dropping Select.
* TV GUIDE NETWORK to insert local content using distributed devices.
* VIACOM faces labor trouble over freelancer benefits.
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* STRIKE TALKS break down and enters the 6th week.
* NBC refunds advertisers for inventory shortage.
* DISNEY's Steamboat invests in EdgeCast.
* DIRECTV sees success with YES Interactive TV.
* THE NBA to use Silverlight video after the holidays.
* IMEEM adds free streaming content from UNIVERSAL MUSIC.
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* JAMES MURDOCH to oversee News Corp's European and Asian operations.
* DOW JONES to lose Zannino and others after News Corp acquisition.
* COCA COLA launches virtual world for Coke fans.
* THE BLOG COUNCIL unites corporate bloggers from top companies.
* ECHOSTAR will change name to DISH Network and create a new holding co.
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* FACEBOOK allows users to opt-out of Beacon.
* VERIZON begins to roll out HD VOD for FiOS TV subscribers.
* COMCAST warns of customer losses in 2008.
* WGA counter-offer ties online rev share to the number of streams.
* MOVIEBEAM to shutdown on Dec. 15th.
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* NIELSEN to fight piracy with Digital Media Manager.
* ADOBE adds H.264 support to Flash.
* SPRINT to soft launch WiMax service soon.
* THE FCC faces Senate opposition to media ownership vote.
* NOKIA giving away free UNIVERSAL music.
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MediaBytes 12.04.07
* SPECTRUM BIDDERS are said to include Google, Cox, Frontline and AT&T.
* FCC under probe led by House Rep. John Dingell. Fears agency "breakdown."
* BRAVO testing interactive TV on Project Runway.
* CBS uses DELIVERY AGENT to sell on-screen products.
* MYSPACE sells music videos starting today.
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