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MediaBytes 02.29.08
* DISNEY-ABC launches Stage 9 digital studio.
* NBC cancels Quarterlife.
* SAG holds off negotiations until April.
* CABLEVISION and TICKETMASTER may acquire part of AEG.
* PLUS: YouTube Live and more.

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MediaBytes 02.28.08
* QUARTERLIFE debuts to disappointing ratings.
* MICROSOFT fined $1.3 billion.
* AMAZON allows users to overlay ads on uploaded videos.
* MSNBC sets record with Democratic debate.
* APPLE to announce iPhone SDK on March 6.
* NEWS CORP and LIBERTY close DirecTV deal.

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MediaBytes 02.27.08
* RECORDING INDUSTRY loses major ruling.
* GOOGLE sees drop in ad clicks.
* CBS revenue declines 15%.
* APPLE's iTunes becomes second biggest music retailer.
* WGA ratifies new contract.
* NBC U nears end of NBC Direct Beta.
* ESPN plans multi-platform Masters.

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MediaBytes 02.26.08
* THE OSCARS had the smallest audience since 1974.
* NBC U's DVR experiment yields insight into ad retention.
* THE FCC begins hearing into Comcast throttling.
* HBO launches YouTube Channel.
* MYSPACE starts another original show.
* PLUS: Ad rev stats, Denuo, Blinkx and more.

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MediaBytes 02.25.08
* SHELLY PALMER discusses the impact of newsclipper.org.
* THE OSCARS are dominated by "No Country for Old Men."
* ABC and COX to announce VOD for top shows.
* THE IAB approves privacy guidelines for online ads.
* EA makes a bid for TAKE TWO.
* YAHOO to offer online PPV of UFC fights.
* NYT CO announces new content-syncing service.

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MediaBytes 02.22.08
* SHELLY PALMER talks with KEVIN MARTIN on BloombergTV at 12:10 ET.
* THE FCC to scale back PSA requirements for DTV transition.
* CBS to offer free streaming of ad-supported classic shows.
* MICROSOFT promises to reveal trade secrets.
* ESPN360 streams NBA game in live HD using MOVE technology.
* MTV to launch JackassWorld.com this week.

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MediaBytes 02.21.08
* GOOGLE announces AdSense for Video.
* DGA signs contract with AMPTP.
* THE ANA finds declining confidence in TV ads.
* FOX takes jabs at NBC's new upfront.
* PARAMOUNT buries HD DVD.
* NFL NETWORK loses 4 million viewers at once.

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MediaBytes 02.20.08
* NBC reveals details of the new upfront.
* MICROSOFT to start proxy war for Yahoo.
* VIDEOEGG to focus on engagement.
* MOBILE CARRIERS unleash unlimited calling plans.
* HEARST adds YouTube channels for 3 mags.
* DISNEY starts new online studio.
* THOMSON has Reuters deal approved.

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MediaBytes 02.19.08
* TOSHIBA officially announces the end of HD DVD.
* APPLE signs exclusive deal to sell American Idol downloads.
* VERIZON can't fulfill demand for HD boxes.
* NIELSEN warns of challenge facing the DTV transition.
* COMCAST and MOTOROLA to help digitize small cable operators.

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MediaBytes 02.18.08
* TOSHIBA plans the end of HD DVD.
* MTV NETWORKS to start parenting ad network.
* NEWS CORP looks to form Hulu-like music venture on MySpace.
* ADVERTISERS try to end network integration fees.
* CARAT DIGITAL tests new targeted ad system.

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MediaBytes 02.15.08
* NEWSPAPERS form new online ad network.
* CBS to hold upfront presentations.
* NIELSEN acquires set-top box analytics co.
* GOOGLE starts running video ads.
* REVEILLE bought by SHINE.
* PLUS: Revver, MGM HD and more.

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MediaBytes 02.14.08
* NIELSEN conducts study of online viewing patterns.
* GOOGLE sees large number of searches from iPhone users.
* KEVIN MARTIN asks cable to carry low-power stations.
* COMCAST acquires PLAXO.
* APPLE unleashes HD rentals.
* CLEAR CHANNEL sale for $19 billion approved.

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MediaBytes 02.13.08
* THE STRIKE ends.
* YAHOO acquires MAVEN. Deal talks with News Corp?
* CONGRESS moves on net neutrality act.
* MICROSOFT white space prototype fails again.
* SENATORS ask Bush to create DTV task force.

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MediaBytes 02.12.08
* MICROSOFT buys DANGER INC.
* J&J launches new online campaign for baby lotion.
* NIELSEN to track online TV with ratings panel.
* THE FCC establishes 30% cable ownership cap.
* STARBUCKS adds free WiFI for card-carrying customers.
* NETFLIX and BEST BUY get behind Blu-ray.

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MediaBytes 02.11.08
* THE WGA and AMPTP have reached a deal. The strike should end this week.
* YAHOO will reject MICROSOFT's offer today.
* ATAS to make online content eligible for Primetime Emmy awards.
* CNN to launch user-generated iReport.com.
* CBS to broadcast March Madness online without local blackouts.
* MOTOROLA and NORTEL may combine wireless infrastructure units.

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MediaBytes 02.08.08
* NBC asks Nielsen to move February 2009 sweeps.
* KEVIN MARTIN wants to force cable to carry Class A stations.
* THE BIG FOUR's new music venture goes under scrutiny.
* YAHOO launches new live video service.
* OPENID adds major players to corporate board.
* ARM to unveil Android prototype on Monday.

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MediaBytes 02.07.08
* TIME WARNER will split AOL in two.
* AT&T plans major 3G network expansion.
* REVVER puts itself up for sale.
* MYSPACE plans second season of online show "Roommates."
* BAIDU faces new lawsuit over music piracy.

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MediaBytes 02.06.08
* CBS announces location-based mobile ads.
* GOOGLE is working on a free music download service in China.
* MICROSOFT unveils future online advertising products.
* WGA plans member meeting to discuss new contract.
* PLUS: Bob Iger, Verizon and more.

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MediaBytes 02.05.08
* SUPER BOWL XLII averages 97.5 million viewers.
* FCC faces dual must-carry lawsuit from C-SPAN, A&E and more.
* COMCAST adds VOD for Project Infinity.
* NEWS CORP will keep the upfront. Won't pursue Yahoo.
* MYSPACE launches its developer platform today.

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MediaBytes 02.04.08
* GOOGLE comes out against Microsoft-Yahoo deal.
* CABLEVISION to announce VOD-DVD hybrid service.
* WGA and AMPTP make progress in talks. Deal seems close.
* ESPN opens "360" walled garden to .edu and .mil domains.
* NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC launches new genre-based broadband site.

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MediaBytes 02.01.08
* MICROSOFT offers $44 billion to purchase YAHOO.
* MOTOROLA may spin off or sell handset division.
* TIVO wins ECHOSTAR lawsuit.
* GOOGLE reports slowed growth in fourth quarter.
* FACEBOOK has financial results leaked.
* AMAZON purchases AUDIBLE.
* NETSCAPE sees its final day.

 

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