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MediaBytes 03.31.08
* 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!

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MediaBytes 03.28.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.27.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.26.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.25.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.24.08
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.

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MediaBytes 03.21.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.20.08
* 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!

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MediaBytes 03.19.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.18.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.17.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.14.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.13.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.12.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.11.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.10.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.07.08
* 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.

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MediaBytes 03.06.08
* APPLE announces iPhone software plans today.
* MICROSOFT chooses MOVE NETWORKS for Silverlight video.
* CBS streams more online video than other major networks.
* LANDMARK accepting Weather Channel bids.
* ATAS wins court ruling over Broadband Emmy's.
* ZIFF DAVIS files for bankruptcy protection.

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MediaBytes 03.05.08
* TIME WARNER mulls YAHOO-AOL merger.
* OPRAH tries new online show.
* FIREBRAND forced to end its ads-on-demand dreams.
* NIELSEN reports rapid mobile ad growth.
* SAG offers indies strike-protection.

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MediaBytes 03.04.08
* KEVIN MARTIN may allow DTV transition testing.
* AOL plans 12 new sites in 6 months.
* BETH COMSTOCK leaves NBCU to return to GE.
* GOOGLE takes Gears mobile.
* APPLE fails to deliver on iTunes movie rental goal.
* STEVEN SPIELBERG planning paranormal social network.

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MediaBytes 03.03.08
* SHELLY PALMER talks about OSCAR's low ratings.
* SAG's NY board urges it to start AMPTP talks.
* NBCU and MPAA weigh in on network throttling.
* THE TVB says Broadcast TV revenue down 4.4% in '07.
* WILLIAM MORRIS and AT&T team up for new media fund.
* MICROSOFT to widen online software testing.

 

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