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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from VentureBeat » Media
September is turning out to be a significant month for Amazon on the international expansion front. The e-commerce giant announced the availability of its Kindle Unlimited subscription service in India Wednesday, just days after it also...-
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Media | New York PostThe Gray Lady got some good news on Tuesday — along with a warning. The good news was that Standard & Poor’s revised its ratings outlook for the New York...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from MediaGuardian.co.ukMogul receives fewer stock awards after company plunges to $149m loss, as it is revealed he met Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon in New York in June Rupert Murdoch took a 40% pay cut for the year ending 30 June as his total...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaThe e-retailer is expanding its lineup of the new buttons, used to order home essentials, and making them broadly available for its Prime members.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TVNewser
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media NewsPrincess emoji + devil emoji + demon emoji = Nicki Minaj?!
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from VentureBeat » Media
The PlayStation 4 is getting a substantial update that will introduce a number of new features, and Sony is trying them out today with a beta test. PS4’s system firmware version 3 (officially 3.00) is coming in the near future, and... -
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from MediaGuardian.co.ukNews Media Association calls on government to implement 10 changes to corporation’s objectives and governance in submission to green paper UK national and regional newspaper publishers have called for the BBC’s digital news operation to...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadband TV News
A new channel named BIT (Bulgarian International Television) is set to launch in Bulgaria later this month. Read the story » -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaThe company highlights new Windows 10 devices using its new processors -- including an updated Intel Compute Stick -- during a press conference at the IFA electronics show in Berlin.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media NewsWhat? Us? We've just got something in our eye, that's all.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Media DecoderSome predict that ad blockers will lead to an arms race among publishers, advertisers and consumers on how to outdo each other.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from 10,000 Words
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from Media DecoderIn dozens of emails unearthed by hackers, Sony Pictures executives and others discussed altering the script and marketing the movie more as a whistle-blower story than as a condemnation of the N.F.L.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media NewsBachelor In Paradise sinks for ABC on August 31.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from AdWeek : All NewsA new commercial from TBWA\Chiat\Day for Gatorade features tennis star Serena Williams as a young girl, when a reporter asked her what player she'd most like to emulate as an adult. After an emotional montage of highlights from her...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from iMedia Connection: All FeedsProgrammatic marketers from ad techs From agency marketers to brands, and every tech player in between, there are a lot of moving parts when it comes to executing a successful programmatic campaign. At the end of the day, it is the...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from What's New in PublishingStickyADS.tv – the leading European programmatic video private exchange software provider – today announces a reinvention of the programmatic video landscape with the launch of its disruptive promotional tool for publishers,...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from MediagazerTom Rosenstiel / American Press Institute : Twitter and the News: How people use the social network to learn about the world — Overview — How does Twitter change the way people get news? What...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaWe take an up close look at Huawei's latest metal superphone, the Mate S.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from 10,000 Words
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaTamron's first non-macro primes, a 35mm f1.8 and 45mm f1.8, look promising and serve to launch a new generation of lenses.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadband TV News
The Russian DTH platform NTV-Plus has agreed to pay nearly R6 billion (€81.54 million) to the country’s premier football league for the right to show matches from its championship for the next three seasons. Read the story » -
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from AdWeek : All NewsAgency luminaries gathered for Adweek’s second annual Watch Awards in New York, and Michael Kassan hosted the media world for a summer cocktail fete in East Hampton. Here's a look at the week's top events.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadband TV News
Romania’s National Audiovisual Council (CNA) has come out against the creation of an audiovisual fund that would levied cable operators 5% of their revenues each year. Read the story » -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Media DecoderMr. Colbert (the real one, not the character) has spent the summer preparing to assume command of “The Late Show.” Will he become the Letterman successor CBS needs him to be?
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from UK Media on Huffingtonpost UK
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaA slideshow of everything Acer announced at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from MediaGuardian.co.ukKoza-Ipek Media group raided by police, with six people held and warrant issued for absent chief executive, as part of investigation into Fethullah Gulen Turkish police have raided the Ankara-based offices of a media group critical of...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaLooking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in August 2015.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaStartup Nextbit, run by former Google and HTC executives, hit its goal of selling $500,000 worth of smartphones in a single day.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from AdWeek : All NewsNo industry in the world enjoys self-flagellation quite as much as the advertising industry. We criticize the work we create. We condemn the environments in which we create it. We denounce the same award shows whose recognition we covet....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from MediaGuardian.co.ukTime spent on sites including Facebook, Gawker Media and Reddit account for 17% of all time people in the UK spend online Social media has overtaken entertainment as the UK’s favourite activity online, accounting for almost a fifth of...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from ArtsJournal» MEDIA
With ever more material out there, how do viewers find what’s good? How do you get people to keep paying for what they watch instead of getting it from torrent sites and/or blocking ads? And what will and won’t constitute... -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadband TV News
Dutch consumers are now devoting on average over 60% of their total viewing time to other ways of watching video, according to the latest version of the Dutch Consumer Video Behaviour report from Telecompaper. Read the story » -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaA California judge rules that the employee vs. independent-contractor case that was limited to three drivers can now be expanded to thousands of drivers.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from MediaGuardian.co.ukOur roundup of the day’s media stories, including Jeremy Corbyn proposes more help for the arts and vows to defend BBC If you are viewing this on the web and would like to get our email every morning, please click here . If you’re using...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaAcer says it has bought the maker of a bicycle GPS tracker that currently has 15,000 users.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from MediagazerFrederic Lardinois / TechCrunch : Google says it will penalize mobile pages with app install ads covering a “significant amount of content” — Google Will Soon Start Punishing Mobile Sites That Use Annoying...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadband TV News
Amazon has introduced a new feature to its Prime Video service that allows members in the United States, UK, Germany and Austria to download content direct to their devices. Read the story » -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media NewsSystem software 3.00 introduces new community features, increased cloud storage and more.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from iMedia Connection: All FeedsEven amid the explosion of digital marketing technologies over the past few years, marketers keep returning to email. The reason is clear -- for the 10th consecutive year, email is the highest ROI-generating channel for marketers. For...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media NewsX Factor co-host says of boss Simon Cowell: "He makes you feel like everything you say is the best idea in the world"
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaThe chipmaker shows off its recent endeavours at the IFA trade show in Berlin. Here are some of the highlights.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from AdWeek : All NewsThis week, the Adweek staff is highlighting sleek gifts for your inner designer. Brew a beaker of cold brew, become a Lego architect, and then throw on a designer shirt that measures how many calories you burn. Take a look:
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadband TV News
Internet TV platform Zattoo has taken German commercial TV channel Tele 5 onboard its offering in Germany. Read the story » -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Media on HuffingtonPost.comSeveral years ago, I was invited to give my first public speech, and I made the mistake of saying yes. I was terrified: as a student, my heart used to race at the mere thought of raising my hand in class. For weeks beforehand, I had...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from MediagazerNicolas Kayser-Bril : Recent pressures on journalism across Europe by the judiciary threaten to set the industry back a decade — String of rulings bodes ill for the future of journalism in Europe — ...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from News.com - Digital MediaThe China-based smartphone powerhouse reportedly has plans to serve up a competitor to the likes of Apple's Macbook Air.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from MediagazerPeter Sterne / Politico : News Guild starts $500,000 campaign to organize digital newsrooms — The News Guild — known until recently as the Newspaper Guild — has traditionally been the union for American...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing demand for vegetarian protein options drives the demand for microalgae-based options, including high-protein content chlorella powder. However, price-related uncertainty is a key challenge...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Brand Republic Advertising RSS FeedPremier Inn says it has pumped £25 million into its new TV campaign ahead of a £140 million refurbishment.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TVWeek
“ CBS has a script deal in place for a drama series, inspired by the life of Gloria Allred,” reports Variety. The series is the brainchild of Deborah Schoeneman, who told Variety, “When I was finished working on the last... -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Ads of the World - Advertising Archive & CommunityAdvertising Agency: Jung von Matt/ Alster, Germany Executive Creative Director: Thim Wagner Creative Directors: Jonas Keller , David Leinweber Account Manager: Michael Gegner Head of TV: Christoph Köhler Production Company: Markenfilm...
- Entercom's Greenville (South Carolina) cluster of stations recently conducted its 8th annual two-day Radiothon for Children's Hospital at Greenville Health System. VP Steve Sinicropi was one proud boss. "I want to recognize the hard work...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Sports Media Watch » RatingsIn potentially the final race for Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, the Travers Stakes scored its largest audience in two decades. Coverage of the Breeders Cup Challenge Travers Stakes earned 2.0 million viewers on NBC Saturday...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Media UK: Tv newsWith 17 days to go in our countdown to Doctor Who series nine, we test your knowledge of the Time Lord's closest NuWho friends...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Americord Registry, a private cord blood, cord tissue, and placenta tissue banking company, announced today that is has earned the position of 286 on the 2015 Inc. 500. Logo -...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Brand Republic Advertising RSS FeedMEC has promoted Ben Poole to the newly created role of chief digital officer in the UK.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The blenders & mixers market is directly influenced by the growing processed food industry. The rise in consumption of bakery, beverages, and dairy products in developing economies is driving...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TheWrap » TV(Spoiler alert: Please do not read if you haven’t watched Tuesday’s finale of “Scream”) MTV’s television adaptation of the horror-slasher film franchise “Scream” wrapped its first season on...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TheWrap » TVJimmy Fallon took a break from lip syncing with stars or playing word games to tackle a serious topic on Tuesday when he invited one of the heroes from last month’s Amsterdam train shooting onto “The Tonight Show.”...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaACAPULCO, Mexico, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Famous investment analyst, writer, Chief Editor of The Dollar Vigilante (TDV) and Stockhouse.com founder Jeff Berwick has released a timely new book, "Shemitah Trends: The Plot to...
- eMarketer says 2015 will be "a benchmark year" for mobile ad spending in the U.S., as it surpasses desktop spending for the first time. According to eMarketer, mobile will account for 51.9% of total digital spending. eMarketer projects...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Parking to Enable Intelligent Mobility in Global Mega Cities : Smart Parking is Set to Boost Parking Revenue by an Average of 20% to 30%.The insight analyses smart parking systems and their...
- As we approach yet another Radio Show (Atlanta 9/30-10/1), despite what appears to be universal agreement that it needs to be fixed, broadcasters are still waiting for the FCC to follow through with its plan to revitalize the AM radio...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Brand Republic Advertising RSS FeedAdidas is hoping to connect to urban women around the world by kickstarting a movement which it is calling Energy Running, through an influencer-supported advertising and events drive.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaBEIJING, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 26, 2015, the China Advertising Technology Conference hosted by Yoyi Digital and co-organized by iResearch was held in Beijing at the Grand Millennium Hotel. During the event, a guest...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Ads of the World - Advertising Archive & CommunityNavigating the ever-changing retail industry. We help high-profile middle-market companies better adapt and advance with our in-depth knowledge. Experience the power of being understood. Advertising Agency: Luquire George Andrews Inc,...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Broadcast - Latest NewsThe News Media Association (NMA) has called on the BBC to “significantly tighten” the scope of its online news service and collaborate rather than compete with the commercial news sector.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNOHO ARTS DISTRICT, Calif., Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Top honors at the 16th annual Emmys® Golf Classic were taken by Kathryn Newton (Supernatural) and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Charlie Day and Rob McElhenney,...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from afaqs! News > Latest Advertising NewsThis is Minority's fifth win this year.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last few years, the Global Hyperspectral Imaging Market has witnessed an increasing adoption of HSI technologies in ophthalmology, surface tissue and mucosal membrane analysis,...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Press Gazette - Media lawNews UK Operation Elveden Journalists on trial Former Sun managing editor Graham Dudman has left the paper four months after he was acquitted of illegally paying public officials for stories. He was one of 22 Sun journalists charged with...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TheWrap » TV“Dancing With the Stars” Season 21 has another official cast member, and they don’t get much more colorful than Gary Busey . The outrageous actor who is infamous for his scary-looking mugshot appeared on fellow ABC...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Knight Foundation Main FeedLocal government often has more real-world impact on the everyday lives of citizens than other levels of government. Police departments, libraries and schools all fall under local government jurisdiction, and for homeowners, local...
- One week from Wednesday, Pandora will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The company will thank listeners with what it's calling "Listener Love Day," a full day of music with no commercials. Founder Tim Westergren says, "Listener Love Day...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TVNewsCheck Latest News FeedIt will make up 52% of all digital ad spending this year and surpass the total spent on print as advertisers scramble to reach people on the e-device they use most, their phones.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TVNewsCheck Latest News FeedCBS will live-stream its coverage of two regular-season National Football League games for the first time this season, expanding its digital broadcast of football as more viewers avail themselves of mobile screens.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Ads of the World - Advertising Archive & CommunityHandling the most sophisticated real estate challenges. Our specialized expertise helps guide critical decisions across all property types and deal structures. Experience the power of being understood. Advertising Agency: Luquire George...
- DTS is a public company (Nasdaq:DTSI) that was founded in 1990 by entrepreneur/scientist Terry Beard and funded by Universal City Studios, Inc. and other investors in 1993, DTS introduced its master-quality sound with the release of...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Ads of the World - Advertising Archive & CommunityAdvertising Agency: John St, Montreal, Canada Creative Directors: Angus Tucker , Stephen Jurisic Art Director: Sebastien Lafaye Copywriter: Cedric Audet Account Service: Mylene Savoie Production: Madison Papple, Anna Nielson Media: Chloé...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Knight Foundation Main FeedKnight Foundation launched the Tech for Engagement initiative in 2010 to experiment with new civic technologies and tools that spur citizen engagement, improve cities and make government more effective. Knight has invested over $25...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TheWrap » TVAmazon Prime has added the ability to download streaming video titles to its subscriber package. The function, which was previously available exclusively on the Kindle Fire tablet, is now available on Android and iOS devices with the...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TVWeek
After spending years in development limbo, Disney’s adaptation of a popular fantasy novel series “may have found new life,” reports Variety. The movie would be based on the “Artemis Fowl” novels by Eoin Colfer. Says Variety, “Kenneth... -
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaMIAMI, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Communicator, author and international lecturer Ismael Cala, and Atlantis University in the United States are announcing the opening of the Centro Academico de Liderazgo de las Americas (C.A.L.A....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Knight Foundation Main FeedTen months ago, when the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation asked me to track down the best ideas I could find about what journalism education should be and do in 2025, we agreed on a few basic rules of engagement: This was not a...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Knight Foundation Main FeedVideo: Landing Corporate Sponsorships for Giving Days . Knight Foundation recently hosted a webinar on Landing Corporate Sponsorships for Giving Days, a session targeted to the many foundations that organize these campaigns and part of...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Knight Foundation Main Feed“It’s been a while since I directed a musical,” said Carrie Morris, director of Carrie Morris Arts Production (CMAP). “I forgot how much work it is.” CMAP, a Knight Arts Challenge Detroit winner , is one of...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Ads of the World - Advertising Archive & CommunityAnticipating opportunities throughout food & beverage market cycles. With tailored insight, our dedicated team helps middle-market businesses reach even higher goals. Experience the power of being understood. Advertising Agency:...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Home Theater | Digital TrendsKeeping up with the upcoming NFL season will be a little bit easier thanks to CBS. The network will live stream two regular season NFL games for the first time this season, as well as four playoff games and the Super Bowl. The post CBS...
- Your new customer, the one you worked so hard to sell, the one that loved their commercial, the one you were so proud of, just called and cancelled their advertising. You sit there stunned, speechless, wondering what just happened. Why...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from TheWrap » TVTrevor Noah’s “Daily Show” squad still isn’t quite used to the new guy — but they’re trying. Members of The Best F#@king News Team Ever brought some South African sports references to the break room in...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from Media UK: Tv newsJeremy Corbyn has had a good old whinge about nasty journalists having the gall to point out things he has said in the past.
- Ryan Wild has is the new FM Operations Manager at NRG's Omaha cluster (KQKQ, KOPW, and KOOO). Wild joins NRG after six years in dual posts as Programming/Operations Manager for Mile High Stations Trust's Hot AC and Classic Rock combo...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The report has analyzed the global melamine formaldehdye market and market segmentation has been done on the basis of application and region. The market data has been provided in terms of volume...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report estimates the downhole tools market in terms of value in $million. This has been broken down into application, tool-type, and region and has been further split into countries. The...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from PR Newswire: Entertainment & MediaNEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The global recloser market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2014 to 2019. The most important drivers for the growth of this market are the rising need to reduce customer outage cost and...
