CNN and CBS have unsuccessfully flirted with the idea of a partnership many times in the past. But now they're giving it another whirl. Could a recent fall in CNN's fortunes make it ready to commit?
Continue reading CBS and CNN Talk Partnership: Why It Could Be Different This Time
CBS and CNN Talk Partnership: Why It Could Be Different This Time originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 05 May 2010 09:00:00.
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After technology and the worst recession in decades created enormous upheaval for the newspaper industry, the parent company of Philadelphia's leading papers is on the auction block today. Will billionaire Ron Perelman emerge as the hometown hero who saves the day?
Continue reading Billionaire Ron Perelman Eyes Philadelphia's Newspapers
Billionaire Ron Perelman Eyes Philadelphia's Newspapers originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:00:00.
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Free online video service Hulu has long considered switching to a subscription-based model in light of sluggish ad sales. But if networks can't figure out how to profit from the same content that's being broadcast on TV, the answer is not bullying viewers into paying up.
Continue reading Why Hulu's Plans to Cut Off Freeloaders Is a Bad Idea
Why Hulu's Plans to Cut Off Freeloaders Is a Bad Idea originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:00:00.
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Economic downturns always hit the entertainment giant hard as consumers shun its theme parks and advertisers avoid its networks. But Disney could be set to rebound: Discounting is down at its parks, movies hits are likely and two new cruise ships could pack on the passengers.
Continue reading Recovery Brings Some Magic Back to Disney's Kingdom
Recovery Brings Some Magic Back to Disney's Kingdom originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:00:00.
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ABC's Modern Family drew the ire of critics and fans with an episode featuring character Phil Dunphy desperately trying to get his hands on an iPad. The funny thing is Apple didn't pay a thing for the product placement
Continue reading Did ABC Sell Out 'Modern Family' for iPad Hype?
Did ABC Sell Out 'Modern Family' for iPad Hype? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:20:00.
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Today's exponential e-book growth has inspired a gold-rush mentality in enterprising authors. They're taking charge of their own distribution and promotion through a variety of unorthodox strategies.
Continue reading Thar's Gold in Them Thar Strategies! Writers Sidestep Traditional Publishing
Thar's Gold in Them Thar Strategies! Writers Sidestep Traditional Publishing originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:00:00.
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Hulu, which provides television and video content on the Web, is growing quickly. Since it launched in 2007, more than 6 million Hulu players have been embedded in over 123,000 websites. Growth will continue. In the works is a plan to partner with foreign content partners and eventually, roll out its service worldwide.
Continue reading Growth Matters: Hulu Offers Ready-When-You-Are TV and Video
Growth Matters: Hulu Offers Ready-When-You-Are TV and Video originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:45:00.
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According to Hollywood.com and a number of studio estimates, "Alice in Wonderland" brought in $34.5 million in North America box office receipts for the March 19th weekend. That brings the total domestic haul to $265.8 million and the worldwide figure to $565.8 million. But it's difficult to know how much of that goes to Walt Disney's (
DIS) revenue and bottom line.
Continue reading Is 'Alice in Wonderland' Good for Disney Profits? Maybe
Is 'Alice in Wonderland' Good for Disney Profits? Maybe originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:47:00.
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Disney pulled its WABC signal from Cablevision, the cable company that supplies much of the New York City area, in a dispute over transmission fees. This could mean no Academy Awards for 3.1 million viewers.
Continue reading ABC to Cablevision: No Payment for Us, No Oscars for You
ABC to Cablevision: No Payment for Us, No Oscars for You originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:27:00.
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Below are some of the best reads for investors from around the Web:
The day trader's paradise. Because every day trader needs 40 screens (via CrossingWallStreet).
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This is the craziest
marketing I've ever seen to raise money for a hedge fund. And somehow it worked.
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The Monster Employment Index shows employment gains this past month.
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Fascinating stuff.
The investor letters...
Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: No More Recession! And the Ideal Day Trader Setup
Daily Blogwatch: No More Recession! And the Ideal Day Trader Setup originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:25:00.
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