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* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Read more at ShellyPalmer.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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." Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* 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. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* TNS MEDIA RESEARCH will analyze data from 100,000 DirecTV boxes. * SHOWTIME to stream Emmy screeners online. * THE NAB says the DTV education campaign has worked. Consumer Reports disagrees. * THE OSCARS prepares back-up plan for awards show. * AT&T and YAHOO reach ad rev sharing deal. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* JEFF ZUCKER delivers NATPE keynote and addresses the state of the industry. * NEXT.TV launches beta of 100 channel online VOD service. * TV RATINGS take a major hit. * LANDMARK puts two stations up for sale. * YAHOO announces massive layoffs. * PLUS: Microsoft, WSJ and more. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* VERIZON announces that FiOS TV has over 1 million subscribers. * NIELSEN will use HeyNielsen.com to record Super Bowl ad feedback. * SPECTRUM BIDDING has passed $6 billion. * NBC acquires LX.TV for increased local media production. * VISIBLE MEASURES acquires Vidmeter and Vidmetrix. * LIBERTY MEDIA tries to remove Diller from IAC's board. * PLUS: The Grammy's WGA deal and more. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* MEDIAVEST to shift some TV advertising to movie theaters. * JEFF ZUCKER isn't a fan of mobile TV. * NBC bumps up Quarterlife premiere. * QTRAX to launch free P2P music service with major label support. * BRIGHT HOUSE launches large Start Over service. * PLUS: The L Word, Lance Armstrong and more. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* YOUTUBE overhauls its mobile site, adding millions of videos. * THE NTIA says converter boxes will be available February 18. * THE WGA signs interim deals with Lionsgate and Marvel. * NIELSEN launches VOD ratings service. Comcast signs up. * LIBERTY MEDIA sues IAC over breakup conditions. IAC sues back. * PLUS....Vudu, Microsoft and more. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* FCC launches auction of coveted analog spectrum today. * NBC clarifies pilot season stance. * MINDSHARE research shows impacts of strike on TV viewers. * CBS unveils ad-supported on demand music via Last.fm. * NETFLIX beats earnings and reaches 7.5 million subscribers. * MYSPACE to add BBC video content. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* FOX, CW and NBC announce truncated pilot seasons. * GOOGLE and PUBLICIS to share technology and talent. * WGA starts informal talks with AMPTP today. * MPAA retracts study findings on the impact of file-sharing. * CBS plans press conference with Last.fm founders. * IFC launches online content studio with Red Bull as sponsor. * BBC3 to simulcast TV signal online. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* THE FCC begins spectrum auction this Thursday. Will post bids online. * COMCAST begins marketing TiVo software for DVRs. * NBC chooses YuMe to serve ads for NBC Direct. * HD DVD disc sales falling off. * VERIZON sues COX for VOIP patent infringement. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* HBO to offer subscribers full online access to content. * WGA to meet with studio heads this week. * JEFF ZUCKER talks about getting rid of pilot season, the upfront, and more. * YAHOO on the verge of major layoffs. * GETTY IMAGES is putting itself up for sale. **Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com **

THE DGA strikes a deal with the AMPTP. TIME WARNER CABLE to raise prices for heavy downloaders. COMSCORE releases November online video stats. YAHOO joins OpenID alliance. DOUG LIMAN launches digital production company with WGA deal. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* NBC pushes NBC in gas stations, gyms -- everywhere! * DISNEY shelves Stage 9 online productions. * TURNER SPORTS to announce management of NBA digital properties. * AD REV for streaming jumps 38% in 2007. * HASBRO and MATTEL try to shut down Scrabulus. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* APPLE makes major VOD play. * OPRAH and DISCOVERY to launch OWN. * PBS creates virtual world for children. * STRIKING WRITERS to start online StrikeTV. * COMCAST has digital PEG conversion stopped by judge. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* APPLE unveils iTunes HD rentals directly from Apple TVs. And more! * FCC reveals bidders for spectrum auction. * MICROSOFT brings video ads to shopping carts. * WGA reaches deal with Media Rights Capital. * TOSHIBA slashes prices on HD DVD players. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* NETFLIX drops streaming restrictions. Offers 6,000 titles. * APPLE iPhone was the top mobile device on Google during Christmas. * IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS tech to squeeze more HD into same bandwidth. * DGA enters negotiations with AMPTP. * HAVAS acquires BLM Quantum. * Get the story at Media30.com *

* APPLE to announce iTunes movie rentals next week. * HARVEY WEINSTEIN signs interim deal with WGA. * SONY BMG offers entire catalog on Amazon DRM-free. * ECHOSTAR takes Best of CES award for converter box with DVR. * CBS sells four TV stations. * THE FCC approves deal to take Clear Channel private. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

WARNER BROS. to layoff up to 1000 employees due to strike. UNIVERSAL reverses exclusive HD DVD support. CBS reaches tentative agreement with news writers. APPLE to lower British iTunes prices to comply with regulations. FYRE releases impressive IPTV box....for adults only. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* FRONTLINE misses auction deadline. Now "Closed for business." * KEVIN MARTIN says transition deadline will not be delayed. * DATA PORTABILITY PROJECT gains Facebook, Google and Plaxo. * GOLDEN GLOBES advertisers withdrawing. NBC to lose over $10 million. * MICROSOFT puts in $1.2 billion bid for Fast Search and Transfer. * VIACOM signs new online syndication deals. * SPRINT confirms April WiMax launch. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* COMCAST to expand on-demand video to 6000 titles. * CISCO announces "entertainment operating system." * ECHOSTAR unveils fully-subsidized converter box. * PANASONIC shows off world's largest HDTV. * PARAMOUNT may abandon HD DVD. * SONY BMG reveals details of DRM-free music plan. * BITTORRENT signs up Netgear and D-link as Device Partners. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* BILL GATES opens CES with keynote. MS makes online video announcements. * COMCAST and other cable providers to standardize platforms during 2008. * WARNER BROS goes Blu-ray only. * LG announces new system for mobile TV. * SONYBMG offers music DRM-free. * PLUS: More announcements from CES. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* CHINA drafts new rules restricting online video. * JAY LENO faces complaints from WGA over written monologues. * MOTOROLA to introduce new mobile TV device at CES. * SAMSUNG adds Vongo downloads to the P2. * CD and DVD sales drop in 2007. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.