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* THE TVB announces that ePort has gone live. * THE NTIA receives one million converter coupon requests in 40 hours. * LANDMARK to sell off Weather Channel and other assets. * CINEMA NOW and MACROVISION partner to expand download service. * WIRELESSHD group to add Intel as a partner. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* THE NTIA begins accepting orders for converter box coupons. * THE FCC will allow some broadcasters to stop analog signal early. * LATE NIGHT talk-shows return tonight. Only Letterman brings his writers. * NFL TRI-CAST scores big. Brings in 34 million total viewers. * E.W. SCRIPPS shuts down 126-year-old Cincinnati Post. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com

* WAL-MART closes video download service. * WARNER MUSIC to sell unprotected MP3s on Amazon. * MTV NETWORKS hits 1.2 billion online video streams in 2007. * NIELSEN says Google search market share hits 57%. * GOLDEN GLOBES broadcast in doubt as writers plan pickets. Get the full story at Media30.com.

* NFL to simulcast Giants / Patriots on NBC, CBS and NFL Network. * APPLE to add iTunes movie rentals. * DELOITTE research finds preference for ad-supported online content. * SONY halts production of rear-projection televisions. * VERIZON offers 24 mobile college bowl games. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* NEWS CORP sells 8 O&O stations. * APPLE iPhone owners use much higher data rates. * NEW RESEARCH shows 47% higher engagement for online TV. * KMART experiments with customizable TV ads. * MICROSOFT consolidates TV ventures. * QUEEN ELIZABETH makes history on YOUTUBE. Get the story at Media30.com

* FTC approves Google acquisition of DoubleClick. * AOL closes acquisition of Quigo. * COMEDY CENTRAL to resume Daily Show without writers. * VEOH traffic surges in '07. * LIFETIME to leverage online video for new shows. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com

* VIACOM and MICROSOFT sign extensive multi-platform deal. * HULU makes content available on top video sites. * LOCAL TV sees big drop in ad spending. * NIELSEN provides data to INVIDI for addressable TV ads. * P&G goes UGC for new Pringles spot. Get the full story at Media30.com

* NBC to air cable reruns in prime-time. * LETTERMAN tries to cut WGA deal for his Jan. 2nd return. * FCC eases media ownership regs. Puts ownership caps on cable. * SPECTRUM BIDDERS include Carlos Slim, Paul Allen, Roy Disney. * MTVN teams up with Jerry Bruckheimer for video game studio. * IAC to use BRIGHTCOVE across all sites. Get the full story at Media30.com.

* NBC announces the return of Leno and Conan. * THE FCC votes today on media ownership and cable limits. * WGA rejects waivers for Golden Globes and Oscars. * NEWSPAPERS fall behind in local online ad spending. * THE NBA launches new channel on Joost. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* THE WGA to seek one-on-one negotiations with studios. * GOOGLE grows market share in 2007. Others shrink. * NBC adds Quarterlife to schedule. * AUTOMAKERS to increase online ad spend to 13% in coming years. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* NEWS CORP closes deal on DOW JONES * WGA files labor complaint against AMPTP * KEVIN MARTIN proceeds with vote in cowboy-like fashion * JEFF IMMELT says he won't sell NBCU anytime soon * WEBKINZ faces backlash over advertising Get the full story at Media30.com

* FACEBOOK opens platform to other social networks. * PARAMOUNT puts ad-supported Jackass online. * HBO taps NIELSEN for VOD ratings. * SCRIPPS launches new real estate site at FrontDoor.com. * MTVN distributes clips on AOL Video. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com

* THE GAO says the FCC is unprepared for the digital transition. * NBCU to offer content on Fanfare and HD downloads via Direct. * PENTHOUSE buys social-net AdultFriendFinder and more. * AT&T drops DIRECTV, keeps ECHOSTAR, pumps U-verse. * MTV NETWORKS forms one-stop-shop Digital Fusion. * NATAS forced to scale back Broadband Emmy's. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* YOUTUBE opens up revenue-sharing program. * VUDU adds downloadable HD movies. * NYTIMES.COM sees surge in traffic after dropping Select. * TV GUIDE NETWORK to insert local content using distributed devices. * VIACOM faces labor trouble over freelancer benefits. Get the story at Media30.com

* STRIKE TALKS break down and enters the 6th week. * NBC refunds advertisers for inventory shortage. * DISNEY's Steamboat invests in EdgeCast. * DIRECTV sees success with YES Interactive TV. * THE NBA to use Silverlight video after the holidays. * IMEEM adds free streaming content from UNIVERSAL MUSIC. Get the full story at http://www.Media30.com.

* JAMES MURDOCH to oversee News Corp's European and Asian operations. * DOW JONES to lose Zannino and others after News Corp acquisition. * COCA COLA launches virtual world for Coke fans. * THE BLOG COUNCIL unites corporate bloggers from top companies. * ECHOSTAR will change name to DISH Network and create a new holding co. Get the Story at Media30.com.

FACEBOOK made further concessions in its war against user privacy. Mark Zuckerberg publicly apologized on the company blog for “a lot of mistakes” surrounding Beacon — admitting the company did a “bad job” with its release. Most importantly, he announced that users will now be able to completely opt-out of Beacon. VERIZON has rolled out HD VOD on FiOS TV in five markets, making 75 HD titles available. Three more markets will receive the service soon and it will available to all FiOS TV subscribers next year. The company is aiming for 1,000 hours of HD VOD and 150 HD channels by the end of 2008. COMCAST said it will lose video customers in 2008 due to increased competition from IPTV services from Verizon and AT&T as well as competition from satellite. The company lost 54% in quarterly profit during the third quarter, due to a large loss in basic video subscribers. The company also lowered its cable revenue growth estimates for this year from 12% to 11%. * Get the Story at Media30.com *

* NIELSEN to fight piracy with Digital Media Manager. * ADOBE adds H.264 support to Flash. * SPRINT to soft launch WiMax service soon. * THE FCC faces Senate opposition to media ownership vote. * NOKIA giving away free UNIVERSAL music. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* SPECTRUM BIDDERS are said to include Google, Cox, Frontline and AT&T. * FCC under probe led by House Rep. John Dingell. Fears agency "breakdown." * BRAVO testing interactive TV on Project Runway. * CBS uses DELIVERY AGENT to sell on-screen products. * MYSPACE sells music videos starting today. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* APPLE removes all NBC content from iTunes. * AOL partners with Amazon Unbox to sell downloads. * YOUTUBE served 27% of U.S. online video in September. * VIVENDI acquires large stake in ACTIVISION. * COMEDY CENTRAL to make Atom.com a hub for original its online content. * KEVIN MARTIN gathers support for 30% cable cap. Read more at www.media30.com

* FACEBOOK tweaks Beacon to assuage privacy concerns. * GOOGLE to announce wireless bid intention today. * AT&T says a 3G iPhone is on its way. * STARCOM estimates $120 million in online video ad revenue for the top networks. * AMPTP makes an offer. WGA turns it down. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* YAHOO and ADOBE bring dynamic ads to PDF files. * COMCAST to charge $2.95 / month for TiVo upgrade. * KEVIN MARTIN proposes more cable regulations. * FACEBOOK's trouble with Beacon mounts. * THE NFL offers "look-ins" for games on NFL.com. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* KEVIN MARTIN wakes up and withdraws 70/70 claims. * VERIZON reveals plan to open network. * YOUTUBE to host Republican debate tonight on CNN. * BRIGHTCOVE to stop accepting user-generated uploads. * GANNETT chooses thePlatform for video needs. Read more at www.media30.com

* NBCU to use TIVO for viewer data and interactive ads. * FOX INTERACTIVE to serve ads for News Corp and others. * GOOGLE planning online storage service. * YAHOO overwhelmed by Cyber Monday. * C-SPAN to broadcast tomorrow's FCC meeting. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* WGA and AMPTP resume talks as strike continues. * FIREBRAND launches, offering ads-as-content. * FCC to meet on Tuesday for vote on 70/70 regulation. * FACEBOOK teams up with ABC NEWS for debates. * EU REGULATORS to evaluate the privacy concerns of online ads. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* YAHOO licenses SONY BMG music for UGC. * DGA reaches tentative agreement with major networks. * APPLE may have to unlock the iPhone in Germany. * ABC STUDIOS in agreement to pay writers for webisodes of Lost. * NEWSPAPERS suffer more ad declines. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* AMAZON releases Kindle. See today’s video for commentary. * DISH NETWORK adds interactive channels for ESPN and Disney. * MYSPACE to test ad-supported music. * KEVIN MARTIN draws more complaints about cable regulation. * SONY lands major advertisers for Crackle. * CBS NEWS writers authorize strike. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* SYNCTV offers channel subscriptions and DVD-quality downloads. * NBC picks up Quarterlife. * MEDIA ACCESS PROJECT says 77% of Americans use cable. * NBC and P&G launch a new niche site. More to come. * STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS will resume on Nov. 26. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* GOOGLE prepares for wireless auction bid. * BLOWTORCH brings user-generated content to theaters. * MAGNA GLOBAL predicts 9% decline in TV viewers during strike. * AMAZON to launch e-book device on Monday in NY. * THE STRIKE grows contentious. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* KEVIN MARTIN draws complaints from.....everywhere. * COMCAST sued over P2P throttling. * EDGAR BRONFMAN warns against "standing still" amidst change. * VUDU adds downloadable HD rentals. * RCRD LBL tries ad-supported music model. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* BEBO launches “Open Media.” * KEVIN MARTIN unveils media ownership proposal. * RUPERT MURDOCH says WSJ.com will be free. * MOVE NETWORKS reveals long-form online video stats. * AT&T invests in VOBILE. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* KEVIN MARTIN wants to slash cable channel lease prices. * GOOGLE in talks to "change television." * WARNER BROS. TV launches MomLogic.com. * LIFETIME NETWORKS converts site into women's social-networking portal. * PUBLICIS to simplify services with Insight Factory. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* NBC launches "Direct" download service. * STUDY: 22% of over-the-air TV owners will "do nothing" to retain service. * FCC to propose new limits on cable providers. * WARNER BROS. TV in talks with HULU. * STRIKE may spread to ABC News and CBS News writers. Get the story at Media30.com

NBC in talks to acquire online show Quarterlife. BOB IGER says Disney will expand online distribution. FACEBOOK may face legal challenge to Social Ads. IBM study says online exchanges take 30% of ad biz in 5 years. HOWARD STRINGER regrets HD format war. APPLE releases iPhone in Europe today. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* AOL buys QUIGO for $350 million. * WGA tells writers to send in half-finished scripts. * FOX sidelines 24 due to strike. * TIVO to provide viewer demographics with ratings. * IAB Pres. warns against gov. regulation of online ads. * GOOGLE adds "placement targeting" to AdWords. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* FACEBOOK unveils "referral" ad system. * LEVEL 3 adds video streaming options. * AT&T cuts U-verse forecasts. * KEVIN MARTIN supports Open Handset Alliance. * OPRAH puts YouTube in her spotlight. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* BEWKES to replace Parsons at Time Warner. * GOOGLE unveils mobile phone plans. * IAC to split into five separate companies. * NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION drops another 2.6%. * FCC to hold workshop on DTV transition. * OXYGEN VOD reaches 25 million homes. Get the story at Media30.com.

* WGA begins strike. Picketing starts this morning. * FACEBOOK to gather user data from third-party sites. * MYSPACE to unveil AdWords-like tool for small advertisers. * GOOGLE phone announcement imminent. * MICROSOFT adds extensive ESPN content to Xbox Live. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* WGA committee recommends strike. * MYSPACE and BEBO join GOOGLE's OpenSocial. * VERIZON promises 150 HD channels by end of 2008. * FTC commissioner vows to regulate online advertising. * WARNER MUSIC snubs NOKIA music service over "Mosh." Get the Story at Media30.com.

* WGA contract expires. Strike inches closer. * ESPN to simulcast all NBA games online. * FCC orders cable providers to cancel exclusive apartment contracts. * NBC U to shutdown short-lived DotComedy.com. * SPECIFIC MEDIA nabs $100 million in funding. Get the Story at Media30.com

* MYSPACE CMO Shawn Gold resigns. * GOOGLE plans "universal" social network apps. * NBC U sells in-game ads for IGA WORLDWIDE. * AOL educates consumers about targeted advertising. * FOX sells out 90% of Super Bowl spots. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* GOOGLE to announce mobile phone plans in coming weeks. * HULU launches beta with 90 shows and 10 movies. * VERIZON reaches 700,000 FiOS TV subscribers. * JEFF ZUCKER says APPLE "destroyed the music business." * BARACK OBAMA pledges to support Net Neutrality. Get the Story at Media30.com

* COMCAST continues customer erosion. * THE NBA in talks with TURNER to partner on digital assets. * PUBLICIS GROUPE launches branded hub Honeyshed. * APPLE's monthly payments from AT&T double iPhone value. * WRITERS GUILD contract expires this Wednesday. Strike potential looms. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* APPLE finds next commercial on YouTube. * AMERICAN GREETINGS buys WEBSHOTS for $45 million. * AT&T delays release of mobile MediaFlo TV. * AT&T consolidates media accounts with Mediaedge. * COMCAST chooses MOTOROLA for switched digital. Get the Story at Media30.com

* MICROSOFT purchases stake in FACEBOOK. * DILLER says: you just don't get it. * DEUTSCHE TELEKOM to create two-tier Internet service. * WPP GROUP buys digital agency BLAST RADIUS. * VONAGE service susceptible to hackers. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* MICROSOFT and GOOGLE conduct FACEBOOK bidding war. * NIELSEN provides GOOGLE with viewer data for auctioned TV ads. * STEVE BALLMER says MS will not enter spectrum auction. * LIMELIGHT unveils HD delivery service. * NEXT NEW NETWORKS signs string of distribution deals. Get the Story at Media30.com

* NBC confirms pulling YouTube content for Hulu launch. * MYSPACE to announce casual gaming site. * AT&T U-verse suffers nationwide glitches. * OXYGEN to launch second web-only series. * MICROSOFT drops antitrust appeals. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* COMCAST inhibits BITTORRENT access. * COMCAST works on Start Over "catch-up" TV service. * MYSPACE starts first original series today. * NBC pulls channel down from YouTube. * SANDISK offers downloadable TV solution. * DOUBLECLICK uses VISIBLE WORLD for Dynamic Video. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* BIG MEDIA forms copyright-protecting coalition. * SONY spreads Minisode Network to new outlets. * THE BBC to run ads on website outside the UK. * GOOGLE reports 46% surge in profits. * DIRECTV files false-advertising claim against COX. Get the Story at Media30.com.

* BEST BUY pulls all analog sets off store shelves. * MYSPACE officially announces developer platform. * THE DAILY SHOW to launch mega-site this Thursday. * NIELSEN and ESPN track viewers across multiple platforms. * KEVIN MARTIN tries to roll back media ownership rules.