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* TURNER forms Ad network. * INTEL re-enters mobile phone market. * NVIDIA to unveil MID chip. * DISH, ECHOSTAR sue TIVO. * ADOBE launching new Acrobat with Flash. * DISCOVERY to launch PlanetGreen. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* NBCU, partners bid for WEATHER CHANNEL. * DELL shows fiscal turn around. * GOOGLE paid clicks climb. * YANG says MICROSOFT not interested in merger. * OBAMA spent $3.5 million on online advertising. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* TIVO's profit soars. * MICROSOFT, YAHOO still discussing search deal. * AMAZON launching pay-per-stream service. * AFTRA, Studios reach deal. * LIVE NATION to sell tickets on FACEBOOK. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* FCC wants free, content filtered broadband. * ABC, NBC, COX develop DVR alternative. * VODAFONE CEO to resign. * SAMSUNG to purchase chipset's from INFINEON. * OMNIVISION sensor to improve camera phones. * AMAZON tops INFOTECH 100. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* YAHOO board member resigns, annual meeting postponed. * GOOGLE appeals for white space. * BELL CANADA buyout blocked. * LENOVO's profits double. * CONGRESS close to domestic surveillance deal. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* SONY unveils 'The Hot Ticket.' * SANYO swings net profit. * BARNES & NOBLE may bid for BORDERS. * CBS College Sports Network teaming with NCAA. * IAC split to be complete in August. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* WSJ names editor. * HULU grows, gains partners * NBCU, DISH to offer interactive ads. * MICROSOFT launches Live Search Cashback. * TIME WARNER , TIME WARNER CABLE spin off official. * PICKENS follows ICAHN to YAHOO. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* MICROSOFT proposal splits YAHOO. * AOL former execs sued by SEC. * NETFLIX box for instant access. * DELL CFO steps down. * GOOGLE Health launches in Beta. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* Shelly's commentary on China's copyright-less tech world. * MICROSOFT-YAHOO in talks for ad deal. * AOL-BEBO official, starting PEOPLE NETWORKS. * EA may extend bid for TAKE-TWO. * FACEBOOK looks to remain independent. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* YAHOO standing up to ICAHN. * CBS buys CNET. * BLACKBERRY to get touchscreen. * YAHOO and WPP team for online ads. * IAC's Ask.com purchases Dictionary.com. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* ICAHN launching proxy contest. * COMCAST buys social networking site. * GOOGLE officially #1. * VERIZON snubs GOOGLE for LIMO. * TURNER to start contextual ad targeting. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* ICAHN buys 50 million shares of YAHOO. * EARTHLINK shuts down Philly's municipal Wi-Fi. * CLEAR CHANNEL agrees to buyout. * LG and SAMSUNG team to battle QUALCOMM. * MYSPACE wins Anti-Spam case. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* CABLEVISION officially owns NEWSDAY. * HP to acquire EDS. * HBO breaks ITUNES price limit. * DISH NETWORK 89% drop in new subscribers. * CLEAR CHANNEL to customize with PANDORA. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* Jimmy Fallon to host "Late Night." * NEWS CORP. yanks NEWSDAY bid. * FACEBOOK borrows $100 million. * IPHONE currently unavailable, 3G imminent? * RiM's new Blackberry available. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* Congress passes Anti-Piracy bill. * MICROSOFT lets potential proxy board go. * BEST BUY teams with CARPHONE WAREHOUSE. * CABLEVISION to build Wi-Fi network. * WARNER BROS. cuts two indies. * NBC formats shows for iPhone. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* YAHOO stock plummets. * SPRINT may spin off NEXTEL. * GOOGLE wants VERIZON to agree to open source spectrum. * T-MOBILE launches 3G in NYC. * MICROSOFT's ZUNE gets update. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*CYRUSGATE at ShellyPalmer.com *MICROSOFT walks away from YAHOO. *DEUTSCHE TELEKOM bid for SPRINT. *IRON MAN's slaughters box office. *AMAZON suing NY State over sales tax. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* MICROSOFT to make YAHOO decision today. * YAHOO and GOOGLE deal for search ads. * RIM signs global distribution deal with BRIGHTPOINT. * ADOBE brings Flash to mobile handsets. * COMCAST cable down, broadband up. * GOOGLE TV ADS debuts on DISH NETWORK. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*MICROSOFT raises bid for YAHOO. *CABLEVISION to make $650 million bid for NEWSDAY. *AT&T to launch mobile TV. *AMPTP and SAG are not close to a deal. *APPLE inks deal to sell day-and-date movies on iTunes. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*APPLE 3G IPHONE starting at $199. *MICROSOFT to take YAHOO deal to stockholders. *TIME WARNER spins off TIME WARNER CABLE. *TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE for sale. *CBS reports profit increase. Read More at ShellyPalmer.com

*APPLE to ship 3G iPhones in June. *BLOCKBUSTER in talks to join new VIACOM premium channel. *CIRCUIT CITY stockholders endorse BLOCKBUSTER deal. *USA TODAY, WS***irculation up, everyone else down. *COX to purchase ADIFY ad network. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*MICROSOFT-YAHOO deal still on the table? *DAILY NEWS bids for NEWSDAY. *WARNER BROS. announce digital WB. *NEILSEN shows massive loss for evening news. *DISH NETWORK & ALCATEL-LUCENT plan mobile tv. Read more at http://ShellyPalmer.com

*MICROSOFT set Saturday deadline for YAHOO takeover. *YAHOO goes for a social makeover. *JUSTICE DEPT investigate YAHOO-GOOGLE ad words deal. *COMSCORE was (sorta) right about GOOGLE's paid clicks. *TOSHIBA net profits plunge 95%. Read more at ShellyPalmer.com

*YAHOO wants full value recognized. *APPLE profits rise. *Gov. Paterson signs production tax credit law. *NEWS CORP hired hacker. *COMCAST, TIME WARNER, COX dissolve PIVOT. Read more at ShellyPalmer.com

*MICROSOFT not impressed with YAHOO’s earnings. *NEWS CORP and FCC to faceoff. *CBS Evening News hits record low. *Nokia signs SONY BMG for mobile music subscription.

*Local mobile television all the rage at NAB. *VIACOM, MGM and LION'S GATE will launch premium cable channel. *MICROSOFT experimenting with subscription software suite. *GOOGLE will sell more ad space in the UK than ITV. *GOOGLE VIDEO to receive face lift. *MYSPACE, PLAYLIST.com partnership results in #1 application. Read more at ShellyPalmer.com

*SAG signs interim pact with indie producers. * REMBRANDT INC is suing ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. *COMSCORE announced online video views are up 66%. *YouTube launches revenue sharing. * Verizon settled it’s suit with Digital Arts Services. *CINEMANOW developed a new digital distribution platform. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* CABLE PROGRAMMERS complain about a-la-carte. * FOX releases "Juno" via iTunes on same day as DVD. * COMCAST plans P2P "Bill of Rights." * GOOGLE growth continues to slow. * AOL purchases SPHERE SOURCE. * DISNEY-ABC announce the SOAPnet ad network. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* SHELLY PALMER discusses YouTube, assault and Victoria Lindsay. * GOOGLE to expand TV ad-buying service. * BLOCKBUSTER makes bid for CIRCUIT CITY. * NY close to imposing online sales tax. * ESPN sees traffic surge from Masters. * CBS releases March Madness online stats. * Plus: News on AOL, TIVO and more. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*NAI releases targeted ad guidelines. *MLBAM and YAHOO sign ad and distribution deal. *IAC plans Life333.com. *FCC fines major retailers over analog warnings. *CENTRIS warns of digital transition problems. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* YAHOO close to AOL merger. MS and News Corp plotting. * VERIZON sues TWC over anti-FiOS ads. * BLOCKBUSTER planning set-top box. * MYSPACE TV signs TV/DVD deal. * IAC launches new niche sites. * LAST.FM sees huge jump in music sales. * BBC bring iPlayer to the Wii. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*ADOBE launches Media Player and Adobe TV. *FLICKR adds video-sharing. *DISNEY to release all PIXAR films in 3-D. *NTIA eases converter coupon requirements. *KEVIN MARTIN wants to relax dual carriage rules. *YOUTUBE blocked in Indonesia. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*YAHOO rejects MICROSOFT's takeover offer again. 
 * CHRYSLER puts 29% of Dodge Journey budget online. * ATAS accepting Emmy Award entries for Interactive Media. * IMEEM acquires SNOCAP.
 * GOOGLE launches App Engine. 
 * NIELSEN acquires IAG.
 * FACEBOOK settles CONNECTU lawsuit. 
 * NBCU sues WEINSTEIN CO over Project Runway. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

*SHELLY PALMER analyzes the techno-rebellion against retail. *MICROSOFT threatens YAHOO with a hostile takeover. *BRIGHTCOVE signs news distribution deals. *THE NHL adds revamped NeuLion player. *PBS scores online hit with "Bush's War." *MLB allows VOD games from regional sports networks. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* ITUNES becomes top music retailer. * COMCAST studies targeted TV ads. * QUALCOMM to double MediaFlo coverage. * ADOBE testing online show subscriptions. * MICROSOFT launches several online shows. * MYSPACE officially announces online music service. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* NBC unveils 65-week schedule. * MYSPACE nears launch of music service. * GOOGLE to layoff 25% of DoubleClick. * COMCAST to launch faster Internet service. * AMAZON lets you order products from your phone. * YAHOO cancels "The 9." * JD POWER picks up UMBRIA. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* NBC to develop shows with sponsor involvement. * KEVIN MARTIN rejects SKYPE's open network proposal. * SAG begins negotiations April 15. * BLINKX launches BBTV video service. * FOX and NBC to use JUMPTAP for mobile ads. * PLUS: CBS layoffs, iPhone rumors and more. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

* GOOGLE unveils Virgle, Custom Time and more! * COMCAST faces scrutiny of HD quality. * SONY launches online comedy channel. * NICK sees major web traffic from iCarly. * NIELSEN releases ad data for 2007. * SHELLY PALMER analyzes digital rights in the U.S. Read more at http://www.ShellyPalmer.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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