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* MTV to use TNS Media audience measurement. * MUSIC PUBLISHERS join suit against YouTube. * QUALCOMM faces ban on 3G chips. * NIKE tries interactive ad on DISH DVRs. * TBS launches channel on MLB.com. Read more at Media30.com

* SLIDE INC. brings ads to widgets. * NOKIA to use MICROSOFT’s PlayReady for protected media-sharing. * CONDE NAST prepares to monetize site videos. * PUBLICIS looks to emerging markets for ad targeting. * BLOGGERS consider unionizing. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* OXYGEN sells first ad through the Online Media Exchange. * YAHOO to revamp video site to better compete with YouTube. * DISCOVERY offering full ad-supported shows online. * PLAXO to offer next-gen social networking site. * VEOH signs with NCAA Football to feature highlights. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* GOOGLE courting wireless operators for Google phone. * DISNEY buys CLUB PENGUIN, vows to keep it ad-free. * MYSPACE gets LONELYGIRL exclusive. * FEEDBURNER launches “pub-vertising.” * MSNBC.com partners with Pulse 360 for vertical ad network. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* FCC adopts open-access rule for spectrum auction. * NEWS CORP. offer accepted for DOW JONES. * NBCU adds large selection of content to V CAST. * ARBITRON gains Media Rating Council approval. * CBS to sell ads for mobile content. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* VIDMETRIX launches video syndication tool. * MY DAMN CHANNEL aims to disrupt media. * THE FCC releases notice or proposed rules for digital transition. * VERIZON FiOS gaining steam. * THE FCC setting auction rules today for the 700 MHz auction.

* CW "cwickies" are on the way. * YOUTUBE plans content-filtering system for September. * JOHN MALONE eyes VIRGIN MEDIA. * ESPN takes multi-platform to the X-treme. * NOWPUBLIC gets funding for crowd-sourcing news.

* MICROSOFT buys AdECN. * SENATOR MCCASKILL fears the digital transition. * A&E bring digital downloads to planes. * TARGET dumps HD-DVD, goes Blu-ray only. * HBO cancels online comedy venture “This Just In.” Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* DIGG dumps GOOGLE, goes with Microsoft adCenter. * FOX and MYSPACE looking for pilots on MySpace. * ADPINION to let users vote on which ads they see. * COMSCORE tweaks metrics for overall user activity. * JOOST nets over one million users. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* ABC debuts high-def online video player. * TUBEMOGUL launches multi-site video distribution tool. * FACEBOOK heads to court. * CNN / YOUTUBE debate a ratings success. * JEFF BEWKES wants to “take the whole industry” VOD. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* AOL to purchase behavioral-targeting firm TACODA. * CROWN CASTLE shuts down Modeo mobile TV service. * HEARST to purchase UGO NETWORKS. * NOKIA nabs TWANGO, adding to web-service offerings. * XM and SIRIUS offer regulators à la carte pricing.

* GOOGLE to bid in spectrum auction. * CNN and YOUTUBE host presidential debate tonight. * A&E taps VISIBLE WORLD for dynamic ads. * SAMSUNG reveals plans for digital-to-analog box. * AMP’D to shutdown tomorrow. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* CBS aims to syndicate TV content on 400 sites. * NIELSEN building meters that plug into iPods and cellphones. * NICKELODEON to invest $100 million in online gaming. * YOUTUBE adds customizable channel-like players. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* VERIZON adds VEOH content to phones and FiOS. 
* NHL to stream live ad-free games using NEULION. 
* HEAVY.COM to experiment with “sequential advertising.” 
* SPRINT and CLEARWIRE plan WiMax partnership. 
* EU chooses mobile TV standard. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* REVVER to test pre- and post-roll ads. * CHARTER revamps its portal, adding video content. * DISNEY planning the Magical Blu-ray Tour. * JUPITER MEDIA acquires Mediabistro. * COMSCORE counts 8.3 Billion video streams in May. Read more at Media30.com

* TIVO starts monthly release of top commercial rankings. * CARMEL GROUP study says DVR usage will double by 2010. * NBC reveals huge list of enhancements to NBC.com. * GOOGLE wants to take over your phone. * NEWS CORP. offer to face DOW JONES vote tonight. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* INDUSTRY GROUPS form The Association for Downloadable Media. 
* SONY turns Grouper into Crackle. Takes focus off UGC.
* TBS pauses shows at punch-lines to insert promos.
* DIRECTV televises video game sports. 
* APPLE iTunes discounts "developing artists." Sales jump.

* SOUND EXCHANGE offers Internet Radio a lifeline. * INDY MOGUL generates one million streams in June. * NICKELODEON to launch first online show. * ELIOT ENGEL introduces DTV education bill. * YOUTUBE grants first “Sketchies” award Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* AOL and YAHOO VIDEO pass MySpace for video traffic. * WRITERS GUILD wants to negotiate online compensation. * WESHOW launches, promising “the best” in online video. * LEVEL 3 acquires SERVECAST for video streaming services. * LIFETIME offering two shows on YAHOO TV before network debut. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* KEVIN MARTIN pushes for open access in 700 MHz spectrum. * MICROSOFT selling high-def DISNEY films on Xbox Live. * UNITED TALENT AGENCY and SPOT RUNNER create 60FRAMES. * ABC O&O’s offer free mobile TV news. * DIGITAL DOWNLOADS now account for 9 out of 10 music singles. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* TIVO enables digital downloads directly from TV sets. * NETRATINGS to announce transition away from “page views.” * MLB mixes UGC with archival baseball footage. * LIVE EARTH an online success and offline failure. * FOX names Kevin Reilly president of entertainment. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* GOOGLE plans social-networking aggregator.
* JOOST to premiere new VH1 comedy.
* HP adding online content to new TV sets.
* ABC uses own metrics for Bingo Night — ignores Nielsen.
* YES NETWORK makes aggressive online push. Read more (and watch today’s video) at www.shellypalmermedia.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * MICROSOFT unveils new Internet TV app. * NBC may stop creating original content for Friday nights. * FACEBOOK users up 89% since last year. * MSN offers extensive Live Earth coverage. * ESPN plans online Beckham-cam for soccer star’s debut. Read more (and watch today's video) at www.media30.com

* APPLE chooses O2 for iPhone in UK. * CABLE PROVIDERS prepare to raise rates on boxes. * 3 sees mobile TV success in Britain. * DIGITAL MUSIC sales increase 49% year-over-year. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * LG to add YouTube to phones. * EMARKETER says UGC will reach $4.3 Billion by 2011. * COMCAST publicizing top-selling VOD titles. * EBAY takes on Craigslist in classifieds. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * NBCU cancels NBBC and rolls services into “NewSite.” * SONY partners with NIELSEN to track in-game ads. * NBC runs DVR experiments to gauge viewer responses. * COMCAST gets ready for DOCSIS 3. * EUROPEAN COMMISSION increases Blu-ray investigation. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * YAHOO to announce Smart Ads. * FCC grants July 1st waivers to all-digital providers. * UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP won’t renew iTunes annual contract. * FOX O&O’s bring media buying in-house. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

* NEWS CORP and NBCU pick CEO for joint venture. * JAMAN brings higher-quality downloads to APPLE TV. * TiVO software ready for Comcast DVR’s. * NETFLIX matches BLOCKBUSTER price cuts. * APPLE releases the iPhone today at 6 pm. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: 
* TUBEMOGUL reports on viewer counting practices. 
* THE FTC sees no need to enforce Net Neutrality. 
* NIELSEN to buy mobile media firm Telephia. 
* THE MPAA files suit against two “linking sites.” 
* ESPN gets extensive digital rights to NBA games. 
* NBC2GO streaming Wimbledon live to mobile phones. 
Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * MYSPACE prepares MySpace TV for launch. * TURNER pushes single-sponsor movies. * VUGURU plans second Internet TV show. * NBCU-NEWS CORP. venture not aiming for YouTube. * UNILEVER testing branded online TV show.

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * AT&T increases U-verse coverage. * ABC planning "Tease n' Reveal" to combat ad-skipping. * INTEL licensing OCAP. * GENERAL MOTORS switching major accounts to Publicis. * iPHONE line starts 100 hours before launch. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * DOVE Internet ad takes top prize at Cannes. * NIELSEN and NETRATINGS complete merger. * CLEAR CHANNEL to use ARBITRON’s PPM in top 50 markets. * EBAY resumes ads on Google, but reduces spending. * APPLE iTunes becomes 3rd largest music retailer. * CORBIS to sell user-generated photos. Read more at www.shellypalmermedia.com

Today's top media headlines.

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * APPLE adds YOUTUBE to AppleTV and iPhone. * VERIZON nears 500,000 FiOS TV subscribers. * CBS Audience Network begins with soaps on the web. * VISIBLE WORLD brings dynamic ads to MTV NETWORKS. * SLING MEDIA updates its TV-anywhere software for Windows Mobile 6. Read more at www.media30.comMediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * APPLE adds YOUTUBE to AppleTV and iPhone. * VERIZON nears 500,000 FiOS TV subscribers. * CBS Audience Network begins with soaps on the web. * VISIBLE WORLD brings dynamic ads to MTV NETWORKS. * SLING MEDIA updates its TV-anywhere software for Windows Mobile 6. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * VEOH TV aggregates online video. Allows recording. * IMEEM streams uploaded music and splits ad revenue with musicians. * DISCOVERY uses minute-by-minute data for STARCOM deal. * NEUTROGENA in partnership with LONELYGIRL15. * GETTY IMAGES to acquire PUMP AUDIO. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * YAHOO CEO resigns. * HBO shakes up digital teams. * YOUTUBE goes international. * THE UPFRONT continues with haste. * GOOGLE unveils new hybrid cars. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * BLOCKBUSTER chooses Blu-ray for retail stores. * BRIGHTCOVE delivers content for Fox Entertainment Group. * MICROSOFT overhauls IPTV platform. * TV NETWORKS see increased prices during the upfront. * NIELSEN plans to integrate TV ratings and online measurement. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * SONY launching "mini-sodes" next week. Honda will sponsor. * NBCU TV Studio renamed: "TV" is out. "Media" is in. * PUBLICIS to buy BUSINESS INTERACTIF. * DIRECTV and ECHOSTAR will distribute Wi-Max. * NBCU-NEWS CORP. video site will launch in September. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * GOOGLE brings site-by-site data to AdWords. * BLOCKBUSTER undercuts NETFLIX pricing. * APPLE uses social-networking to spread iTunes. * COMSCORE sees "widgets" as major ad vehicles. * HBO plans major HDTV expansion. Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * WARNER BROS. testing VOD/DVD release on the same day. * YOUTUBE to begin video fingerprinting. * VERIZON offering local TV on cellphones. * NBC bringing advertisers into the development process earlier. * AT&T and VERIZON supporting Cablevision's "network DVR." Read more at www.media30.com

MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer: * APPLE pursues movie rentals. * NBC offers lunch-break programming. * THE FCC reviews the SIRIUS-XM merger. * EXERCISE TV sees high recall for VOD ads. * DAYS OF OUR LIVES comes to iTunes. Read more at www.media30.com