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Experts Available to Discuss Study: Kids Watching Hours of TV at Home Daycare

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:57:51 GMT

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Kicks Off the Holiday Season at HSN With Two LIVE Must-See Appearances

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:52 GMT

PRNewswire - Interactive lifestyle network and retail destination HSN is kicking off the holiday season with two special-guest LIVE appearances from multi-talented producer, musician, actor, designer, entrepreneur and lifestyle icon Sean "Diddy" Combs as he debuts his award winning fragrances, Holiday Gift Sets and exclusive Sean John robe on HSN and www.hsn.com.

Cogeco Cable Finds That the Compensation for Signal for Conventional Broadcasters Is an Inappropriate Response to a Broader Problem

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:49:12 GMT

Marketwire - Cogeco Cable (TSX:CCA) appeared before Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) hearings today to present its position on compensation for signal for conventional broadcasters.

Musicians Institute Launches into 2010 with Free Public Seminars on Two Key Aspects of the Industry: Song Placement in Film/TV/Video Games and Major L

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:30 GMT

Business Wire - Set to kick off 2010 in high gear, Musicians Institute has announced the next in its series of free public seminars on topics of interest to musicians, songwriters, independent artists and music industry professionals.

Research and Markets: "Mobile TV in Europe" Looks At Developments in the European Market for Mobile Television In 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:17:24 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/5a7bbf/mobile_tv_in_europ) has announced the addition of the "Mobile TV in Europe" report to their offering.

Strategy Analytics on Appealing Automotive Entertainment Features

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:31:26 GMT

Business Wire - A recent Strategy Analytics survey of vehicle owners in the USA and Western Europe found that drivers increasingly want to be able to use their own devices, such as iPods and MP3 players, via their vehicle’s stereo system.

Bibby Financial Services Provides $750,000 DIP Financing to Arizona-Based Cable Company

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:51:26 GMT

Business Wire - Bibby Financial Services said it provided a $750,000 accounts receivable line of credit to an Arizona-based company that provides underground cabling services.

Newfoundland Capital confirms 3 for 1 stock split

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:39:58 GMT

CNW Group - Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited (the "Company") (TSX: NCC.A, NCC.B) announces that its Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (the "Class A Shares") and the Class B Common Shares (the "Class B Shares") will commence trading on a three for one split basis at the opening of business on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.

Zappos.com brings online shopping to life with Overlay.TV

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:03:28 GMT

PRNewswire - E-commerce has brought us a world of products on demand, but traditionally, the experience has been closer to shopping from a catalogue than a retail store.

New Jersey Resources Year-End Earnings Teleconference to Be Broadcast Live on the Web

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:03:53 GMT

Business Wire - New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR) invites investors, customers, members of the financial community and other interested parties to listen to a live Internet webcast of its 2009 year-end earnings results teleconference on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

GDF SUEZ Subsidiary Sponsors Caps Off Program Hosted by WITF-TV

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:03:31 GMT

Business Wire - GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, the retail energy business of GDF SUEZ Energy North America, today announced it is co-sponsoring WITF-TV’s “Caps Off” program, airing Wednesday, November 25th at 8:00 pm.

The Orchard Receives Correction for NASDAQ Non-Compliance Notification

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:22:35 GMT

Business Wire - The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a full service media company specializing in the distribution of music and video entertainment, reports that on November 20, 2009, it received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market stating that based on information subsequently received by the NASDAQ staff, NASDAQ erroneously issued a letter to The Orchard on November 12, 2009.

Dose.ca Now More Entertaining Than Ever!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:21:42 GMT

Business Wire - Canada’s online entertainment site, Dose.ca has launched a redesigned site that gives visitors more of what they want and advertisers new and unique ways to talk to young, hip urbanites.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Premieres Exclusive Trailer on iTunes: Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:59 GMT

Business Wire - “Family Guy” and Star Wars fans continue to see the bright-side as an all-new extended trailer for “Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side” premieres today exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) and Apple.com/trailers. Fans can experience a nearly exact remake of the original trailer from the 1980 classic The Empire Strikes Back on iTunes, available directly for download at www.itunes.com/FamilyGuySSSDarkSide� a0;and on Apple.com/trailers.

Loans4Less.com, Inc. Chairman Interviewed on KMET 1490 AM Radio Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 8-9 AM PST

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:09 GMT

Business Wire - Loans4Less.com, Inc. (OTC:LFLS) Steven Hershman, Chairman is interviewed by Shelly Kraft, Founder & CEO of SNN Inc.

Traditional and Pay TV Services Migrating Infrastructure to More Efficient CDN and Data Center Models, Reports In-Stat

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:14:01 GMT

Business Wire - Traditional Video-on-Demand services and traditional “siloed” video services currently use a great deal of proprietary, or industry-specific, equipment.

TiVo and Google Team up on Audience Research Data

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:37 GMT

PRNewswire - TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services and advertising solutions for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that it has entered into an audience research agreement with Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) whereby Google will license and integrate TiVo television viewing data into its measurement of audiences for advertisements sold through Google TV Ads(TM) platform.

FOX Thanksgiving Day Special 'Kaleidoscope' Unites Cancer Survivors on Ice and in Song to Celebrate Survivorship

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:36 GMT

PRNewswire - A FOX Thanksgiving Day television special called "Kaleidoscope" presented by sanofi-aventis U.S. reminds viewers that the holidays are a time to be grateful for many developments in the battle against cancer and for all those who fight that battle each day as survivors, caregivers, and advocates.

China Cablecom Invites Shareholders to its Annual General Meeting on December 11, 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:15:11 GMT

PRNewswire - China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. ("China Cablecom" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CABL) (Nasdaq: CABLW) (Nasdaq: CABLU), a joint-venture provider of cable television services in the People's Republic of China (PRC), today announced that it will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") on Friday, December 11, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Monkeyhead Uses MAXON CINEMA 4D To Deliver High-Voltage 3D Motion Graphics Promo Package For HBOs The 25TH Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fa

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:29 GMT

Business Wire - MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that Monkeyhead, a Culver City, Calif.-based motion design studio specializing in commercial spots, broadcast show packages, branded entertainment, movie/TV titles and visual effects sequences, leveraged MAXON’s award-winning CINEMA 4D 3D software application, to create a bleeding-edge motion graphics-intensive 30-second teaser graphic spot and an entire promo graphic package for HBO’s highly anticipated The 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert.

Scripps Networks Interactive to Discuss Business Strategy at UBS Media Conference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:03:53 GMT

Business Wire - Kenneth W. Lowe, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph G. NeCastro,...

Staples, Inc. To Broadcast Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Via Live Webcast

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:01:49 GMT

Business Wire - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPLS) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2009 results on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.

Video: Actress and Mom Alison Sweeney Partners With Crest Glide to Help Americans Get Out of Tight Spaces, In and Out of the Bathroom

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:12 GMT

PRNewswire - Crest GlideÂ® Floss has partnered with Alison Sweeney, host for NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and the award-winning actress on NBC's "Days of our Lives," to help Americans glide easily through tight spaces every day.

Jacobs Receives Contract from Harris Corporation for the State of Maine's Statewide Radio Communications System

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:45:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Harris Corporation's Public Safety and Professional Communications business to provide turnkey engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to implement the State of Maine's Statewide Radio Communication Network Program (MSCommNet). The MSCommNet statewide digital radio system was designed to meet the communications needs of Maine's law enforcement, public safety, and public service first responders.

So Act Network Announces New Daily Blog Talk Show by Popular Radio Host Marshall Zale

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:08:14 GMT

Business Wire - So Act Network, Inc. (OTCBB:SOAN) announced today that the popular Blog Talk Radio personality Marshall Zale will host a daily show featuring unique Groups on So Act – The Social Network with a Conscience.

Global Music Sensation Susan Boyle to Debut in Original One-Hour Documentary Featuring Live Stage Performances Exclusively on TV Guide Network

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:07:31 GMT

Business Wire - Hot off the heels of her highly anticipated CD which has become the most pre-ordered album of all-time, Susan Boyle, the global music sensation who recently captured the hearts of fans around the world, will star in an original one-hour television special exclusively on TV Guide Network.

Best Buy Announces Bonus Black Friday Doorbusters in its New Broadcast Advertisements

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:51:31 GMT

Business Wire - Best Buy (NYSE:BBY):

Tata Communications and Middle Eastern Operators Launch Strategic Gulf Cable Project

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:11:27 GMT

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Mi Media Holdings Limited Lists on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:05:19 GMT

Business Wire - Mi Media Holdings (FWB:8MK), owners of miRoamer - a global innovator in the Internet radio industry - has commenced trading on the First Quotation Board of the Open Market on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol 8MK.

Ricardo Salinas Breaks Ground for What Will Be the Most Modern Television Studio in Latin America

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:48 GMT

PRNewswire - TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, announced today the groundbreaking of the most modern dramatic television studio in Latin America, an event led by Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo Salinas.

Heilind Electronics & Tyco Electronics Re-Energize Ribbon Cable Applied Products

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:10:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Heilind Electronics, the largest distributor of interconnect, electromechanical and wire & cable products in North America, together with Tyco Electronics (TE), the world's largest interconnect manufacturer, have re-energized their industry-leading ribbon cable connector focus with the release of a newly updated, consolidated and reorganized Ribbon Cable Interconnect Solutions catalog and a complete ribbon cable product stocking initiative.

Dan Harrison Named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, CBS Corporation

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:10:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Dan Harrison has been named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS), it was announced today by Martin D. Franks, Executive Vice President, Planning, Policy and Government Affairs, CBS Corporation.

Green Day Take Home 2009 American Music Award for Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:42:51 GMT

Business Wire - Multi-platinum rock band Green Day took home the award for Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist last night at the 2009 American Music Awards.

HDNet Presents Live Coverage of the 2009 Legends Classic College Basketball Tournament

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:27:46 GMT

PRNewswire - HDNet announced today that the network will broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of the third annual Legends Classic, Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28( ) beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Greg Londons Star Shines Bright at the HMMA, as He Wins Best Adult Contemporary Song While Wowing the Crowd as a Presenter with Imitations and an Acap

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:58:24 GMT

Business Wire - In every sense of the word, Greg London made an incredible impression (or two, or three) at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) November 19 at the Highlands Nightclub in Hollywood.

Pep Boys' Third Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:15 GMT

Business Wire - The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, will broadcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.

ABCs Dancing with the Stars Season 9 Finale to Showcase Grandstream GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone in On-Set Celebrity Gift Lounge

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:19:34 GMT

Business Wire - Grandstream Networks (www.grandstream.com) today announced its new GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone for consumers will be showcased in the only on-set gift lounge and celebrity gift bags for the Season 9 Finale of the #1 Nielsen Rated “Dancing With The Stars” filming in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

Kimbo Slice's First Official Fight In The UFC To Take Place On Spike TV December 5

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:23 GMT

PRNewswire - Kimbo Slice, the wildly popular mixed martial arts heavyweight and member of the cast of "The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights," will fight for the first time in the UFC live on Spike TV Saturday, December 5 at 9:00pm.

Viasystems Announces Early Settlement Date for the Pending Tender Offer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:27:22 GMT

Business Wire - Viasystems, Inc. today announced that, in connection with its cash tender offer to purchase up to $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 10.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011, it has elected to settle on an early settlement date all notes tendered as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 9, 2009, the previously announced early tender time (the “Early Tender Time”).

Fitch Rates Televisa's Proposed Sr. Notes 'BBB+'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:33:23 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' rating to Grupo Televisa, S.A.B's (Televisa) proposed US$400 million senior unsecured notes due 2040. Proceeds from the proposed issuance will be used by the company for liability management and general corporate uses.

CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS Show Brings Viewers Soul-Stirring Tributes and Star-Studded Performances on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM*

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:04:03 GMT

PRNewswire - CENTRIC and BET will both premiere the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS in a special simulcast on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM*.

Research and Markets: "Digital Radio In The UK: Progress & Challenges" - Only 22% of New Radios Sold In the UK Incorporate DAB Reception Capability

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:53 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/fc2bfd/digital_radio_in_t) has announced the addition of the "Digital Radio In The UK: Progress & Challenges" report to their offering.

Hauppauge Digital Inc. Announces Receipt of NASDAQ Letter Regarding Non-Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Requirements

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:40:32 GMT

Business Wire - Hauppauge Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP) reported today that on November 18, 2009 it received a letter from NASDAQ indicating that the company is not in compliance with the NASDAQ minimum bid price rule.

Optical Cable Corporation's Recently Acquired Subsidiary Prevails In Major Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:02 GMT

PRNewswire - Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq: OCCF) ("OCC") today announced that Applied Optical Systems, Inc. ("AOS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC, has prevailed in a major patent infringement lawsuit brought in November 2006, by Amphenol Fiber Systems International ("FSI"), a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH).

COMEDY CENTRAL Records(R) to Release George Lopez's 'Tall, Dark & Chicano' CD on Tuesday, December 15

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:19 GMT

PRNewswire - He has his own nightly talk show, a hit comedy series and now this! George Lopez adds another notch to his belt with his new COMEDY CENTRAL Records CD, "Tall, Dark & Chicano" released on Tuesday, December 15.

Take a Sleigh Ride Down Memory Lane on December 13th During 'TV Land's 10th Annual Merrython' with Television's Favorite Families as they Celebrate th

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:35:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Join your favorite TV families as they spread good cheer and celebrate the season during "TV Land's 10th Annual Merrython" on Sunday December 13th from 6 A.M. - December 14th 6 A.M. (all times EST/PST). The network will air some of the most memorable and beloved holiday-themed episodes from "Roseanne," "The Andy Griffith Show," "Sanford And Son," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "The Brady Bunch," "The Cosby Show" and more. Encore presentations of "TV Land's 10th Annual Merrython" continue on December 24th from 8 P.M. - 6 A.M. and December 25th from 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Outdoor Channel Elevates Christy Benson to Regional Director, Midwest Region

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Effective immediately, Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD), parent company of America's leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the promotion of Christy Benson to Regional Director, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Midwest Region from Regional Manager.

Chris Brown's New Album 'Graffiti' In Stores December 8

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:02:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Jive Records multi-platinum recording artist Chris Brown is set to release his third album Graffiti December 8, on the heels of the successful launch of his 18-city "Fan Appreciation Tour."

EPIX Serves up a Thanksgiving Feastof Fury

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:02:15 GMT

Business Wire - EPIX™ is celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with a nonstop action movie marathon that is sure to make cinema-loving adrenaline junkies give thanks.

Multiple Grammy Winner Alejandro Sanz in Concert Tonight Exclusively On DIRECTVs The 101 Network

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:54:41 GMT

Business Wire - DIRECTV Más and The 101 Network take you to Paradise with their new one-hour television special featuring award-winning, cross-over artist Alejandro Sanz premiering tonight, Monday Nov. 23 at 9 p.m.

SIRIUS XM Radio To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Special Music Programming Across Its Commercial-Free Music Channels

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:45:11 GMT

PRNewswire - SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that it will celebrate Thanksgiving with an extensive lineup of music programming that spans its various 100% commercial-free music channels.

Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Verizon Launches a New Era of Television Entertainment in Philadelphia

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:25 GMT

PRNewswire - Just in time for Thanksgiving and its related activities, Verizon's award-winning FiOS TV is now available in parts of Philadelphia.

The New Black Friday

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:07 GMT

PRNewswire - This year, QVC is seeking to redefine Black Friday by offering all of the deals shoppers are looking for, with none of the craziness.

Discovery Communications to Launch New Multimedia, Multi-Year Science Initiative, 'Be The Future,' Supporting Obama Administration Stem Priorities

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Underscoring its commitment to leading in science-related programming and education, and answering President Obama's call to action to encourage science literacy, Discovery Communications today announced a new multimedia, multi-year nationwide initiative called "Be The Future." Over the next five years, Discovery will launch a programming block, education curriculum and tools to inspire student learning and careers in the sciences and support the White House's efforts behind science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

Time Warner Cable to Connect a Million Minds

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:55 GMT

Business Wire - Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) today launched a new philanthropic initiative in conjunction with a White House plan to strengthen America’s economic competitiveness by improving education and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).