| November 13, 2009 | News for broadcast and electronic media leaders |
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News Corp. says it won't bid on NBCU: While News Corp. had shown interest in possibly acquiring NBC Universal from General Electric, CEO Chase Carey said it will make no last-minute effort to outbid Comcast. Los Angeles Times/Company Town
(11/12)
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With lessons learned from failed Disney bid, Comcast poised to take over NBCU: As the $30 billion mega-media-deal between Comcast and NBC Universal inches towards reality, The New York Times profiles Comcast Chairman Brian Roberts. The New York Times
(11/12)
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- Manufacturers push Web TV for holiday shopping
Electronics giants including LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Vizio are leading the charge toward Web-TV integration, with a new breed of Internet-friendly TV sets that don't require set-top boxes. According to ABI Research, these sets will comprise 69% of all TV sales by 2014. USA TODAY
(11/13)
    
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- John King takes over Lou Dobbs's prime-time slot
CNN anchor John King will take over the network's 7 p.m. week-night time slot following the departure of outspoken Lou Dobbs, who is rumored to possibly be considering a move to Fox News or Fox Business. King's political program will provide in-depth coverage of one or two timely issues each day. Variety
(11/12)
- Film critic: Tune into "Pirate Radio"
"Pirate Radio," a new movie dramatizing the real-life adventures of an American DJ who defied British censors to play rock-and-roll on the radio, is a fun and infectious romp, according to Los Angeles Times film critic Betsy Sharkey. Los Angeles Times
(11/13)
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- Radio legend Tom Merriman dead
An icon in the world of radio jingles, and a recent inductee into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, Tom Merriman is dead at age 85. The founder of Texas-based TM Studios recorded more than 40 years' worth of radio jingles, including the first ever recorded in Dallas. Radio Business Report
(11/12)
- "Meet the Press" host to keynote NAB event
David Gregory, the moderator of NBC News' "Meet the Press" and one of Washington, D.C.'s 50 most-influential journalists, according to Washingtonian magazine, will be a keynote speaker for the 2010 NAB State Leadership Conference, which will run March 1 to 3 in Washington, D.C. TVNewsCheck (free registration)
(11/12)
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2010 Service to America Awards Call for Entries -- Deadline March 2
Every day, broadcasters serve their local communities. They provide a lifeline in times of crisis and disaster relief in the aftermath; they raise money and awareness for people in need and for charitable causes; and they participate in community events and donate airtime to support community issues. On one special night each year, broadcasters are acknowledged and thanked for their outstanding service to their communities. Showcase your station's commitment to localism. Submit your Celebration of Service to America Awards entries today. The deadline for entries is March 2, 2010. For more information, including award categories, criteria and rules for entry, go to www.nab.org/servicetoamerica.
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- What's on tap for cross-ownership?
Some observers say the economics of running media operations are pushing the FCC to consider dropping cross-ownership restrictions that affect common ownership of multiple TV stations in the same market and cross-ownership of TV stations, radio outlets and newspapers. Forbes
(11/11)
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