News tagged with abc
New ad zapper has TV networks worried about sales
(AP) -- The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being short-sighted in opposing the technology.
May 22, 2012 |
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For US Hispanics, a new media outlet -- in English
ABC News and the Spanish-language media group Univision unveiled plans Monday for a new Web service and cable television channel for US Hispanics, mainly in English.
May 07, 2012 |
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Amazon in streaming video deal with Viacom
Amazon announced a deal with entertainment giant Viacom on Wednesday, building up its arsenal of television shows as it takes on video streaming market leader Netflix.
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Amazon, Netflix in deals with Disney-ABC
Amazon and Netflix announced separate deals Monday to stream television shows from The Walt Disney Co. and ABC TV network.
Oct 31, 2011 |
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Bill Gates unfussed by Steve Jobs' jab
Microsoft founder Bill Gates coolly parried some harsh criticism from late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, in an interview with ABC television Sunday, saying their professional rivalry was positive.
Oct 31, 2011 |
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Like a TV network, Yahoo launches fall programming
(AP) -- With TV network style, Yahoo is launching a fall slate of shows in a bid to strengthen its original programming.
Oct 04, 2011 |
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Yahoo, ABC joining forces in news partnership
(AP) -- ABC News is joining forces with Yahoo Inc. to deliver more digital news content to their audiences. With the deal, ABC News content will be prominently featured on the Yahoo News and Yahoo front page.
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Digital studios mature by adopting 'old media' ways
Nine studio executives sat in a glass-enclosed conference room in Beverly Hills, Calif., discussing potential snowy locales for filming later this year.
Jul 22, 2011 |
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Dramatized ads weave plot lines around product
(AP) -- In television's latest quest to discourage viewers from skipping ads, actors from NBC and ABC shows are appearing in character in commercials to interact with products in parallel story lines.
Sep 30, 2009 |
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Univision, Disney look at English news channel
(AP) -- Univision and Disney are in talks to create a 24-hour news channel for Latinos in English, two sources close to the negotiations said Monday.
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Australia media review eyes Internet
A review of Australia's media on Thursday recommended a major regulatory shakeup which would put Internet giants under the same umbrella as traditional outlets and see ownership laws axed.
Dec 15, 2011 |
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Obama got presidential iPad from Steve Jobs
US President Barack Obama revealed Monday that he received his iPad directly from Apple founder Steve Jobs ahead of the release of the hot-selling tablet computer.
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Source: Stephanopoulos offered 'GMA' job
(AP) -- An executive with knowledge of the negotiations says ABC News has offered George Stephanopoulos (STEFF'-uh-nop-oh-luss) the job of "Good Morning America" co-anchor, although ABC's political expert ...
Dec 04, 2009 |
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Forget all about it: Traumatic memories can be erased
It is well known that fear memories are permanent. However, a recent paper in Science, evaluated by three Faculty Members for F1000, reports an extraordinary finding that supports the use of a drug to control recollections of tra ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 09, 2009 |
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ABC Music Lounge: No cocktails, but nonstop music
(AP) -- Cocktails won't be served, but ABC says a new online "music lounge" will offer a full menu of songs and artists featured on its shows.
May 07, 2009 |
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