Monthly Archives: March 2011

Baltimore Sun (blog) Comcast doubles down on TidalTVCED MagazineComcast has upped its investment in targeted ad startup TidalTV, participating in the latter's third round of financing, which netted it $30 million. The round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) … Continue reading →

NewsFactor – If you like something, tell your friends. That’s the reasoning behind Google’s newest feature enhancement for its popular search engine — a +1 button to indicate you’ve given your approval to something that will show up in search … Continue reading →

NewsFactor – After getting slapped by the Federal Trade Commission, Google is turning to its next battle: European antitrust issues. And Microsoft is doing its part to make sure the EU sticks to Google on the search front. Original story … Continue reading →

AFP – US computer giant Microsoft declared war on Internet king Google Thursday when it joined an anti-trust complaint in Europe that could result in billions of dollars in fines. Original story here.

Politico Copps: AT&T merger a 'steeper climb' than Comcast/NBCUThe Hill (blog)Democratic FCC Commissioner Michael Copps has strong doubts about AT&T's proposal to buy T-Mobile, calling it a "steeper climb" than the merger of Comcast and NBC Universal, a transaction he … Continue reading →

Dawson ISD dealing with tragic loss of 3rd grade teacherCorsicana Daily SunThe 2011 scholarship rules and regulations which include eligibility, procedures, and application, may be obtained by calling Jackie King at (903) 229-7505, or by e-mail to brickstreet@peoplepc.com. Applications must … Continue reading →

Comcast saves space on its digital lineup for Asian-American networkFierceCableComcast has agreed to place English language Asian-American network Mnet on its D1 digital tier in Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Sacramento by Sept. 1, 2011. The station placement is "part … Continue reading →

Macworld – Not content to let competitors like Carbonite have all the iOS fun, online backup service Mozy has released its own iPhone app. Original story here.

Lindsay Powers Subscribers can watch more than 130 shows about Prince William and Kate Middleton ahead of their April 29 wedding. read more Original story here.

Bay Area Indymedia Protect Water Quality in the Central Valley!Bay Area IndymediaPlease makeyour voice heard by signing the attached coalition letter and sending your organizational logo and the individual signing the letter (with title) to John Newbold (jdnewbold [at] earthlink.net) … Continue reading →

Hollywood Reporter Shell Shakes Up NBCU International TeamMultichannel NewsShell, who became chairman of the international unit after Comcast closed its joint venture with NBC Universal in January, has added the title of president, International Television and promoted two executives to … Continue reading →

Globe and Mail Comcast Launches On-Demand Royal Wedding ChannelHollywood ReporterComcast has launched an on-demand royal wedding channel where subscribers can watch more than 130 programs about Prince William and Kate Middleton's April 29 wedding. The shows and updated news will … Continue reading →

AP – The Czech Republic’s Constitutional Court has overturned parts of a law that force telephone operators to retain data on telephone calls and Internet traffic. Original story here.

Better-than-expected performance for core businesses raises price from $26 to… Original story here.

Sanford Research Boosts Comcast Target PriceBroadcasting & CableBy John Eggerton — Broadcasting & Cable, 3/31/2011 9:55:19 AM Sanford Research has raised its target price for Comcast stock from $26 to $31 on better-than-expected performance for Comcast's core businesses, the cable … Continue reading →