CBS
CBS' Moonves On CNet Acquisition
In an interview with paidContent, Les Moonves explains why CBS decided to buy CNet Networks instead of The Weather Channel, as the media giant considered making an acquisition to strengthen its digital offerings. "Both have their values," Moonves said.
FOX
MySpace kicks off 'Rock the Vote' contest for bands
Here's how it works: from now through August 14, bands with profiles on MySpace can install a tool on their pages that lets their fans register to vote. The first 25 bands to have 150 people register to vote through the tool will have their music featured in custom playlists on TouchTunes digital jukeboxes--you know, the kind you see in bars--and then the grand prize winner will get to be the opening act at Rock the Vote's "Ballot Bash" concert at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on August 25. They'll also get some new guitars courtesy of Gibson.
VIACOM
Paramount Pictures asked to make public apology
Calls for public apology by Paramount Pictures and its parent Viacom on issues surrounding The Love Guru movie, started by acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed, are gathering strength.
Viacom tries to stop trade secrets leaking
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AFRICA
Judge Calls for Tough Law On HIV/Aids
A spouse who knowingly conceals his or her HIV/AIDS status and infects the partner should be prosecuted, a High Court judge has suggested. During a workshop for judges and magistrates at Pauline Hotel in Lira recently, Justice David Wangutusi said the sentence for such people should be harsh to deter other likely offenders.
Uganda: How Crucial Are Men in HIV/Aids Fight?
Recently in a meeting, a male youth asked representatives of Christian Children's Fund and Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation why men are not considered as active participants as women are in the fight against HIV/Aids.
Zimbabwe: Call for Evidence-Based HIV/Aids Interventions
THERE is need to identify and use evidence-based interventions with known impact levels on each of the thematic areas of the Zimbabwe National HIV and Aids Strategic Plan. Speaking at a forum organised by the National Partnership Forum last week, health economist Dr Gilbert Mawera said this could be achieved by mobilising more resources.
ASIA
Dial 66665555 for 'those' questions
The number is quite easy to remember but has nothing to do with any reality show or opinion poll. Infact, callers to the number prefer their names and conversations to be kept confidential. The call centre (66665555) on reproductive health launched by Jansankhya Stirtha Kosh (JSK), a registered society of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has been receiving encouraging response from callers, majority of them, women.
Men buying sex constitute largest HIV infected group
Men who buy sex, most of them from the “mainstream” society, are the single most powerful driving force in Asia’s HIV epidemic and constitute the largest infected population group, according to a report by an independent body on HIV/AIDS.
Ten million Asians could be infected with HIV by 2020
About 10 million Asians are expected to be infected with HIV by 2020, an independent commission on AIDS in Asia warned Monday. The commission comprising nine of Asia’s leading development economists, scientists and policymakers working on AIDS, urged Asian countries to chart a new response to AIDS.
CARIBBEAN & LATIN AMERICA
Hundreds turn out to Scotia Bank’s Regional Testing Day
OVER 200 persons seized the opportunity to be tested for HIV/AIDS at the Scotia Bank Regional Testing Day held last Friday, June 27th on Princes Street. The testing was carried out free of cost and persons participating in the testing were able to receive same-day results.
Jamaicans more tolerant of persons living with HIV, AIDS
According to the 2008 National HIV and AIDS/STI Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour and Practices (KABP) Survey that was conducted across the island among 1,800 people between the ages of 15 and 49 between February and April this year, 83 per cent of the participants said they would be willing to care for a family member who became sick after being infected with the HIV virus.
EUROPE
Condom only solution to risky sexual behaviour
Switzerland's highest court has ruled that a man who unknowingly contaminated a woman with HIV can be held responsible for his actions. The Federal Court in Lausanne wrote that any person having occasional sex with another should use a condom to protect the other person. Otherwise they should expect to be accused of causing seriously bodily harm through negligence if the occasional partner is diagnosed with the Aids-causing virus.
STDs doubled in Britain among middle-aged
In Britain, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases was highest among women ages 45 to 54, but highest among men age 55 to 60, researchers said. In total, 4,445 sexually transmitted disease episodes were identified among people ages 45 and older during that time. Most were straight men and women.
ADVERTISING NEWS
Nike Mounting Massive Campaign In China For Olympics
Nike will launch "a pretty prominent" ad campaign in all media to coincide with the Olympic Games in Beijing this August, according to Charlie Denson, Nike's brand president. China is the second largest country market after the US for Nike, as well as being a significant source of manufacturing for its shoes.
CELEBRITY NEWS
Lyfe Jennings Launches Summer Tour and HIV/AIDS Awareness Initiative
Lyfe Jennings kicked off his Baby I'm a Star summer concert tour in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Friday, June 27th. In conjunction with the tour, Lyfe is partnering with Music World Entertainment to launch a program in support of the "Heightened National Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis Among African Americans," an effort led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote awareness, education and testing across the United States in response to the alarming HIV/AIDS crisis among African-Americans.
HIV/AIDS AND SEXUAL HEALTH NEWS
HealingHQ.com is the internet’s leading compendium of alternative health advice
HealingHQ.com, premier alternative health directory and magazine, is proud to announce its newest contributor, Dr. Frederick Peterson, sexual health expert and therapist.
HIV/AIDS Infections among Young Homosexuals Rising, Says CDC
HIV/AIDS infections among young homosexual men have been on a rapid rise since 2001, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday (June 26). Meanwhile, infections among the broader homosexual community have gone up at a negligible rate and middle-aged homosexuals have experienced a slight decline in infections.
Proof of HIV test could spur greater sexual responsibility
Now, an organization that has been at the forefront of the AIDS battle in the black community may have come up with a way to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. As part of the "Test 1 Million" campaign, the Black AIDS Institute may have come up with a strategy that could make a difference. It is an HIV/AIDS Card that identifies the bearer as someone who has taken an HIV/AIDS test within the last six months.
The offering will launch in September for $5 per month. Each week subscribers will receive an exclusive (RED) song from an established musician, a new song from an emerging artist, a "crackerjack surprise" of non-music content, and stories of how (RED) dollars are being spent in Africa.
What Works To Prevent HIV Among Heterosexual African-Americans?
"Peer education, skills training and cultural tailoring were critical factors we found in interventions that reduced HIV risk behaviors and led to lower rates of sexually transmitted infections," said study lead author, Lynae Darbes, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at UCSF's Center for AIDS Prevention Studies and Global Health Sciences.
MOBILE NEWS
Virgin Mobile Upgrades With Helio Hookup
With its pay-as-you-go plans and youth appeal, Virgin Mobile USA practically invented cheap cell phone service for teens. But with its $39 million buyout of mobile operator Helio, Virgin is taking a more conventional approach to competing with the major U.S. wireless carriers.
MULTI CULTURAL NEWS
RADIO ONE FINANCES 'BLACK AMERICA' STUDY
One of the largest-ever studies of black America was completed recently and presented as "the most detailed snap shot of African American life in the United States today." Sponsored by Radio One, Inc., the survey from Chapel Hill-based research firm Yankelovich identified eleven specific segments within black America today, ranging from Connected Black Teens, Digital Networkers and Black Onliners at the younger end, to Faith Fulfills, Broadcast Blacks and Boomer Blacks at the older end.
PHILANTHROPY
The Boston Beer Company Launches A New Philanthropy Program
The Boston Beer Company announced today Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a program whose mission is to partner with low and moderate income microentrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry and provide the tools they need to help them grow and succeed.
SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS
New Type of Social Networking Provides a Safe, Creative Place
FreshBrain today announced a social networking site for students age 13 to 18 who want to unleash their best ideas with the assistance of the latest technology tools. The Web site gives teens the opportunity to work with friends, other students and advisors to build technology-based activities that are interesting and meaningful to them in a productive and safe environment.
OTHER NEWS
A Gay Media Empire Takes Shape
Paul Colichman and a business partner are building a media conglomerate around Here, television's only premium gay cable network. They recently paid $6.5 million to buy the Advocate, a news magazine, Out, a fashion monthly, and other sister publications. Colichman already owns gay entertainment portal GayWired.com and plans to expand the online presence of his new print publications. "Our point of view is that everything in media is cross-platformed now. We are in the content business, and to generate profit you need to be everywhere," he says.
Average Age Of TV Viewers Hits 50
For the first time, the broadcasts network's median age is outside of the vaunted 18-49 demo. According to a study released by Magna Global, the average viewer of the five broadcast nets' last season, not including delayed DVR viewers, was 50. ABC, NBC and Fox continue to grow older, while CBS--the oldest-skewing network--has remained fairly steady. "With traditional television no longer necessarily the first screen for the younger set, the ages of the broadcast networks keep rising," says Magna researcher Steve Sternberg.
Filtrbox Debuts New Media Monitoring Service
Filtrbox is the media monitoring service of choice for savvy professionals. The Web-based service allows users to collect, filter and share online content quickly and reliably. Filtrbox manages information overload, eliminating the need for multiple monitoring tools saving both time and money while increasing productivity and knowledge.
Google To Distribute Content Via AdSense
Google is partnering with "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane to distribute two-minute episodes of a new cartoon, "Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy" through its AdSense advertising system. The search giant will syndicate the program to thousands of Web sites that typically attract young men. Instead of static ads, clips of "Cavalcade" will appear where AdWords ads usually go on these sites.
One-Third Of Online Adults Sample Web TV
About 35% of adult broadband users said they had watched one or more TV shows via the Internet, but their preference is still the trusty television set, per a new study by Nielsen and the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing.
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