CBS
CBS, Viacom downgraded on 'weakening' advertising market - MarketWatch
A meltdown of global financial markets since September, fueled by the subprime mortgage crisis, has dealt a crushing blow to media companies, as consumer confidence has spiraled, leading to lower revenues and cuts in spending by major advertisers. CBS shares have fallen more than 60% since the beginning of September, while Viacom
FOX
Facebook, MySpace to Battle in Bookstores
Two "tell-all" books about the world
Media Must Adapt or Perish, Murdoch Warns
With newspapers cutting back and predictions of even worse times ahead, Rupert Murdoch said the profession may still have a bright future if it can shake free of reporters and editors who he said have forfeited the trust and loyalty of their readers.
MySpace Japan Eyes International Growth
Banking on the global appeal of Japanese pop and video games, MySpace said it would more than double the number of artists on its Japanese pages to get more clicks internationally. "We are uniquely positioned to clear barriers posed by language," said MySpace
MTV
Makers of Smirnoff Vodka launch 'Diageo MTV Guardian Angel'
"No one should drink and drive. I hope our
MTV and Beatles Come Together for New Game
MTV has a ticket to ride. The Beatles catalog, that is, in an exclusive partnership to make a "Rock Band"-like game out of the Fab Four
UNIVISION
Univision holds audiences as revs fall
Univision Communications
AFRICA
18 media houses launch HIV/Aids policies
A LANDMARK step in the fight against HIV/AIDS in
ASIA
Media and business gearing up for AIDS awareness
On the occasion of World AIDS Day on December 1, China.org.cn, together with six domestic media, will take the lead in a media program to create public awareness on HIV and AIDS in
Media skeptical, unsure of HIV/AIDS reporting guidelines
A day after the Press Council of India formally released its guidelines for reporting on HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) cases, many of the country’s leading media organizations said they weren’t consulted. Several said they were unaware of the guidelines, which were first reported by Mint on 17 November.
HIV/AIDS AND SEXUAL HEALTH NEWS
7 Facts You Need to Know About HPV and Gardasil
As women—and soon men—gain access to the new Merck vaccine Gardasil, which targets the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stepped up efforts to identify the 25,000 or more cancers primarily associated with HPV that increase the burden of cancer in the United States each year.
Counseling on alcohol key to teens' sexual health
When health care providers are talking with adolescents about sexual health, alcohol must be a part of the conversation, conclude two researchers from the
Older people more likely to have unprotected sex
People in their 30s and 40s are much less likely than teens to use condoms when having sex with someone for the first time, new research from the
Record Number of Youth Dancing Worldwide to Take a Stand Against HIV and AIDS
More than 50.000 young people will take a stand on the 29th of November during Dance4Life events in 19 countries. The worldwide Dance4Life movement is growing rapidly. This year 150,000 extra youth were reached with Dance4Life Schools Projects and the number of participating countries has almost doubled since 2006. In 2014, Dance4Life wants to have involved at least 1 million youth (Agents of Change) in actively pushing back the spread of HIV and AIDS.
MULTI CULTURAL NEWS
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program to Improve Health of African American Men in New York City
Today, the Diabetic Amputation Prevention (DAP) Foundation launched the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program in
OTHER NEWS
A Los Angeles Mother Is the Basis of "Law & Order" HIV
The episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit that aired Tuesday, Oct. 28 on NBC attempted to take on "AIDS denialism." The story centers on a character obviously based on Rethinking AIDS board member and Alive & Well founder Christine Maggiore. Maggiore
AOL to Shut Down Its YouTube Competitor
Time Warner
Actress Charlize Theron Named UN Messenger of Peace
Academy-award-winning actress and activist Charlize Theron has been named a U.N. Messenger of Peace. Her special focus will be on ending violence against women. From U.N. headquarters in
Media 'Out of Touch' With American Morals
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A majority of Americans say
New SNL Kagan Study Identifies New Media as a Bright Spot in a Grim Economy
Media Trends 2008, a new study from SNL Kagan, shows how the Internet and emerging technologies such as Blu-ray, on-demand video and wireless data services are reshaping the media landscape.
New Media Presidency
In addition to regularly videotaping the radio address, officials at the transition office say the Obama White House will also conduct online Q&As and video interviews. The goal, officials say, is to put a face on government. In the following weeks, for example, senior members of the transition team, various policy experts and choices for the Cabinet, among others, will record videos for Change.gov. Online political observers say President-elect Obama
Online Video Chips Away at TV, Study Says
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More evidence that online video is cannibalizing television consumption is due Monday, courtesy of an IBM study. Plus, online viewers don
TiVo to Offer Domino's Pizza Delivery Service
TiVo, the pioneer of digital video recorders, will launch a service to let subscribers order and track deliveries from Domino
UPCOMING EVENTS
LONDON MEDIA SUMMIT 24TH NOVEMBER
Co-Chaired by Channel 4
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