Today's media articles
News group: Latin American gov'ts restrict press
Populist leaders around Latin America are increasingly making legal and political moves to silence their media critics, the president of the Inter American Press Association said Friday. (AP, 11/6/09)
Populist leaders around Latin America are increasingly making legal and political moves to silence their media critics, the president of the Inter American Press Association said Friday. (AP, 11/6/09)
Final Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney fell $.44 or 1.5 percent, to $28.56. (AP, 11/6/09)
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney fell $.44 or 1.5 percent, to $28.56. (AP, 11/6/09)
Midday Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Disney fell $.40 or 1.4 percent, to $28.60. (AP, 11/6/09)
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Disney fell $.40 or 1.4 percent, to $28.60. (AP, 11/6/09)
Early Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Disney fell $.02 or .1 percent, to $28.98. (AP, 11/6/09)
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Disney fell $.02 or .1 percent, to $28.98. (AP, 11/6/09)
Dolan more than doubles 3Q profit
Dolan Media Co., a provider of legal and professional publications and services, said Friday its third-quarter profit more than doubled as revenue grew sharply in its mortgage default processing services business. (AP, 11/6/09)
Dolan Media Co., a provider of legal and professional publications and services, said Friday its third-quarter profit more than doubled as revenue grew sharply in its mortgage default processing services business. (AP, 11/6/09)
Media stories in the last week
New England’s 7th Spanish-language paper begins publishing
At a time when the recession is battering newspapers, a group of Latino journalists in Massachusetts has launched New England’s seventh Spanish-language weekly newspaper. (Boston Globe, 11/5/09)
At a time when the recession is battering newspapers, a group of Latino journalists in Massachusetts has launched New England’s seventh Spanish-language weekly newspaper. (Boston Globe, 11/5/09)
‘Hub’ is climbing the charts
The obvious question in August, when The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM, 98.5) began its quest to become the first significant challenger to longtime powerhouse WEEI, was whether Boston could sustain another sports-talk radio station. (Boston Globe, 11/6/09)
The obvious question in August, when The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM, 98.5) began its quest to become the first significant challenger to longtime powerhouse WEEI, was whether Boston could sustain another sports-talk radio station. (Boston Globe, 11/6/09)
Final Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies were up at the close of trading: Disney rose $.97 or 3.5 percent, to $29.00. (AP, 11/5/09)
Shares of some top media companies were up at the close of trading: Disney rose $.97 or 3.5 percent, to $29.00. (AP, 11/5/09)
Early Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.67 or 2.4 percent, to $28.70. (AP, 11/5/09)
Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.67 or 2.4 percent, to $28.70. (AP, 11/5/09)
As circulation falls, paper goes glossy
SAN FRANCISCO - With its circulation falling faster than any other major US newspaper’s, the San Francisco Chronicle is determined to set the pace in a flashier way: It’s about to become the first general-interest daily printed on high-quality glossy paper. (Boston Globe, 11/4/09)
SAN FRANCISCO - With its circulation falling faster than any other major US newspaper’s, the San Francisco Chronicle is determined to set the pace in a flashier way: It’s about to become the first general-interest daily printed on high-quality glossy paper. (Boston Globe, 11/4/09)
Final Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney rose $.41 or 1.5 percent, to $28.03. (AP, 11/4/09)
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney rose $.41 or 1.5 percent, to $28.03. (AP, 11/4/09)
Virgin Media prices $1.2B of senior debt
Virgin Media Inc., the London-based provider of TV, Internet and phone services, said Wednesday the pricing has been set for an offering of 715 million pounds ($1.2 billion) in senior notes due 2019 from its subsidiary Virgin Media Finance PLC. (AP, 11/4/09)
Virgin Media Inc., the London-based provider of TV, Internet and phone services, said Wednesday the pricing has been set for an offering of 715 million pounds ($1.2 billion) in senior notes due 2019 from its subsidiary Virgin Media Finance PLC. (AP, 11/4/09)
Midday Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Disney rose $.71 or 2.6 percent, to $28.33. (AP, 11/4/09)
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Disney rose $.71 or 2.6 percent, to $28.33. (AP, 11/4/09)
Early Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.78 or 2.8 percent, to $28.40. (AP, 11/4/09)
Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.78 or 2.8 percent, to $28.40. (AP, 11/4/09)
Box office results lift Viacom revenue
NEW YORK - Viacom Inc. , the owner of MTV Networks and the Paramount Pictures film studio, said third-quarter profit rose 15 percent, more than analysts estimated, on higher box office revenue and an easing advertising slump. (Boston Globe, 11/3/09)
NEW YORK - Viacom Inc. , the owner of MTV Networks and the Paramount Pictures film studio, said third-quarter profit rose 15 percent, more than analysts estimated, on higher box office revenue and an easing advertising slump. (Boston Globe, 11/3/09)
Net revolution - and rerun
The emergence of cable and pay-TV programming marked an exciting and explosive stage in America's communications history. As we enter a similar period with the Internet and digital technology, it's worth reviewing what was learned from the video revolution three decades ago. (Boston Globe, 11/3/09)
The emergence of cable and pay-TV programming marked an exciting and explosive stage in America's communications history. As we enter a similar period with the Internet and digital technology, it's worth reviewing what was learned from the video revolution three decades ago. (Boston Globe, 11/3/09)
Final Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney rose $.21 or .8 percent, to $27.62. (AP, 11/3/09)
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney rose $.21 or .8 percent, to $27.62. (AP, 11/3/09)
Owners fight credit bid in Philly newspaper sale
The owners of Philadelphia's two major dailies are waging a late-stage battle to keep the newspapers from creditors in a looming bankruptcy auction. (AP, 11/3/09)
The owners of Philadelphia's two major dailies are waging a late-stage battle to keep the newspapers from creditors in a looming bankruptcy auction. (AP, 11/3/09)
Midday Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are down at noon: Disney fell $.13 or .5 percent, to $27.28. (AP, 11/3/09)
Shares of some top media companies are down at noon: Disney fell $.13 or .5 percent, to $27.28. (AP, 11/3/09)
Early Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.17 or .6 percent, to $27.58. (AP, 11/3/09)
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.17 or .6 percent, to $27.58. (AP, 11/3/09)
Final Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney rose $.04 or .1 percent, to $27.41. (AP, 11/2/09)
Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: Disney rose $.04 or .1 percent, to $27.41. (AP, 11/2/09)
Midday Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Disney rose $.26 or .9 percent, to $27.63. (AP, 11/2/09)
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Disney rose $.26 or .9 percent, to $27.63. (AP, 11/2/09)
Early Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.30 or 1.1 percent, to $27.67. (AP, 11/2/09)
Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Disney rose $.30 or 1.1 percent, to $27.67. (AP, 11/2/09)
Discussion on The Future of News at Harvard
How will we get our news in the future? Will it appear in our cereal bowl or be pumped into our veins? OK, we’re just kidding, but there will be serious talk about the subject at tonight’s The Future of News . The forum will be moderated by Tom Fiedler, dean of BU’s College of Communication and former editor of ... (Boston Globe, 11/1/09)
How will we get our news in the future? Will it appear in our cereal bowl or be pumped into our veins? OK, we’re just kidding, but there will be serious talk about the subject at tonight’s The Future of News . The forum will be moderated by Tom Fiedler, dean of BU’s College of Communication and former editor of ... (Boston Globe, 11/1/09)
Press' role in democracy aired in Vt.
An award-winning journalist told a Vermont audience that the downfall of the newspaper industry does not bode well for democracy. (AP, 11/1/09)
An award-winning journalist told a Vermont audience that the downfall of the newspaper industry does not bode well for democracy. (AP, 11/1/09)