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    * A third of laptops fail in three years: study  Nov 23, 2009
    To better serve local customers, the company has added service centers across the country by roping in authorized distributors, increasing the number of its service centers to 25 outlets, up from 12 in 2005. This story has been viewed 583 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    High-end highlights for holiday shoppers  Nov 23, 2009
    You can narrow your sights on gifts and plan some personal shopping by reviewing the event's Web site, which reveals the impressive list of participants: manufacturers, importers, distributors - most based in the cavernous buildings that make up the American Industrial Center. These and other vendors will be selling samples, seconds, overruns, past season and discontinued inventory at 40 to 70 off retail. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles  Nov 21, 2009
    So would it make sense for the two teams, Twinlinx and AFSCM, to pool resources to win over users and distributors. Not really, according to Prexl. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Surviving madness, mutilation and a mauling  Nov 21, 2009
    The producers and distributors, once we knew we were going to Cannes, said, 'Prepare yourselves for people being really quite hostile. I thought I would get into the theatre and people would throw things at me, so I was really well prepared and had a nice surprise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Still no NFL Network on Time Warner  Nov 21, 2009
    We have 53 million homes and more than 300 distributors. It's pretty clear that a market has been established, that there is a clear demand for the product. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    PRIDE aims to clean up with new product line  Nov 21, 2009
    In about six months, the nonprofit expects to be ready to line up distributors to sell to commercial buyers. In a third phase, in about a year, Pride hopes to start selling its cleaning products to supermarkets and national retailers, such as and. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Electronic Game Card, Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending September 30, 2009  Nov 21, 2009
    EGMI develops sales and marketing relationships with agents and distributors globally and currently has agents and distributors in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, South Africa Australia, New Zealand and Japan. For further information please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Rohana: Quantum hike in sports package hasnt been determined  Nov 21, 2009
    Astro beat four other nominees, including the Australian police force which was nominated for successful prosecutions of pirate distributors of unauthorised equipment, and Discovery Networks Asia, which was nominated for its long-term commitment to HD across the region. Astro was chosen for consistently growing revenue in a challenging market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Crackdown launched on cell phone porn  Nov 20, 2009
    There are nearly 650 million cell phone users in China, offering distributors of porn a huge and profitable market. "Profits are the biggest incentive for cell phone websites to carry porn," said Shi Xiansheng, assistant to the secretary-general of the Internet Society of China. (People's Daily Online, China)

    Saamchem to invest US$2.2mil in new Indonesian subsidiary  Nov 20, 2009
    "This is indeed a win-win situation for both parties with the new subsidiary able to tap into Samchem's expertise in the chemical supply chain solutions. "Samchem on the other hand, would be able to utilise the existing distribution network in Indonesia, to market industrial chemicals," said Herisun. According to Ng, the Indonesian market contributed RM4 million or 23 percent to the group's foreign revenue of RM17.5 million in 2008. "With this new venture, we will introduce a lot of new... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    20 Years After UN Pact, Many Children Still Suffer  Nov 20, 2009
    Today, she picks up the day's merchandise from distributors at 2 a.m. The boy meets her at the market three hours later. "It's a tough life," said the aunt. (CBS News -- World)

    UTI spreads its wings across overseas markets  Nov 20, 2009
    Says Tarun Ghulati, CEO of UTI International, We have a mix of retail and institutional licences in various markets, along instead of creating a direct sales force, the model is to ally with large distributors, other private banks, co-brand, work with investors with existing exposure to emerging markets and even sovereign funds and so on. In Asia, UTI International already has a tie-up with Shinsei Bank. (India Times)

    The Donald's new gig: Selling vitamins  Nov 20, 2009
    The products will be sold via multilevel marketing a method of selling products through a network of distributors ... Critics of such programs say that most of the products are bought by the distributors themselves, and that few of the salespeople actually come out ahead in the end. (MSNBC -- Business)

    If you're friendly with the ISPs, why are you writing from the point of view of...  Nov 20, 2009
    The truth of the matter is that these ISPs and video distributors (i. e. cable companies) want to have things both ways. (Multichannel News)

    AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak  Nov 20, 2009
    Those who spent much of yesterday frantically trying not to use the so-called "revolutionary new way for Instant Messenger users to instantaneously share entertaining content" will be happy to know America Online is considering taking legal action against the distributors of the program. Representatives for BuddyLinks, a sneaky program that turned unwary AOL Instant Messenger service users into instant spammers Wednesday, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)

    EXCLUSIVE: U.N.'s High-Pressure Green Game  Nov 20, 2009
    The U.N.'s partnership with various television production firms, broadcasters and distributors, in particular, has become almost symbiotic when it comes to "climate change" especially with Copenhagen approaching. Case in point: a six-part, half-hour series called "Road to Copenhagen," which is appearing on the European and Asian networks of CNBC, from Oct. 12 to Nov. 21. (Fox News)

    Olive Creates New Audio Category, the HD Hi-Fi Music Server  Nov 19, 2009
    Olive is available world-wide through a network of authorized distributors. More information on product specifications, features, pricing, images and other multimedia assets are available at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    NFL Network attempts to huddle with politicos  Nov 19, 2009
    The other distributors -- Comcast, DirecTV, Dish Network and Cox Communications -- carry the network on a digital-service tier ... Every year around this time, when the channel's schedule of eight Thursday night games kicks in, the network mounts a campaign to pressure holdout distributors like Time Warner Cable and Cablevision in New York ... The other distributors -- Comcast, DirecTV, Dish Network and Cox Communications -- carry the network on a digital-service tier. (New York Post -- Business)

    History International HD Gains Berths On Time Warner Cable, Bright House, Cox Systems  Nov 18, 2009
    "We're thrilled for the network to join History, A&E, BIO, CI, Lifetime and LMN in providing high-quality programming that meets the growing demand for HD content." Noted AETN executive vice president of distribution David Zagin: "HI continues to be one of the fastest-growing cable networks. Distributors continue to demand smart, male-targeted networks like HI HD to bolster their expanding HD lineups. We are excited to offer our seventh AETN network in HD and look forward to partnering with our... (Multichannel News)

    Global Axcess signs ATM deal  Nov 18, 2009
    This win continues to support our belief that there are substantial opportunities for us to grow our ATM network revenues organically, both through direct sales and through the efforts of our network of distributors. We have grown our direct sales pipeline to over 4,750 ATM locations. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    PSBs smell money in MF, insurance sale  Nov 18, 2009
    The situation has changed now, with PSU banks sensing an opportunity to pocket additional fee income from selling financial products, mainly MFs, in the wake of independent distributors losing interest in pushing equity schemes after the Sebi clampdown on broker commissions in August. In the past couple of months, PSU banks such as State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda (BoB) have beefed up their sales teams to focus on selling investment products. (India Times)

    ThePlatform Wants To Handle 'TV Everywhere' For Everyone  Nov 18, 2009
    Comcast Subsidiary Launches Service to Help Programmers Manage Integration With TV Distributors ... But with several distributors, the process of managing content-distribution agreements and associated rights becomes very complex, thePlatform CEO Ian Blaine said ... In addition, thePlatform's TV Everywhere tools can let programmers tailor their video Web sites based on business arrangements with TV distributors. (Multichannel News)

    Beating Breakfast's High Costs  Nov 17, 2009
    Certain coffee and tea varieties are new products, which means manufacturers and distributors are interested in getting the public to try them. To try to do that, most of the time, good sales are needed to get the ball rolling. (CBS News)

    Company Charged in $8B Troop Food Fraud  Nov 17, 2009
    Part of why there was so much leeway is that as a means of feeding the troops amidst dangerous circumstances without other infrastructure and competition they were so NEEDED. Having a foreign entity take care of foreign soil feeding during warlike circumstances is not as surprising as having a foreign company ( Sodexho) take care of US marines bases within the US. Nobody should be deleriously happy about American foodservice distributors either--- Syscos and US Foodservices have taken non... (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Goodell: Richardson helpful in CBA talks  Nov 17, 2009
    We have 53 million homes and over 300 distributors and a large carrier in this market right here, as a matter of fact, Time Warner, is denying their customers the opportunity to see the network. And it's not just the network; it's also the Red Zone, which we've had an incredible reaction to from fans and the partners who are carrying it. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    AVATAR: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE, the Official Companion Album to James Cameron's Epic Motion Picture, Features Music Composed & Conducted by Oscar®-Winner James Horner, Plus "I See You," Performed by Leona Lewis  Nov 17, 2009
    One of the worlds largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox Animation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    MaxPreps, Comcast Team Up On On-Demand Play  Nov 16, 2009
    Beal said the company is also open to other distributors as well. Clearly, other cable operators have interest in tying into high school sports. (Multichannel News)

    MF could give financial inclusion another dimension  Nov 16, 2009
    The online platform may also make life easier for distributors who now find it tough to convince investors to issue separate cheques for commission ... It will thus become easier and much more convenient for those placed in remote districts of the country to invest in mutual funds either directly or through their distributors who will have online access to the portal as the portal is not restricted to demat account holders alone ... To learn more about this MF trading platform and its impact on... (India Times)

    Online trading platform: To reduce costs; distributors appear wary  Nov 16, 2009
    While the industry is upbeat about the new concept, which aims to reduce operational costs and address the issue of pan-India penetration, the distributors appear wary if the new platform would further eat into their potential commissions ... So in case of India, which is not, a very mature market and distributor can provide value by providing door-to-door services, the latest move has stripped the small distributors ... Will online trading platform be another nail in the coffin for distributors... (India Times)

    Popular culture propels gay acceptance movement  Nov 16, 2009
    But it wasn't an easy road for "Brokeback Mountain" distributors. A theater in a Salt Lake City suburb famously refused to show the movie on opening night, generating quite a bit of controversy from LGBT alliance members. (Daily Orange, NY)

    Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM  Nov 16, 2009
    "While many who have installed it are describing the game as a virus, the truth is that by neglecting to read the terms of service included with the game, they have given the program's distributors permission to take over their computers," said Matty Janko, a systems administrator whose 23-computer network was invaded by the game Wednesday. Before the game loads, users are presented with a terms-of-service document that, among other things, allows the PSD Tools Instant Messenger Client to... (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)

    Roundup Ready Alfalfa: Appeal Made to Supreme Court (2)  Nov 15, 2009
    Still, the district court entered a nationwide injunction on the planting of RRA alfalfa while APHIS completes an EIS. That halt on the planting of RR alfalfa has severe economic consequences for Monsanto, Forage Genetics and for the farmers and distributors who planned on the GMO alfalfa being available. I would be more comfortable with a nationwide injunction had the district court held an evidentiary hearing to consider live testimony, listened to cross examination and resolved any... (Agri-View, WI)

    GM: 37 pct of US Saab dealerships to close  Nov 15, 2009
    The increase will be felt by the company's dealers and distributors, who buy tires directly from Goodyear. It is up to the distributors whether to pass the increase on to consumers, Davis said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Comtex Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings  Nov 14, 2009
    Comtex President and CEO, Chip Brian, stated, "In addition to providing premium news and information content to our distributors, over the last several years Comtex developed the proprietary SmarTrend product -- available through distributors and also sold directly to end users. We're gratified that our investments in new product development and marketing initiatives resulted in increased sales this past quarter, despite the very challenging economic climate in which we continue to operate.".... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Oscar Expands Roster for Animated Films  Nov 14, 2009
    2009 was a rich year for features using computer generated animation, stop-motion, claymation and hand-drawn animation, many being released by indie distributors, who - because of the expanded slate of nominees - have a better chance than usual against the likes of Pixar, Disney and other major studios. The 20 submitted films are. (CBS News -- Entertainment)

    Tech Data Corp. forms health unit  Nov 14, 2009
    Tech Data is one of the largest distributors of technology products from IT hardware and software producers in the world and the largest public company in the Tampa Bay area, according to the TBBJ Book of Lists. It serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in more than 100 countries. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Public health doctor defends swine flu response  Nov 14, 2009
    Historically, when weve had shortages of seasonal influenza vaccine, the distributors would often get the vaccine to big, commercial organizations that buy in bulk before distributing adequate doses to state and local public health departments that often serve the most vulnerable populations. This should not happen. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Benefiting from H1N1 fallout  Nov 14, 2009
    Prestige Ameritech makes masks for major distributors, such as 3M, who sell the masks to hospitals and health care professionals. The company also manufactures and markets its own ProGear line of masks and medical supplies. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Electronic Game Card, Inc. to Present at Second Annual LD MICRO Conference  Nov 14, 2009
    EGMI develops sales and marketing relationships with agents and distributors globally and currently has agents and distributors in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Korea, Mexico, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, South Africa Australia, New Zealand and Japan. For further information please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Ascent Media Corporation Announces Financial Results for Quarter Ended September 30, 2009  Nov 14, 2009
    We also completed the successful launch of our GMX platform, which enables entertainment content providers and distributors a unique and easy way to transact on and license content. This progress further solidifies AMGs leadership role in a high growth market as more and more entertainment content is converted from tape to file-based for distribution electronically over numerous platforms. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    The Business Channel Premiers Its Weekly Financial News Program in 94 Television Markets on Sunday, November 15, 2009  Nov 14, 2009
    AMGTV is one of the fastest growing television distributors in the country. The Business Channel has been preparing for premier and we look forward to the weekly airing, says John Fleming, CEO of The Business Channel, Inc. We have been airing on our internet site. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Giant Interactive Group Inc. Schedules 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Release on November 24, 2009  Nov 14, 2009
    Giant has built a nationwide distribution network to sell the prepaid game cards and game points required to play its games, which as of June 30, 2009 consisted of over 290 distributors, and reached over 116,500 retail outlets, including internet cafes, software stores, supermarkets, bookstores, newspaper stands, and convenience stores located throughout China. For more information, please visit Giant Interactive Group on the web at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    NFL Network COO Williams: Progress Made, But Distribution Holes Remain  Nov 13, 2009
    "Time Warner Cable is the only one of the top five distributors that does not carry NFL Network. We've put a deal on the table that most of the industry has been able to support," said Williams ... "Elsewhere, NFL Network recently reached that adds the service's primetime game schedule for the first time. NFL Network is available on Armstrong's Value Package, as well as its HD Advantage Package. Another recent addition, DTC TV, which serves subscribers in the middle Tennessee area, is... (Multichannel News)

    Lawyers circle Facebook, offer companies  Nov 13, 2009
    The Palo Alto-based Facebook social network said it has been aggressive about policing ads on its service, including completely disabling two distributors. "Our policies are clear. If you're an ad network and don t comply with them, you are doing a disservice to your customers, and you should expect your business opportunities on Facebook to cease," the blog said, reemphasizing the policies and Facebook's commitment to enforce them. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    AMD in the chips after Intel antitrust settlement  Nov 13, 2009
    AMD had accused Intel of bullying computer manufacturers and distributors into using Intel processors in their computers, making what AMD claimed were discriminatory rebate payments and threatening retaliation if other companies did business with AMD.. In the settlement agreement, Intel agreed to follow a set of business practices that have not yet been disclosed, and to cross-license patents with AMD for five years. (FCW.com)

    The Smart Grid Ready Framework, Part I  Nov 12, 2009
    Beyond traditional utilities, participating entities can include aggregators, retailers, distributors, market operators, service providers and consumers. For example, a merged utility may need to support multiple operational models serving customers and regulatory bodies in multiple states, provinces or countries. (Energy Pulse, CO)

    Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Establishes Sales Subsidiary in Korea  Nov 12, 2009
    The start-up of AMK will enable enhanced service and support for distributors and users in Korea through the handling of not only dialyzers but also other high-quality supplies required for hemodialysis therapy and through reinforced marketing activity closely coordinated with local market needs. By Staff Writer. (JCN Network, Japan)

    QLogic Increases Market Share and Widens Competitive Lead in Third Quarter 2009  Nov 12, 2009
    The company advises readers that these potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: declines in information technology spending levels; potential fluctuations in operating results; gross margins that may vary over time; the stock price of the company may be volatile; the company's dependence on the networking markets served; potential adverse effects of server virtualization technology on the company's business; potential adverse effects of increased market acceptance of... (Primezone Releases)

    Officer on spot as fake bill passed  Nov 12, 2009
    "Actually, we're thinking there may be a single printer but multiple distributors," Russell said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, November 12, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Zander Zooms To VP Digital Media Distribution At Discovery Communications  Nov 12, 2009
    "With a keen understanding of technology and a unique combination of business development and marketing expertise, Todd will continue to be instrumental in creating new digital opportunities that drive value for our partners and bring consumers more of the content they want." As director, Zander he built partnerships with major mobile distributors, as well as service providers and developers. He recently played a leading role in the launch of the company's first network branded iPhone App for... (Multichannel News)

    QuStream Corporation Announces Appointment of Charles D. Tillett as President and Chief Operating Officer  Nov 11, 2009
    QuStream is a global provider of integrated solutions to the creators and distributors of professional video content including the high-definition television and professional audio/video market segments. QuStream has operations in Huntsville, Alabama; Toronto, Canada and Beijing, China. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Super-sizing AMP  Nov 11, 2009
    The Bernie Ripoll inquiry into financial products and services has revealed the personal financial tragedies caused by the collapse of Storm Financial, along with the culpability of commission-driven single-product sales distributors. This is expected to be released on November 23, after receiving some controversial submissions, including one from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, which proposed a ban on upfront commissions, trailing commissions, soft-dollar incentives and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Biz taps into pure-water demand  Nov 11, 2009
    Last year, Leeka traveled to Waterbury to attend Java University, a training program put on by Green Mountain for its coffee distributors. Leeka says one thing that impressed him was how Green Mountain is pushing the fair trade issue, meaning that they are making sure that the farmers who grow the coffee beans are getting a fair price for their product. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Sunny, SRK or Ranbir?  Nov 11, 2009
    Then he adds diplomatically, Yes, now theres a lot of advice from my producers and distributors to make another comedy. Everyone thinks I should make another comedy immediately with Ranbir Kapoor. (India Times, India)

    Television and Digital Media Industry Leaders to Gather at Prestigious Future of Television Forum in NYC, November 18-19, 2009  Nov 11, 2009
    Participants are from the major broadcasters, production studios and cable networks, advertising firms, social networks, producers, creators, mobile companies, online content producers, distributors, technology companies, and association heads. Last year the event focused on the success of Hulu and opportunities in social media. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak  Nov 10, 2009
    Those who spent much of yesterday frantically trying not to use the so-called "revolutionary new way for Instant Messenger users to instantaneously share entertaining content" will be happy to know America Online is considering taking legal action against the distributors of the program. Representatives for BuddyLinks, a sneaky program that turned unwary AOL Instant Messenger service users into instant spammers Wednesday, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)

    Top Image Systems Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2009  Nov 10, 2009
    TIS markets its platform in more than 40 countries through a multi-tier network of distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers as well as strategic partners. Visit the company's website for more information. (Primezone Releases)

    Dish Files To Trademark 'TV Everywhere'  Nov 10, 2009
    By contrast, the broader industry has used the TV Everywhere term to describe services offered via distributors in partnership with programmers to potentially increase advertising revenue. As outlined by Time Warner Inc. CEO Jeff Bewkes, for example," encompasses Web-based video services available only to pay-TV subscribers provided through cable, satellite or telco TV operators in cooperation with programmers. Dish representatives would not say whether the company is developing a service along... (Multichannel News)

    Failure written into'too big' policy  Nov 10, 2009
    Multilevel marketing is designed to create a large marketing force by compensating not only for the sales it generates, but also for the sales of other marketing forces introduced to the company, creating a limitless down-line of distributors and a hierarchy of multiple levels of compensation in the form of a pyramid, such as that employed by Amway Corp. The crisis in subprime mortgages was caused by massive network marketing, even as each subprime mortgage individually was only a small... (Asia Times Online)

    Click to read:Obama's Afghan Plan: About 40K More Troops  Nov 10, 2009
    "Are you kidding.Do you really believe a fool like Bush could make anything safer .America created most of these terrorist with your CIA helping to overthrow elected rulers and replacing them with puppets chosen by the CIA. by SLAM727 November 10, 2009 3:41 AM EST Rockwood - well put. by tonylord1 November 10, 2009 1:02 AM EST Seems like another right wing lie and false information spreading through media to pressure President Obama to accept the right wing view on the issue of sending more... (CBS News)

    Stocks Dismiss Jobs Report  Nov 9, 2009
    Food distributors, vehicle equipment makers and e-commerce firms were some of the day's top performers. Energy stocks were among the worst. (Investors Business Daily)

    Networks Seek Their Cut Of Retrans  Nov 8, 2009
    Several broadcast-station groups said networks like News Corp.'s Fox, CBS and ABC have been pressuring them to pony up a portion of their own retrans dollars and, in some cases, are reaching out to individual distributors asking for separate fees ... Retransmission consent has basically been the bailiwick of television station groups, which negotiate with cable, satellite and telco distributors for carriage of their stations on local cable systems ... Things were quieter between broadcasters and... (Multichannel News)

    Bogus E-mails 'From' FDIC Link Computer Users To Viruses, Says Computer Forensics Expert  Nov 8, 2009
    gov, which is a real e-mail address used by the FDIC, but has obviously been forged by the malware distributors in this situation, Warner says. "The cyber criminals behind this spam have gone to great lengths to mimic the logos and look of FDIC communications, including going so far as to forge an official FDIC e-mail address in an effort to confuse consumers into following links and downloading harmful programs," Warner says. (Science Daily)

    $1 Billion: Scripps's Cost To Travel  Nov 8, 2009
    According to SNL Kagan, Travel Channel currently gets about 6 cents per subscriber per month from distributors. In contrast, SNI's HGTV network attracts monthly subscriber fees of about 13 cents, according to SNL Kagan. (Multichannel News)

    Distributors may step in for IPL theatre rights  Nov 7, 2009
    NEW DELHI: Distribution companies rather than multiplexes are expected to bid for theatre telecast rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament between 2010 and 2019 as commercial viability of these rights remains as unpredictable as a Twenty20 cricket match. It makes sense for a content aggregator or distribution company to bag these rights and then syndicate it to multiplexes and other players, said a senior executive with a production house. (India Times)

    Exclusive: Tekken Trailer Impressions  Nov 7, 2009
    IGN hit Luke Goss' after party after last night's Tekken screening for potential distributors. A teaser trailer for the movie was played on a loop at the party, but it should be noted that this may just have been a promotional reel for would-be buyers and not the final trailer. (IGN FilmForce)

    Beyond the Multiplex  Nov 7, 2009
    Over the course of the last two years, numerous other studio specialty divisions and small indie distributors including Picturehouse, Warner Independent, Paramount Vantage, THINKfilm and. "The landscape has changed a lot since last summer, when all those companies closed down," Bowles says. (Salon)

    Inlet Technologies to Power Microsoft Live Smooth Streaming Online Video For NBC Universal's Coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games  Nov 6, 2009
    Inlets industry expertise, award-winning products and outstanding support enable content owners and distributors to expand their audience and maximize their contents value. Inlet provides the industrys fastest time-to-output, sets new standards for quality, and is the first to reach new platforms and screens. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    OSP report: Troopers seize 22 pounds of marijuanaArizona man arrested after traffic stop near Lakeview  Nov 6, 2009
    Frustrated wrote on Nov 5, 2009 2:41 PM:" Pot doesnt grow in car trunks. Why isn't any one concerned with why it is so economical for distributors to come to Lakeview to get their product? Why doesnt our police force go after the party in Lakeview where the pot came from? ". smokey wrote on Nov 5, 2009 12:42 PM:" 22 lbs. probably for personal use. Take it easy on the poor man trying to smoke a little joint! ". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    NBCU Proffers Multifaceted Affiliate Campaign Behind Winter Olympics  Nov 6, 2009
    Distributors Can Deliver Customizable Packages Of Vancouver Games Content Across Myriad Platforms ... The programmer is offering distributors the opportunity to deliver customizable campaign packages across myriad platforms to their subscriber bases ... Although he wouldn't specify the distributors, Hunt said that following conversations with affiliates, the expectation is that a number will make the Olympics significant components of their first-quarter marketing plans, both at the local and... (Multichannel News)

    USA Nabs Rights To 'NCIS: Los Angeles'  Nov 6, 2009
    Given that a show usually needs to reach close to 100 episodes before it can be stripped, most distributors have to wait until it's clear that the program will air at least four seasons. There's little doubt that "NCIS: Los Angeles" will last that long, given its early performance. (Multichannel News)

    Scripps Snaps Up Travel Channel In $1B Deal  Nov 6, 2009
    "Adding the Travel Channel and its related enterprises provides us with a unique opportunity to meaningfully expand our portfolio into a lifestyle category that is highly desirable to media consumers, advertisers and programming distributors," Scripps chairman and CEO Kenneth Lowe said in a statement. "Among cable companies, Cox has an outstanding reputation for its vision and investment for the long-term success of its businesses. We look forward to partnering with them in this venture."Scripps... (Multichannel News)

    Chinese Demand Drives Growth For Water Equipment Makers  Nov 6, 2009
    Duoyuan has scaled up through its network of 80 distributors in 28 Chinese provinces and districts. The size of the network also differentiates it from its smaller rivals, who mostly self-distribute, says Cox. (Investors Business Daily)

    Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa  Nov 6, 2009
    " Indeed, although those two films grossed more than $110 million between them, well-placed industry sources suggest, amazingly enough, that neither one managed to turn a profit. president Eamonn Bowles, who worked at Miramax in the '90s, sees the company's near-total desiccation as just another chapter in a lengthy and necessary restructuring of the film marketplace. Over the course of the last two years, numerous other studio specialty divisions and small indie distributors including... (Salon)

    Multichannel Newswire  Nov 5, 2009
    Time Warner chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes said that distributors looking to get tough on retransmission-consent demands from broadcasters and higher affiliate fees from cable networks will likely focus on niche networks, rather than established channels. Cablevision Systems has already paddled out with proprietary technology for interactive TV ads, but it's expected to soon get fully on board with the industry's Canoe initiative. (Multichannel News)

    Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM  Nov 5, 2009
    "While many who have installed it are describing the game as a virus, the truth is that by neglecting to read the terms of service included with the game, they have given the program's distributors permission to take over their computers," said Matty Janko, a systems administrator whose 23-computer network was invaded by the game Wednesday. Before the game loads, users are presented with a terms-of-service document that, among other things, allows the PSD Tools Instant Messenger Client to... (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)

    Former technology executives business in San Jose takes flight  Nov 5, 2009
    Trade Winds is one of 30 U.S. Cessna distributors, with its sales territory from the Oregon border to Monterey and Reno. That means anyone who wants to buy a new Cessna locally comes to Trade Winds. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    South Africa: Lack of Resources Weighs on Country's Bid for Drug-Free Sport  Nov 5, 2009
    "We are starting to build a network to catch distributors and manufacturers. This requires us to work with law enforcement, but as you know, resources among law enforcement are stretched pretty thin.". Deputy headmaster of St John's College in Johannesburg, Alan Thompson, whose immediate response was in stark contrast to other leading schools, said that high schools knew there was a problem. (allAfrica.com)

    Black Market Gear: Deals of the Week  Nov 5, 2009
    Luckily for you though, the lack of interest has forced distributors to slash their prices, enabling you to pick up gear like Altec Lansing's 2-Way Speaker set for cheap. On the performance end you're getting audio magic through the built-in subwoofer and amplification, plus the customized 40mm drivers help pump out clear sound. (IGN Gear)

    Eutelsat Communications Reports Record Revenue Growth in the First Quarter 2009-2010: +11.6%  Nov 5, 2009
    The Tooway(TM)[5] consumer broadband service, with 48 distributors in 22 countries at September 30, 2009, is gaining increasing interest from governments and institutions as a solution to the digital divide. Within the framework of Ireland's National Broadband Scheme, Tooway(TM) was recently selected by the Irish mobile broadband provider "3" and Satellite Broadband Ireland in order to offer broadband to the 5 to 8% of Irish homes beyond reach of terrestrial broadband networks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Carey: Most Retrans Deals Up in 2-3 Years  Nov 5, 2009
    News Corp. chief operating officer Chase Carey told analysts Wednesday that the bulk of its broadcast television station deals with cable, satellite and telco distributors expire in the next two-to-three years and that the media giant will most likely seek retransmission consent cash. News Corp. President and COO Chase Carey at the OnScreen Media Summit 2009Speculation has been rampant in the past few days concerning News Corp.s request for retrans cash from distributors for its owned and... (Multichannel News)

    7-Eleven® to Launch One of the Nation's Largest In-Store TV Networks  Nov 4, 2009
    The in-store spots available on 7-Eleven TV are ideal for manufacturers and distributors whose products are carried in 7-Eleven stores with the ability to reach customers and influence their purchase decision. 7-Eleven TV marks a new generation of advertising for us and will complement our external advertising programs, said Kevin Elliott, 7-Elevens senior vice president of merchandising and logistics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Online Publication Guides Consumers Sort Through VOD Choices  Nov 4, 2009
    Discussions with other distributors are also underway, according to a spokeswoman for the service. Coming out of the gate, the ad-supported service looks at the top three selections in the 12 most prominent VOD categories: drama, comedy, reality, premium TV, pay movies, free movies, sporting edge, events and specials, preschool, kids, music videos and home and nature. (Multichannel News)

    TBC Global News Network To Produce A Weekly Financial News Program To Air In 94 Television Markets Beginning Mid-November  Nov 4, 2009
    With an FTE (Full Time Equivalent) market coverage of over 45 million homes, AMG TV is one of the fastest-growing television distributors in the country. This has been a long-term goal, says Marty Schiff, president of TBC Today, Inc. (wholly owned subsidiary of TBC Global News Network). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Outdoor Channel Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results  Nov 4, 2009
    Statements in this news release that are not historical are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements, without limitation, about our expectations, beliefs, intentions, strategies regarding the future long-term value of the company resulting from the company's current actions or strategic initiatives and the future anticipated value of Outdoor... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

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