Google Makes TV Sweat
The new Google (GOOG) deal with Echostar (DISH) to sell advertising on the satellite network and measure audience viewing patterns may seem insignificant at first. The head of the Digitas advertising agency told The…
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Newest first · Page 417Media Digest 4/3/2006 Reuters, WSJ, NY Times, FT, Barron’s
According to Reuters, Google (GOOG) is entering an agreement with Echostar (DISH) to sell and measure advertising on the satellite TV company’s channels. Reuters writes that Pepsi (PBG) will double its workforce in China…
Cramer’s Iran-Proof Stock Picks
On tonight’s MAD MONEY on CNBC, Jim Cramer discussed the ramifications of Iran if things get worse. Cramer laid out a "what to do" plan IF you wake up one morning and the headlines…
Apple: European Union Uses Thor’s Hammer
The European Union has had enough of the iTune’s monopoly, or so they say. According to the FT: "Apple and several major music companies are facing a European Commission antitrust probe after Brussels issued…
Cramer Talks Hotels & Financials (APR 2, 2007)
On today’s STOP TRADING segment on CNBC, Jim Cramer talked about Starwood Hotels & Resorts (HOT-NYSE) with the stock up 4% after the CEO "Stepped down" after losing the confidence of the board of…
UK Online Ads Pass Newspapers; U.S. Online Ad Spending to Triple?
From Internet Outsider According to IAB, online advertising spending in the UK in 2006 exceeded newspaper advertising spending. This amazing fact received less attention in the U.S. than it should have.
Tribune’s Murky Acquisition by Sam Zell
It’s official: Tribune (TRB-NYSE) is being acquired by Sam Zell for $34.00 per share in cash, sort of. Tribune will be privately held, with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) holding all of Tribune’s…
Apple And The Pirate Ship: EMI Gives In
Apple (AAPL) has convinced music publishing giant EMI to sell most of its recordings without the protection of digital rights management software. It is a victory of hope over reason. EMI must now believe…
Media Digest 4/2/2007 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Barron’s
According to Reuters, KKR has agreed to acquire First Data (FDC) for $29 billion, a 26% premium. Reuters writes that AT&T (T) and American Movil are acquiring a controlling interest in Telecom Italia (TI),…
YouTube – Big Media Video: Revenue Splits and the Real Stumbling Block
In Sunday’s New York Times, Richard Siklos provided some detail on the contemplated revenue splits for BIGMEDIAVIDEO.COM (the NBC/News Corp. theoretical consortium) and YouTube and its content partners.
Cramer: Jones Soda Is the Next Hansen
Stock Tickers: JSDA, HANS, KO, PEPOn tonight’s MAD MONEY on CNBC, Cramer said he wanted to find the next speculative stock that ends up with exponential growth similar to what a Hansen Natural (HNSN-NASDAQ)…
Cramer on Ethanol
On today’s STOP TRADING segment on CNBC, Jim Cramer talked about some of his ethanol plays. As far as the crop report, Cramer thinks they aren’t focusing on the secular trends. He likes these…
Media Digest 3/30/2007 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Barron’s
Reuters, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, Barron’s Online………
Cramer’s Sell Block (MAR 29, 2007)
Stock Tickers: BRLC, T, VZ, XOM, BP, VG, BBND; FIRE, ARUN, GLUU, ETEL, CLWR Cramer has a new SELL BLOCK this evening on MAD MONEY, and many of these are not sells at all. …
Cramer Talks Buyout Names
On today’s STOP TRADING segment on CNBC, Cramer noted potential takeover and rumor names. He says to Buy Reliance Steel (RS) after it went up today from US Steel (X) acquiring Lone Star (LSS).…