Category Archives: TV & Cable Industry
EU approves Comcast/Universal purchase
It looks like 30 Rock is going to have to find some new jokes that aren’t about light bulbs and microwave ovens.
Comcast has won EU regulatory committee approval to purchase a controlling stake in General Electric’s NBC Universal.
The deal would create a media superpower with control of how television shows and movies are made and how they are delivered to homes. Under the agreement, Comcast will provide $6.5 billion in cash, its own cable TV networks and other assets in return for a 51 percent stake in NBC Universal. GE will keep the remaining 49 percent.
Comcast, the top U.S. cable operator, said in December it had reached a deal with GE to create a joint venture between its cable networks unit and NBC Universal, which owns cable networks USA, MSNBC and CNBC as well as the NBC broadcast network.
US regulators are still looking at the deal. Interest groups think this will mean higher prices for consumers.
New book from MomsTown
Heather Reider and Mary Goulet have a new book available.
Internet Riches for Moms is a 7-week program that guides you through being successful in business.
Heather and Mary believe moms need to discover their passion and turn it into a profit. Buy Internet Riches for Moms directly from the MomsTown website here.
Also available from the MomsTown hosts is It’s All About You on Kindle, nook, or hardcover..
Fox News goes to the Saudis
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal now owns a 7% share of News Corp, the company that owns Fox News, which makes him the largest shareholder outside of Rupert Murdoch’s family. He recently created a content-sharing agreement with Fox News and his media conglomerate, Rotana.
Questions arise about foreign interest and influence on American media. Some say that Fox News broadcasts misinformation about alternative energy in order to help maintain America’s reliance on foreign oil, Saudi Arabia’s main export.
Small changes have been made, at the request of Alwaleed. Riot coverage in Paris was reported as “Muslim riots” until Alwaleed told Fox News to change it to “Civil riots”.
Murdoch is moving the News Corp headquarters to Abu Dhabi. It looks like “fair and balanced” may be in danger. Hopefully, someone will try to fill the void.
The David Magee Show
Biz Television welcomes The David Magee Show. David Magee hosts a syndicated radio show on business and life. Magee is the author of non-fiction books including How Toyota became #1 and Turnaround: How Carlos Ghosn Rescued Nissan. David has contributed to several media outlets including NPR, CNBC, Fox Business, and The Wall Street Journal. He is the founder of Jefferson Press, and co-owner of Rock Point Books.
Check him out at Live. Loud. Clear.
Next MomsTown
Heather and Mary talk about the importance and profitability of going green on the next MomsTown. They will feature two business moms who make a difference with the enviornment, and also happen to make a little money on the side. MomsTown will get you started and help you along every step of the way. Tune in to the next MomsTown to go green.
Good afternoon BizTV Blog readers! Did you miss Jim Lacamp and Pat Reddell’s discussion of former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling possibly receiving a new trial on Money Sense at the Opening Bell? Well if so here’s an article at http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/legal-briefing-justices-may-set-skilling-free/19379540/ to update you on the situation. Don’t forget to tune in to Money Sense at the Opening Bell weekdays from 7:30-9:00 on Biz Television to get all of your market updates and expert portfolio advice hosted by Jim Lacamp and Pat Reddell.
MomsTown
Good morning Biz Blog readers! Don’t miss the premiere of MomsTown on BizTV ! The daily show for mom entrepreneurs hosted by real Moms Mary Goulet and Heather Reider. The perfect place for Moms to tune in to be inspired to create the life of your dreams. MomsTown is the destination for mom entrepreneurs. Whether you have an idea for a business, working to grow a business, or simply looking for that next great idea, MomsTown is here to help.
For Immediate Release: Deutsche Welle Programming Added to Biz Television
In Case You Missed It: KFLA Becomes Biz Television Affiliate
By Staff
TVNewsCheck, Jan 25 2010, 1:27 PM ET
Biz Television, having debuted its formal national television service launch earlier this month, today announced that independent KFLA-LD Los Angeles will launch the diginet its primary ch. 8.1 on Feb 1. KFLA’s low-power signal reaches over half a million homes in the Los Angeles metro area.
Programming on Biz Television focuses on “providing in-depth reporting on financial management and reliable and accessible information from leading experts direct to viewers and investors.”
“Biz Television is a truly unique and distinct service unlike anything out there,” said Roy Mayhugh, owner of KFLA. Local business programming from the Los Angeles area is planned to begin in March. Biz Television also offers live and original programming during market hours and exclusive global business perspectives with international business programming as well.
“Biz Television is meeting the needs of both affiliates and viewers by providing programming to not only understand theis changing economy and financial market, but also to equip viewers to manage their money so they can make the most of their lives,” said Justin Murff, VP-GM of the network.
Steve Forbes to Make Guest Appearance on Biz Television
January 27, 2010: “The Big Biz Show with Sully and Russ T. Nailz” (4pm-6pm EST) will be welcoming an all-star cast of guests to the program their first week on the air in Los Angeles. The Big Biz Show with Sully and Russ T. Nailz is thrilled to welcome guest Steve Forbes to the program. Mr. Fores will be appearing on the program at 4:10pm EST. In the second hour of the program, Wayne Allen Root, the 2008 Libertarian vice presidential candidate will be a guest.
Biz Television, having announced national television service earlier this month, will be live in the Los Angeles media market February 1st, 2010. Consumers can find Biz Television on Channel 8 over the air. Presently, Channel 8 is a digital over the air signal reaching over half a million homes in the Los Angeles metro area. Programming on Biz Television focuses on providing in-depth reporting on financial management and reliable and accessible information from leading financial experts direct to consumers and investors.
Steve Forbes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine. As President and CEO, Mr. Forbes has launched a variety of new publications and businesses including Forbes FYI, the irreverent lifestyle supplement; Forbes Global, the magazine’s international publication; and Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian, Russian, Arabic and Hebrew editions of the magazine. Forbes also publishes the Gilder Technology Report, as well as a number of investment newsletters. Created in 1997, Forbes.com now attracts over seven million viewers per month.
Mr. Forbes is a New York Times bestselling author with 2009′s Power Ambition Glory and How Capitalism Will Save Us as well as 2005′s Flat Tax Revolution, and 1999′s A New Birth of Freedom: A Vision for America. In both 1996 and 2000, he was a candidate for president in the Republican primary. To read a complete biography of Mr. Forbes visit www.Forbes.com.
Biz Television is a cable qualifying, FCC compliant multicast channel offering original and unique business programming that reaches viewers at all stages of life. Biz Television helps viewers learn how to manage their money, so they can enjoy their lives. For more information about becoming a Biz Television affiliate, contact Carla Cortis, Sr. Vice President of Strategic Distribution at Carla@biztelevision.com. For more information about the network, email Biz Television at info@biztelevision.com
For information on “The Big Biz Show with Sully and Russ T. Nailz” contact Maureen Barnes, Producer/Executive VP Branding & Marketing, bigbizmojo@yahoo.com.
