Archive for July 20th, 2006
Google released its Q2 earnings report today: $721 million, more than double the $343 million from a year earlier. Revenue is up 77 percent. “We’re very, very happy with having such a strong quarter in a seasonally weak period for us,” CEO Eric Schmidt told investors on a conference call. He added “it looks like our model continues to work extremely well.”
Plus: Microsoft tops profit forecast, sets share buyback
July 20th, 2006
Through the partnership, WCAU’s website can now receive video uploads from users’ PCs and cell phones in a YouTube-like presentation. NBC10.com is using the new feature in its “Celebrate Summer” section. “From videos of your backyard barbecue to a trip to the shore or even a quiet family gathering on a hot summer night, NBC 10 wants to see it!” reads the press release. “Who knows? Your video may even be picked to air right here on NBC 10!”
July 20th, 2006
Surprise! Due to technical issues on the old site (that’s an understatement), we were forced to launch the new design well ahead of schedule…
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Every once in a while as I channel surf on land on Nancy Grace. I’m not a fan. Elizabeth Smart recently agreed to be on her show to talk about a new sex offender bill she is trying to get passed in Congress. She did not agree to an interview to talk about her abduction. She politely, but coolly answered Grace’s first few questions and then put her in her place. Check out the video for yourself. Bravo Elizabeth for taking the high road when you had every right to let Grace have it. And no, this isn’t a case of being a good journalist. It’s knowing when to stop beating a dead horse and respecting someone’s privacy. Has someone found a cure yet for Grace’s “missing white-girl syndrome”?
July 20th, 2006
To be more reflective of the on-demand consumption of news, ABC has decided to drop the reference to the time of day from its evening broadcast. It goes without saying we applaud the move. Sometimes it’s those little changes that demonstrate an organization’s commitment to real change. Now will CBS and NBC follow?
July 20th, 2006