paidContent: Comcast & net neutrality

Mullen, Joe. (2010, November 29). Comcast Squeezes Money From Level 3 For Streaming Video. paidContent. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://paidcontent.org/article/419-comcast-squeezes-money-from-level-3-for-streaming-video/ From the first paragraph: Skeptics have called the idea of net neutrality “a solution in search of a problem,” suggesting that when supporters of the concept are pressed for actual examples of ISP abuse, [...]

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THR: Fox sues to stop film & TV script leaks

Gardner, Eriq. (2010, November 29). Fox Sues to Stop Film and TV Script Leaks. THR, Esq.. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/thr-esq/fox-sues-stop-film-tv-49756 Wow, first state department leaks and now tv script leaks — what next!?

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WikiLeaks!

Reuters. (2010, November 30). Factbox: Main revelations of WikiLeaks diplomatic cables | Reuters. Reuters.com. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6AT1I720101130 Lists “main revelations.” Michele Kelemen of NPR did provided analysis from the perspective of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton & the State Dept. see also: CJR staff. (2010, November 29). WikiLeaks Coverage Roundup, Again. Columbia [...]

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OnlineMediaDaily: Twitter newswire? ; Pharma Ads & Privacy groups

David, W. (2010, November 23). Privacy Groups Ask For Greater Oversight Of Pharma Ad Targeting. MediaPost Publications / Online Media Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=140050&nid=121074 Sullivan, L. (2010, November 24). Will Twitter Launch A News Service? Is It An ‘Information Network’? MediaPost Publications / Online Media Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=140125&nid=121138

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MLPB: (SSRN article): The FCC and the First Amendment

Corcos, C. (2010, November 22). The FCC and the First Amendment. Media Law Prof Blog. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/media_law_prof_blog/2010/11/the-fcc-and-the-first-amendment.html Excerpt from the 1st paragraph of the abstract: This article describes the Federal Communications Commission’s new theory of the First Amendment, as articulated in the agency’s decision sanctioning Comcast for blocking certain peer-to-peer file [...]

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PewInternet: Use of the internet in higher-income households

Pew Internet & American Life Project posted a new report entitled, “Use of the internet in higher-income households,” (by Jim Jansen, Nov. 24, 2010). According to the report: Some 95% of Americans who live in households earning $75,000 or more a year use the internet at least occasionally, compared with 70% of those living in [...]

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NYTimes.com: Growing up digital, Wired for distraction

Richtel, M. (2010, November 21). Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/technology/21brain.html?_r=1 Here is a quote from one of the students profiled: On YouTube, ‘you can get a whole story in six minutes,’ he explains. ‘A book takes so long. I prefer the immediate gratification.’

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Research Brief: If your target audience is teen shoppers…

If Your Target Audience is Teen Holiday Shoppers… (2010, November 30). MediaPost Publications / Research Brief. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=140184 Summarizes research from AMP Insights Holiday Shopping Behavior survey.  I didn’t find the AMP survey, but they’ve posted slides to their event, “Say Buy Buy to Shopping as you know it: Hello to [...]

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paidContent: Pirate Bay co-founders lose appeal

Halliday, Josh. (2010, November 26). Pirate Bay Co-Founders Lose Appeal. paidContent. Retrieved November 29, 2010, from http://paidcontent.org/article/419-pirate-bay-co-founders-lose-appeal-/ According to Josh Halliday: The Pirate Bay’s co-founders today lost their appeal against convictions for encouraging illegal filesharing, and have had their collective fine increased by $2m (£1.3m) to $6.5m (£4.1m).

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  I’ll be out of the office from Monday, November 22nd through Friday, November 26th. Please know that the library is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7:30 am to 5 pm.  You can always check the Library hours here.

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Lautenberg and Holt Introduce Bill to Protect College Students from Harassment

Press Release of Sen. Lautenberg (US Senator, NJ): Here is an excerpt: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ-12) today introduced the “Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act,” legislation that for the first time would require colleges and universities to have anti-harassment policies in place. The bills introduced [...]

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Variety: Academy reveals documentary shortlist

Kroll, Justin. (2010, November 18). Acad reveals docu shortlist: ‘Waiting for Superman, ‘Restrepo,’ ‘Tillman Story’ among 15 titles. Retrieved November 19, 2010, from http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027736?refCatId=13 Here are the 1st two paragraphs: “Waiting for Superman,” “The Tillman Story,” “Restrepo” and “Inside Job” are among the 15 docus shortlisted by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences [...]

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CJR: Reboot: an open letter to the FCC about media policy for the digital age

Coll, Steve. (2010, December). Reboot : An open letter to the FCC about a media policy for the digital age. CJR. Retrieved November 19, 2010, from http://www.cjr.org/cover_story/reboot.php?page=all Here is an excerpt from Coll’s letter to Steven Waldman, Future of Media Project, FCC: From the country’s founding, American media and journalism have been continually remade by [...]

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MediaPost: Dear Nielsen: Your diaries suck

Mandese, Joe. (2010, November 18). Dear Nielsen: Your Diaries Suck. MediaPost Publications. Retrieved November 18, 2010, from http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=139717&nid=120875 From the lede: The ad industry’s ratings watchdog, the Media Rating Council (MRC), has withdrawn accreditation for Nielsen’s diary-only local TV market reports, effective with the 2009 audit period, Nielsen disclosed in a notice sent to clients [...]

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Lennon Naked (Sunday @9 on PBS); LennonNYC (Monday @9 on PBS)

Here is Lowry’s review of Lennon Naked, a biopic, set to air on PBS Masterpiece Contemporary this Sunday @ 9 pm: Lowry, Brian. (2010, November 17). Lennon Naked – TV Reviews. Variety. Retrieved November 18, 2010, from http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117944067?refcatid=32 Here is a review of LennonNYC, a documentary, set to air on PBS American Masters this Monday [...]

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Variety: Senate hearing to mull retrans. rules reform

Johnson, Ted. (2010, November 17). Senate hearing to mull retransmission rules reform. Variety. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027604?refCatId=14 Excerpt: Capitol Hill lawmakers will weigh today whether contentious retransmission consent rules need to be reformed.But the Senate subcommittee hearing also promises to be a reairing of grievances that led News Corp. to pull its channels [...]

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paidContent: ‘Harry Potter’ leak seems more like publicity than piracy

Wallenstein, Andrew. (2010, November 16). ‘Harry Potter’ Leak Seems More Like Publicity Than Piracy. paidContent. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from http://paidcontent.org/article/419-harry-potter-leak-seems-more-like-publicity-than-piracy/ Excerpt: The first 36 minutes of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” suddenly popped up on Bittorrent sites Tuesday, just a few days before its global premiere. If Warner Bros. (NYSE: TWX) [...]

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Farm Sanctuary: Adopt-A-Turkey Project

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Library News: NARC Online Archives

Greetings. Librarians can sign in researchers to access cases of the National Advertising Review Council (NARC).   Anyone can search the cases but please see a reference librarian to access a PDF of the case.  I’ve listed this resource on a few of my guides:  Integrated Marketing Communications, Television, Visual Communications and the class guide for [...]

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Library News: SRDS Consumer Media / demographic data

From SRDS.  NOTE WE SUBSCRIBE TO CONSUMER BUT NOT BUSINESS MEDIA: Now Available: Website demographic data in SRDS digital listings I’m pleased to announce two very exciting additions to digital listings in SRDS online planning services, including both Consumer and Business Media Advertising Sources. The following enhancements give you even more ways to objectively compare [...]

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