AOL Time Warner leads media shift to online distribution
Analysts say AOL Time Warner dominates its fields and will push peers to broaden into new distribution channels. Merger chatter links DirecTV and Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp to expand satellite reach, while Disney and Yahoo. In a shakeout, traditional media see the Internet as essential alongside TV and print.
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Top mergers unviable and media consolidation themes
Rogers a former NBC executive notes consolidation pressure in 2001. Kupinski of A.G. Edwards cites potential easing of cross ownership rules under Bush to boost Belo and others. Gannett Tribune Scripps NYT already own TV interests and may expand. Industry faces a very competitive environment next year.
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AOL TV aims to lure partners as regulators set access rules
YAOLTV faces a slow subscriber base and limited partner support as regulators require equal access to Time Warner content. AOL and Time Warner must avoid favoritism while analysts expect subtle advantages to Time Warner programming within FCC limits. Gene Alvarez of Meta Group notes likely structuring to maximize regulatory latitude.
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North Carolina Turfgrass Conference and Show Opens Jan 8
Calendar items list the 39th annual North Carolina Turfgrass Conference at the Charlotte Convention Center January 8 to 11 with contact Marsha Richardson. Also featured are a Gaston College seminar on HR EEOC January 26 in Dallas and the Farmers Direct Marketing Atlantic Conference February 21 24 in Virginia Beach with registration contacts.
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