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Communication and the media
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Friday, June 12, 2009
- Expert: Digital TV transition more than just a better picture
Most Americans do not understand why the federal government mandated the transition from analog to digital television, forcing consumers to purchase a new expensive television or a converter box, and many question if a better television picture is really needed. Read the Story
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
- XM/Sirius merger would create media regulation chaos
The U.S. Department of Justice recently approved the proposed merger of Sirius and XM, the nation's two satellite radio providers, raising questions about the regulation of the media marketplace. Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Heather Polinsky, an expert on media economics and media policy, is available to comment on the proposed merger. Read the Story
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Friday, January 25, 2008
- Internet reduces necessity, impact of Super Bowl broadcast ads
When the New England Patriots and New York Giants face off in this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 3, the game also will bring a flood of new commercials to the airwaves &mdash but perhaps not as many as it used to. Read the Story
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
- 'American Idol' will 'give back' for a second year
Fox recently announced that "American Idol" will again present "Idol Gives Back," its multimillion-dollar philanthropic fund drive, in 2008. Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Patty Williamson is available to comment on the results of the show's previous charity campaign and what is likely to occur during the coming "Idol" season, which begins in January. Williamson is an expert on reality television, media criticism, popular culture and more. Read the Story
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
- Experts available to comment on social justice, civil liberties
Issues related to social justice and civil liberties are at the forefront of many current-events discussions. Several Central Michigan University faculty experts are available to comment on these types of topics. Read the Story
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
- Experts available to comment on wintertime topics
Winter is the season for holidays, resolutions, big games and other traditions. Several Central Michigan University faculty and staff experts are available to comment on a variety of seasonal topics. Read the Story
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Friday, August 31, 2007
- CMU prof says USA Today, at age 25, faces threat from Rupert Murdoch
SOURCE:John K. Hartman professor of journalismOffice: 989-774-7110Cell: 419-704-1367hartm1jk@cmich.eduhttp://www.dacor.net/john.hartmanSept. 15 marks the 25th anniversary of USA Today's founding. Central Michigan University journalism professor John K. Hartman, who authored two books regarding USA Today and has been invited to participate in the... Read the Story
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Friday, July 27, 2007
- Recent headlines illustrate YouTube's pervasiveness, power
SOURCE:Heather Polinskyassistant professor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Artspolin1he@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=11 YouTube, the video-hosting Web site that features everything from amateur videos shot on cell phones to professionally shot films, quickly became a cultural phenomenon and is now "reducing the power of... Read the Story
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
- 'The Price is Right' will do just fine with Drew Carey at the helm
Comedian and actor Drew Carey has been hired as the host of CBS's popular game show "The Price is Right," replacing 83-year-old Bob Barker, who recently retired after 35 years of hosting the show. Two Central Michigan University experts are... Read the Story
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Friday, June 29, 2007
- Royalty increase will lead to the death of Internet radio
A significant increase in royalty rates for Internet radio broadcasters will take effect July 15, with royalty payments retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006, set to be collected. Many Internet broadcasters turned off their programming June 26 in a "Day of... Read the Story
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- As 'American Idol' season winds down, CMU expert offers insights
SOURCE:Patty Williamsoninstructor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Artswilli1pa@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=14The 2007 season of Fox's "American Idol" will draw to a close when the sixth "Idol" is crowned on May 23. As the season finale approaches, Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and... Read the Story
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Thursday, March 8, 2007
- Katie Couric's lead anchor status benefits the industry, but not CBS
SOURCE:Rick Sykesfaculty member, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts989-774-3894sykes1wr@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=13According to news reports, CBS will likely fire its "Evening News" executive producer, Rome Hartman, and replace him with Rick Kaplan, a former president of CNN and MSNBC. The anticipated change comes... Read the Story
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
- Internet reduces necessity, impact of Super Bowl broadcast ads
SOURCE:Peter B. Orlikdirector, School of Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsCentral Michigan University989-774-7279orlik1pb@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/faculty/Peter%20B.%20Orlik.htmCentral Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Director Peter B. Orlik believes that companies feel a decreasing need to advertise during the Super Bowl, which was long considered... Read the Story
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
- 'American Idol' wrongly cashing in on our affinity for others' misfortune
Patty Williamsoninstructor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsCentral Michigan University989-774-2561willi1pa@cmich.eduSeason six of Fox's "American Idol" is a hit with television viewers across the country, attracting an estimated 37 million viewers per episode for its debut last week. The show has... Read the Story
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
- Clear Channel to go private; CMU broadcasting professor not surprised
Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Heather Polinsky, an expert in media economics and policy, is available to discuss Clear Channel's decision to become a private company by selling to Thomas H. Lee Partners, Bain Capital and the Clear Channel-founding Mays family. Read the Story
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
- Google's purchase of YouTube no surprise; watch for similar acquisitions to occur
Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Heather Polinsky is available to discuss Google's recent purchase of the YouTube.com video-sharing Web site and related matters. Read the Story
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Friday, September 8, 2006
- Journalism faculty member weighs in on controversy over ABC's 9/11 miniseries
Central Michigan University faculty member Timothy Boudreau is available to comment on the controversy surrounding "The Path to 9/11," an ABC miniseries scheduled to air Sept. 10 and 11. According to news reports, former President Bill Clinton claims that the miniseries is "terribly wrong" and demands that ABC alter the movie or not air it at all. ABC has described the film as a "dramatization" based on interviews and documents. Read the Story
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Tuesday, September 5, 2006
- Challenges ahead for Couric, Vieira in new anchor roles
Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Rick Sykes is available to comment on anchor and host changes on national network television, particularly Katie Couric's move to "The CBS Evening News" and Meredith Vieira's shift to NBC's "Today." Read the Story
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