New York – MSNBC.com has been renamed NBC.com. The rebrand followed news of Microsoft selling its 50 percent stake in the website to NBC News’ parent company, NBCUniversal, for a reported US$300 million. Bob Visse, General Manager, Microsoft Online Services Division, wrote on MSN’s official blog that the arrangement will release Microsoft from its contract of exclusivity with NBC, thereby allowing the company to provide a broader perspective of current affairs – not only … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal buys Microsoft’s stake in MSNBC.com
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Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Melbourne – Boutique distribution company Looking Glass International has secured several deals with broadcasters in Australasia, U.S. and South America. Seven Network’s free-to-air channel 7mate has bought the award-winning documentary series Ice Pilots (13 x 60’), which is produced by Omni Films Production Ltd. The series follows the adventures of pilots and would-be pilots at Buffalo Airways. In addition, Thailand-based Truevision has acquired the HD series Trend Makers (4 x … [Read more...] about Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
