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September 2004
Pentagon Desires Good News From Iraq
According to the Christian Science Monitor the Pentagon is seeking
"uplifting accounts" about the war in Iraq. Apparently the Pentagon
is disappointed in the negative news from journalists in Iraq so
it will be doing some of its own reporting. The Monitor reported that the Pentagon "has decided to send out Iraq Americans to bring what the Defense Department calls the 'good news' about the situation in Iraq to US military bases."
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Posted on September 30, 2004
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Layoffs at LA.com
LA.com, a Los Angeles city guide, has cut over 100 editorial and circulation jobs according to LAVoice.org. LAVoice.org reported that layoffs included some top
management jobs.
Source: LAVoice.org
Posted on September 27, 2004
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No Confidence in Media
According to a recent Gallup Poll most people no longer find the media
reliable. Only 44% of Americans expressing confidence in the media?s
ability to report news stories accurately and fairly. This is the
lowest media confidence level since 1972 according to Gallup.
Source: Gallup.com
Posted on September 27, 2004
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Viacom Fined for Wardrobe Malfunction
Viacom, the owner of CBS, has been fined by the FCC a maximum fee of
$550,000 for Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during this year's
Super Bowl halftime show. CBS says it is looking at the possibility of
an appeal.
Sources: CNN/Money
Posted on September 22, 2004
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G&J Cuts About 80 Jobs
AdAge.com via Crainsny.com is reporting that Gruner & Jahr USA has cut about 80 positions with
Family Circle and YM being the hardest hit by the layoffs. AdAge also reported that their is ongoing speculation about the future of YM which has continued to lose advertising pages.
Sources: Crainsny.com, New York Post
Posted on September 11, 2004
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No More Hope
The bimonthly Hope magazine is planning to cease publication by the
end of 2004, reports the Associated Press. The AP reports that
the magazine "can no longer sustain financial losses that have
totaled millions of dollars." Hope magazine, which has about 20,000
subscribers, says it celebrates the individuals and organizations who are working to make the world a better place.
Source: Associated Press
Posted on September 10, 2004
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Lifetime Magazine to Cease Publishing
Lifetime magazine, a magazine based on the popular cable network and
a joint venture between Hearst and Walt Disney, will cease publishing
with the October issue.
The magazine had a rate base of 600,000. The Associated Press reported
that Hearst said the editorial staff of Lifetime will be offered jobs
at other publications. A note on the Lifetime Magazine website says, "Lifetime magazine subscribers will be contacted directly by Hearst Magazines and given the option to receive an alternative Hearst women's title for the remainder of their subscription cycle."
Source: New York Times, Mickey News
Posted on September 8, 2004
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Microsoft Lays Off Xbox Employees
Microsoft has eliminated 76 positions from its Xbox department. The company also said it will reduce the number of games it publishes and really more on Xbox games produced by other game publishers.
Source: Seattle Times
Posted on September 1, 2004
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