Media Resources
Blogging is taking the world by storm. However, according to an article in Media Post, bloggers tend to be young, educated, and bring in a low income. The article highlights demographics of bloggers, including a variety of statistics.
The creators of internet phenomenon Lonelygirl15, which generated internet buzz through stealthy viral marketing campaign that attracted millions of viewers to a fictitious “biographical” video blog, has announced the launch of a new Social Entertainment Company.
Breaking News: Film producer and director Keith Samples joins Media Rights Capital as President of the Television Division. Media Rights Capital is founded by Modi Wiczyk and Asif Satcu. View articles and information about rising independent film studio Media Rights Capital.
Chris Albrecht, the ex-CEO of HBO makes a comeback on Slamball. Chris Albrecht has entered the world of aggressive entrepreneurs and is now head of global media for IMG, the sports and entertainment conglomerate, owned by private-equity investor Ted Forstmann, that is best known for representing superstars in sports like Tiger Woods.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the 3rd most popular radio show host in the nation wins the nomination for the 2008 National Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Laura Schlessinger is famous for being a conservative cultural commentator. In addition to hosting her show, Dr. Laura Schlessinger has written a number of best selling books, including Ten Stupid Things Men Do To Mess Up Their Lives.
Big news in the media industry reports that Media Rights Capital contracts with Warner Bros Pictures. More information about Media Rights Capital, including articles, press releases, production information and articles on the company’s projects and the leaders of Media Rights Capital is available at Media Rights Press.
AOL is planning to launch a new feature section aimed at young women. The section at AOL will be a “life style” tribute to female interests that will act as a counterpart to AOL’s Maxim-like “Asylum” for Men. According to an article at Media Post Online, “AOL’s Living is geared toward a broader women’s audience, spanning topics such as health, home, parenting, horoscopes, and diet and fitness.”
News about the careers of Media Moguls, especially articles and resource links, can be found at Moguls of Media. Moguls of Media focuses on mega media businessman like Susan Whiting and Mitchell Habib of Nielsen Company, Ted Turner or Steve Ross, CEO and founder of Time Warner, and Courtney Sales Ross, Steve Ross’ widow who is founder of the Ross School, Ross Global Academy, and the Ross Institute. Also view resources, links, news articles, and additional information about the success of media makers in the entertainment industry from Trends of Success.
Popular singer and entertainer Peter Gabriel backs a media filter Website called TheFilter.com. the site cost $8.5 million to develop and officially launched April 15th. Peter Gabriel is financially supporting the site in conjunction with U.K. firm Eden Ventures. TheFilter will generate revenue partly through ads and partly through service partners like Nokia and U.K. music company the Ministry of Sound. This development has propelled Peter Gabriel from Genesis co-Founder to Media Pioneer and savior of Web 3.0. Peter Gabriel’s smart site upgrades similar technology used by Amazon to cut through online clutter, especially where music is concerned.
Additional news about Susan Whiting, EVP of the Nielsen Company and the lead thinker in how to measure ratings in today’s changing media, publishes TV’s Gravitational Pull in the Digital Universe. Susan Whiting is a seasoned thinker in the space of Digital Media along with Dan Goodman of Media Rights Capital. Learn more about Susan Whiting, and other Nielsen executives (Mitchell Habib, David Calhoun) along with ComScore and other metrics companies at Media Metrics.
Recent news and press releases for 9/11 commissioner, lawyer and attorney general Jamie Gorelick is available online. Articles about Jamie Gorelick include a Q&A at Business Week and an interview between Jamie Gorelick and Charlie Rose.
Nighttime news struggles to draw an audience and popular interviewer Katie Couric rumored to leave CBS after the November elections. As anchorwoman of CBS, Katie Couric has been embattled by declining ratings and tough criticism. The former sweetheart of America’s morning shows struggles against changing trends in viewership diversified by cable, internet, and other forms of digital media. In replacing Katie Couric, CBS faces a tough decision.