content control

2010 predictions: Another Turbulent Year Ahead for Media

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:35:29 -0500

Full article: Los Angeles Times
Joe Flint
If there was still any debate in the media world over which is king -- content or distribution -- it was settled in 2009. Between cable giant Comcast's deal to take control of NBC Universal and Walt Disney's surprise purchase of comic book publisher Marvel Entertainment, it became clear that it's more valuable to own what goes on the screen than the screen itself.

FCC Looks into Content Control Technologies

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:31:45 -0500

Full article: Broadcast Engineering
Michael Grotticelli
The FCC issued a notice of inquiry on content control technologies, asking what authority it has over various media and whether legislation might be necessary to give it more.

AP Creates Registry to Monitor Use of Stories Online

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:56:12 -0400

Full article: Wall Street Journal
Russell Adams and Shira Ovide
The Associated Press, taking a hard line against Web sites that run stories without permission, said it is creating a way to track and control the distribution of its articles online.

Show Me the Money

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:55:38 -0400

Full article: Wall Street Journal
Walt Mossberg
John Malone is chairman of Liberty Media. He's also among the handful of pioneers who made the cable industry into the central medium for television entertainment and news. In a recent interview he spoke about the present and future of television and how to get consumers to pay for previously free content.

FCC Opens Inquiry into Media Content-Control Technologies

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:56:19 -0500

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
As expected, the FCC opened an inquiry into media content-control technologies for broadcasting, cable, satellite, the Internet and mobile devices. The FCC asked a host of questions, including whether commercials should be rated and what fixes, if any, could be made to the ratings system.