The Times and The Sunday Times Preview New Websites
News International today announces that www.thetimes.co.uk and www.thesundaytimes.co.uk went live today.
News International today announces that www.thetimes.co.uk and www.thesundaytimes.co.uk went live today.
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FOX Sports Media Group Chairman and CEO David Hill today announced a major executive reorganization resulting in the elevation of Ed Goren, a founding FOX Sports executive, to vice chairman, FOX Sports Media Group and the appointment of Eric Shanks, formerly a senior executive with DIRECTV, to FOX Sports president. At age 38, Mr. Shanks is believed to be the youngest president of a broadcast network sports division ever. Both Mr. Goren and Mr. Shanks report to Mr. Hill and the appointments are effective June 1.
American Idol, the No. 1 show on U.S. network television for seven consecutive seasons, will revolutionize its audition process by adding an online component via MySpace to the auditions for the first time ever. In celebration of the show's upcoming tenth season, hopefuls across the country will have the opportunity to get their foot in the door – from the comfort of their own homes.
In anticipation of the world’s most popular sporting event, Foxsoccer.com launches an expansive online resource to educate, entertain and engage soccer enthusiasts at foxsoccer.com/worldcup.
Culminating with a dominant May sweep victory, FOX has won its sixth straight season among Adults 18-49 – more consecutive season wins in the key adult demo than any other network in broadcast history.
Dow Jones and Company has successfully brought an end to unjustified licensing demands by Ablaise Ltd. for two of its patents.
In celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Fox Soccer Channel airs hundreds of hours of related programming this summer as the world's attention turns to South Africa. Two in-depth studio shows, Ticket to South Africa – featuring internationally-respected analyst Andy Gray – and Passport to South Africa anchor the network's coverage of the world's most-watched sporting event.
The Wall Street Journal continues to expand its live video offerings with the launch of Opinion Journal Live -- a daily online broadcast, providing commentary on the major business, political and cultural news of the day, presented by The Wall Street Journal's editorial board and its contributors (http://wsj.com/opinion). Opinion Journal Live will air live on WSJ.com each weekday at 12:00 noon ET from New York and will be available on demand following the broadcasts. It is the third daily, live series to launch from The Wall Street Journal Digital Network since September 2009.
FOX achieved a dominant win last week, beating the next highest-rated competitor by +83% among Adults 18-49 and +21% among Total Viewers.
Dow Jones announced the launch of the Dow Jones Korean Language Service, providing foreign exchange news to financial institutions and forex trading portals that want to broaden the range of services they offer Korean-speaking currency investors and traders.
The Wall Street Journal Online at WSJ.com today launched the new Japan Real Time blog (http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/), providing readers with a unique take on the news and culture of the world's second-largest economy and demonstrating The Wall Street Journal's heightened coverage of Japan. Japan Real Time features regularly updated insight and analysis from Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones reporters and editors in the region, including updates on business, economics, finance and lifestyle in Tokyo and around the country.
News International today announces the appointment of Paul Cheesbrough to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Paul, currently CIO at Telegraph Media Group, will take over from Andrew Hickey who has decided to leave News International later in the year to develop a portfolio of consultancy work.
Pop sensation and multi-platinum recording artist Katy Perry is set to host Teen Choice 2010 airing Monday, Aug. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The Grammy-nominated artist will also perform during the 12th annual special that celebrates the year’s hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion.