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Children of America Educational Childcare Centers Launches the COA Radio Channel Powered by BAM Radio Network BAM Radio Network (BRN), a joint project of Moving & Learning and Jackstreet Media, has announced an agreement with Children of America Educational Childcare Centers (www.childrenofamerica.com) to launch the COA Radio Channel. The new channel is being offered to help the families of the company’s current and future centers better understand their children’s needs at every stage of their development from birth through age 8. Now available at www.childrenofamerica.com/parents.cfm, COA Radio will nanocast BRN’s premier program, Body, Mind and Child (www.bodymindandchild.com) hosted by Rae Pica, a 30-year veteran in the field of early childhood education. The program offers insightful discussions with the nation’s leading experts on the issues parent and teachers care about most. - 2008-06-24

Sun Microsystems Hosts "Shift Radio" a New Internet Talk Show That Discusses Gaming and the Rich Media Industries Sun Microsystems introduces “Shift Radio” a new Internet radio show on blogtalkradio.com that features discussions with leaders in the gaming and rich media industries as well as the latest in tech gadgets. Chris Melissinos, Sun Microsystems' Chief Gaming Officer, lifelong videogamer and avid game collector, will host the weekly shows. Hal Halpin, President of the Entertainment Consumers Association will be this week's guest. - 2008-06-23

DailyMe Launches New User-Centric News Destination : Offers Three Distinct Editions: Personalized 'DailyMe,' Community-Driven 'DailyWe,' Editor-Selected 'Top News' Licensed News Content, Advanced Delivery Provide Unparalleled Experience DailyMe, Inc. (http://dailyme.com), an interactive media and technology start-up, today announced the launch of DailyMe.com, a new user-centric news destination that offers top-quality content and advanced features as well as three distinct editions: personalized, community driven and editor selected. - 2008-06-18

Sun Microsystems to Discuss the Future of Digital Archiving and Information Preservation on Upcoming Internet Talk Show The next Innovation Insider show features Michael A. Keller, University Librarian and Director of Academic Information Resources, Stanford University, who will discuss the future of digital archiving and information preservation, and answer questions from listeners. Innovation Insider is a new show on blogtalkradio.com from Sun Microsystems that features discussions with industry innovators on a variety of topics. - 2008-06-16

Computer Outlook and FOX News Radio Launch New Sunday Technology Show – Java with John Computer Outlook Radio Talk Show and FOX News Radio today announced the addition of a new Sunday technology show, “Java with John.” Produced in front of a live audience in Las Vegas’ ReJAVAnate Coffee Lounge, host John Iasiuolo is bringing it back to the neighborhood every Sunday, LIVE from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Pacific Time on FOX’s KDOX 1280 AM as well as via live internet broadcast on computeroutlook.com and techoutlookcentral.com. Launching June 15, 2008, the new show will give listeners the latest inside information about the companies, technologies and trends that are shaping the computer industry in a relaxed, coffee chat atmosphere. - 2008-06-12

Redlasso Responds to National Broadcast Content Providers' Cease and Desist Demand : Veteran Broadcast Executive Michael Jordan Joins Redlasso as Senior Advisor Redlasso Offers Broadcasters Means to Monetize Content Usage by Bloggers In a letter to be delivered today at 5:00 PM ET to legal counsel for five broadcast content providers, Redlasso (www.redlasso.com) has said it will continue to make its site available for use by bloggers providing social commentary on newsworthy events as it continues to work towards cooperative, mutually beneficial arrangements with those and other content providers. Redlasso also announced that Michael Jordan, former Westinghouse Corporation and CBS chief executive, and one of the nation’s best-known CEOs, has joined the company as a senior advisor. Among his responsibilities will be serving as chief liaison to the networks for Redlasso, as well as providing strategic counsel to the management team. - 2008-05-29

INSERTING and REPLACING Y-ME Mother's Day Race to Empower Finds a Passionate Partnership with OKI Printing Solutions and CDW Helping Survivors Celebrate Life with the ''Twin Sister'': Leading printer manufacturer in partnership with CDW provides the "Twin Sister" as the official pace car of the Y-ME Race to Empower event Insert after fifth graph of release: "OKI Printing Solutions has been a dependable partner of ours for years," said Scott Detota director of product and partner management for CDW. "When they asked if we were interested in partnering with them to help support the Y-ME Mother's Day event, which supports those affected by breast cancer in the local Chicago community, we immediately agreed. CDW shares the same commitment as OKI Printing Solutions for causes that impact our customers and partners, and we're proud to jointly show that commitment this weekend at the Y-ME event." - 2008-05-07

''Hey There Delilah'' Songwriter and Publishers Receive 2007 Musicnotes Song of the Year Award Musicnotes, Inc., the market leader in downloadable sheet music, announced today Plain White T's lead singer and songwriter, Tom Higgenson, WB Music Corp. and Alfred Publishing are the recipients of the sixth annual Musicnotes Song of the Year Award for the song "Hey There Delilah." - 2008-05-01

Five Shows from ON Networks Named Webby Awards Finalists, Honorees Digital media company ON Networks, Inc.(R) (ON) today announced that five of its digital TV shows are finalists and honorees for the 12th Annual Webby Awards. The shows include Stump the Chef, finalist in the "Reality" category; Sheltered, "Public Service and Activism" finalist; Dinner with the Band, "Music" and "Best Sound Design" honoree; Golf Tips with Joe Beck, Sports honoree; and The Parent Code, How-To and DIY honoree. ON Networks is one of the world's largest providers of original HD programming available to consumers globally, across all screens. - 2008-04-22

Italian American Network Formed -- Multi-Platform Media Company to Provide the World with Daily Window on the Contemporary Italian and Italian American Experience -- Launching 100% English Broadband Video Platform as 1st Media Component on April 17 Featuring Originally Produced Content Celebrating Everything Italian Original Webisodes to be Hosted by Noted Italian American Celebrities Including Chazz Palminteri, Valerie Smaldone, Giorgio Chinaglia, Rue DeBona, 'Produce Pete', and Christopher Coppola Founder and CEO, Tony Ceglio is Former New York Football Giants Executive - 2008-04-17

Scripps Networks to Premiere on TidalTV: Available Content to Include Programs from HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living Network TidalTV, Inc. (www.tidaltv.com) has signed a partnership agreement with Scripps Networks to showcase its content on the TidalTV platform. Programming from Scripps Networks' leading lifestyle brands HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living Network will be made available via TidalTV's programmed channel lineup as well as within its library of on-demand content. - 2008-04-03

ShotPak, Inc. Launches New Sustainable Standup Pouch In Six Packs On St. Patrick's Day With CBS Radio's KLSX 97.1 The FM Talk Station In Los Angeles ShotPak, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SHTP) today announces that the move from individual ShotPak (the shot without the glass) pouch sales to the new trendy multi-six-pouch pack has been accomplished by the Beverage Pouch Group, the owners of the ShotPak brands. - 2008-03-12

1 Attachment Aylin Mujica and Alan Tacher to Host the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by Heineken: 10th Anniversary of Telemundo Broadcast in 24 Countries to Over 110 Million Viewers Talented actress Aylin Mujica and renowned TV personality Alan Tacher will be the official hosts of the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented by Heineken, which will broadcast live on Thursday, April 10 at 7PM / 6c from Hard Rock Live, located at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood. This year Telemundo celebrates its 10th broadcast of the event as well as the 50th anniversary of the distinguished Billboard Hot 100 chart. - 2008-03-05

CORRECTING and REPLACING Stanford Prof. with Penchant for Rock-n-Roll and Renaissance Begins New Season of His Radio Show, Entitled Opinions: Guests to Include Nobel Prize Winning Author, Orhan Pamuk Subhead and first graph, third sentence should read: ... Nobel Prize Winning Author Orhan Pamuk (sted Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Orhan Pamuk). - 2008-01-16

Public Radio International(R) Partners with Skoll Foundation to Expand Coverage of Social Entrepreneurship across Platforms Public Radio International (PRI) and the Skoll Foundation announce a two-year partnership designed to support on-air and online coverage of social entrepreneurs in PRI programs. A $600,000 grant from the Skoll Foundation will enable specific PRI productions to expand their coverage of remarkable individuals who have identified sustainable solutions to global problems. These programs include PRI's "The World," public media's leading weekday global news show produced with BBC World Service and WGBH Radio Boston. Such coverage will also become part of PRI's new programming initiatives. When it launches in 2008, "The Morning Show" (w.t.), a live, daily conversational news program co-produced by PRI and WNYC/New York in partnership with BBC World Service, the "New York Times" and WGBH Radio Boston, will also cover compelling examples of innovative social entrepreneurship around the world. - 2008-01-08

ShangBy.com Offers Holiday Shopping in Shanghai - from Home: Rachael Ray Shops ShangBy on Her Show; Updated Site Experiences Record Traffic Holiday shoppers seeking unique gifts with the convenience of online shopping have found the right match in ShangBy.com, a web site that provides a true shopping experience via video conference with a personal shopper in Shanghai, China, where jewelry and silks are 50 - 80% off US prices. - 2007-12-19

PRI Receives Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to Elevate Global Health and Global Development Coverage in Public Media Public Radio International (PRI) announces that it has received a three-year, $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to lead an unprecedented effort to produce and distribute global health and development content. By creating an array of penetrating journalism for use on-air and online throughout the 24-hour news cycle, PRI will raise awareness and deepen understanding of pressing global health and development issues among the influential thought-leaders who comprise the public media audience. In addition to fostering active listener engagement with these issues, PRI's enhanced coverage will help elevate global health and development reportage to prominence among national media outlets. - 2007-12-12

Bree Olson and Kayden Kross to Appear On Opie & Anthony Show! Adam & Eve, the nation's number one source for all things erotic, is pleased to announce contract star Bree Olson and adult superstar Kayden Kross (who has appeared in a number of Adam & Eve titles) will be appearing on XM Radio's "Opie & Anthony Show" on Wednesday, December 5. - 2007-12-03

1 Attachment Media Giants Team With Pluck to Connect With Facebook and OpenSocial: Move Allows the Sharing of Audience Contributions and Profile Information Between Mainstream Media Sites and Social Networks Pluck(R) Corporation today announced it will connect the Pluck SiteLife social media platform with recently announced Facebook and OpenSocial APIs to link the audiences of the world's top media properties and social networking sites. As a result, Pluck customers, which include over 200 of the world's largest media web sites, will be able to share social media contributions and audiences with top social networks, such as Facebook and MySpace. The first media companies to test and take advantage of the new APIs to expand their reach online include Gannett, Reuters, Discovery Communications, The Washington Post, The Economist, Freedom Interactive, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Rodale and Meredith Corporation. - 2007-11-28

American Basketball Association and VoiceAmerica Sports Network to Deliver Global Internet Radio Program: "Inside the ABA" Program to Be Part of the VoiceAmerica Networks Internet Broadcasting Platform Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB: MDVX), an internet broadcasting pioneer in the production and distribution of online audio and video, announced today that it has established a broadcasting partnership with American Basketball Association, Inc. (OTCBB: ABKB) and will begin broadcasting, through its VoiceAmerica Sports Channel, "Inside the ABA" an Internet Talk Radio show that will premiere Thursday, November 15th at 10:00 p.m. PST. - 2007-10-09

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