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Super Bowl XLV, which aired on Fox on Sunday, attracted 111 million viewers, making it the most-watched television program of all time, Nielsen said Monday.

Continue reading Super Bowl XLV Breaks All-Time TV Viewership Record

Super Bowl XLV Breaks All-Time TV Viewership Record originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:30:00.

Filed Under: Media, News Corp

The launch event for News Corp.’s highly touted online newspaper designed for the iPad apparently featured more than just the latest stories out of Egypt. The publication was unveiled on an unreleased version of the iPad featuring dual front- and rear-facing cameras.

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New iPad Prototype Makes Sly Appearance at News Corp.’s ‘Daily’ Launch originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:09:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Media, Apple, News Corp

News Corp. has launched The Daily, a newspaper specifically designed for the Apple iPad and other tablet computers. The e-paper’s premier edition has attracted kudos for visuals, but mixed reviews on content. The burning question: Will it attract paying readers?

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News Corp. Launches Newspaper for Tablet Computers originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:00:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Apple, Verizon, News Corp

News Corp. more than doubled its earnings for the fiscal second quarter, the company announced Wednesday. Part of the gain comes from a settlement charge a year earlier, which dampened year-ago earnings on a one-time basis. The company also is considering selling MySpace.

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News Corp. 2Q Earnings Double: Will Company Sell MySpace? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:30:00.

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The Qatar-based network is getting international kudos for its coverage of the growing Middle East crisis. But acclaim and a growing audience don’t yet equal profits and market share for Al Jazeera, which has almost certainly been losing money since its launch in 1996.

Continue reading Can Al Jazeera Capitalize on Its Newfound Popularity?

Can Al Jazeera Capitalize on Its Newfound Popularity? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:00:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Media, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, News Corp