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News Corp.'s decision to make its TV shows available for 99-cent rental to Apple TV users is just the latest chapter in an increasingly cozy relationship between Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs.

Continue reading Explaining the Cozy Relationship Between Apple and News Corp.

Explaining the Cozy Relationship Between Apple and News Corp. originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:07:00.

Filed Under: Media, Apple, Viacom, Amazon.com, News Corp

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) is in talks with media companies regarding a new online subscription service that would let viewers watch TV shows and movies over the Internet.

Amazon has spoken to companies including NBC Universal, Time Warner (TWX) and News Corp., (NWS) The Wall Street Journal reported without naming its sources. Amazon wants to begin by streaming older TV shows and...

Continue reading Amazon Planning Online TV and Movie Subscription Service

Amazon Planning Online TV and Movie Subscription Service originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:32:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Netflix, Time Warner, Amazon.com, News Corp, Retail

The fallout continues for Mark Hurd. The former Hewlett-Packard CEO is stepping down from News Corp.'s board of directors.

Continue reading Mark Hurd Stepping Down from News Corp. Board

Mark Hurd Stepping Down from News Corp. Board originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:14:00.

Filed Under: Media, Hewlett-Packard, News Corp

Businesses large and small have complained for years about the cost of doing business. And it's not unusual for them to use the cost of hiring moderate-income workers to illustrate their points. Here's what they fail to mention.

Continue reading People@Work: Using Average Workers as Pawns in Election-Year Politics

People@Work: Using Average Workers as Pawns in Election-Year Politics originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:30:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Columns, Economy, People, Earnings, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Target Corp, News Corp, Careers

Prestige means a lot in Hollywood. TV companies use a show's Emmy Award to help sell commercials, and advertisers enjoy being linked with hot shows. Sometimes, an Emmy can even help a program avoid the ax.

Continue reading Winning an Emmy: It's More Than Just a Golden Statue

Winning an Emmy: It's More Than Just a Golden Statue originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:00:00.

Filed Under: Media, General Electric , News Corp, Walt Disney