Media News Page: 163

This is page 163 of the media news archives.

Journal Register Company Completes Acquisition of The Saratogian (1998-03-10): Journal Register Company announced the completion of its acquisition of The Saratogian, Saratoga Springs, NY, and a weekly newspaper, the Community News, serving Clifton Park, NY, from the Gannett Foundation, Arlington, VA.

Magic Tree House Website Launches (1998-03-09): The newest destination for the highly acclaimed Magic Tree House series is cyberspace, with the launch of the official Magic Tree House web site.

CitySearch Moves Into Three New Cities (1998-03-09): CitySearch announced partnership arrangements with three major metropolitan news companies -- The Baltimore Sun, The Dallas Morning News and The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Big Entertainment Announces Net Force Licensing Agreement (1998-03-09): Big Entertainment, Inc.

The Source to Produce First TV Series With Access Entertainment Network (1998-03-09): The Source will launch its first TV series this summer in a co-production deal with Access Entertainment Network(SM), a new 24-hour cable channel debuting in 6 million homes.

Xoom Purchases Paralogic's ParaChat Network (1998-03-09): XOOM, Inc.

Mysteries of the Bible Site Finds Flaws in Bible Codes (1998-03-06): Many books are hitting the best sellers lists world-wide, claiming that prophetic messages are encoded in the Bible.

Harvey Entertainment and GT Publishing Unit of Good Times Entertainment Ink Deal (1998-03-06): The Harvey Entertainment Company announced that it licensed GT Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of Good Times Entertainment, Inc.

Stereophile Guide to Home Theater Appoints Maureen C. Jenson as Editor At Large (1998-03-06): Jeannie Kane, Publisher of Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, is announced the appointment of Maureen C.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Launches Internet Magazine (1998-03-06): Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the first upscale hotel chain to develop programs specifically designed for women business travelers, has launched the Wyndham's Women on Their Way Web site, geared to this growing segment of the travel industry.

StockTrends' Online Investor Names Editor (1998-03-06): The first magazine dedicated to the unique field of Internet and online investing, StockTrends' Online Investor, has named its editorial staff in preparation for the publication's launch in June of 1998.

Taylor Made Website Launches Essay Contest (1998-03-06): Golfers can win an all-expenses- paid vacation at a world-class resort this summer, as Taylor Made(R) Golf has launched its second annual essay contest that will send the winners to the Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to play in the 12th Annual Taylor Made Father & Son World Invitational Golf Championship June 16-21, 1998.

IntellectualCapital.com Gets Political (1998-03-05): IntellectualCapital.

GWIN.net Announces New Online Services for Professionals (1998-03-05): GWIN.

Ask Jeeves Service Launches Ask Jeeves For Kids (1998-03-05): Unique search service Ask Jeeves has launched a new version this week just for kids.

CME, Inc. Acquires CMEA Inc. (1998-03-04): CME, Inc.

Survey Indicates Women Are Spending More Time Online (1998-03-04): After running a month-long user survey with 1064 respondents, AltaVista Asiawide revealed some interesting findings.

IDG and Reed Business Information Form Alliance (1998-03-04): International Data Group (IDG) announced it is forming an alliance with publishing giant Reed Business Information as marketing partner for Reed's Computer Weekly and Corporate Networks titles.

Viner/Raffin Form New Millennium Entertainment (1998-03-04): Michael Viner and Deborah Raffin have announced the formation of New Millennium Entertainment , a diversified production (film/TV) and publishing (hardcover/music) company, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

New Grease Website Launched (1998-03-03): GREASE! now has an official show website.