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Articles in June, 2004 issue of Multichannel News

• HR on the front lines.(Local Dynamics)(media turns attention to Hispanics)
  by Winslow, George
• At new ESPN digs, let's go to the HDTV: digital facility will originate 'SportsCenter' HD.(Content)
  by Stump, Matt
• Time Warner gets active with ITV apps.(On demand: where content meets technology: VOD * HDTV * DVR * ITV * HSI)
  by Stump, Matt
• Cox launches HD insertion.(Cox Communications Inc., high definition)(Brief Article)
• Big screen to Ballpark.(Freeze Frame)
• Rainbow Networks get more from Miramax.(Movies)(contracts)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Reality nears fruition: startup network nails down some carriage pacts.(Reality Central)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• CCTA plans move to California capital.(This Just In)(California Cable and Telecommunications Association )(Brief Article)
• Comcast's special challenge: the unique cultural blend in Miami requires marketers to craft very specific strategies.(Special report: Hispanic market)(Comcast Corp.)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• MBC's name change is a family affair.(This Just In)(Major Broadcasting Cable Network's new name is Black Family Channel)(Brief Article)
• Blowing up Cox's Latino strategy: Cesar Cruz may be opinionated and extremely blunt, but he has a plan that might turn Cox's Hispanic game plan around.(Special report: Hispanic market)
  by Stilson, Janet
• Fuse lights up 'Summer Jam'.(Programming Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Scripps.(David M. Giles is appointed in E.W. Scripps Co.)(Brief Article)
• Senate panel clears SHVIA renewal.(Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act)(Senate Judiciary Committee)(Brief Article)
  by A, Satellite Home Viewer Improvement
• Corrections.(Correction Notice)
• Comcast center adds 300 jobs.(This Just In)(Brief Article)
• Cable rapped in satisfaction survey.(Research)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• NBC ups Olympic output.
  by Donohue, Steve
• Cable upfront is quieting down.(Brief Article)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Comedy hopes to arrest viewers with 'Reno 911': network hopes cop-show parody grabs better ratings in sophomore season, a la 'Chappelle's Show'.(Programming)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Phoenix on the ad-sales rise: local innovations and a unique consumer profile sets Cox's Phoenix system apart.(Special report: ad sales)
  by Haugstead, Linda
• Comcast.(People; Comcast Cable Communications Inc. appointment)(Brief Article)
• The free-cash-flow dilemma: shareholders raise the bar for MSOs.(On demand: where content meets technology: VOD * HDTV * DVR * ITV * HSI)
  by Stump, Matt
• Changing its space: how HGTV's programming mix and philosophy have evolved.(Home and Garden Television)
  by McAvoy, Kim
• Weekly movers.(Industry Stocks)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• SCTE opens its doors in Orlando.(Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)
  by Stump, Matt
• Shares rise on demand for Asian chips.(Stock focus: Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ--BRCM))(Brief Article)
• Senate OKs TV-violence limits: Hollings Bill would impose fines on cable operators, satellite providers.(Policy)(Fritz Hollings)
  by Hearn, Ted
• TV's sports utility vehicle: a huge selection of sports programming has helped DirecTV pull in the fans.(Programming Power)(DIRECTV Inc.)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Driving DirecTV forward: DirecTV has plenty of questions to deal with--but plenty of answers, too.(Overview)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Forget syndication, let's rent props.(Through The Wire)(making money out of lending)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Take 20 paces--and throw.(Through The Wire)(GSN)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Kasenna lands Charter, PrarieWave deals.(Deployments)(Kasenna Inc.)(Charter Communications Inc.)(PrairieWave Communications)
  by Stump, Matt
• NBA's postseason lifts TNT, ESPN.(Turner Network Television)(Entertainment and Sports Programming Network)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Others look back: Sie has left an unforgettable impression on friends, family and those at the negotiating table.
  by Schley, Stewart
• 18 days to CableCARD: how many?(Translation Please)
  by Ellis, Leslie
• MSGN.(People)(MSG Network, appointments)(Brief Article)
• Start the presses.(Freeze Frame)
• Marlins to the Max.(Freeze Frame)
• HD makes gains in awareness.(awareness survey of viewers on high definition television)(Brief Article)
• Blockbuster S-4 is coming soon.(Brief Article)
• Comcast's on-demand discovery.(On Demand)(Comcast Corp.)
  by Donohue, Steve
• On the block: suitors aim for Sigecom, Gans.(Sigecom LLC)(Gans Communications LP)
  by Farrell, Mike
• BBC.(People)(BBC Broadcast Ltd.)(Brief Article)
• NCC taps viacom veteran as CFO.(Bob Curcuruto appointed chief financial officer at National Cable Communications )(Brief Article)
• Monster winner.(Freeze Frame)(Discovery Channel's Monster Garage winner is James Hoard)(Brief Article)
• Racing away.(Freeze Frame)(Illustration)
• Closing prices June 15, 2004.(Industry Stocks)(Illustration)
• RGB puts intelligence into processing.(Video)
  by Stump, Matt
• Cox taps Nuera for media gateways.(This Just In)(Brief Article)
• ImaginAsian.(People)(Brief Article)
• Rigases rest their case: but John, Michael don't take stand in federal trial.( cases)
  by Donohue, Steve
• For funeral time, call this number.(Through The Wire)(Brief Article)
• Disney's 'Phil' needs to find more future.( television program enhancemnet)
  by Clarke, Melanie M.
• RASCO.(People)(Rainbow Advertising Sales Corp)(Brief Article)
• Fox Sports Net.(People; appointment)(Brief Article)
• CSTV puts content pieces together: the purchase of collegesports.com is key to the game plan of providing 'multiple touch points'.(On demand: where content meets technology: VOD * HDTV * DVR * ITV * HSI)
  by Stump, Matt
• HDTV in June.(On demand: where content meets technology: VOD * HDTV * DVR * ITV * HSI)(Illustration)
• Sarbanes headaches: new federal reporting rules are complicating CFO's lives.(Finance)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Closing prices: June 1, 2004.(Industry Stocks)(Illustration)
• Bravo's 'Blow Out' charges with Amex.(Brief Article)
• Fox News reworks its internet site.(Fox News Network L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
• Nat Geo, Simmons sign research pact.(National Geographic Channel)(Brief Article)
• Cos' father's day gift: 'Fatherhood' bow scores big ratings for Nick at Nite.(Programming)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Closing prices: June 22, 2004.(Industry Stocks)(Illustration)
• HGTV looks forward to an interactive future: with all that content, the network aims to exploit on-demand and high-speed broadband.(0)(Advertisement)
  by McAvoy, Kim
• 'Class of '05' get their due: Biography Channel, 'US' shine spotlight on future stars.(Programming)(US Weekly)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Jacobson's eye on in demand's HD, VOD.(Rob Jacobson)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• ESPN extends U.S. open pact.(Entertainment and Sports Programming Network)(United States Golf Association)(Brief Article)
• Advertising ushers in new era for The N.( Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Cable gets switched on bandwidth need gets switched-broadcast another look.(Special report: transport network)
  by Stump, Matt
• Cartoon renews 'Ed, Edd n Eddy'.(Programming)(Brief Article)
• Mulcahey aimed to please Rigas family.
  by Donohue, Steve
• 'Seinfeld & Superman' swoop in to TBS.(Turner Broadcasting System Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Action for The N's first miniseries.(Programming)(Brief Article)
• Style gives new lease to Martha's 'Living".(Style network)(Omnimedia Inc.'s Martha Stewart Living series)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Hallmark.(People)(Hallmark Channel U.S.)(Brief Article)
• GSN to repurpose 'Next Action Star'.(Programming Briefs)(Brief Article)
• MMT.(People)(MMT/Chicago)(Brief Article)
• On With the Snow.(Freeze Frame)(Illustration)

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