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DBS 'shot in the arm' to struggling PPV events. (pay-per-view; direct-broadcast satellite TV)
The performance and perception of pay-per-view events on direct-broadcast satellite services are getting a thumbs-up from both DBS executives and...
Multichannel News, 12/04/95 by Weaver, Maurice · More from publication -
Operators optimistic after slow first quarter. (pay per view operators)
Hamstrung by extended windows for movies and a lack of marquee events, pay-per-view revenue for the first quarter declined precipitously...
Multichannel News, 05/15/95 by Weaver, Maurice · More from publication -
PPV's melting pot. (pay-per-view; ethnic audiences)
Urban systems are finding success with smaller events aimed at ethnic audiences. The Chinese New Year celebration, Dominican baseball, the New...
Multichannel News, 04/03/95 by Weaver, Maurice · More from publication -
Larry Johnson: the NBA's $84 million man
Larry Johnson signed the most lucrative professional basketball contract ever with the Charlotte Hornets for $84 million. He also does athletic...
Ebony, 03/01/94 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication -
NFL stars off the field - football players' hobbies and outside activities
Many top African-American football players have outside career and hobby interests, such as clergy work and running a business. Some are finishing...
Ebony, 12/01/93 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication -
A different rap: Arrested Development - rap music group
Members of rap music group Arrested Development denounce violence and sexism in rap music, and feature peaceful, family-oriented themes in their...
Ebony, 11/01/93 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication -
Bo knows family, pain and glory - Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson has successfully recovered from the physical pain of a debilitating hip injury and the emotional pain of losing his mother to cancer. He...
Ebony, 08/01/93 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication -
Lawyer wins in St. Louis - St. Louis, Missouri, Mayor Freeman Bosley, Jr
Bosley, the 38-year-old great-grandson of slaves, garnered 67% of the vote in a four-way mayoral race. Bosley becomes the first African-American...
Ebony, 07/01/93 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication -
Johnson: a CEO again - Eric G. Johnson buys Baldwin Ice Cream Co
Eric Johnson's Tri-Star Industries has purchased Baldwin Ice Cream Co from Jolyn H. Robichaux. Baldwin is a well-positioned player in the...
Black Enterprise, 12/01/92 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication -
Braun ahead in Senate bid - Carole Moseley Braun; Illinois
Illinois Democratic candidate Carole Moseley Braun holds a double-digit lead over Republican Richard S. Williamson in Aug 1992 polls on the key...
Black Enterprise, 10/01/92 by Maurice Weaver · More from publication
