Programming

Google brings Friend Connect to the masses (CNET)

12 May 2008

As expected, Google unveils a preview of Friend Connect, a way to add social features to a Web site without programming. Will it eradicate the social-networking "walled garden"?

Networks Take New Tack in Revealing Fall Shows (NPR)

12 May 2008

The TV networks unveil their fall programming in "upfronts" to advertisers, hoping to woo them to buy big chunks of airtime. But this year is going to be different, the networks promise. The writers strike is both symptom and catalyst. The uncertainties about new media that led to the strike are also leading to changes in the ad business.

Sorpresa! Programming Executive Expands Role (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

12 May 2008

NEW YORK----Juniper Content Corporation's iSorpresa!, America's fastest growing Spanish-language children's network, announced the promotion of Maria Badillo to Senior Vice President of Programming in recognition of her leadership role in the creation and implementation of iSorpresa!'s new programming, scheduling and on-air initiatives.