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Changes on the horizon at MSNBC |
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05/03/2005 |
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From Drudge Report --
The all-news cable network, which was founded as a joint effort between Microsoft and NBC, will simply become "The NBC News Channel".. Top source explains 'The new name is cleaner, less confusing...represents promgramming'.. |
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Microsoft bailing out of this losing venture; Bill Gates is apparently tired of dumping tens of millions of dollars into this broadcast hole, with little to show for his investment. There have been off-and-on rumors that Gates would pull the plug for at least two years; I'm surprised he waited this long.
That raises another question: without Microsoft to paper over the losses, how long will NBC keep throwing its money into the "News Channel?"
One more thought: I wonder if FNC will try to strike a deal with Microsoft for the unit which helped maintain the MSNBC website? FNC's website is terrible; Microsoft could give them a hand with design and content, and FNC could deliver a lot of visitors.
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